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Improvsed DCOM
Aug7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvsed DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Thursday, August 7th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Chicago Comedy Hour
Aug7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Comedy Hour

The Chicago Comedy hour is a comedy variety show featuring sketch, improv and stand up from some of the best up and coming comedians in…

Thursday, August 7th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Parade
Aug8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Parade

Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, PARADE has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any musical revival…

Friday, August 8th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
The Messi Experience Chicago
Aug8
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,…

Friday, August 8th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Aug8
Aug9
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…

Friday, August 8th
12:00 a.m.Saturday, August 9th
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug8
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.

Friday, August 8th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015 to the Present at Evanston Art Center
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition. This exhibition is…

Friday, August 8th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
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
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Aug8
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.…

Friday, August 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing

This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…

Friday, August 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Aug8
Music & Comedy

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Friday, August 8th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Movies and TV in Chicago’s Union Station – Guided Walking Tour
Aug8
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Movies and TV in Chicago’s Union Station – Guided Walking Tour

Embark on a 75-minute guided walking tour through Chicago’s historic Union Station to explore its longtime Hollywood connections. Discover how this iconic train station and…

Friday, August 8th
10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Union Station
225 S Canal St
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
LIV Golf Chicago
Aug8
Sports & Recreation

LIV Golf Chicago

Get ready, Chicago — LIV Golf is returning to Bolingbrook Golf Club this August with an unforgettable weekend of world-class golf competition, incredible entertainment, and…

Friday, August 8th
11:15 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Bolingbrook Golf Club
2001 Rodeo Drive
Make it a Family Weekend at LIV Golf Chicago
Aug8
Sports & Recreation

Make it a Family Weekend at LIV Golf Chicago

LIV Golf Chicago is teeing up an unforgettable weekend of family fun this August, where world-class competition meets next-gen entertainment for fans of all ages.…

Friday, August 8th
11:15 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Bolingbrook Golf Club
2001 Rodeo Drive
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Aug8

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…

Friday, August 8th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug8

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…

Friday, August 8th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
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