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Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo

A Japanese fine dining destination on West Loop’s Restaurant Row, located at 738 W Randolph St., Chicagoans are invited to take their taste buds on…

Tuesday, May 14th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
A Smashing Hot Evening with Lynne Jordan
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Smashing Hot Evening with Lynne Jordan

In a city brimming with classic blues and jazz divas, Lynne Jordan stands apart. Not only do her soaring vocals dip effortlessly into blues, jazz,…

Tuesday, May 14th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Cliff Dwellers
200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd Fl
AAPI Heritage Month Event at Alma
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

AAPI Heritage Month Event at Alma

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at Alma with an evening of diverse flavors and culture! On Tuesday, May 14 from 5-10…

Tuesday, May 14th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Alma at Hotel Zachary
3630 North Clark Street
Get Lit at the American Writers Museum
May14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Get Lit at the American Writers Museum

Get Lit events at the American Writers Museum take place on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and feature special…

Tuesday, May 14th
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Dance Residency Open Studio Series
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dance Residency Open Studio Series

The City of Chicago is pleased to announce the second cohort of artists for the Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency. The Dance Studio Residency…

Tuesday, May 14th
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Brick of Chicago Logan Square Neighborhood Walking Tour
May14
Tours & Attractions

Brick of Chicago Logan Square 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…

Tuesday, May 14th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Minnekirken
2614 N Kedzie Ave
CSO Brass Quintet Plays Bach & More
May14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CSO Brass Quintet Plays Bach & More

Known for its ongoing legacy of excellence, the CSO Brass Quintet has been performing at near-capacity events for decades. Its mission, says quintet member and…

Tuesday, May 14th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Tuesday Good Show
May14
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, May 14th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Mamma Mia
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mamma Mia

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun…

Tuesday, May 14th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Café Carly – When I Grow Up
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Café Carly – When I Grow Up

Café Carly cabaret show — featuring Chicago’s most talented young musical theater performers, wrangled into a uniquely themed show by hometown girl (and former NYC…

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.
Hey Nonny
10 S. Vail Ave.
Chamber Music Showcase
May14
Music & Comedy

Chamber Music Showcase

Musicians from the Chamber Music Program present an exciting evening of classical and contemporary works for small ensembles. Free admission

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.
Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall
1010 E. 59th St.
Chicago’s Best Standup
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Death Becomes Her – The Musical
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Death Becomes Her – The Musical

Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask…

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60601
Writers’ Bloc 2024 New Play Festival
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Writers’ Bloc 2024 New Play Festival

Staged readings of ten new works by Chicago writers. The festival features five new musicals and five new plays from 14 local Chicago playwrights, lyricists,…

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Happy 2 B Here – Sketch Comedy for Everyone
May14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Happy 2 B Here – Sketch Comedy for Everyone

HAPPY 2 B HERE is a kaleidoscopic sketch comedy extravaganza starring Liz Gordon, Alba Woolard, Catrina Hughes, Willis Brei, and Conor Delaney. It’s a show…

Tuesday, May 14th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
May14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Night Ever Comedy Show

Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…

Tuesday, May 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Hatsune Miku – Miku Expo 2024 North America
May14
Music & Comedy

Hatsune Miku – Miku Expo 2024 North America

HATSUNE MIKU EXPO is a world concert tour that brings along a variety of sub-events (exhibitions, workshops, club events, concerts and more) where fans of…

Tuesday, May 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, 60605
Nina Irwin | Thank You Notes
May15
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,…

Wednesday, May 15th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Flight of Butterflies
May15
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…

Wednesday, May 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
May15
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…

Wednesday, May 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
May15
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…

Wednesday, May 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Play Unstoppable Festival
May15
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…

Wednesday, May 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?
May15
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
Wednesday, May 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
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