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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, 2024 – Sunday November 30, 2025Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StTheatre & 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.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 StreetFestivals, 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 AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
World Fair US
Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…
Monday, July 7th
3:00 p.m. – Monday, July 28th
10:00 p.m.SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
World Fair US
Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…
Tuesday, July 8th
3:00 p.m. – Tuesday, July 29th
10:00 p.m.SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
World Fair US
Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…
Wednesday, July 9th
3:00 p.m. – Wednesday, July 30th
10:00 p.m.SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Windy City Smokeout
The ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival will return to Chicago in 2025 for its 12th year. Hosted by Chicago’s BBQ…
Thursday, July 10th
1:00 p.m. – Sunday, July 13th
10:00 p.m.United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
World Fair US
Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…
Thursday, July 10th
3:00 p.m. – Thursday, July 31st
10:00 p.m.SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
World Fair US
Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…
Friday, July 11th
3:00 p.m. – Friday, August 1st
10:00 p.m.SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem AveMuseums, 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 12thMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
35th Annual Chosen Few Picnic & Festival
This year’s festival promises to be an outstanding celebration of house music and soulful grooves, headlined by the Chosen Few DJs including founder Wayne Williams,…
Saturday, July 12thJackson Park
E Hayes Dr & E 63rd StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Messi Experience Chicago
The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
Saturday, July 12th
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Englewood Village Market
Grow Greater Englewood’s 6th Annual Englewood Village Market kicks off on Saturday, June 14th to connect residents with Black-owned businesses and activities rooted in Black…
Saturday, July 12th
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S HalstedMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015 to the Present at Evanston Art Center
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Leopold Segedin | A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…
Saturday, July 12th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
CollectedCon 2025
Attention all toy enthusiasts and creative minds! Are you ready for an event that will inspire, educate and celebrate the world of designer toys? Then…
Saturday, July 12th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Aon Grand Ballroom
600 E. Grand AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Dramatic Improv Festival
The Dramatic Improv Festival returns to Chicago from Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, 2025, offering a unique exploration of emotionally grounded and narratively…
Saturday, July 12th
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
Saturday, July 12th
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…
Saturday, July 12th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…
Saturday, July 12th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…
Saturday, July 12th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St

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