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Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
May13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World

Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…

Tuesday, May 13th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Franz West: Millennium Park
May14
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…

Wednesday, May 14th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Wednesday, May 14th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Wednesday, May 14th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May14
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…

Wednesday, May 14th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Wednesday, May 14th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Wednesday, May 14th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
May14
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, May 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Wednesday, May 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Alice in Wonderland
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, May 14th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Adria Ye, Piano
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Adria Ye, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ADRIA YE, PIANO    Program Lili Boulanger – Trois morceaux pour piano Leoš Janáček – In the Mists  Frederic…

Wednesday, May 14th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Titanique
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Hadestown
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hadestown

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical…

Wednesday, May 14th
1:00 p.m.3:25 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
May14
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…

Wednesday, May 14th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Tropical Wednesdays
May14
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, May 14th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
The Chicago Dogs Wiener Wednesday
May14
Sports & Recreation

The Chicago Dogs Wiener Wednesday

The Chicago Dogs will play against the Sioux City Explorers at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont. To celebrate Weiner Wednesday, the Dogs will play as the…

Wednesday, May 14th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Maximum Flavor with Chef Adrianne: A Culinary Voyage
May14
Tours & Attractions

Maximum Flavor with Chef Adrianne: A Culinary Voyage

Join City Cruises Live for an exclusive culinary experience with the award-winning Chef Adrianne Calvo on the Chicago River! This is more than just a…

Wednesday, May 14th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Titanique
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Philosophy Movie Night: Watch. Think. Eat. Repeat.
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Philosophy Movie Night: Watch. Think. Eat. Repeat.

Details 🎬 Chicago Philosophy Association Presents “White Christmas” – A Black Mirror Screening & Discussion Technology. Isolation. The Digital Soul. 📅 Date: May 14th Wednesday 🕕 Time: 7pm-9pm 📍 Location: Party Room,…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Philosophy Association
333. E. Ontario Cyber Cafe
Hadestown
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hadestown

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:00 p.m.9:25 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
BUST
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

BUST

It’s not only hell that breaks loose in this ground-breaking, form-defying, laugh-out-loud new drama from Pulitzer-Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard. Retta and Reggie are enjoying…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
May14
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, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Lexa Maxa: Lexa with an A
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lexa Maxa: Lexa with an A

Opening act by Zoé Soteres with “Don’t Be So Dramatic!” Lexa Maxa is back this Chicago Cabaret Week with her band and acclaimed show Lexa…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Avenue
The Antiquities
May14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Antiquities

A “brilliantly imagined drama” (Wall Street Journal) for anyone whose computer has asked them to prove that they’re a human. Which is to say, everyone.…

Wednesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
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