Explore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent of the Earth covered by water, "Unseen Oceans" unveils … [Read more...] about Dive Beneath the Water at Field Museum’s new Interactive Exhibit
Entertainment
See Think N’ Grin Comedy Show with $5 Discount Tickets
Get your laugh on at the solo comedy show, "Think N' Grin, featuring hilarious improv that takes suggestions from the audience, every Friday in March, 1-29, 2024, at the Cornservatory Theatre. Chicago comedian/performance artist Hadley Singer will entertain audiences with characters created from … [Read more...] about See Think N’ Grin Comedy Show with $5 Discount Tickets
Steppenwolf Live Theatre Dance Performance Tickets for $11
Enjoy " The Next Cup of Tea", a live theater and dance performance at Steppenwolf Theatre co-presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art, on March 8-16, 2024. Performance artist Anjal Chande explores everyday moments and impulses with improvisational storytelling and dance in her solo … [Read more...] about Steppenwolf Live Theatre Dance Performance Tickets for $11
The Paper Machete at The Green Mill
Step into the iconic confines of The Green Mill cocktail lounge in the Uptown neighborhood to enjoy the excitement of The Paper Machete "live magazine" of free performances by writers, actors, comedians, and musicians every Saturday afternoon. Based upon the "living newspaper" plays … [Read more...] about The Paper Machete at The Green Mill
Sojourner Truth Film Festival
Celebrate Black History Month by watching rarely screened films by and about Black women at the Sojourner Truth Film Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art on February 3, 2024. View three films that explore Black women artists, significant places that nurture them and spiritual practices. … [Read more...] about Sojourner Truth Film Festival
Free Lunar New Year Concert
Experience the beauty and dynamic rhythms of Mongolian music during the Lunar New Year Concert at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 11, 2024. This free event features the world premiere of Lei-Liang's Mongolian Suite for Violin. Listen to the beautiful melodies of acclaimed … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year Concert
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Discover engaging stories about creative vision and human relationships connected to architecture and design at the Architecture & Design Film Festival on January 31- February 4, 2024. View 20 films that explore elements of architecture and design from all over the world, including Denmark, … [Read more...] about Architecture & Design Film Festival
Musica Poetica Concert at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Warm up your winter with sizzling Puerto Rican rhythms performed by Grammy Award-winning group Third Coast Percussion for a live concert, Musica Poetica, at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in the Hermosa neighborhood on January 19, 2024. Guiding listeners through an exciting musical suite … [Read more...] about Musica Poetica Concert at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Santa’s Fireworks Cocktail Cruise from $20
Instead of dashing through the snow, prepare to dash along the lake on Santa's Fireworks Cocktail Cruises scheduled for December 9th, and the 16th 2023. Celebrate the holidays on the water with DJs, dancing and a full bar on a three-story yacht gliding by the iconic Chicago skyline and harbor. … [Read more...] about Santa’s Fireworks Cocktail Cruise from $20
Free Blues Christmas Concert at Navy Pier
Add some blues rhythms to your holiday with a classic Chicago blues showcase by legendary blues label Alligator Records. Music from the "Alligator Records Christmas Collection" and "Genuine Houserockin Christmas" will be performed along with other holiday faves at A Blues Christmas on December 15, … [Read more...] about Free Blues Christmas Concert at Navy Pier
Free Stand Up Comedy at Tin Roof
Prepare to really get jolly for the season during the Raise The Roof stand-up comedy night at Wrigleyville's Tin Roof bar on December 3, 2023. This free event features comedians who have appeared at Laugh Factory, Zanies and Bad Momz of Comedy, including Second City alum Angie MacMahon. … [Read more...] about Free Stand Up Comedy at Tin Roof
Black Arts Month Programs
Chicago's thriving Black arts community will showcase its creativity and innovation during free Black Arts Month programming all over the city, every Monday from October 9-23, 2023. The African American Arts Alliance of Chicago will host a series of free public events that highlight Black … [Read more...] about Black Arts Month Programs



















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