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See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…
Music & Comedy
Luminarts Live
Arrive early at 5:30pm for an art tour led by the ULCC Docents Join Luminarts Cultural Foundation in Cafe ONE for cocktails and a jazz…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Celebrating Jacques Pépin’s 90th Birthday at Cafe Yaya
This celebration is part of a nationwide series of 90 dinners leading up to Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday in December 2025. The campaign, which preserves, protects,…
Music & Comedy
Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will turn up the volume this summer with the return of its popular “Rockin’ in…
Theatre & Performing Arts
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…
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…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Blues Festival
The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park.
Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency
The Open Studio series is a wide variety of public engagements during each residency cohort. Open Studio events are free, informal, and open to the…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Voila: The Improvised Musical
iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…
Theatre & Performing Arts
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026) Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Blues Festival
The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park.
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…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Hidden Gems in Cellphones
In celebration of World Environment Day, the Museum is partnering with SCARCE of Addison to dive into the minerals hidden in our phones. Join us…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience in Chicago. In this live theater show, you are the jury—the power to…
Theatre & Performing Arts
See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month Returns This June
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Blues Festival
The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park.
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…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency
The Open Studio series is a wide variety of public engagements during each residency cohort. Open Studio events are free, informal, and open to the…
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