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Improvised Shakespeare
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Friday, July 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul4
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…

Friday, July 4th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Devil’s Daughter
Jul4
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, July 4th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show

Missed Call is a premier Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday — inspired by the audience’s suggestion!

Friday, July 4th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
The Lincoln Lodge
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Friday, July 4th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the final production of their 30th season, The Curious Circumstances of Louis…

Friday, July 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lowkey Funny Comedy Show

This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…

Friday, July 4th
8:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, July 4th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jul4
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, July 4th
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,
Hitch*Cocktails
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, July 4th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, July 5th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Independence Day BBQ at Somerset
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Independence Day BBQ at Somerset

July 4 & 5 Hours: July 4th & 5th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Somerset Patio Celebrate Independence Day the classic way—al fresco. Join us…

Saturday, July 5th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Jul5
Sports & Recreation

Millennium Park Summer Workouts

The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn in Millennium Park on Saturdays, May 17 to August 30, 8-11:45 a.m. with a series of…

Saturday, July 5th
8:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race will…

Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum

Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026)   Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Flight of Butterflies
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024

Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Jul5
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.…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Jul5
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…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company
Jul5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company

The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys to tell…

Saturday, July 5th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
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