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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
Yoko Ono's installation "Add Color (Refugee Boat)", courtesy the Museum of Contemporary Art
Oct18
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind presents one of the most comprehensive exhibitions to date of Yoko Ono, the trailblazing artist, celebrated musician, and formidable campaigner…

Saturday October 18, 2025Sunday February 22, 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk
Nov1
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk

Pilsen-based nonprofit organization, Pilsen Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Benito Juarez Community Academy and Pilarte to kick off their first Dia De Los Muertos…

Saturday, November 1st
12:00 p.m.Saturday, November 29th
11:59 p.m.
Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen Ave
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov4

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Tuesday, November 4th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week
Nov4
Tours & Attractions

Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week

We invite you to experience the flavors of Andersonville at our inaugural Autumn Restaurant Week, from Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 9. Explore a…

Tuesday, November 4th
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov4

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet and the life of Robert Joffrey. The…

Tuesday, November 4th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
312 Comedy Festival
Nov4
Nov9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

312 Comedy Festival

The 312 Comedy Festival, Chicago’s premier multi-day celebration of stand-up, returns for its third year from November 4–9, 2025. This year’s stellar lineup includes Pete Holmes,…

Tuesday, November 4thSunday, November 9th
Citywide
CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form
Nov4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

Evanston Art Center 2025 Exhibition: CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form EXHIBITION DATES: September 27 – November 9, 2025 OPENING…

Tuesday, November 4th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
Nov4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here

A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here will be exhibited in the Second Floor Gallery of the Art Center. The opening reception is free…

Tuesday, November 4th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Nov4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable

From Dungeons & Dragons to The Witcher, fantasy has long been a popular theme for games. But the relationship between fantasy and games is longer…

Tuesday, November 4th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Nov4
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…

Tuesday, November 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Nov4
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Tuesday, November 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Nov4
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.…

Tuesday, November 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Nov4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Tuesday, November 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Nov4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still

Thousands of music and arts fans gathered to celebrate life and music in Re’im, Israel at the Nova Music Festival. On Saturday, October 7, 2023,…

Tuesday, November 4th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1800 N Clybourn Ave
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Nov4
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Tuesday, November 4th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
An Evening with Margaux Eliot: Honeymoon Stage
Nov4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

An Evening with Margaux Eliot: Honeymoon Stage

Step into the dazzling chaos of early 2000s celebrity culture with author Margaux Eliot, as she joins us for an intimate literary salon at Nic…

Tuesday, November 4th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Nic & Juniors
405 N Wabash Avenue
Tuesday Good Show
Nov4
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, November 4th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Nov4
Tuesday, November 4th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci
Nov4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

This duo of passionate one-act operas explores the depths of spurned lovers’ grief and the lengths they’ll go to in avenging betrayal. Deadly love triangles…

Tuesday, November 4th
7:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Revolution(s)
Nov4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Tuesday, November 4th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Women Off-Colour
Nov4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Women Off-Colour

Debuting at the world famous A Red Orchid Theatre as a part of their 2025 Incubator Series, Women Off-Colour is a brand new sketch comedy…

Tuesday, November 4th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
A Red Orchid Theatre
1531 N Wells St
Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
Nov4
Music & Comedy

Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Join us for the most fun…

Tuesday, November 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Superior Donuts
Nov4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Superior Donuts

Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to…

Tuesday, November 4th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
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