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Gorton Center 50th Anniversary Bash
Sep14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Gorton Center 50th Anniversary Bash

The 50th Birthday Bash at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest, IL Saturday September 14, 2024 10:00 AM – Dog Day, Free Event:  Calling all…

Saturday September 14, 2024
8:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Gorton Center
400 E Illinois Road
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Sep14
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…

Saturday September 14, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Sep14
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…

Saturday September 14, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
22nd Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk Returns with Music, Art, & Malt Row Brews!
Sep14
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

22nd Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk Returns with Music, Art, & Malt Row Brews!

The ultimate end of summer festival returns to Chicago’s North side with the 22nd Annual Ravenswood Artwalk on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th.…

Saturday September 14, 2024
11:00 a.m.Sunday September 15, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Ravenswood Industrial Corridor
4191 N Ravenswood Ave
All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces
Sep14
Tours & Attractions

All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” (William Faulkner) This tour is Inside Chicago Walking Tours’ answer to many requests for an Art-Deco-specific…

Saturday September 14, 2024
11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep14
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…

Saturday September 14, 2024
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
UniverSoul Circus
Sep14
Theatre & Performing Arts

UniverSoul Circus

UniverSoul Circus 30th Anniversary Extravaganza features superstars from five continents. Electrifying audiences with new fusions of infectious World Music, including popular Afro Beats and hot…

Saturday September 14, 2024
12:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Washington Park
5531 S. King Dr.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Sep14
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…

Saturday September 14, 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
Sep14
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…

Saturday September 14, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio’s SECOND SATURDAY ART EXPO – 9/14/24 3:30-9:30, 3040 N. Ashland, CHICAGO
Sep14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio’s SECOND SATURDAY ART EXPO – 9/14/24 3:30-9:30, 3040 N. Ashland, CHICAGO

September 14th’s 2ND SATURDAY Event runs 3:30 to 9:30 20+ Artists. DJ Skid Licious RETURNS!! Food, Drink. Free Street Parking. Robin Monique Rios’ “Observation Series”…

Saturday September 14, 2024
3:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio
3040 N. Ashland Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep14
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…

Saturday September 14, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Sep14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday September 14, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Lyric Opera House presents Rigoletto
Sep14
Oct6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lyric Opera House presents Rigoletto

Join Lyric Opera of Chicago for Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto, a powerfully dramatic work based on a play by Victor Hugo. The composer brings astounding intensity to…

Saturday September 14, 2024
7:30 p.m.Sunday October 6, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart
Sep14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater and Lindley and Hall Productions are proud to announce the cast and creative team for Stabbed in the Heart, opening…

Saturday September 14, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Colorize showcase with PRAANA + ESTIVA + MOLLY
Sep14
Music & Comedy

Colorize showcase with PRAANA + ESTIVA + MOLLY

Tickets starting at $25 + fees The best in Deep, Melodic & Progressive House. This is an 21+ event Presented by Chop Shop.

Saturday September 14, 2024
9:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep15
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…

Sunday September 15, 2024
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Gorton Center 50th Anniversary Bash
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Gorton Center 50th Anniversary Bash

The 50th Birthday Bash at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest, IL Saturday September 14, 2024 10:00 AM – Dog Day, Free Event:  Calling all…

Sunday September 15, 2024
8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Gorton Center
400 E Illinois Road
Links Hall Open House 2024
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Links Hall Open House 2024

Celebrate the start of the season at Links with a day of free workshops. Try a new style or return to a favorite with classes…

Sunday September 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Sep15
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…

Sunday September 15, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
UniverSoul Circus
Sep15
Theatre & Performing Arts

UniverSoul Circus

UniverSoul Circus 30th Anniversary Extravaganza features superstars from five continents. Electrifying audiences with new fusions of infectious World Music, including popular Afro Beats and hot…

Sunday September 15, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Washington Park
5531 S. King Dr.
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Sep15
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…

Sunday September 15, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
90’s Unplugged Under the Stars featuring Nirvana at the Aire Rooftop
Sep15
Music & Comedy

90’s Unplugged Under the Stars featuring Nirvana at the Aire Rooftop

Come As You Are to the Aire rooftop where you may find Something In the Way of a 90’s unplugged session featuring Nirvana and more!…

Sunday September 15, 2024
8:30 p.m.9:45 p.m.
Aire Rooftop
100 W Monroe St
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Sep16
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…

Monday September 16, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Sep16
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…

Monday September 16, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
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