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The Muses | Dan Simoneau
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to The Muses | Dan Simoneau. This exhibition is on display from August 16…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition. This exhibition is…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…
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…
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Magic Mondays
Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She’ll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient…
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Monday Night Concert Series
Chase Away your Monday Blues with a Symphony of Soul! We’ll help you chase your “Monday blues”, aboard the 148-foot Tall Ship Windy as you…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika
Part Two of Tony Kushner’s two-part, Pulitzer Prize-winning expansive, poetic, and politically charged look at the ‘80s in America. In the midst of the AIDS…
Theatre & Performing Arts
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Forbidden to leave his country, playwright Nassim Soleimanpour distilled the experience of an entire generation in a wild, utterly original play. WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT…
Music & Comedy
The Late Nite Mic at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Vik Pandya is a nationally touring…
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…
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…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…
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