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The Messi Experience Chicago
Jul26
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,…

Saturday, July 26th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul26
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.

Saturday, July 26th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Jul26
Sports & Recreation

Millennium Park Summer Workouts

The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn in Millennium Park on Saturdays, May 17 to August 30, 8-11:45 a.m. with a series of…

Saturday, July 26th
8:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Faces of Fitness Chicago – Chicago’s Fitness Festival
Jul26
Jul27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Faces of Fitness Chicago – Chicago’s Fitness Festival

FACES OF FITNESS CHICAGO Chicago’s Fitness Festival. Think Lollapalooza, but for fitness. SATURDAY JULY 26 & SUNDAY JULY 27 – RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO. With special…

Saturday, July 26th
8:00 a.m.Sunday, July 27th
1:00 p.m.
River North – 421 W. Locust St. Chicago, IL 60610
421 W Locus St.
Englewood Village Market
Jul26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Englewood Village Market

Grow Greater Englewood’s 6th Annual Englewood Village Market kicks off on Saturday, June 14th to connect residents with Black-owned businesses and activities rooted in Black…

Saturday, July 26th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S Halsted
Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015 to the Present at Evanston Art Center
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015 to the Present at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Leopold Segedin | A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015…

Saturday, July 26th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Saturday, July 26th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Saturday, July 26th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jul26
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, July 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024

Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…

Saturday, July 26th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…

Saturday, July 26th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures

Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures sheds new light on the pivotal work of African American choreographer and video artist Blondell Cummings (American, 1944-2015). Through…

Saturday, July 26th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Jul26
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.…

Saturday, July 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Exquisite Canvas: Mural Takeover by Andy Bellomo, Stephanie ‘Stef Skills’ Garland, and Gabriel Villa
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Exquisite Canvas: Mural Takeover by Andy Bellomo, Stephanie ‘Stef Skills’ Garland, and Gabriel Villa

Exquisite Canvas is a living exhibition of public art presented at the Chicago Cultural Center. The Michigan Avenue Gallery walls will become an expansive and…

Saturday, July 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…

Saturday, July 26th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company
Jul26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company

The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys to tell…

Saturday, July 26th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul26
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…

Saturday, July 26th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Workers Cottages Of Oldtown Triangle Walking Tour
Jul26
Tours & Attractions

Workers Cottages Of Oldtown Triangle Walking Tour

Explore the resilient spirit of Chicago through a captivating walking tour that traces the city’s remarkable transformation from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire…

Saturday, July 26th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
164 W. Eugenie St, Chicago IL, 60614
164 W. Eugenie St
4th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival
Jul26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

4th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival

Join us on the South Side of Chicago for a one-of-a-kind celebration where imagination runs wild and stories come to life! The 4th Annual Words…

Saturday, July 26th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center
10201 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Jul26

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Saturday, July 26th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Jul26

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Saturday, July 26th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
Jul26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour

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…

Saturday, July 26th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series
Jul26

Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series

Join the Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series for FREE guided walks through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods – led by friendly local volunteers! Come explore, connect, and experience Chicago…

Saturday, July 26th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Saturday, July 26th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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