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Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Aug16
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, August 16th
8:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center
Aug16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Abdoulaye Conde. The exhibition will be on display from August…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Now and Then | David Lozano
Aug16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Now and Then | David Lozano

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Now and Then | David Lozano. This exhibition is on display from August…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
The Muses | Dan Simoneau
Aug16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

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…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Aug16
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, August 16th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
SporcleCon 2025
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SporcleCon 2025

Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Aug16
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, August 16th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Aug16
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, August 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
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
Aug16
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, August 16th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Chicago Mural Festival
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Mural Festival

The Chicago Mural Festival is a citywide celebration dedicated to transforming public spaces through large-scale murals, live art installations, and cultural experiences. Showcasing both local…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Air and Water Show

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…

Saturday, August 16th
10:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
J.Parker Flight Club | Air & Water Show Watch Parties
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

J.Parker Flight Club | Air & Water Show Watch Parties

Welcome to the J.Parker Flight Club – your front-row seat to the 2025 Air & Water Show! Celebrate one of Chicago’s most iconic events on…

Saturday, August 16th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The J. Parker
1816 North Clark Street
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest 2025
Aug16

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest 2025

For over two decades, the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) has been a beacon of artistic celebration, embodying the grassroots spirit and volunteer-driven ethos of…

Saturday, August 16th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
6900 N Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
6900 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Aug16

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…

Saturday, August 16th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug16

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…

Saturday, August 16th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series
Aug16

Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series

Join the Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series for FREE guided walks through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods – led by friendly local volunteers! Come explore, connect, and experience Chicago…

Saturday, August 16th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Citywide
XL FEST 25
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
David Rubensiten Forum
1201 E 60th St,
Teatro Zinzanni
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
Aug16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches

Part One 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…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach

Have you ever heard of the World’s Fair? Well, if you haven’t, you are in for something as we strive to rebrand the African continent…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Ohio Street Beach
400 N. Lake Shore Drive
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