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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
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Aug2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Friday August 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
Aug2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit

“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.”   George…

Garfield Park

Event details
Friday August 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
The Black Women’s Expo: NEXT
Aug2
Aug4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Black Women’s Expo: NEXT

BWe: NEXT is a 3-day empowerment expo dedicated to providing a platform where the societal issues faced by Black women can not only be amplified…

Friday August 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.Sunday August 4, 2024
6:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug2
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…

Friday August 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Aug2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Friday August 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Aug2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Friday August 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Aug2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Friday August 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Roosevelt Collection Shops Hosts Friday Taco Truck Series
Aug2
Tours & Attractions

Roosevelt Collection Shops Hosts Friday Taco Truck Series

Food truck season has arrived! Every Friday from now to October 11th, the Roosevelt Collection Shops (150 W Roosevelt Rd) will host the Tacomotora Food…

Friday August 2, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug2
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…

Friday August 2, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Aug2
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Friday August 2, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Les Misérables
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Les Misérables

Experience one of the greatest musicals ever created, Les Misérables, at the new stunning new Deerfield Performing Arts Center featuring a 20-piece orchestra. Acclaimed producer…

Friday August 2, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Deerfield Perfoming Arts Center
1959 Waukegan Rd
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…

Friday August 2, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Wells and Welles
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Wells and Welles

It’s 1940, exactly two years after Orson Welles’ infamous “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast, a show that infuriated author HG Wells. By an amazing…

Friday August 2, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Aug2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Friday August 2, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Skyline Sessions
Aug2
Music & Comedy

Skyline Sessions

Let the live music of Skyline Sessions boost your mood for the week! Enjoy FREE live outdoor music from 5:00PM-9:00PM every Thursday and Friday from…

Friday August 2, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Wave Wall
600 E Grand Avenue
Finally Friday at Arlo Chicago
Aug2
Music & Comedy

Finally Friday at Arlo Chicago

Celebrate making it to Friday with fun vibes, great music and delicious food and drinks at About Last Knife inside Arlo Chicago every Friday from…

Friday August 2, 2024
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Arlo Chicago
168 N Michigan Avenue
Romeo and Juliet
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare’s eternal tragic story of young love between warring Italian families is performed free, outdoors, in six Chicago parks. Audiences are encouraged to come early…

Friday August 2, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:40 p.m.
Touhy Park
7348 N. Paulina Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Aug2
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…

Friday August 2, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Chicago Dogs VS Gary SouthShore RailCats
Aug2
Sports & Recreation

The Chicago Dogs VS Gary SouthShore RailCats

The Chicago Dogs will play against Gary SouthShore RailCats at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont. The game starts at 6:30pm and gates open at 5:30pm. Tickets start…

Friday August 2, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
The Infinite Wrench
Aug2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday August 2, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
BLANK! The Musical
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

BLANK! The Musical

This unique show is completely improvised, with no script or book – just the performers on stage and suggestions from the audience. At BLANK! The…

Friday August 2, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents Nathan Alan Davis’ Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents Nathan Alan Davis’ Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea

Chicago – Pegasus Theatre Chicago is proud to announce Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea, July 11 – August 18, written by Nathan Alan Davis and…

Friday August 2, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Dramatists Theatre
The Murder Mystery Company Presents: “I Love the 80s to Death”
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Murder Mystery Company Presents: “I Love the 80s to Death”

A 2.5 hour long comedic murder mystery where you play alongside professional actors to solve the crime (or not). We welcome you to “I Love…

Friday August 2, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Jenny’s Steak and Banquets
11041 Menard Avenue
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