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By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr16
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…

Thursday April 16, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr17
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…

Friday April 17, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr17
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Friday April 17, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Devil’s Daughter
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday April 17, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr18
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…

Saturday April 18, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr18
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Saturday April 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr19
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…

Sunday April 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr20
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…

Monday April 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Magic Mondays
Apr20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday April 20, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr21
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 April 21, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr22
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 April 22, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr23
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…

Thursday April 23, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr24
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…

Friday April 24, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr24
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Friday April 24, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Devil’s Daughter
Apr24
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday April 24, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr25
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…

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Saturday April 25, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr26
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…

Sunday April 26, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr27
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…

Monday April 27, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr28
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 April 28, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr29
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 April 29, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr30
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…

Thursday April 30, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
May1
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Friday May 1, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Devil’s Daughter
May1
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday May 1, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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