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
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Free Polar Adventure Days
Explore the natural beauty of the winter season during the annual Polar Adventure Days on January 20, and February 17, 2024. Bundle up and enjoy chilly fun on the 300 acres of Big Marsh Park in the South Deering neighborhood. Connect with nature during a day of winter adventures from noon to … [Read more...] about Free Polar Adventure Days
Free Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions
Blues fans will get to heat up all winter and spring at the Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions with Grammy-award-winning blues drummer Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith on the first Wednesday of every month at the Logan Center for the Arts through June 5, 2024. Immerse yourself in live jam sessions led by … [Read more...] about Free Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions
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-$45 but the festival also supplies a selection of free … [Read more...] about Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
2024 Free Chicago Museum Days
Chicago boasts an impressive number of acclaimed museums and cultural institutions. All across the city, there are museums to document the history and culture of various people, topics, and interests. Most of these public institutions feature free days at certain times of the … [Read more...] about 2024 Free Chicago Museum Days
Free and Cheap Martin Luther King Day Chicago Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers opportunities to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by supporting racial justice causes, giving back to the community, and attending events that reflect his fight for equality and civil rights. Chicago boasts a particular connection with the icon because it was here … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Martin Luther King Day Chicago Events
Cheap Things to do in Chicago on New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve in Chicago offers all the glamor and excitement expected on the last day of the year but all that glitz comes at a price. New Year's Eve events are notoriously expensive, whether you're just toasting the holiday with champagne or dancing the night away. If you don't … [Read more...] about Cheap Things to do in Chicago on New Year’s Eve
Moe’s Cantina Holiday Pop Up
Travel to Whoville, sip themed cocktails and grab photos with the Grinch himself during a high-spirited holiday pop-up, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas at Moe's Cantina in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The festivities run through December 30, 2023. Get ready for a jolly time that … [Read more...] about Moe’s Cantina Holiday Pop Up
Taco Tuesdays and Margarita Mondays at Bodega Taqueria River North
Spice up the winter dreariness with a visit to River North's newest Mexican eatery, Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila and enjoy weekly deals on tacos and Margaritas. Slide up to a table or bar seat in the cozy restaurant and savor well prepared Mexican specialties like fried yuca, burritos and … [Read more...] about Taco Tuesdays and Margarita Mondays at Bodega Taqueria River North
Skate in the Clouds at Peninsula Sky Rink
Ice skating is a beloved Chicago winter tradition with rinks all over the city but one of the most scenic skating experiences is at The Peninsula Chicago's Sky Rink, perched above the Magnificent Mile with sparkling lights and pine trees. The rink is open through January 28, 2024. Ride up to … [Read more...] about Skate in the Clouds at Peninsula Sky Rink
Cab 5: This is a Rehearsal Exhibits at Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Architecture Biennial explores contemporary environmental, political and economic issues through art, architecture and civic participation with the sweeping series of exhibits, "Cab 5: This is a Rehearsal," at the Chicago Cultural Center through February 11, 2024. Roam through the … [Read more...] about Cab 5: This is a Rehearsal Exhibits at Chicago Cultural Center
Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
The Chicago holiday season is never complete without the natural beauty of the Garfield Park Holiday Flower Show. This year's theme is Celebrating Silver , commemorating the conservatory alliance's 25th anniversary with silver foliage through January 7, 2024. Stroll through the displays of … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Celebrate the season with festive live concerts every Friday with the Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along starting on December 8 and 15, 2023. Join a diverse group of choirs and ensembles as they light up the park with music. The holiday Sing-Along kicks off on Fridays from 6-7 pm, … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
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
Indigenous Portraits Unbound Exhibit at Newberry Library
View 120 detailed portraits of indigenous people during the mid-19th century in an exhibit of rarely seen images, "Indigenous Portraits Unbound" at the Newberry Library through March 30, 2023. Examine photos from one of the most expensive and influential books in the United States before … [Read more...] about Indigenous Portraits Unbound Exhibit at Newberry Library
