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Big White Fog
Sep14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Big White Fog

Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938, funded by the Federal Theatre Project, and influenced…

Sunday, September 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything
Sep14
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…

Sunday, September 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Conan Gray: The Wishbone Pajama Show
Sep14
Sunday, September 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…

Monday, September 15th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep15
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,…

Monday, September 15th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Division Street Farmers Market
Sep15
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.

Monday, September 15th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
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
Sep15
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.…

Monday, September 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Sep15
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Monday, September 15th
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Sep15
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Monday, September 15th
3:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Sep15
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Monday, September 15th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George
900 South Wells Street
Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Sep15
Monday, September 15th
6:40 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Magic Mondays
Sep15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday, September 15th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
Sep15
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, September 15th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Sep15
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, September 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Avenue
The Late Nite Mic at The Comedy Bar
Sep15
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, September 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
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