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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
Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series
May31

Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series

Join the Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series for FREE guided walks through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods – led by friendly local volunteers! Come explore, connect, and experience Chicago…

Saturday, May 31st
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Teatro Zinzanni
May31
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, May 31st
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago
May31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago

The exhibition Four Techspressionist Artists is on view at 150 Media Stream in Chicago from April 28 to July 20, 2025. 150 Media Stream is an exciting venue…

Saturday, May 31st
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
Maifest Chicago 2025
May31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maifest Chicago 2025

Maifest is Back! Admission is free & open to all agesJoin us May 29 – June 1, 2025at our same awesome temporary spot:4521 N. Lincoln…

Saturday, May 31st
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Maifest Chicago
4521 N. Lincoln Avenue
Urban Rappels at theWit
May31
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Urban Rappels at theWit

Conquer your limits at 278 feet up and rappel down theWit in downtown Chicago. Professional equipment provided and no experience needed. Trained experts guide participants…

Saturday, May 31st
12:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
The Wit
201 North State Street
Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago follows up it’s acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob…

Saturday, May 31st
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
May31
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Saturday, May 31st
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
May31
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, May 31st
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
May31
Saturday, May 31st
1:20 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
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
Titanique
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 p.m.3:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Chronicles of the Kaleidoscopic Visitors
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Chronicles of the Kaleidoscopic Visitors

Sister Fibonacci and her family live on a secluded winter island, growing food for the town on the mainland. When the island is visited by two green creatures with the…

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo, Chicago, IL, 60605
Shadow of the Colossus 20th Anniversary
May31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Shadow of the Colossus 20th Anniversary

Shadow of the Colossus 20th Anniversary May 3 – June 29, 2025 Hours: Saturdays and Sunday 2-5pm General Admission: $8 (Ages 13+) Kids Admission $5…

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Gamespace
2418 W Bloomingdale Ave Apt 101
Ravi Chary & Amit Kavthekar: Sitar & Tabla Recital
May31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Ravi Chary & Amit Kavthekar: Sitar & Tabla Recital

South Asian classical Sitar and Tabla Recital by Ravi Chary, a distinguished sitar player and Grammy award nominee from Goa, India, known for his mastery in…

Saturday, May 31st
2:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.
South Asia Institute
1925 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
May31
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Saturday, May 31st
3:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
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.
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 Dance Month Kickoff Celebration
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Dance Month Kickoff Celebration

Chicago Dance Month returns for its 12th year this Summer!  Join See Chicago Dance as we celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Chicago dance…

Saturday, May 31st
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Navy Pier’s Lake Stage
600 E Grand Ave
BRUTA
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

BRUTA

BOOM CRACK! Dance Company, one of Chicago’s most celebrated street and hip hop dance companies, proudly announces the premiere of its newest evening-length production, BRUTA,…

Saturday, May 31st
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
May31
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, May 31st
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
ComedySportz Chicago
May31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday, May 31st
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
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