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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Jul16
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities showcases the innovative works of four internationally celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga and Carlos Rolón, pioneering the use…

Tuesday July 16, 2024Sunday November 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Feb5
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will feature a remarkable season of beloved titles for kids of all ages. Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre invites theatergoers to…

Wednesday February 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.Sunday January 4, 2026
11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Thursday Night Out
Jun5
Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thursday Night Out

Thursday is the new Friday in Downtown Oak Park! Thursday Night Out opens for its 20th Season, every Thursday from June 5 through August 28,…

Thursday, June 5th
5:00 p.m.Thursday, August 28th
9:00 p.m.
1010 Lake Street
1010 Lake Street
Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey
Jun6
Jan17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey

POURING PARK: A GLOBAL COCKTAIL JOURNEY NoMI Lounge & Garden June 6, 2025 – January 17, 2026 Reserve Now  |  View Cocktail Menu In celebration…

Friday June 6, 2025
11:00 a.m.Saturday January 17, 2026
12:00 a.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Saturday, July 5th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Grillo’s 500: Grillo’s Pickles is Taking Over Chicago with NASCAR Style Pop-Up
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Grillo’s 500: Grillo’s Pickles is Taking Over Chicago with NASCAR Style Pop-Up

Everyone’s favorite pickle brand, Grillo’s Pickles is popping up to celebrate the thrill of the Chicago Street Race, Grillo’s 500 style! From July 3rd to 6th, step into…

Saturday, July 5th
Vault Gallerie at 2015 S Laflin St
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Jul5
Sports & Recreation

Millennium Park Summer Workouts

The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn in Millennium Park on Saturdays, May 17 to August 30, 8-11:45 a.m. with a series of…

Saturday, July 5th
8:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race will…

Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
July 4th Weekender
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

July 4th Weekender

The July Fourth Weekender (July 4 & 5) is back this summer with Jungle (DJ set), Disco Lines, Noizu, Drama (DJ set), Justin Jay, &…

Saturday, July 5th
2:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater on the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago Dogs Elvis Night
Jul5
Sports & Recreation

Chicago Dogs Elvis Night

See the Chicago Dogs play the Kane County Cougars at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont. Celebrate a tribute to the King of Rock-N-Roll with…

Saturday, July 5th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Saturday, July 5th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Saturday, July 5th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny
Jul5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 – July 20,…

Saturday, July 5th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Keyshia Cole – the Way It is 20th Anniversary Tour
Jul5
Music & Comedy

Keyshia Cole – the Way It is 20th Anniversary Tour

Two decades after her breakthrough debut album changed the R&B game, Keyshia Cole is taking it back to where it all started. The Grammy-nominated singer,…

Saturday, July 5th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jul5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Jul5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Lifeline Theatre Presents World Premiere of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds
Jul5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre Presents World Premiere of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds

Breaking news: the Martians have landed…in Chicago! Our world is watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than ours, yet just as mortal. They regard…

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Jul5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Improvised Shakespeare
Jul5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Lifeline Theatre’s War of the Worlds
Jul5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre’s War of the Worlds

Based on the novel by H.G. Wells Adapted by ensemble member John Hildreth Directed by ensemble member Heather Currie Breaking news: the Martians have landed…in Chicago! Our world is…

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
Titanique
Jul5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.9:10 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul5
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
The Tender Trap
Jul5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Tender Trap

Hooked, cooked, caught. Our limited engagement of THE TENDER TRAP premieres July 3 and plays for seven performances only. THE TENDER TRAP July 3 –…

Saturday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
The Lincoln Lodge
Jul5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday, July 5th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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