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Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice

Immerse yourself in Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice and honor the significant contributions of Black writers to American literature and history. Explore racial…

Thursday, June 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Harry Potter™️: Magic at Play
Jun1
Tours & Attractions

Harry Potter™️: Magic at Play

Chicago’s residents and visitors can now add some magic to their summer as Harry Potter™: Magic at Play extends its worldwide debut run at Chicago’s…

Thursday, June 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Kids & Students Visit FREE in June
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is excited to offer free admission for kids and students (5-22 years old) during the entire month of June.…

Thursday, June 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Special Exhibition – The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Łódz Ghetto
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Special Exhibition – The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Łódz Ghetto

In I945, a diary was found in the ashes of a destroyed crematorium in the liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp. It was written by a 14-year-old Jewish…

Thursday, June 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Pinocchio
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Pinocchio

Chicago Kids Company – Theater for Children (CKC) presents Pinocchio, a one-hour musical adaptation! Can you help Pinocchio make the right choices and become a…

Thursday, June 1st
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th Street
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois

Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced…

Thursday, June 1st
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Twain’s timeless classic sweeps audiences down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim escape from slavery to freedom at the…

Thursday, June 1st
2:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Mercury Theater Chicago
3745 North Southport Avenue
The Miracle Center’s Kick-Off to Summer Fest
Jun1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Miracle Center’s Kick-Off to Summer Fest

The Miracle Center (TMC) invites you to our 2nd Kick-Off to Summer Festival Presented by Walmart! Help us Kick-Off Summer 2023 with a health and…

Thursday, June 1st
3:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Miracle Center
5454 W. Diversey Ave.
La Festa Della Repubblica Celebration at Testaccio
Jun1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

La Festa Della Repubblica Celebration at Testaccio

Italian Republic Day commemorates the day Italians voted to form a republic and is celebrated all over Italy with the biggest events taking place in…

Thursday, June 1st
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Testaccio
2456 N California Ave
Drunk Shakespeare
Jun1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Drunk Shakespeare

Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…

Thursday, June 1st
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
Film Screening and Panel Discussion: N of 1
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Film Screening and Panel Discussion: N of 1

5:30 – 6:30 PM Reception with light food and refreshments 6:30 – 8:00 PM Film Screening in the Hall of Murals 8:00 – 9:00 PM…

Thursday, June 1st
5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Drive
Summer Soiree at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Jun1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Soiree at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is pleased to welcome guests to Torali Rooftop to kick off the season with its Summer Soiree. From 6 to 8 p.m.…

Thursday, June 1st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Bryan Northup and Fran Sampson: Traces of Us
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Bryan Northup and Fran Sampson: Traces of Us

Bryan Northup and Fran Sampson Traces of Us Chase Gallery May 12. 2023 to July 1, 2023 Artists Fran Sampson and Bryan Northup examine the…

Thursday, June 1st
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland
Gina Lee Robbins: Overflow
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Gina Lee Robbins: Overflow

Gina Lee Robbins Overflow Slemmons Gallery May 12, 2023 to June 24, 2023 In Overflow, Gina Lee Robbins combines found and reclaimed materials to explore the elements…

Thursday, June 1st
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland
Mary Porterfield: With/In
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Mary Porterfield: With/In

Mary Porterfield With/In The Sacristy Gallery May 26, 2023 to July 8, 2023 Mary Porterfield’s drawings reflect her mother’s struggle to care for her father…

Thursday, June 1st
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland
Renée Baker – Une ligue d’un: Black Testament
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Renée Baker – Une ligue d’un: Black Testament

Renée Baker Une ligue d’un: Black Testament The Catacombs May 5, 2023 to June 3, 2023 In Une ligue d’un: Black Testament, composer, music director, and artist…

Thursday, June 1st
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland
Shedd Pride Night
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Shedd Pride Night

Join Shedd Aquarium and A Queer Pride in celebrating our vibrant and creative LGBTQ+ community! Kick off Pride Month festivities in style with a memorable…

Thursday, June 1st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
B.A.D. Waves Remix (Comedy, Music & Art)
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Virtual Event

B.A.D. Waves Remix (Comedy, Music & Art)

B.A.D. Waves Remix presents the Nation’s brightest artistic multiverse, starting with an art gallery & cocktails from the city’s most poppin culture blessors, live musical…

Thursday, June 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Redline VR
4702 N. Ravenswood
Chicago Sky vs Seattle Storm
Jun1
Thursday, June 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Shaw Vs. Tunney
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Shaw Vs. Tunney

By Douglas Post Based on The Prizefighter and The Playwright  by Jay R. Tunney This world premiere production tells the true  story of a deep…

Thursday, June 1st
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave.
THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller

Invictus Theatre Company proudly presents THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller at The Reginald Vaughn Theater, May 15 – June 11, 2023. In Arthur Miller’s drama…

Thursday, June 1st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Invictus Theatre Company’s Reginald Vaughn Theater
1106 W. Thorndale Avenue
The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience

Go back in time to Chicago’s Prohibition Era at The Roar on Rush! A lively Speakeasy that lights the way to a hidden 4-room cocktail…

Thursday, June 1st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Roar on Rush
437 N. Rush Street
Superbloom
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Superbloom

The Seldoms dance company closes its 20th season at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Joined on stage by music duo, Finom, the company…

Thursday, June 1st
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Agnes of God
Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Agnes of God

Redtwist Theatre concludes its 2023 season with its next production, Agnes of God, written by John Pielmeier and directed by Clare Brennan, featuring Redtwist Ensemble…

Thursday, June 1st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
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