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CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form
Nov5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

Evanston Art Center 2025 Exhibition: CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form EXHIBITION DATES: September 27 – November 9, 2025 OPENING…

Wednesday, November 5th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
Nov5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here

A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here will be exhibited in the Second Floor Gallery of the Art Center. The opening reception is free…

Wednesday, November 5th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Nov5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable

From Dungeons & Dragons to The Witcher, fantasy has long been a popular theme for games. But the relationship between fantasy and games is longer…

Wednesday, November 5th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Nov5
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…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Nov5
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…

Wednesday, November 5th
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
Nov5
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.…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Nov5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Nov5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit

Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Nov5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still

Thousands of music and arts fans gathered to celebrate life and music in Re’im, Israel at the Nova Music Festival. On Saturday, October 7, 2023,…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1800 N Clybourn Ave
Chicken Little
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Chicken Little

The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Nov5
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Wednesday, November 5th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Nov5
Tours & Attractions

EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu

Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…

Wednesday, November 5th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Tropical Wednesdays
Nov5
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, November 5th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Siskel & Ebert at 50
Nov5

Siskel & Ebert at 50

A month-long screening series and live performance will honor the 50th anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert,” revisiting their favorite “hidden gems” and celebrating the critics…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E Washington Street
Here 4 A Bit: Chicagos Favorite Dirty Improv
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Here 4 A Bit: Chicagos Favorite Dirty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Boz Scaggs: Rhythm Review 2025
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Boz Scaggs: Rhythm Review 2025

BOZ SCAGGS is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. An early bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band, he began…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Kevin Gates – The Amilio Tour
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Kevin Gates – The Amilio Tour

Kevin Gates will perform live at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Nov. 5, 2025.

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
My Favorite Murder
Nov5
Music & Comedy

My Favorite Murder

After nearly six years of podcast-only performances, My Favorite Murder is embarking on an 11-city “mini‑tour” this fall, marking a major return to the live…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Revolution(s)
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Women Off-Colour
Nov5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Women Off-Colour

Debuting at the world famous A Red Orchid Theatre as a part of their 2025 Incubator Series, Women Off-Colour is a brand new sketch comedy…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
A Red Orchid Theatre
1531 N Wells St
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar

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, November 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Superior Donuts
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Superior Donuts

Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
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