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90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Jul18
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…

Friday, July 18th
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
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
Jul18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

3rd Fridays Free Admission Night

Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6:00 pm…

Friday, July 18th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul18
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…

Friday, July 18th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny
Jul18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 – July 20,…

Friday, July 18th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Steve Gillespie at The Comedy Bar
Jul18
Music & Comedy

Steve Gillespie at The Comedy Bar

Steve Gillespie has appeared on CONAN, Amazon Prime’s “Inside Joke”, and FOX’s “Laughs – All Stars”. Gillespie’s act a is a slaphappy balance of aggression and…

Friday, July 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Every Brilliant Thing
Jul18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing is an exploration of all the wonderful things in this life that are worth living for…vinyl records, ice cream, and that perfect track…

Friday, July 18th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Ave.
Steve Gillespie at The Comedy Bar
Jul18
Music & Comedy

Steve Gillespie at The Comedy Bar

Steve Gillespie has appeared on CONAN, Amazon Prime’s “Inside Joke”, and FOX’s “Laughs – All Stars”. Gillespie’s act a is a slaphappy balance of aggression and…

Friday, July 18th
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul19
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, July 19th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul19
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, July 19th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul19
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, July 19th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Jul19
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…

Saturday, July 19th
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
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul19
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, July 19th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny
Jul19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 – July 20,…

Saturday, July 19th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jul19
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, July 19th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul20
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, July 20th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago’s Midway, Movies, and the 1893 World’s Fair Guided Walking Tour
Jul20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Chicago’s Midway, Movies, and the 1893 World’s Fair Guided Walking Tour

Step into the heart of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair as you explore the Midway Plaisance and its fascinating history. Your itinerary on this 75-minute guided…

Sunday, July 20th
10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Midway Plaisance
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul20
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, July 20th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Family Sunday with the Chicago Dogs
Jul20
Sports & Recreation

Family Sunday with the Chicago Dogs

Spend your Sunday seeing the Chicago Dogs play at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont! Enjoy $3 bottomless popcorn, pre-game player autographs, $3 bottomless fountain drinks,…

Sunday, July 20th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Jul20
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…

Sunday, July 20th
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
Every Brilliant Thing
Jul20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing is an exploration of all the wonderful things in this life that are worth living for…vinyl records, ice cream, and that perfect track…

Sunday, July 20th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul21
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, July 21st
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Jul21
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…

Monday, July 21st
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
Every Brilliant Thing
Jul21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing is an exploration of all the wonderful things in this life that are worth living for…vinyl records, ice cream, and that perfect track…

Monday, July 21st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Ave.
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Jul21
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Monday, July 21st
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
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