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Taste of Evanston
The Taste of Evanston is North Shore’s premier foodie celebration! This year’s 11th anniversary event will feature 40 of Evanston’s most cherished restaurants, breweries and…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
To Wong Foo 30th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for To Wong Foo Turns 30, a fabulous one-night-only celebration of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar on its 30th anniversary.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Cheech Marin: Culture, Comedy, and Chicano Art
Step into the world of Cheech Marin — legendary actor, comedian, and cultural icon — as he shares his deep passion for Chicano art and…
Music & Comedy
Stand Up for Pits Comedy Show
3PM: DOORS/SILENT AUCTION 6PM: COMEDY SHOW The Stand Up For Pits Foundation (SUFP) is 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to educating, advocating, and saving the lives of…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Wheel of Improv
Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…
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…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Mr. Wolf
12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Reeling Film Festival
Reeling is thrilled to invite audiences to enjoy in-person theater screenings at the following venues: Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark St Chicago Filmmakers,…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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