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Try to Remember | Karen Perl
Jul30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Try to Remember | Karen Perl

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Try to Remember | Karen Perl On July 8th, the Evanston Art Center…

Wednesday, July 30th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Premier League Summer Series
Jul30
Sports & Recreation

Premier League Summer Series

The Premier League Summer Series is returning to the United States, with the highly anticipated second edition of the pre-season tournament bringing world-class soccer to…

Wednesday, July 30th
5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio
Jul30
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,…

Wednesday, July 30th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Tropical Wednesdays
Jul30
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, July 30th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Wednesday, July 30th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Dogs Weiner Wednesday
Jul30
Sports & Recreation

Chicago Dogs Weiner Wednesday

Enjoy $1 hot dogs and watch the Chicago Dogs play as the Chicago Wieners at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont! Gates open an hour…

Wednesday, July 30th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live
Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live

Harry Caray’s Summer Music Series Presents Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Live Music 6:30PM-9:00PM • Drink Specials 6:00PM-Close The Summer Music Series at Harry…

Wednesday, July 30th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Fireworks Ignite: Wednesday Evening Afloat
Jul30
Tours & Attractions

Fireworks Ignite: Wednesday Evening Afloat

Come join us for a magical night on the water at Fireworks Ignite: Wednesday Evening Afloat! Get ready to set sail on a journey filled…

Wednesday, July 30th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
31st Street Harbor
3155 S Lakeshore Dr
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jul30
Jul31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, July 30th
6:30 p.m.Thursday, July 31st
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jul30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and…

Wednesday, July 30th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest – Summer 2025 Show
Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest – Summer 2025 Show

Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival is back with a one-of-a-kind event showcasing more than 40 short films, each under five minutes long, from a…

Wednesday, July 30th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Facets Cinema
1517 W. Fullerton
The Color Purple
Jul30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Color Purple

Twenty years since its Broadway musical debut, The Color Purple is reborn in Lili-Anne Brown’s revelatory production—“perfection on every level!” (Chicago Sun-Times). It’s a celebration of life,…

Wednesday, July 30th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Crowd Work Wednesday
Jul30
Music & Comedy

Crowd Work Wednesday

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…

Wednesday, July 30th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul30
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…

Wednesday, July 30th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything
Jul30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything

The trains are late, the apps are broken, the bees are dying, and the algorithm knows your deepest fears. So what do we do? We…

Wednesday, July 30th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago Fireworks Cruise Sail into the Night, with Sparkles in the Sky
Jul30
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Cruise Sail into the Night, with Sparkles in the Sky

Enjoy the most Unforgettable Fireworks Cruise in Chicago! A SPECIAL EVENT SAIL! Treat yourself to Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display from the best seat in…

Wednesday, July 30th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Jul30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, July 30th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul31
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…

Thursday, July 31st
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Messi Experience Chicago
Jul31
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,…

Thursday, July 31st
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul31
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.

Thursday, July 31st
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015 to the Present at Evanston Art Center
Jul31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015 to the Present at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Leopold Segedin | A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015…

Thursday, July 31st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul31
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…

Thursday, July 31st
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Inside Tour of Chicago’s Fine Arts Building
Jul31
Tours & Attractions

Inside Tour of Chicago’s Fine Arts Building

Step into the heart of Chicago’s enchanting artist’s colony with this exclusive tour inside the Fine Arts Building. Nestled in the vibrant cultural landscape of…

Thursday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Building
410 South Michigan Avenue
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jul31
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…

Thursday, July 31st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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