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By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug10
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…

Sunday, August 10th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Bugapalooza
Aug10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Bugapalooza

Calling all bug enthusiasts! Chicago’s premier celebration of all things arthropod– Bugapalooza is back! Drop by any time during the event to meet native insects…

Sunday, August 10th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug11
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…

Monday, August 11th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug12
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…

Tuesday, August 12th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug13
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…

Wednesday, August 13th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug14
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…

Thursday, August 14th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Sketch Playlist
Aug14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…

Thursday, August 14th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug15
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…

Friday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Aug15
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Friday, August 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Improvised Shakespeare
Aug15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Friday, August 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Devil’s Daughter
Aug15
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, August 15th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug16
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…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Air and Water Show

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…

Saturday, August 16th
10:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Aug16
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Saturday, August 16th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Improvised Shakespeare
Aug16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, August 16th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug17
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…

Sunday, August 17th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Air and Water Show

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…

Sunday, August 17th
10:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug18
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…

Monday, August 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Magic Mondays
Aug18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday, August 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug19
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…

Tuesday, August 19th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug20
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…

Wednesday, August 20th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug21
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…

Thursday, August 21st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo
Aug21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo

It’s the last hurrah of summer! Adults Night Out: Block Party is a night out at the zoo for the 21+ crowd, complete with carnival…

Thursday, August 21st
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street
Sketch Playlist
Aug21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…

Thursday, August 21st
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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