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Titanique
May13
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, May 13th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
From Chicago to Paris with Love
May13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

From Chicago to Paris with Love

Claudia Hommel & friends are conjuring up the Seine while looking out at the Chicago River. Let flow the Chicago sounds and Paris melodies with…

Tuesday, May 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell Street
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
May13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Wanna make new friends IRL? You’ve come to the right place! Join Show & Tell for Grown-Ups at Snakes & Lattes Chicago once a month for an evening of fascinating topics, engaging stories,…

Tuesday, May 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Working In Concert Presents: From Chicago to Paris with Love
May13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Working In Concert Presents: From Chicago to Paris with Love

Claudia Hommel and friends are conjuring up the Seine while looking out at the Chicago River. Let flow the Chicago sounds and Paris melodies with…

Tuesday, May 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell Street
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
May13
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, May 13th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Jay Shetty World Tour
May13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jay Shetty World Tour

Jay Shetty will bring the Love Rules Tour to The Chicago Theatre on March 14. Jay Shetty is a global bestselling author, award-winning podcast host…

Tuesday, May 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
May13
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…

Tuesday, May 13th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
May13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World

Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…

Tuesday, May 13th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Wednesday, May 14th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May14
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, May 14th
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
May14
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, May 14th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May14
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, May 14th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
May14
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Wednesday, May 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Adria Ye, Piano
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Adria Ye, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ADRIA YE, PIANO    Program Lili Boulanger – Trois morceaux pour piano Leoš Janáček – In the Mists  Frederic…

Wednesday, May 14th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Titanique
May14
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…

Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
May14
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…

Wednesday, May 14th
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
The Chicago Dogs Wiener Wednesday
May14
Sports & Recreation

The Chicago Dogs Wiener Wednesday

The Chicago Dogs will play against the Sioux City Explorers at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont. To celebrate Weiner Wednesday, the Dogs will play as the…

Wednesday, May 14th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Maximum Flavor with Chef Adrianne: A Culinary Voyage
May14
Tours & Attractions

Maximum Flavor with Chef Adrianne: A Culinary Voyage

Join City Cruises Live for an exclusive culinary experience with the award-winning Chef Adrianne Calvo on the Chicago River! This is more than just a…

Wednesday, May 14th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Titanique
May14
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…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Philosophy Movie Night: Watch. Think. Eat. Repeat.
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Philosophy Movie Night: Watch. Think. Eat. Repeat.

Details 🎬 Chicago Philosophy Association Presents “White Christmas” – A Black Mirror Screening & Discussion Technology. Isolation. The Digital Soul. 📅 Date: May 14th Wednesday 🕕 Time: 7pm-9pm 📍 Location: Party Room,…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Philosophy Association
333. E. Ontario Cyber Cafe
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
May14
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…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Lexa Maxa: Lexa with an A
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lexa Maxa: Lexa with an A

Opening act by Zoé Soteres with “Don’t Be So Dramatic!” Lexa Maxa is back this Chicago Cabaret Week with her band and acclaimed show Lexa…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Avenue
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
May14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, May 14th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
October Brian Sketch Comedy presents…Goody!
May14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

October Brian Sketch Comedy presents…Goody!

A 55-minute folk horror-sketch comedy show about a cursed Puritan village spiraling into chaos — told one town meeting at a time. Hear ye, hear…

Wednesday, May 14th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
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