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Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Feb5
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will feature a remarkable season of beloved titles for kids of all ages. Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre invites theatergoers to…

Wednesday February 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.Sunday January 4, 2026
11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Chicago Pizza Pass
Aug6
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pizza Pass

Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…

Wednesday, August 6th
5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.
City wide
Revolution(s)
Oct4
Nov9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 9th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
The Lion King
Oct7
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Tuesday, October 7th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Ear Taxi Festival
Oct7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ear Taxi Festival

The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…

Tuesday, October 7th
Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights
Oct7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights

Step into WNDR this October for a seasonal spectacle like never before. Celebrate fall fun at WNDR Museum next month where treats, surprises, entertainment and…

Tuesday, October 7th
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Oct7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable

From Dungeons & Dragons to The Witcher, fantasy has long been a popular theme for games. But the relationship between fantasy and games is longer…

Tuesday, October 7th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Oct7
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…

Tuesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Tuesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct7
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.…

Tuesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Oct7
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…

Tuesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Alice in Wonderland
Oct7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, October 7th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Oct7
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Tuesday, October 7th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George
900 South Wells Street
Get Lit: The Case of the Book Club Butcher
Oct7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Get Lit: The Case of the Book Club Butcher

There’s been a murder! And we need your help to solve it! Famed serial killer The Book Club Butcher has hit again and the police need your…

Tuesday, October 7th
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
JBF Greens Chicago x Kayao
Oct7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

JBF Greens Chicago x Kayao

Join JBF Greens for vibrant Peruvian flavors in Old Town. Opened in June 2024 by Éxodo Hospitality Group, Kayao showcases the culinary vision of chefs…

Tuesday, October 7th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Kayao
1252 N Wells St
Books on the Chopping Block
Oct7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Books on the Chopping Block

A 60-minute program of readings of short excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2024, accompanied by background on each book, including…

Tuesday, October 7th
6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Ave.
Yung Lean – Forever Yung Tour
Oct7
Music & Comedy

Yung Lean – Forever Yung Tour

Swedish rapper Yung Lean will perform live at The Salt Shed Outdoors on Oct. 7, 2025.

Tuesday, October 7th
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Tuesday Good Show
Oct7
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, October 7th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci
Oct7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

This duo of passionate one-act operas explores the depths of spurned lovers’ grief and the lengths they’ll go to in avenging betrayal. Deadly love triangles…

Tuesday, October 7th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Ashland Avenue
Oct7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ashland Avenue

“You gotta start living your life right now. Because someday you’ll wake up and it’s over.” Pete’s TV and Video has served Chicagoland for 40+…

Tuesday, October 7th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
Oct7
Music & Comedy

Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Join us for the most fun…

Tuesday, October 7th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Oct7
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Tuesday, October 7th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Mr. Wolf
Oct7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Tuesday, October 7th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Oct7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Tuesday, October 7th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
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