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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
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…
Wednesday, July 2nd
6:30 p.m. – Thursday, July 3rd
9:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History MuseumMuseums, 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…
Thursday, July 3rdMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StFestivals, 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…
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.
Thursday, July 3rd
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore
Comfy Improv Camp at Roycemore School will offer a fun, calm, easy-going environment to explore improv comedy at your own pace. Discover your authentic self…
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…
Thursday, July 3rd
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th StreetMuseums, 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…
Thursday, July 3rd
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Flight of Butterflies
ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…
Thursday, July 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.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…
Thursday, July 3rd
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…
Thursday, July 3rd
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…
Thursday, July 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures
Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures sheds new light on the pivotal work of African American choreographer and video artist Blondell Cummings (American, 1944-2015). Through…
Thursday, July 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StTours & Attractions
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…
Thursday, July 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield MallTours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Exquisite Canvas: Mural Takeover by Andy Bellomo, Stephanie ‘Stef Skills’ Garland, and Gabriel Villa
Exquisite Canvas is a living exhibition of public art presented at the Chicago Cultural Center. The Michigan Avenue Gallery walls will become an expansive and…
Thursday, July 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…
Thursday, July 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell BlvdTheatre & Performing Arts
Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company
The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling! Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys to tell…
Thursday, July 3rd
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.Theatre & Performing Arts
Alice in Wonderland
Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places! Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…
Tours & Attractions
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago
The exhibition Four Techspressionist Artists is on view at 150 Media Stream in Chicago from April 28 to July 20, 2025. 150 Media Stream is an exciting venue…
Thursday, July 3rd
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza

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