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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Jul16
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities showcases the innovative works of four internationally celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga and Carlos Rolón, pioneering the use…

Tuesday July 16, 2024Sunday November 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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.
Thursday Night Out
Jun5
Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thursday Night Out

Thursday is the new Friday in Downtown Oak Park! Thursday Night Out opens for its 20th Season, every Thursday from June 5 through August 28,…

Thursday, June 5th
5:00 p.m.Thursday, August 28th
9:00 p.m.
1010 Lake Street
1010 Lake Street
Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey
Jun6
Jan17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey

POURING PARK: A GLOBAL COCKTAIL JOURNEY NoMI Lounge & Garden June 6, 2025 – January 17, 2026 Reserve Now  |  View Cocktail Menu In celebration…

Friday June 6, 2025
11:00 a.m.Saturday January 17, 2026
12:00 a.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
The Color Purple
Jun21
Jul27
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Color Purple

Twenty years since its Broadway musical debut, The Color Purple is reborn in Lili-Anne Brown’s revelatory production—“perfection on every level!” (Chicago Sun-Times). It’s a celebration of life,…

Saturday, June 21st
7:30 p.m.Sunday, July 27th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul1
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…

Tuesday, July 1st
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Tuesday, July 1st
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
SOAR Farmers Market 2025
Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

SOAR Farmers Market 2025

About the Event Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza.* Many of our beloved vendors…

Tuesday, July 1st
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore

Comfy Improv Camp at Roycemore School will offer a fun, calm, easy-going environment to explore improv comedy at your own pace. Discover your authentic self…

Tuesday, July 1st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Roycemore School
1200 Davis Street
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Tuesday, July 1st
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jul1
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…

Tuesday, July 1st
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Jul1
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…

Tuesday, July 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jul1
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…

Tuesday, July 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024

Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…

Tuesday, July 1st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…

Tuesday, July 1st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures
Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures

Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures sheds new light on the pivotal work of African American choreographer and video artist Blondell Cummings (American, 1944-2015). Through…

Tuesday, July 1st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Jul1
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, July 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Jul1
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, July 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Exquisite Canvas: Mural Takeover by Andy Bellomo, Stephanie ‘Stef Skills’ Garland, and Gabriel Villa
Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Exquisite Canvas: Mural Takeover by Andy Bellomo, Stephanie ‘Stef Skills’ Garland, and Gabriel Villa

Exquisite Canvas is a living exhibition of public art presented at the Chicago Cultural Center. The Michigan Avenue Gallery walls will become an expansive and…

Tuesday, July 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…

Tuesday, July 1st
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company
Jul1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company

The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys to tell…

Tuesday, July 1st
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Jul1
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, July 1st
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul1
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Tuesday, July 1st
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
The Farmer at The Green
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Farmer at The Green

The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is a downtown Chicago farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based…

Tuesday, July 1st
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
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