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Artists Go to Work (Keynote Conversation)
Continuing Court Theatre’s artist-centered examination of America@250, this keynote features a conversation between Chicago-based artists who work at the intersection of art and civic life,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
Artists Go to Work (Breakout Sessions)
Join Court Theatre for a series of interactive breakout sessions hosted by Chicago-based artists who work at the intersection of art and civic life, nominated…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2026 Chicago Toy & Game Fair Tickets
The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for a weekend packed with toys, games and family fun!…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Before Midnight – A Cinderella Tea Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago invites families and fairytale lovers to step into a modern Cinderella story with “Before Midnight: A Cinderella Tea Experience,” an enchanting afternoon…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2026 Chicago Toy & Game Fair Tickets
The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for a weekend packed with toys, games and family fun!…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Before Midnight – A Cinderella Tea Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago invites families and fairytale lovers to step into a modern Cinderella story with “Before Midnight: A Cinderella Tea Experience,” an enchanting afternoon…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Sunday Salsa Social & Fall Market
The Sunday Salsa Social brings the RITMO to the Artifact Events Center November 8th CHICAGO — Join us on Sunday, November 8, at the beautiful…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Femmes at Full Volume: Author Bobby Talamine in Conversation with Lauren O’Neil
Four Roses Presents…A Gman Author Series Event Femmes at Full Volume Author Bobby Talamine in Conversation with Lauren O’Neil Free with RSVP / 21 &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fall Wine Stroll
Wine Stroll is our most popular biannual event, and a great way to support the neighborhood while tasting and discovering new wine regions and varietals.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Into the Mountains: Switzerland, Austria & Hungary
City Winery presents American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Into the Mountains: Switzerland, Austria & Hungary on Thursday, November 12th at 6:30 PM. Journey through…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Before Midnight – A Cinderella Tea Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago invites families and fairytale lovers to step into a modern Cinderella story with “Before Midnight: A Cinderella Tea Experience,” an enchanting afternoon…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Handmade Market
Handmade Market Chicago is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. There are more…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
City Civics Day 2026
Chicagoans can learn how to become more involved in creating positive change in their communities by attending City Civics Day, a free, day-long educational event…
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