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Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour
Step aboard our Seadog Haunted Tours for a fun-filled journey through Chicago’s history of ghosts, spirits, scandals, and sins. As you cruise along the Chicago…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
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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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Ear Taxi Festival and Bella Voce present “Lost Objects”
Bella Voce opens the 2025 Ear Taxi Festival with Lost Objects, a genre-defying oratorio by Bang on a Can founders Gordon, Wolfe, and Lang. Combining…
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…
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Andersonville Arts Weekend
Join us for the 21st annual Arts Weekend with more than 30 local businesses that will showcase artists from across Chicago. The event kicks off…
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Ear Taxi Festival
The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…
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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.
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Boo! at the Zoo
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…
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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.…
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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…
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Ninth Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest
Wines from Around the World Featured at 9thAnnual Lincoln Park Wine Fest in Jonquil Park October 3-5 Wine tastings, a food and beverage market, sommeliers on hand…
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Ferris Bueller Movie Tour in the Art Institute of Chicago
Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…
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Simone’s Bar Sweet 16 Anniversary Celebration and 1st Annual Block Party
Event Name:Simone’s Sweet 16 Block Party Admission:Free Description (Event Overview):Celebrate 16 years of community, music, and culture at Simone’s Sweet 16 Block Party in Chicago’s…
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Rappel In Northwest Chicago
Conquer your limits at 168 feet up and rappel down the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca Illinois. Professional equipment provided and no experience needed. Trained…
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Oktoberfest on Division Street Festival: Prost in the Gold Coast
Raise a stein at Prost in the Gold Coast Oktoberfest on Division Street! Dust off your lederhosen and celebrate Oktoberfest as Division Street transforms into a lively…
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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…
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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…
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EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…
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Kate McKinnon: Secrets of the Purple Pearl
Saturday Night Live icon Kate McKinnon returns to Chicago Humanities to discuss Secrets of the Purple Pearl, the highly anticipated sequel to her #1 New…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Composers Consortium // Caroline Jesalva // Shannon McGinnis & Corrine Costello // Constellation Men’s Ensemble
Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. A dynamic afternoon of new music featuring bold performances and thought-provoking works. Baritone Brad Jungwirth joins the…
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Disability Advocate and Online Creative Molly Burke: Unseen
Multi-hyphenate creative, advocate, and social media star Molly Burke was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, at…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
FashionBar The Shows: October 2025 – Next Gen, Urban & Streetwear
Step into the pulse of street culture and fresh talent at the Next Gen, Urban & Streetwear runway. This show brings forward-thinking designs that embody…
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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…
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