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All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces Walking Tour

“All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces” is a 2-hour walking tour celebrating the glitz, elegance, and futuristic flair of Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco buildings…

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…

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…

Street Foods of Pilsen Food Tour

Cruise with us down to the Lower West Side neighborhood of Pilsen that Forbes calls one of the “12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World” for…

Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence

This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…

Suffs

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN. Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American…

The Chinatown Adventure Food Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and rich history of Chicago’s Chinatown on our top-rated TripAdvisor food and culture tour. Enjoy seated dining at five…

Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour

This is the ORIGINAL Chicago food tour that takes you to the restaurants featured on the TV phenomenon, The Bear. We’ll take you to the actual…

Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo

A summertime soiree for wine aficionados and nature lovers ages 21+, Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy offers open-air wine-sampling within the botanical garden and…