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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, 2024 – Sunday November 30, 2025Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StTheatre & 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.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 wideMuseums, 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…
Thursday, September 4thMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StTheatre & 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…
Thursday, September 4thBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611Museums, 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,…
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,…
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 4th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Summer Of George
900 South Wells StreetTheatre & 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 4th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr AveMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets Writing Workshop – R. O. Kwon
In this generative writing workshop, you’ll be inspired to write about your own relationship with religion and your journey toward, away from, or within your traditions.…
Thursday, September 4th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
A Toast to the Games: An Evening Celebrating Champions
Go for gold at an unforgettable evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and Olympic inspiration. Mingle with past Olympians in an intimate, relaxed setting where you…
Thursday, September 4th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Carpenter St. Restaurant
111 N Carpenter StMusic & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Randy Houser Live
Randy Houser is bringing his signature powerhouse vocals to an exclusive, one-of-a-kind performance on Lake Michigan with City Cruises Live. Trading the big stage for…
Thursday, September 4th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Love Is Improvised
An improvised take on a hit reality-TV show that dares to ask… is love truly improvised? A cast of 10 improvisers will embark on a…
Thursday, September 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd FloorMusic & 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 4th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphMusic & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Randy Houser Live
Randy Houser is bringing his signature powerhouse vocals to an exclusive, one-of-a-kind performance on Lake Michigan with City Cruises Live. Trading the big stage for…
Thursday, September 4th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United StatesTheatre & Performing Arts
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
Part One of Tony Kushner’s two-part, Pulitzer Prize-winning expansive, poetic, and politically charged look at the ‘80s in America. In the midst of the AIDS…
Thursday, September 4th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.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 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North AveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Magically Ever After: An Evening with The Cosmic Romantics
A vaudeville-inspired magic show that blends dazzling sleight of hand with comedy, music, and heartfelt storytelling, starring real life couple Elizabeth Messick & Eric Thirstin,…
Thursday, September 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee AveTheatre & Performing Arts
Tom & Eliza
Tom & Eliza is a dual meditation on the choices we make (and those we don’t) in a world that spins relentlessly into the future. Performed…
Thursday, September 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:40 p.m.TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor AvenueMusic & Comedy
The Music of David Sanborn
On May 12th, we commemorated the first anniversary of the passing of the legendary alto saxophonist David Sanborn. To honor his immense contribution to music,…
Thursday, September 4th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.city winery chicago
1200 W. Randolph StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
BULL
This original comedic play follows unproven jokesters Scott and Bryce, who find themselves at the pinnacle of the basketball world — the 1996 Chicago Bulls.…
Thursday, September 4th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.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 4th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hot People Island
Hot People Island is a world premiere original comedy by Deana Velandra. In this play, a popular television network will take eight lucky certified Hot…
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…

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