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Music Theater Works Presents “Fiddler on the Roof”
Aug14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Music Theater Works Presents “Fiddler on the Roof”

Music Theater Works is proud to present the second production of its 2025 season, Fiddler on the Roof, in the George Van Dusen Theatre at…

Thursday, August 14th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd.
Improvsed DCOM
Aug14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvsed DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Thursday, August 14th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Chicago Comedy Hour
Aug14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Comedy Hour

The Chicago Comedy hour is a comedy variety show featuring sketch, improv and stand up from some of the best up and coming comedians in…

Thursday, August 14th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
Sketch Playlist
Aug14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…

Thursday, August 14th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Parade
Aug15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Parade

Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, PARADE has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any musical revival…

Friday, August 15th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
MJ
Aug15
Theatre & Performing Arts

MJ

Back by overwhelming demand, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ is making a victorious return to Chicago. Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and…

Friday, August 15th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Spotlight Reading Series
Aug15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spotlight Reading Series

Court Theatre’s Spotlight Reading Series returns! This year’s Spotlight Reading Series will feature works of Theodore Ward (1902-1983), often referred to as the “dean of Black dramatists,”…

Friday, August 15th
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St,
The Messi Experience Chicago
Aug15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Messi Experience Chicago

The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…

Friday, August 15th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Aug15
Aug16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre

Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…

Friday, August 15th
12:00 a.m.Saturday, August 16th
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug15
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.

Friday, August 15th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Aug15
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.…

Friday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Aug15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing

This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…

Friday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Aug15

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Friday, August 15th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug15

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…

Friday, August 15th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
XL FEST 25
Aug15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XL FEST 25

Our annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases we aim to…

Friday, August 15th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
David Rubensiten Forum
1201 E 60th St,
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