Musical will have U.S. premiere at The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
Feb18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Musical will have U.S. premiere at The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

After a highly successful run in Europe, the U.S. anticipated premiere of Bernadette, The Musical has been set!The inspiring musical about the courageous story of…

Wednesday February 18, 2026
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Anthenaeum Theater
2936 N. Southport, Avenue
Tropical Wednesdays
Feb18
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday February 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Hamnet
Feb18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hamnet

“Elegant and beguiling” – Evening Standard (UK) Warwickshire, 1582. Agnes Hathaway, a natural healer, meets the Latin tutor, William Shakespeare. Drawn together by powerful but…

Wednesday February 18, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
800 East Grand Avenue
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Feb18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas

We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…

Wednesday February 18, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
Miss Julie
Feb18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Miss Julie

August Strindberg’s Miss Julie is a confrontation of class, gender, and desire at the turn of the twentieth century that’s as relevant today as when…

Wednesday February 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Gangsters!
Feb18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Gangsters!

As the local vegetable market crashes, the Grocers’ Trust hatches a plan to cut a shady deal with the opportunistic state senator Didi. But lurking…

Wednesday February 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Theatre School at DePaul University
2350 N. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614
The Dance of Death
Feb18
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dance of Death

In the high stone tower of an isolated naval fortress, Alice and Edgar are about to celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss—if decades of resentment,…

Wednesday February 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Freya Skye – Stars Align 2026 Tour
Feb18
Music & Comedy

Freya Skye – Stars Align 2026 Tour

Pop singer Freya Skye will perform live at Chicago’s The Salt Shed Indoors on Feb. 18, 2026.

Wednesday February 18, 2026
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Feb18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday February 18, 2026
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Eureka Day
Feb19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Eureka Day

Chicago’s acclaimed TimeLine Theatre Company returns to the Broadway Playhouse (following previous hit productions OSLO and THE LEHMAN TRILOGY)! At Berkeley, California’s ultra-progressive Eureka Day…

Thursday February 19, 2026
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Outsiders
Feb19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Outsiders

The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new…

Thursday February 19, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Feb19

Balloon Museum: EmotionAir

The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…

Thursday February 19, 2026
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Feb19
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…

Thursday February 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Feb19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Thursday February 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Feb19
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…

Thursday February 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Feb19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Thursday February 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Feb19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Thursday February 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Feb19
Theatre & Performing Arts

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…

Thursday February 19, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
The Three Little Pigs at Beverly Arts Center
Feb19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Three Little Pigs at Beverly Arts Center

Meet Roxanne, Petunia, and Babe…three Sister Piggies who set out to build their own houses.  Roxanne (the Rock’n Roll Pig) builds hers out of Sticks,…

Thursday February 19, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Feb19
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Thursday February 19, 2026
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Musical will have U.S. premiere at The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
Feb19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Musical will have U.S. premiere at The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

After a highly successful run in Europe, the U.S. anticipated premiere of Bernadette, The Musical has been set!The inspiring musical about the courageous story of…

Thursday February 19, 2026
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Anthenaeum Theater
2936 N. Southport, Avenue
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
Feb19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”

Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.…

Thursday February 19, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Hamnet
Feb19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hamnet

“Elegant and beguiling” – Evening Standard (UK) Warwickshire, 1582. Agnes Hathaway, a natural healer, meets the Latin tutor, William Shakespeare. Drawn together by powerful but…

Thursday February 19, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
800 East Grand Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Feb19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Thursday February 19, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph St