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Under the Dome Concert
Apr24
Music & Comedy

Under the Dome Concert

Join us for a night of live music under the dome with Chicago Musicians + Chicago Fair Trade Clothing Swap! RSVP

Thursday, April 24th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street
FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – The Trans Media Fashion Show
Apr24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – The Trans Media Fashion Show

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – Trans Media Fashion Show Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Trans Media Fashion Show…

Thursday, April 24th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday, April 24th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Hebru Brantley and Derrick Adams in Conversation at EXPO CHICAGO Opening Night
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hebru Brantley and Derrick Adams in Conversation at EXPO CHICAGO Opening Night

THE COLLECTION: Where Art Meets Fashion, the multifaceted contemporary art program located within Fashion Outlets of Chicago will present a special talk, Creative Voices: Fashion,…

Thursday, April 24th
6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Thursday, April 24th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
Titanique
Apr24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Thursday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Apr24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The…

Thursday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar
Apr24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar

Get ready for a night of laughter, tears, and self-discovery as Tom Moran brings his critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy show Tom Moran is a Big Fat…

Thursday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
4626 N Knox Ave
An Evening at The Auditorium
Apr24
Music & Comedy

An Evening at The Auditorium

Broadway sensation and Roosevelt University alumna Courtney Reed returns home to Chicago for An Evening at The Auditorium—a musical journey from the beloved classics of the…

Thursday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
BUST
Apr24
Theatre & Performing Arts

BUST

It’s not only hell that breaks loose in this ground-breaking, form-defying, laugh-out-loud new drama from Pulitzer-Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard. Retta and Reggie are enjoying…

Thursday, April 24th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Berlin
Apr24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Berlin

Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…

Thursday, April 24th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Redtwist Theatre Presents “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus”
Apr24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Redtwist Theatre Presents “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus”

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre, currently presenting, the recently extended through April 6, Titus Andronicus, one of the top rated plays in Chicago, according to TheaterInChicago.com, presents …

Thursday, April 24th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Theo Von: Return of the Rat
Apr24
Music & Comedy

Theo Von: Return of the Rat

Comedian and podcast host Theo Von announced his widely popular comedy tour Return of the Rat is coming to Wintrust Arena on Thursday, April 24. Support acts subject…

Thursday, April 24th
7:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Spring Awakenings
Apr24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Awakenings

In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence…

Thursday, April 24th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Benny Bingo and the Evangelikids: The Musical
Apr24
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…

Thursday, April 24th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Spring Awakenings
Apr24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Awakenings

In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence…

Thursday, April 24th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Roys of Succession Do Something Normal: An Improvised Show!
Apr24
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…

Thursday, April 24th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr25
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, April 25th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr25
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…

Friday, April 25th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Friday, April 25th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Apr25
Apr26
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, April 25th
12:00 a.m.Saturday, April 26th
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr25
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…

Friday, April 25th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr25
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…

Friday, April 25th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr25
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…

Friday, April 25th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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