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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 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 5thMillennium 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
Independence Day BBQ at Somerset
July 4 & 5 Hours: July 4th & 5th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Somerset Patio Celebrate Independence Day the classic way—al fresco. Join us…
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, 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…
Tours & 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…
Saturday, July 5th
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…
Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell BlvdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Naadam – 2025
Naadam is the most significant and prestigious traditional festival celebrated by Mongolians. It is a vibrant occasion that combines athletic competitions with cultural performances, offering…
Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.19697 W Grand Ave
19697 W Grand AveMuseums, 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…
Saturday, July 5th
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside PlazaFestivals, 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.Music & Comedy
420 Shakespeare
It’s Chicago’s own Shakespeare-friendly comedy show! 4 professional actors meet to perform a Shakespearean tragedy while one of them gets elevated… by consuming at least…
Tours & Attractions
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…
Saturday, July 5th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United StatesMusic & Comedy
Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio
RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | MERIDA TRIO Charlene Kluegel, violin Jean Hatmaker, cello Katherine Petersen, piano Program Franz Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat major,…
Saturday, July 5th
5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Episcopal Cathedral of St. James
65 E. Huron StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Saturday, July 5th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & Comedy
You Win Some, You Dim Sum: a comedy show at the Lincoln Lodge
We don’t celebrate our wins enough!! Carve out some time in your week to come to You Win Some, You Dim Sum, a show where…
Saturday, July 5th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee AvenueTheatre & Performing Arts
Love’s Labour’s Lost
One of William Shakespeare’s early comedies performed free, outdoors, in six Chicago parks. It follows the King of Navarre and his three companions as they attempt to…
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 AvenueMusic & 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. RandolphFestivals, 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…

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