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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, AvenueTours & 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.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 AvenueFestivals, 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 RdTheatre & 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, 60637Theatre & 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, 60614Theatre & 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,…
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, ILMusic & 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 DivisionTheatre & 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, 2026Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611Theatre & 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, 2026Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601Balloon 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, 2026Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. PulaskiMuseums, 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.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.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 StTours & 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 MallMuseums, 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 StMuseums, 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.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 AveTheatre & 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, 60655Tours & 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 DrTheatre & 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, AvenueTheatre & 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 StTheatre & 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 AvenueMusic & 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

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