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Alice in Wonderland
Jun12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Thursday, June 12th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
Windy City Paranormal Festival
Jun12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Windy City Paranormal Festival

This summer, the supernatural takes center stage as Windy City Paranormal Festival (Windy City ParaFest) descends upon Chicago for four thrilling days of mystery, magic,…

Thursday, June 12th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie St
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
3:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
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
Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio
Jun12
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | MERIDA TRIO Charlene Kluegel, violin Jean Hatmaker, cello Katherine Petersen, piano Program  Franz Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat major,…

Thursday, June 12th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Teatro Zinzanni
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Titanique
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny
Jun12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 – July 20,…

Thursday, June 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
The End of Reality
Jun12
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, June 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theatre Y
3611 W Cermak Rd
Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
Jun12
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, June 12th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Jun12
Thursday, June 12th
7:05 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
You Will Get Sick
Jun12
Theatre & Performing Arts

You Will Get Sick

A young man with a secret. An older woman who will listen. A predatory flock of birds. An upcoming audition for The Wizard of Oz. Welcome…

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Jun12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Inspired by the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Jun12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Inspired by the classic film, “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Ohjay Lamont at The Comedy Bar
Jun12
Music & Comedy

Ohjay Lamont at The Comedy Bar

IMPORTANT HOUSE POLICIES: PLEASE READ 📍 All shows take place at 162 E Superior St. – The entrance to the venue is on Superior Street, just east of the…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Support Group For The End Of The World
Jun12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Support Group For The End Of The World

Support Group for the End of the World Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 7:30 PM | June 5th – 28thTickets are $15 on Thursday, $20…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
An Iliad
Jun12
Theatre & Performing Arts

An Iliad

A timely and gripping retelling of Homer’s epic poem, An Iliad returns to Court’s stage, illuminating the human cost of conflict with breathtaking urgency. Timothy Edward Kane reprises his…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Oil Lamp Theater Announces “The Marvelous Wonderettes”
Jun12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Oil Lamp Theater Announces “The Marvelous Wonderettes”

Oil Lamp Theater’s next production is The Marvelous Wonderettes, written and created by Roger Bean, with musical arrangements by Brian William Baker, orchestrations by Michael…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025
Footholds vol. 6
Jun12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Footholds vol. 6

FOOTHOLDS VOL. 6 written by The Community directed by Rachel Borgo, Courtney Marie, Caitlin McManus, Kayla Menz, Ebby Offord, Jared Sheldon, and Erin Sheets In…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Jun12
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…

Thursday, June 12th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
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