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The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy
Apr20
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy

Stage Left Theatre, the second-oldest ensemble-based theatre company in Chicago, is pleased to announce its spring 2025 production of The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A…

Sunday, April 20th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place Level 6
835 N Michigan Ave
Easter Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
Apr20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Easter Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2 hours Plated Brunch Alcoholic beverages available for purchase DJ entertainment Scenic Chicago River views Dress code: semi-formal

Sunday, April 20th
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Easter Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River
Apr20
Tours & Attractions

Easter Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2 hours Plated Dinner  Alcoholic beverages available for purchase DJ entertainment Scenic Chicago River views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Sunday, April 20th
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Easter Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Apr20
Tours & Attractions

Easter Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Duration 2 hours Plated Dinner Alcoholic beverages available for purchase DJ entertainment Scenic Lake Michigan views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Sunday, April 20th
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
For the Record | NoMI Lounge
Apr20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

For the Record | NoMI Lounge

FOR THE RECORD AT NoMI LOUNGE Every Sunday from April 6 – May 11 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Reserve Now Ease into Sunday…

Sunday, April 20th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI Lounge
800 N. Michigan Ave
Shordie Shordie – Live in Chicago
Apr20
Music & Comedy

Shordie Shordie – Live in Chicago

Apr 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Avondale Music Hall, 3342 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA

Sunday, April 20th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Avondale Music Hall
3336 N Milwaukee Ave
BUST
Apr20
Theatre & Performing Arts

BUST

It’s not only hell that breaks loose in this ground-breaking, form-defying, laugh-out-loud new drama from Pulitzer-Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard. Retta and Reggie are enjoying…

Sunday, April 20th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
A Sublease On Life
Apr20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Sublease On Life

Don’t miss the all-new sketch show featuring talent from TikTok sensation @wet.mouth! While life may not come with a manual, a little — or a…

Sunday, April 20th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Donny’s Skybox
230 W North Ave
Berlin
Apr20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Berlin

Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…

Sunday, April 20th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr21
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…

Monday, April 21st
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Monday, April 21st
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Monday, April 21st
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Monday, April 21st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Art and Science of Arachnids

Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…

Monday, April 21st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…

Monday, April 21st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr21
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Monday, April 21st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Monday, April 21st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Monday, April 21st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr21

Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory

This year’s Spring Flower Show, “Rooted in Mystery” explores the critical parts of plants that we don’t usually see – the roots! In addition to…

Garfield Park

Event details
Monday, April 21st
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr21
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…

Monday, April 21st
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois Molly Cranch’s paintings are an exploration of the biodiversity surrounding  us. Working with a soft color palette and layered…

Monday, April 21st
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum

The Driehaus Museum’s A Tale of Today: Materialities is an expansive contemporary exhibition that invites viewers to discover the history and architectural richness of the…

Monday, April 21st
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
“. of Time” (Period of Time)
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“. of Time” (Period of Time)

About the Event Explore the nuances, ambiguities, and tensions of time as a dimension of the universe as artists under 21 take over the MCA…

Monday, April 21st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Magic Mondays
Apr21
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, April 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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