Vir Das – Hey Stranger: A Tour of the World
Feb27
Music & Comedy

Vir Das – Hey Stranger: A Tour of the World

Indian comedian and actor Vir Das will perform in Chicago on Friday, February 27, 2026, at The Chicago Theatre. This show is part of his…

Friday, February 27th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Feb28
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Saturday, February 28th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Feb28
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Saturday, February 28th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Making Home The Linen Closet + South Side Home Movie Project
Feb28
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Making Home The Linen Closet + South Side Home Movie Project

This compilation of vintage home movies drawn from the South Side Home Movie Project archives celebrates the materiality of home. Showcasing images of fabric, blankets…

Saturday, February 28th
1:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Blippi Live – Be Like Blippi 2026 Tour
Feb28
Theatre & Performing Arts

Blippi Live – Be Like Blippi 2026 Tour

Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, February 28. Join Blippi and Meekah live…

Saturday, February 28th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Watson Adventures’ The Deadly Nudes Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Feb28
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Watson Adventures’ The Deadly Nudes Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Join Watson Adventures on a murder mystery scavenger hunt at the Art Institute of Chicago! An eminent scholar’s husband has been shot dead, a week…

Saturday, February 28th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
René Vaca Live!
Feb28
Music & Comedy

René Vaca Live!

Rising comedian, René Vaca is scheduled to perform at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Saturday, February 28th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Mar1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Sunday, March 1st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Mar1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Sunday, March 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Mar2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Monday, March 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Mar2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Monday, March 2nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Music of the Baroque: Baroque Blockbusters!
Mar2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Music of the Baroque: Baroque Blockbusters!

Prepare for Baroque brilliance with Richard Egarr at the helm! The former Philharmonia Baroque and Academy of Ancient Music director guest-conducts heart-stopping hits from the…

Monday, March 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Mar3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Tuesday, March 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Hamilton
Mar4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hamilton

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father…

Wednesday, March 4th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Mar4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Wednesday, March 4th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Hamilton
Mar5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hamilton

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father…

Thursday, March 5th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Mar5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Thursday, March 5th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Mar5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Thursday, March 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Hamilton
Mar6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hamilton

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father…

Friday, March 6th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Mar6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Friday, March 6th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Mar6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Friday, March 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Hamilton
Mar7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hamilton

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father…

Saturday, March 7th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Mar7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Saturday, March 7th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Mar7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Saturday, March 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.