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World Fair US
Jul28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Monday, July 28th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio
Jul28
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,…

Monday, July 28th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Celebrating Jacques Pépin’s 90th Birthday with the BOKA Group
Jul28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Celebrating Jacques Pépin’s 90th Birthday with the BOKA Group

This celebration is part of a nationwide series of 90 dinners leading up to Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday in December 2025. The campaign, which preserves,…

Monday, July 28th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Girl & The Goat
809 W. Randolph
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Jul28
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

Monday, July 28th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park – Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph St
Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Jul28
Monday, July 28th
6:40 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Drunk Shakespeare
Jul28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Drunk Shakespeare

Gift this experience to your loved ones! Click here to check out our gift card. Join The Drunk Shakespeare Society for an unforgettable evening of Shakespearean revelry,…

Monday, July 28th
7:00 p.m.8:15 p.m.
The Lounge At The Lion
182 North Wabash Avenue
Monday Night Concert Series
Jul28
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Monday Night Concert Series

Chase Away your Monday Blues with a Symphony of Soul! We’ll help you chase your “Monday blues”, aboard the 148-foot Tall Ship Windy as you…

Monday, July 28th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Monday Night Concert Series – Chase Away your Monday Blues with a Symphony of Soul
Jul28
Tours & Attractions

Monday Night Concert Series – Chase Away your Monday Blues with a Symphony of Soul

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Blues Music on Lake Michigan, off Chicago! We’ll help you chase your “Monday blues”, aboard the 148-foot Tall…

Monday, July 28th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
Jul28
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…

Monday, July 28th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
The Color Purple
Jul28
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,…

Monday, July 28th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Jul28
Theatre & Performing Arts

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit

Forbidden to leave his country, playwright Nassim Soleimanpour distilled the experience of an entire generation in a wild, utterly original play. WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT…

Monday, July 28th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Avenue
The Late Nite Mic at The Comedy Bar
Jul28
Music & Comedy

The Late Nite Mic at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Vik Pandya is a nationally touring…

Monday, July 28th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul28
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…

Monday, July 28th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul29
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…

Tuesday, July 29th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Messi Experience Chicago
Jul29
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,…

Tuesday, July 29th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul29
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.

Tuesday, July 29th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
SOAR Farmers Market 2025
Jul29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

SOAR Farmers Market 2025

About the Event Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza.* Many of our beloved vendors…

Tuesday, July 29th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015 to the Present at Evanston Art Center
Jul29
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…

Tuesday, July 29th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul29
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…

Tuesday, July 29th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jul29
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…

Tuesday, July 29th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jul29
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…

Tuesday, July 29th
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
Jul29
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…

Tuesday, July 29th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Jul29
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…

Tuesday, July 29th
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
Jul29
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.…

Tuesday, July 29th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
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