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Music & Comedy
The People’s Music School Presents: Performapaloozathon!
It’s The People’s Music School’s biggest performance of the year! Performapaloozathon is an all-day music event hosted by The People’s Music School, featuring 800+ TPMS…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Maifest Chicago 2025
Maifest is Back! Admission is free & open to all agesJoin us May 29 – June 1, 2025at our same awesome temporary spot:4521 N. Lincoln…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Stone Hunt
Join the Museum’s outdoor treasure hunt and dig through rocks to uncover hidden gems and minerals! Discover the fascinating world of geology as you learn…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency
The Open Studio series is a wide variety of public engagements during each residency cohort. Open Studio events are free, informal, and open to the…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Every Brilliant Thing
CIRCA Pintig, Chicago’s Filipino American theatre company in its 34th year, presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING, the groundbreaking one-performer play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahue.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Month
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The End of Reality
“The End of Reality” is [Richard Maxwell’s] most eloquent statement to date on the blurring of despair and apathy in American lives. – Ben Brantley,…
Sports & Recreation
Chicago Union Game – Pro Ultimate Frisbee
We’re kicking off the 2025 season in true Chicago fashion as the Chicago Union, your city’s professional ultimate frisbee team, hosts the Chicago Classic vs…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Every Brilliant Thing
CIRCA Pintig, Chicago’s Filipino American theatre company in its 34th year, presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING, the groundbreaking one-performer play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahue.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The End of Reality
“The End of Reality” is [Richard Maxwell’s] most eloquent statement to date on the blurring of despair and apathy in American lives. – Ben Brantley,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
From the Ground, Up: A contemporary circus show
The Aloft Youth Ensemble presents it’s third contemporary circus show: “From the Ground, Up” Directed by Kristi Alyssa and Rachel Nesnevich. The Aloft Youth Ensemble is…
Theatre & Performing Arts
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Maifest Chicago 2025
Maifest is Back! Admission is free & open to all agesJoin us May 29 – June 1, 2025at our same awesome temporary spot:4521 N. Lincoln…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Threads of Identity: Stitching Stories Through Portrait Quilts
In this unique presentation, artists will share their deeply personal approaches to transforming photographic images into expressive textile art. Through storytelling and visual examples, they…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The End of Reality
“The End of Reality” is [Richard Maxwell’s] most eloquent statement to date on the blurring of despair and apathy in American lives. – Ben Brantley,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
From the Ground, Up: A contemporary circus show
The Aloft Youth Ensemble presents it’s third contemporary circus show: “From the Ground, Up” Directed by Kristi Alyssa and Rachel Nesnevich. The Aloft Youth Ensemble is…
Theatre & Performing Arts
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…
Theatre & Performing Arts
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…
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