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Theatre & Performing Arts
Buddha’s Birthday
BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY is a comedy about anxiety, enlightenment, and raccoons. Pamela, an insecure history professor, is pressed by her husband to try medication for anxiety.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Frontieres Sans Frontieres
Frontieres Sans Frontieres By Phillip Howze Directed by Kezia Waters July 17th – August 24th, 2025 Thursdays 7 pm, Saturdays 3 pm & 7 pm,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theater production company in North America presents “TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody” for a special six-week…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
2025 Bells of Summer Sunday Carillon Concert Series
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel’s 59th annual Sunday carillon concert series, Bells of Summer will run from June 22nd through August 10th at 5-6 PM, featuring 8…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Try to Remember | Karen Perl
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Try to Remember | Karen Perl On July 8th, the Evanston Art Center…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Evanston Art Center’s 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to announce our Call for Art for our 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo. EXHIBITION: 23rd Annual…
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…
Music & Comedy
Reem Edan at The Comedy Bar
Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American comedian, content creator, award-winning writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her performances have captivated audiences globally, performing in nine…
Theatre & Performing Arts
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Forbidden to leave his country, playwright Nassim Soleimanpour distilled the experience of an entire generation in a wild, utterly original play. WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT…
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…
Music & Comedy
ONEUS – H_OUR, US TOUR
K-pop giants ONEUS will perform live at Copernicus Center on Aug. 10, 2025.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything
The trains are late, the apps are broken, the bees are dying, and the algorithm knows your deepest fears. So what do we do? We…
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…
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…
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,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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