Chicago's landmark artist's haven which boasts 10 floors of art studios and performance spaces, celebrates 125 years as the "heartbeat of arts and culture in America" with the Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration on October 13, 2023. A home for art in all forms, the historic Fine Arts … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration
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Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
Witness the excitement of Chicago's extensive performing arts scene during the third annual Chicago Live! festival on September 23-24, 2023. Navy Pier will host free, non-stop performances every half hour during the two-day event. The breadth of Chicago's music, dance, theater and … [Read more...] about Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
Festival On The Square
Congo Square Theatre Company, one of Chicago's most acclaimed theater groups, will commemorate its 26th anniversary with "Festival on The Square," a popular program of free live theater readings, food and drinks on June 22, 2023, and June 28, 2023. Attend an elevated happy hour and theater … [Read more...] about Festival On The Square
View $2 Kid Flicks All Summer at Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express
Entertain the kiddies all summer long with budget-priced, family-friendly movies at Regal Summer Movie Express promotion, which offers $2 tickets from June 13-August 16 2023. Every Tuesday and Wednesday during the promotion, the first movie of the day will cost $2 and when you join the free Regal … [Read more...] about View $2 Kid Flicks All Summer at Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express
Free Destinos al Aire Festival
Celebrate Latine culture in all its forms at the annual outdoor festival, Destinos al Aire, on May 21, 2023, at the National Museum of Mexican Art's new Ray Castro Plaza in the Pilsen neighborhood. The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance presents the pop-up event that features a wide range of Latine … [Read more...] about Free Destinos al Aire Festival
Chicago Black History Month Events
Black History Month is an anticipated annual event that was started in 1915 in Chicago by Carter G, Woodson and it continues to be an important avenue for celebrating African American achievements across the country. Chicago’s extensive African American cultural history supplies a rich … [Read more...] about Chicago Black History Month Events
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
Dive into the fanciful world of puppetry at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, which presents master puppeteers from around the world in an array of performances throughout the city. Performance tickets range from $20-$30 but the festival also supplies a selection … [Read more...] about Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
Chicago's newest festival focuses on the versatility and excitement of the multi-disciplinary arts. Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival runs April 21-24, 2022 at the Den Theatre in Wicker Park. Performances from ten Chicago-based groups include trapeze and aerial shows, … [Read more...] about Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
Discount tickets to Blue Man Group
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Discount tickets to Blue Man Group When: November 4-7, 2021 Where: Briar Street Theatre, Chicago 3133 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL (773) 348-4000. All patrons 12 years or older will need to show proof of vaccination at check-in. Blue Man Group at Chicago's Briar Street … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Blue Man Group
Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries
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Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries. All theater ticket deals List of all ways to get Chicago Theater Ticket Deals and Discounts. Broadway in Chicago Rush tickets are back! Current Broadway in Chicago Rush Ticket Deals What are Rush Tickets? Broadway in Chicago (BIC) is a … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries
Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago
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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago. Some shows are live and some are virtual. Live Stream: "Comics Quarantined" LIVE Stand-Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago "The Annoyance Comedy Hour" -- Sketch Comedy Showcase Super Human The Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Chicago Open Mic Showcase at … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago
Free streaming Goodman Theatre encore shows
Free streaming Goodman Theatre encore shows The Goodman Theatre is offering FREE and On Demand productions of selected favorites from their video vault—including world premieres, a re-imagined classic and a ground-breaking international collaboration. Enjoy world-class theater from the … [Read more...] about Free streaming Goodman Theatre encore shows
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