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Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Johannes Gray, Cello and Anastasiya Magamedova, Piano
May28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Johannes Gray, Cello and Anastasiya Magamedova, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | JOHANNES GRAY, CELLO ANASTASIYA MAGAMEDOVA, PIANO  Program Jean Sibelius – Malinconia, Op. 20 Felix Mendelssohn – Cello Sonata No.…

Wednesday, May 28th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
The End of Reality
May29
Theatre & Performing Arts

The End of Reality

“The End of Reality” is [Richard Maxwell’s] most eloquent statement to date on the blurring of despair and apathy in American lives. – Ben Brantley,…

Thursday, May 29th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theatre Y
3611 W Cermak Rd
Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
May29
Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will turn up the volume this summer with the return of its popular “Rockin’ in…

Thursday, May 29th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
May30

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Friday, May 30th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
May30

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Friday, May 30th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
May30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, May 30th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Every Brilliant Thing
May30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

CIRCA Pintig, Chicago’s Filipino American theatre company in its 34th year, presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING, the groundbreaking one-performer play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahue.…

Friday, May 30th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
1332 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
1332 W Irving Park Rd
From the Ground, Up: A contemporary circus show
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts

From the Ground, Up: A contemporary circus show

The Aloft Youth Ensemble presents it’s third contemporary circus show: “From the Ground, Up” Directed by Kristi Alyssa and Rachel Nesnevich. The Aloft Youth Ensemble is…

Friday, May 30th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
aloft circus arts
3324 West Wrightwood Avenue
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, May 30th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…

Saturday, May 31st
Various locations
The People’s Music School Presents: Performapaloozathon!
May31
Music & Comedy

The People’s Music School Presents: Performapaloozathon!

It’s The People’s Music School’s biggest performance of the year! Performapaloozathon is an all-day music event hosted by The People’s Music School, featuring 800+ TPMS…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Gary Comer Youth Center
7200 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
May31

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Saturday, May 31st
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
May31

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Saturday, May 31st
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Stone Hunt
May31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Stone Hunt

Join the Museum’s outdoor treasure hunt and dig through rocks to uncover hidden gems and minerals! Discover the fascinating world of geology as you learn…

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 p.m.2:45 p.m.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
1220 Kensington Rd.
Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency

The Open Studio series is a wide variety of public engagements during each residency cohort. Open Studio events are free, informal, and open to the…

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Every Brilliant Thing
May31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

CIRCA Pintig, Chicago’s Filipino American theatre company in its 34th year, presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING, the groundbreaking one-performer play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahue.…

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
1332 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
1332 W Irving Park Rd
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Month
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Month

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…

Saturday, May 31st
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
The End of Reality
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

The End of Reality

“The End of Reality” is [Richard Maxwell’s] most eloquent statement to date on the blurring of despair and apathy in American lives. – Ben Brantley,…

Saturday, May 31st
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theatre Y
3611 W Cermak Rd
Chicago Union Game – Pro Ultimate Frisbee
May31
Sports & Recreation

Chicago Union Game – Pro Ultimate Frisbee

We’re kicking off the 2025 season in true Chicago fashion as the Chicago Union, your city’s professional ultimate frisbee team, hosts the Chicago Classic vs…

Saturday, May 31st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Parente Field at De La Salle Institute – 3427 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
3427 S Wabash Ave
Every Brilliant Thing
May31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

CIRCA Pintig, Chicago’s Filipino American theatre company in its 34th year, presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING, the groundbreaking one-performer play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahue.…

Saturday, May 31st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
1332 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
1332 W Irving Park Rd
The End of Reality
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

The End of Reality

“The End of Reality” is [Richard Maxwell’s] most eloquent statement to date on the blurring of despair and apathy in American lives. – Ben Brantley,…

Saturday, May 31st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theatre Y
3611 W Cermak Rd
From the Ground, Up: A contemporary circus show
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

From the Ground, Up: A contemporary circus show

The Aloft Youth Ensemble presents it’s third contemporary circus show: “From the Ground, Up” Directed by Kristi Alyssa and Rachel Nesnevich. The Aloft Youth Ensemble is…

Saturday, May 31st
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
aloft circus arts
3324 West Wrightwood Avenue
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…

Sunday, June 1st
Various locations
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Jun1
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, June 1st
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
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