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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
Sep4
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…

Thursday, September 4th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep4
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…

Thursday, September 4th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep4
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 4th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Alice in Wonderland
Sep4
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 4th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Sep4
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 Street
Redtwist Theatre’s “How To Transcend a Happy Marriage”
Sep4
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 4th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
American Prophets Writing Workshop – R. O. Kwon
Sep4
Museums, 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.
A Toast to the Games: An Evening Celebrating Champions
Sep4
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 St
Randy Houser Live
Sep4
Music & 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 Ave
Love Is Improvised
Sep4
Music & 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 Floor
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep4
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 4th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Randy Houser Live
Sep4
Music & 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 States
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
Sep4
Theatre & 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.
Olympus Has Fallen (And It Can’t Get Up)
Sep4
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 Ave
Magically Ever After: An Evening with The Cosmic Romantics
Sep4
Music & 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 Ave
Tom & Eliza
Sep4
Theatre & 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 Avenue
The Music of David Sanborn
Sep4
Music & 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 Street
BULL
Sep4
Music & 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.
OhJay Lamont
Sep4
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.
Hot People Island
Sep4
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…

Thursday, September 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Sep4
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 4th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
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