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McLuhan Residency Finale
Chicago Progressive Rock band Mcluhan plays selections from their celebrated album Anomaly with Chicago’s hottest folk rock duo, John Lewandowski and Andrew Clark, opening the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Elsinore Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
Elsinore makes their Chicago debut in this timely dramatic comedy directed by Jeff Award nominee Aaron Reese Boseman (he/him). The cast comprises the three co-founders…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Lifespan of a Fact”
Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell and directed by Oil…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Legally Blonde
Elle Woods has it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Splash Hatch on the E Going Down
Definition Theatre presents: Splash Hatch on the E Going Down by Kia Corthron directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce Onstage March 14 – April 13, 2025 Definition…
Tours & Attractions
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey
book, music & lyrics by Dominick Alesia directed by Stefan Roseenchoreography by Anna Roemer In Harken’s Hold, England, a Duke prepares for his grand wedding…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Benny Bingo and the Evangelikids: The Musical
As a Christian kid, maybe you grew up with Veggie Tales, Psalty the Singing Songbook, or The Donut Man. But what wholesome content do the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”
Idle Muse Theatre Company’s latest production is Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 13 – April 12…
Music & Comedy
HWASA LIVE TOUR [Twits] in North America
Singer-songwriter HWASA’s first solo tour across the U.S. and Canada is heading to The Auditorium on Thursday, April 3, 2025, capping off the highly anticipated…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Roys of Succession Do Something Normal: An Improvised Show!
The famously dramatic leads from Succession – including Logan, Kendall, Shiv, Roman, and Connor Roy – try to accomplish something normal in a one hour…
Music & Comedy
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…
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…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum
Spring Weeks of Play March 22-April 6: The museum will be open daily with extended hours! Special programming and activities start March 24. Starting March…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste of Iceland Chicago
The Taste of Iceland festival celebrates the land of fire and ice in Chicago with events that showcase the best of Icelandic culture, including an…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Our Lived Experience
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative. The exhibition will…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
A Pressing Call: Five Centuries of Women Printing features the stories of women who have worked in the print trade in a variety of roles…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Robot Block Party the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Celebrate National Robotics Week with Griffin MSI at our annual Robot Block Party! The event will feature cool ‘bots and mecha-stars presented by area robotics…
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…
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…
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…
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