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Galileo
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Galileo

Galileo is a humanizing and compelling portrait of the great scientist, torn between his scientific principles and his desire for the comfortable life that compliance with…

Friday, May 30th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland St.
Matt Mathews – Boujee On A Budget Tour
May30
Music & Comedy

Matt Mathews – Boujee On A Budget Tour

Matt Mathews will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on May 30, 2025.

Friday, May 30th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Chicago Cop Macbeth
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Cop Macbeth

The Conspirators present Chicago Cop Macbeth by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Wm. Bullion, at the Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., May 16…

Friday, May 30th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Otherworld Theatre
3914 N. Clark St.
The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage. Chaka. Patti. Gladys. Stephanie.
May30
Music & Comedy

The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage. Chaka. Patti. Gladys. Stephanie.

Music history will be made as four of the most legendary voices in R&B, soul, and pop come together for an unforgettable tour! Chaka Khan,…

Friday, May 30th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
May30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, May 30th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.
Anthony ‘Scruncho’ McKinley
May30
Music & Comedy

Anthony ‘Scruncho’ McKinley

Anthony McKinley, (better known as Scruncho) is an American comedian and actor who was known for being in movies such as “How High”, “Budz House”, “Easy Money” and…

Friday, May 30th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Latin Dance Night
May30
May31
Tours & Attractions

Latin Dance Night

Immerse yourself in a cultural experience on Friday evening! It’s the new and exciting Salsa & Bachata Night at Takito Street, where you can immerse…

Friday, May 30th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, May 31st
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS
May30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS

We’re back with all new bits! This joyful mixture of sketch comedy and dance is filled with a variety of characters that are sure to…

Friday, May 30th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, May 30th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
May30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, May 30th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
Various locations
Division Street Farmers Market
May31
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.

Saturday, May 31st
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
May31
Sports & Recreation

Millennium Park Summer Workouts

The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn in Millennium Park on Saturdays, May 17 to August 30, 8-11:45 a.m. with a series of…

Saturday, May 31st
8:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
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
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The People’s Music School Presents: Performapaloozathon!
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Gary Comer Youth Center
7200 S Ingleside Ave
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
May31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024

Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
May31
Tours & Attractions

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Chicago ScavHunt 2025: Flavors of the City
May31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago ScavHunt 2025: Flavors of the City

From May 30th – June 1st, downtown Chicago streets will be occupied by explorers and scavenger hunters competing in the 4th Annual eATLAS Adventures to…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Downtown Chicago
Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago follows up it’s acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob…

Saturday, May 31st
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
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