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Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art
May10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Visceral Dance Chicago, a contemporary dance company renowned for its daring vision and emotional depth, announces SPRINGTWELVE, a dynamic program celebrating its 12th season. Performances…

Saturday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Ben Jones “Temptation”
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Ben Jones “Temptation”

“One of the most unbelievable vocal instruments in the industry today.” – BroadwayWorld. Join award-winning vocalist Ben Jones and legendary pianist, composer, and music director…

Saturday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Hey Nonny
10 S. Vail Ave.
Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party

Bingo Loco is not your grandma’s bingo… it’s a bingo rave complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2 cannons,…

Saturday, May 10th
8:00 p.m.9:15 p.m.
Morgan MFG
401 North Morgan Street
Franz West: Millennium Park
May11
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…

Sunday, May 11th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Sunday, May 11th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, May 11th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May11
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…

Sunday, May 11th
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
May11
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…

Sunday, May 11th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May11
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…

Sunday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Sunday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Judy & Liza London Palladium Tribute
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Judy & Liza London Palladium Tribute

Enjoy real life mother/daughter duo Nancy Hays and Mary Heffernan for a Mother’s Day brunch and a show as they lovingly recall the famed 1964…

Sunday, May 11th
12:00 p.m.1:15 p.m.
Le Piano
6970 N. Glenwood Ave.
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place

Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…

Sunday, May 11th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival

🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…

Sunday, May 11th
1:00 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
Mother’s Day Special Program: Fabric Card Making Workshop
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Mother’s Day Special Program: Fabric Card Making Workshop

Join us for a heartfelt Mother’s Day celebration through a hands-on card-making workshop. Using repurposed fabric, we’ll craft one-of-a-kind cards for your loved ones—infused with…

Sunday, May 11th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art
May11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Visceral Dance Chicago, a contemporary dance company renowned for its daring vision and emotional depth, announces SPRINGTWELVE, a dynamic program celebrating its 12th season. Performances…

Sunday, May 11th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Compete for prizes! Come and try to win the puzzle contest with your friends! Join us every second Sunday of the month from 3PM to…

Sunday, May 11th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Judy & Liza London Palladium Tribute, A Mother’s Day Concert
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Judy & Liza London Palladium Tribute, A Mother’s Day Concert

Enjoy real life mother/daughter duo Nancy Hays and Mary Heffernan’s performance as they lovingly recall the famed 1964 concert of the legendary mother/daughter duo of…

Sunday, May 11th
4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Fulton Street Collective
1821 W Hubbard St UNIT 307
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival

🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…

Sunday, May 11th
5:00 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
For the Record | NoMI Lounge
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

For the Record | NoMI Lounge

FOR THE RECORD AT NoMI LOUNGE Every Sunday from April 6 – May 11 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Reserve Now Ease into Sunday…

Sunday, May 11th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI Lounge
800 N. Michigan Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
May12
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…

Monday, May 12th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Monday, May 12th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May12
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…

Monday, May 12th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Flight of Butterflies
May12
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…

Monday, May 12th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Monday, May 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
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