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10 free things to do in Chicago this March
This month in Chicago, explore lush indoor gardens, admire iconic works in one of the world’s top art museums, and join in colorful cultural celebrations…
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Hamnet
“Elegant and beguiling” – Evening Standard (UK) Warwickshire, 1582. Agnes Hathaway, a natural healer, meets the Latin tutor, William Shakespeare. Drawn together by powerful but…
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Improvised Sketch Show
Improvised Sketch Show is a weekly sketch show written in real time by a rotating cast of improvisers alongside YOU, the audience. It’s the structure…
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HERE: in our bodies
Chicago-based HERE: productions will be presenting their devised cabaret variety show HERE: in our bodies at Steppenwolf Theatre’s Winter LookOUT Series. This show flies in…
Lincoln Park
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Come Back, Little Sheba
Midwest town. Forced into marriage due to an unexpected pregnancy, former beauty queen Lola and recovering alcoholic Doc live a quiet life of heartbreak and…
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Morning, Noon, and Night
Shattered Globe’s 35th season continues with the Midwest Premiere of Morning, Noon, and Night, a mind-bending exploration of teens, family, surveillance, and connection in a…
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Miss Julie
August Strindberg’s Miss Julie is a confrontation of class, gender, and desire at the turn of the twentieth century that’s as relevant today as when…
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Redtwist Theatre Presents “Confederates”
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents Confederates, January 29 – March 8, by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Aaron Reese Boseman, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn…
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
“I have heard from a reliable source that no Dominican male has ever died a virgin. I shall be the first.” Oscar knows that a…
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Red Light Winter
This darkly funny Pulitzer Prize Finalist presents a complicated love triangle that explores desire, obsession, and the emptiness behind its character’s lives. In a grimy…
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: Winter Series
Hubbard Street returns to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Feb. 26-Mar. 1, 2026, to present a thrilling Winter Series program of works that…
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Porchlight Music Theatre Presents “The Irish… and How They Got That Way”
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to present The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Hedda Gabler”
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s 30th anniversary season continues with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn, based on the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and…
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Holiday
The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. From Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that…
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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…
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In the Realm of Senses presents: Myths & Legends
In the Realm of Senses: Myths & Legends is an immersive concert experience where ancient stories are reimagined through sound, sight, movement, and scent. Featuring…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Love is Improvised
An improvised take on a hit reality-TV show that dares to ask… is love truly improvised? A cast of 10 improvisers embark on a journey…
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Love Is Improvised: A Comedy Dating Show
Want a Date Night idea? Come laugh with love as we celebrate love and everything funny that comes with it! An improvised take on a…
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Love Is Improvised: Season 2
An improvised take on a hit reality-TV show that dares to ask… is love truly improvised? A cast of 10 improvisers will embark on a…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sketch Playlist
Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the ultimate sketch playlist. Come see these writers and performers…
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
People
People is a solo exhibition by Zsófia Ötvös presenting new paintings of figures observed in Budapest, Hungary, this past summer. The works depict figures suspended…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Choreographic Place | David Sundry, Michael Workman, Michelle Kranicke
On View February 21 – March 15, 2026 Opening Reception Sunday, February 22nd, 1-4 pm Choreographic Place is an exhibition program presented by Bridge, premiering at…
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Things to do during March Madness weekend in Chicago
Chicago’s legendary sports scene is never done and never outdone. This year, the city will be hosting an array of major athletic events, including the…
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Things to do in Chicago this weekend
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all…
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Chicago Bears football
For generations, Chicago’s sports scene has pulsed with unmatched grit and glory — and the legendary Chicago Bears exemplify that spirit. Immortalized as “Da Bears”…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2026 at these Chicago bars and restaurants
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a celebration like no other. With a substantial Irish population — and one of the biggest city-wide St. Patrick’s…
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Things to do in Chicago in the spring
What’s spring like in Chicago? Tulips bloom along iconic Michigan Avenue, cherry blossoms fill the Japanese garden in Jackson Park, and the Lakefront Trail fills…
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Free museum days in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums without spending a dime. Enjoy free admission to top Chicago attractions like the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago…
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Your guide to spring break 2026 in Chicago
In the springtime, Chicago lives up to its official city motto Urbs in Horto — “City in a Garden.” Our countless parks, green spaces, and…
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