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90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Jul1
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…

Tuesday, July 1st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Twin Talk
Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tuesdays on the Terrace | Twin Talk

About the Event Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden with free music highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned…

Tuesday, July 1st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Rush Hour Concerts | | Summer Shimmers
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Summer Shimmers

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | SUMMER SHIMMERS Emma Gerstein, Flute Kevin Pearl, Oboe Jay Shankar, Clarinet William Buchman, Bassoon Alexander Love, Horn Marta Aznavoorian, piano…

Tuesday, July 1st
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio
Jul1
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | MERIDA TRIO Charlene Kluegel, violin Jean Hatmaker, cello Katherine Petersen, piano Program  Franz Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat major,…

Tuesday, July 1st
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Millennium Park Summer Film Series

Presented by Pluto TV This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays from July 1 through August 19.…

Tuesday, July 1st
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Tuesday Good Show
Jul1
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, July 1st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Titanique
Jul1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Tuesday, July 1st
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Scamming Expert and Comedian Sean Shank
Jul1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Scamming Expert and Comedian Sean Shank

Chicago, IL – July 1st – Scamming expert and “Fake Davin” TV series co-creator, Sean Shank, will be making his headlining debut at Zanies Comedy…

Tuesday, July 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 North Wells Street
Avatar The Last Airbender Trivia Night
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Avatar The Last Airbender Trivia Night

*This Trivia will cover the Anime only. Join us on July 1st at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for a night of Avatar The Last Airbender trivia! Are you team Air…

Tuesday, July 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Guardians
Jul1
Tuesday, July 1st
7:05 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
You Will Get Sick
Jul1
Theatre & Performing Arts

You Will Get Sick

A young man with a secret. An older woman who will listen. A predatory flock of birds. An upcoming audition for The Wizard of Oz. Welcome…

Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
Jul1
Music & Comedy

Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar

Join us for the most fun interactive comedy show in Chicago, where the audience determines who’s the funniest (and the most unfunny) by throwing [fake]…

Tuesday, July 1st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul1
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…

Tuesday, July 1st
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Tyler, The Creator CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR
Jul1
Music & Comedy

Tyler, The Creator CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR

CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR will feature special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas and spans North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand…

Tuesday, July 1st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul2
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…

Wednesday, July 2nd
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul2
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.

Wednesday, July 2nd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore
Jul2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore

Comfy Improv Camp at Roycemore School will offer a fun, calm, easy-going environment to explore improv comedy at your own pace. Discover your authentic self…

Wednesday, July 2nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Roycemore School
1200 Davis Street
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul2
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…

Wednesday, July 2nd
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jul2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Wednesday, July 2nd
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Jul2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Wednesday, July 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jul2
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…

Wednesday, July 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jul2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024

Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…

Wednesday, July 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Jul2
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…

Wednesday, July 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures
Jul2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures

Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures sheds new light on the pivotal work of African American choreographer and video artist Blondell Cummings (American, 1944-2015). Through…

Wednesday, July 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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