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Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
May11
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River

Give mom the gift of unforgettable family moments sailing beneath Chicago’s towering skyscrapers on our glass-enclosed vessel! Join us for an afternoon of spectacular views…

Sunday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
May11
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River

Give mom the gift of unforgettable family moments sailing beneath Chicago’s towering skyscrapers on our glass-enclosed vessel! Join us for an afternoon of spectacular views…

Sunday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
May11
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Celebrate the mom in your life with a memorable and picturesque gathering dining on Lake Michigan aboard our Premier Chicago Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise. Savor…

Sunday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
May11
Tours & Attractions

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…

Sunday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
May11
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…

Sunday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
May11

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…

Sunday, May 11th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
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.
Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!
May11
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…

Sunday, May 11th
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Titanique
May11
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…

Sunday, May 11th
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Hadestown
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hadestown

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical…

Sunday, May 11th
1:00 p.m.3:25 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Chicago White Sox vs. Miami Marlins
May11
Sunday, May 11th
1:10 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Spring Awakenings
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Awakenings

In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence…

Sunday, May 11th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Berlin
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Berlin

Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…

Sunday, May 11th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Plus Afternoon Brunch on the Chicago River
May11
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Plus Afternoon Brunch on the Chicago River

Give mom the gift of unforgettable family moments sailing beneath Chicago’s towering skyscrapers on our glass-enclosed vessel! Join us for an afternoon of spectacular views…

Sunday, May 11th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
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
The 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago Kicks Off With “The Love of Three Kings”
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

The 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago Kicks Off With “The Love of Three Kings”

The Opera Festival of Chicago, May 9 – June 29, kicks off its fifth season with The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re),…

Sunday, May 11th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Spring Awakenings
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Awakenings

In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence…

Sunday, May 11th
2:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
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.
Mel Robbins: Let Them The Tour
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mel Robbins: Let Them The Tour

Mel Robbins will bring Let Them The Tour to The Chicago Theatre on May 11. Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning…

Sunday, May 11th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Drink the Past Dry
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Drink the Past Dry

The nondescript neighborhood bar in the middle of Chicago looks like every other bar in every other neighborhood in the city. A few regulars sit…

Sunday, May 11th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln 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
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