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A Rosé Pre-Mother’s Day – Chicago Wine Tasting
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

A Rosé Pre-Mother’s Day – Chicago Wine Tasting

Celebrate your mom the day before Mother’s Day by sipping on rosé, snacking on hors’ d’oeuvres, and giving her the love she deserves. Roses are…

Saturday, May 11th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Chicago
835 N Michigan Ave Suite 8005
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents the world premiere of “Meditations On Being”
May11
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, May 11th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
1650 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
1650 W Foster Ave
Chicago Water Week
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Water Week

May 5-11, 2024 One week. Dozens of events. Hundreds of voices inspiring action. Highlighting the critical role of water in Chicago’s environment, communities, and economy.…

Saturday, May 11th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
Watson Adventures’ Wild Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
May11
Tours & Attractions

Watson Adventures’ Wild Wildlife Scavenger Hunt

Discover the oddest animals and strangest facts at the Lincoln Park Zoo. As you search for answers to tricky, humorous questions, you’ll cross climates on…

Saturday, May 11th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Café Saie
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Café Saie

Join Saie in celebrating Chicago’s first ever Cafe Saie on May 10th and 11th at Doma Cafe. Saie always finds new interactive ways for their…

Saturday, May 11th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Doma
946 N. Orleans Street
Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes
May11
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, May 11th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Last Stop on Market Street
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Stop on Market Street

YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE OF CHICAGO presents LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET May 11-June 2 @ The Greenhouse Theater Center Ages 4+. Info and tix: yptchi.org…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Last Stop on Market Street
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Stop on Market Street

Young People’s Theatre of Chicago presents LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Randy White – Artistic Director randy@yptchi.org  • 773 404 7336…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
AANHPI Heritage Month and Celebration and Health Fair
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

AANHPI Heritage Month and Celebration and Health Fair

Join Midwest Asian Health Association and Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah at the Chicago Chinatown Plaza, located at 2130 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616,…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Chinatown Square Plaza
2130 S. Archer Ave
Flight of Butterflies
May11
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…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
May11
Tours & Attractions

BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Spring Break memories will last a lifetime at the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground! Jump into a world of creativity, color and playful learning at LEGOLAND…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Play Unstoppable Festival
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Shop Woman-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day At Luxury Boutique Hotel Pendry Chicago
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Shop Woman-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day At Luxury Boutique Hotel Pendry Chicago

Support women-owned businesses while you pick the perfect gift for Mom at Pendry Chicago’s Mother’s Day Pop-up Market! Head to the hotel’s Michigan-Ave facing Billiards…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pendry Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave
Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?

This year’s Spring Flower Show, What’s in a Name?, explains the history and science of botanical nomenclature alongside a beautiful flower show full of blooms.  Plant names are an…

Garfield Park

Event details
Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Titanic: The Exhibition
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Titanic: The Exhibition

⭐ Titanic: The Exhibition is making its way to Westfield Old Orchard in Chicago after a sold-out run in Macau, Moscow, Riga Latvia, Perth, Sydney, and LA.…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Westfield Old Orchard (West Lot)
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center
Guided Tour the Historic Former Wabash YMCA, the Birthplace of Black History Month
May11
Tours & Attractions

Guided Tour the Historic Former Wabash YMCA, the Birthplace of Black History Month

The Wabash Y was the heart of cultural and economic progress for African Americans in the Bronzeville region of Chicago for over half a century…

Saturday, May 11th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Wabash YMCA
3757 S Wabash Ave
Sound Waves
May11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sound Waves

Join guest conductor Tania Miller and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a concert that dives into the wonder and symbolism of water. Flow through majestic…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Brick of Chicago Hyde Park Neighborhood Walking Tour
May11
Tours & Attractions

Brick of Chicago Hyde Park Neighborhood Walking Tour

On a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you’ll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Ray Elementary
5631 S Kimbark Ave
Family Day | Migration Stories
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Family Day | Migration Stories

About the Event Join us to celebrate the last Family Day of the season! Sueños Music Festival will be raffling two pairs of tickets for the…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Family-Friendly Lincoln Square Pop-Up
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Family-Friendly Lincoln Square Pop-Up

Come see why Arkansas is home to extraordinary outdoor adventures and register for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind trip to The Natural State! With…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Gearhead @ Lincoln Square
4724 N Lincoln Ave
Spring Afternoon Tea
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Afternoon Tea

Elevate your springtime with a touch of elegance at Mon Ami Gabi’s Spring Afternoon Tea! On Saturday, May 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, enjoy a…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Mon Ami Gabi
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Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

Join the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce for an indoor pop-up market in the retail space at 3169 N Lincoln, on the corner of…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
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