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The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep18
Museums, 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,…

Thursday, September 18th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
The Cellar Door: The Hilt Estate
Sep18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Cellar Door: The Hilt Estate

Just thirteen miles from the Pacific, The Hilt Estate lies at the rugged, windswept edge of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, where challenging conditions shape wines of…

Thursday, September 18th
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
163 N Green St
Division Street Farmers Market
Sep18
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, September 18th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center
Sep18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Abdoulaye Conde. The exhibition will be on display from August…

Thursday, September 18th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep18
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, September 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Sep18
Museums, 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, September 18th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Sep18
Tours & 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, September 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Sep18
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.…

Thursday, September 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Sep18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing

This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…

Thursday, September 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Sep18
Museums, 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, September 18th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Alice in Wonderland
Sep18
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,…

Thursday, September 18th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Sep18
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…

Thursday, September 18th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Sep18
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Thursday, September 18th
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Sep18
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Thursday, September 18th
3:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Sep18
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…

Thursday, September 18th
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 States
Redtwist Theatre’s “How To Transcend a Happy Marriage”
Sep18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Redtwist Theatre’s “How To Transcend a Happy Marriage”

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre launches its 21st season, “Defiant Femmes,” with  How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Elizabeth Swanson and movement…

Thursday, September 18th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Evanston Art Center’s 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Sep18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to announce our Call for Art for our 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo. EXHIBITION: 23rd Annual…

Thursday, September 18th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll
Sep18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll

Join us for the 10th annual Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll on Thursday, September 18. Sip and stroll your way along Lincoln…

Thursday, September 18th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Junior Chefs Kitchen
2448 N. Lincoln, Suite 2
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep18
Music & 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…

Thursday, September 18th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Olympus Has Fallen (And It Can’t Get Up)
Sep18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Olympus Has Fallen (And It Can’t Get Up)

Olympus Has Fallen (And it Can’t Get Up) is a sketchy retelling of your favorite Greek myths. As educational as it is explicit, this hour-long…

Thursday, September 18th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
Dumb and Drummer
Sep18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dumb and Drummer

Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…

Thursday, September 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
OhJay Lamont
Sep18
Music & Comedy

OhJay Lamont

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry OhJay Lamont, born and raised on…

Thursday, September 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Teneisha Wilson at The Comedy Bar
Sep18
Music & Comedy

Teneisha Wilson at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Straight from your timeline to the…

Thursday, September 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Sep18
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Thursday, September 18th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
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