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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Jul16
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

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, 2024Sunday November 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Feb5
Jan4
Theatre & 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.
Chicago Pizza Pass
Aug6
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pizza Pass

Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…

Wednesday, August 6th
5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.
City wide
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug16
Museums, 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, August 16th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Parade
Aug16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Parade

Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, PARADE has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any musical revival…

Saturday, August 16th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Aug16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…

Saturday, August 16th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
MJ
Aug16
Theatre & Performing Arts

MJ

Back by overwhelming demand, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ is making a victorious return to Chicago. Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and…

Saturday, August 16th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
The Messi Experience Chicago
Aug16
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,…

Saturday, August 16th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Dine Out On Broadway
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dine Out On Broadway

Get ready to eat your heart out, literally. Dine Out on Broadway is back, and we’re turning North Broadway (from Belmont to Wellington) into one…

Saturday, August 16th
3138 N Broadway
3138 N Broadway
Back to School Weekends at WNDR Chicago
Aug16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Back to School Weekends at WNDR Chicago

Families, this one is for YOU! Running from August 16th-31st, on Saturday & Sunday only, our WNDRful guests will have the opportunity to purchase kids…

Saturday, August 16th
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Alternative Nation: A Retrospective Multi-Photographer Exhibition
Aug16
Aug21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Alternative Nation: A Retrospective Multi-Photographer Exhibition

Behind The Gallery & Curtis Duffy are teaming up to bring A Groundbreaking Multi-Photographer Exhibition Capturing the Grit, Glory, and Spirit of a Generation. This…

Saturday, August 16th
5:00 a.m.Thursday, August 21st
3:00 a.m.
After Chicago
1338 W Fulton St
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
8:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Now and Then | David Lozano
Aug16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Now and Then | David Lozano

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Now and Then | David Lozano. This exhibition is on display from August…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
The Muses | Dan Simoneau
Aug16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Muses | Dan Simoneau

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to The Muses | Dan Simoneau. This exhibition is on display from August 16…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition
Aug16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition. This exhibition is…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Aug16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
SporcleCon 2025
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SporcleCon 2025

Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Aug16
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.…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
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
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Chicago Mural Festival
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Mural Festival

The Chicago Mural Festival is a citywide celebration dedicated to transforming public spaces through large-scale murals, live art installations, and cultural experiences. Showcasing both local…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
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