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Spirits & Spice Oakbrook Whiskey Experiences
Feb15
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Spirits & Spice Oakbrook Whiskey Experiences

Taste some of the finest whiskeys on a 45-minute guided tour at Spirits & Spice Oakbrook. Whether you know nothing about whiskey, know a little…

Thursday, February 15th
5:45 p.m.Friday, November 29th
6:30 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Oakbrook
441 Oakbrook Center
Alice Shaddle: Fuller Circles and free public programming
Mar27
Jun16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Alice Shaddle: Fuller Circles and free public programming

Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, announces Alice Shaddle: Fuller Circles, introducing the enduring…

Wednesday, March 27th
8:00 a.m.Sunday, June 16th
5:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Apr6
Oct27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Saturday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.Sunday, October 27th
5:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
ART on THE MART (Spring Season)
Apr12
Jun5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

ART on THE MART (Spring Season)

ART on THE MART’s spring season (April 12 – June 5) will kick off to coincide with EXPO Chicago’s 11th edition (April 8 –14, 2024) with…

Friday, April 12thWednesday, June 5th
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
Images on which to build, 1970s-1990s
Apr20
Aug4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Images on which to build, 1970s-1990s

Images on which to build, 1970s-1990s presents a range of photographic practices that used the medium as a tool for collectivity and empowerment within interconnected…

Saturday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.Sunday, August 4th
5:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Apr24
Jun16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful –…

Wednesday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.Sunday, June 16th
8:00 p.m.
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
May1
Oct31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Wednesday, May 1stThursday, October 31st
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Home of House Exhibit
May1
Oct31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Home of House Exhibit

In partnership with the Design Museum of Chicago and The Vintage House Show Collective Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to…

Wednesday, May 1stThursday, October 31st
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Chryssa & New York on view at Wrightwood 659
May3
Jul27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chryssa & New York on view at Wrightwood 659

This spring, Wrightwood 659 hosts Chryssa & New York, the first museum exhibition in North America in more than four decades to focus on the…

Friday, May 3rd
12:00 p.m.Saturday, July 27th
5:00 p.m.
Wrightwood 659
659 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Opening Passages: Photographers Respond to Chicago and Paris
May4
Aug25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Opening Passages: Photographers Respond to Chicago and Paris

Opening Passages brings together ten photographic series by French and American artists that survey the dynamic social landscapes of Chicago and Paris. American artists include Marzena…

Saturday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.Sunday, August 25th
4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son
May10
Jun30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son

Lifeline Theatre continues their 2023-24 season of Big Stories, Up Close with a retelling of Native Son, Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s “gutsy, powerful, and relentless” adaptation…

Friday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, June 30th
7:30 p.m.
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL, 60626
The Rhapsody Theater presents Ridiculous! with David Williamson
May16
Jun30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Rhapsody Theater presents Ridiculous! with David Williamson

David Williamson, regarded as one of the top magicians in the world today, makes his Rhapsody Theater debut with Ridiculous! Known for his tours with…

Thursday, May 16th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, June 30th
2:00 p.m.
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 W Morse Ave
35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival
May25
Jun30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr are pleased to announce the complete lineup for the 35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, May 25 –…

Saturday, May 25thSunday, June 30th
Various locations
re-OrientationS
May30
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

re-OrientationS

ndees are invited to immerse themselves in a dynamic environment where narratives unfold unexpectedly, challenging perceptions and encouraging a deeper understanding of the stories that…

Thursday, May 30th
7:00 p.m.Saturday, June 1st
9:00 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
May31
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre

Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…

Friday, May 31st
12:00 a.m.Saturday, June 1st
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
3rd Annual Chicago ScavHunt 2024-CHIstory
May31
Jun2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

3rd Annual Chicago ScavHunt 2024-CHIstory

Think you know the Windy City? Put your knowledge to the test and compete in the eATLAS ScavHunt 2024 for your shot to win cash…

Friday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.Sunday, June 2nd
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
re-OrientationS
May31
Jun2
Theatre & Performing Arts

re-OrientationS

ndees are invited to immerse themselves in a dynamic environment where narratives unfold unexpectedly, challenging perceptions and encouraging a deeper understanding of the stories that…

Friday, May 31st
7:00 p.m.Sunday, June 2nd
9:00 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival
Jun1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival

WHAT:           JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival returns June 2024 to theaters across Chicagoland featuring 23 films including documentaries, dramas, and even comedies with special post…

Saturday, June 1st
Wayfarer
1850 2nd Street
Pullman National Historic Park
Jun1
Jun2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pullman Railroad Days 2024

Come celebrate Pullman Railroad Days – a whole weekend of historic railcars, exciting exhibits, tours, food, music & family-fun! One of Chicago’s greatest events is…

Saturday, June 1stSunday, June 2nd
Pullman National Historic Park
614 E. 113th Street
Putt for History Golf Outing
Jun1
Sports & Recreation

Putt for History Golf Outing

In partnership with Pine Hills Golf Club, the Reddick Mansion Association is proud to announce the 4th Annual Putt for History Golf Outing. The format…

Saturday, June 1st
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Pine Hills Golf Club
1665N 2501st Road
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents the world premiere of “Meditations On Being”
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents the world premiere of “Meditations On Being”

CHICAGO – Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) begins its 22nd season with “Meditations On Being,” March 1 – 9 in the Auditorium at Ebenezer Lutheran Church,…

Saturday, June 1st
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
1650 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
1650 W Foster Ave
Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes

EXHIBITION DATES: February 24 – March 31, 2024 OPENING RECEPTION: February 25, 2024, 1–4 pm, with an Artist Talk at 2 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday,…

Saturday, June 1st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Performapaloozathon
Jun1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Performapaloozathon

It’s The People’s Music School’s biggest concert of the year! Performapaloozathon: Saturday, June 1 @ NEIU (Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center) Performapaloozathon is an…

Saturday, June 1st
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center
3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Architectural Highlights by Bus
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Architectural Highlights by Bus

Tour the city in style with one of the Chicago Architecture Center’s bus tours! Discover the exciting diversity of Chicago’s world famous architecture as we…

Saturday, June 1st
9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Dr.
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