BEST Events In Chicago
The Event Oracle Knows ALL the FUN Events in the Great City of Chicago. Select your date above then scroll for all the Arts, Entertainment, and Events in my Crystal Ball...
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Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
Housed in the former Spiegel catalog warehouse, the Bridgeport Art Center defines raw urban elegance. 18,000 sq. ft. open loft space. Free parking, skyline views, elevator with bar.
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Story Time in the Park - Mother Goose on the Loose
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
Mother Goose on the Loose is a story time tailored for you and your terrific toddler! Miss Rebecca from the Chinatown Branch shares songs, rhymes and books, plus literacy tips you can practice at home. Participants are encouraged to bring their own stuffed animal or doll and a lightweight scarf. For kids 0 to 3 and their caregivers.
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360 Chicago
360 Chicago
875 N Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor
Chicago, IL
360 CHICAGO offers the best views of Chicago from the top of the former John Hancock Center. 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck offers breathtaking panoramic views of Chicago from 1,000 feet above the famed Magnificent Mile. The observation deck is the home of TILT – Chicago’s highest thrill ride – and BAR 94, 360 CHICAGO's own modern bar and café, where you can relax, sip on a locally crafted beer or cocktail, and enjoy the best views in the city.
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Chicago Scavenger Hunt - Chicago's Magnificent Mile
399 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL
Named for the cable car turnarounds and the prominent elevated railway that encircled the area at the end of the 19th century, the Loop is Chicago's commercial and cultural core. On today's epic scavenger hunt of Chicago, you'll uncover the area's best sights and rich history. Along the way, you'll visit Cloud Gate, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Chicago Loop scavenger hunt today!
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River North Historical Food Tour
River North
806 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Get to know the food offerings in River North on this small-group walking tour. As you explore, listen to in-depth commentary from your guide on the culinary history of Chicago and the culture of the River North neighborhood. With a small group of just 12 fellow food-lovers, you'll enjoy personalized attention and the chance to chat about your favorite tastings. Samples include the classic Italian beef, a Chicago-style hot dog, and the famous deep dish pizza. Personalized attention on small-group tour for just 12 people or fewer Get to know River North intimately on a walking tour Food tastings: Italian beef, deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dog Enough tastings to add up to a satisfying meal.
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Krypton VR Virtual Reality Lounge
Krypton Virtual Reality Lounge
2828 N Clark St. (Unit 201)
Chicago, IL 60657
Enter into a whole new world! Krypton's highly advanced virtual reality systems can take you anywhere in the world! From playing a few first person shooters, to flying anywhere in the world, Krypton VR makes sure you receive the most realistic experiences! Krypton VR offers 1 hour sessions for friends and family to fully experience Room-Scale Wireless VR and get a taste of what Virtual Reality is all about.
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Chicago Whiskey Experience
Spirits & Spice Chicago
835 North Michigan Avenue #Suite 8005
Chicago, IL 60611
Sample some of the finest whiskeys on a 20 minute guided taste tour every Wednesday and Thursday at 5pm, at Water Tower Place, 7th floor. Whether you know nothing about whiskey, know a little something and want to know more, or just want to impress your friends with interesting facts, the Spirits & Spice Whiskey Experience is the place to be.
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Tuesday Night Bridge Club
Logan Square Public Library
3030 W. Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Bring a friend to this trick-taking card game. All levels are welcome. This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library?
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Taekwondo & Cardio Kickboxing in Pilsen
Legacy Taekwondo Academy
2424 S Western Ave Entrance on 24th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
Learn the Fundamentals of Taekwondo, self-defense, strength , and conditioning. Great form of discipline, improve self-esteem, flexibility. Taekwondo Ages 5yrs - 65+ All Levels. Mondays thru Thursdays 6:00pm-7:00pm. Cardio-Kickboxing Ages 13yrs - 65+ All Levels. Mondays thru Thursdays 7:15pm - 8:00pm.
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CocuSocial Chicago Cooking Classes
Various Locations
Chicago, IL
CocuSocial is a marketplace for cooking classes connecting food lovers with local chefs and restaurants or hotels. You can choose from a variety of cuisines and learn to cook with professional chef instructors. After cooking your own dish, you’ll enjoy a shared meal and socialize with your classmates.
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Chicago's Best Standup
Laugh Factory Chicago
3175 Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657
Standup Comedy is back at Laugh Factory Chicago! Chicago's best standup comedy has returned and will be better than ever. Every safety precaution has been taken to make sure you can enjoy live comedy safely! We know you've been itching to come back out and enjoy standup comedy. Laugh Factory Chicago has compiled the absolute best standup lineup that you will ever see. Some of today's biggest names and local comedians will deliver something for every taste and style of standup comedy at this hilarious event.
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Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Chicago, IL
In business since 1907, this historical jazz venue is still offering live jazz every night in a prohibition-era speakeasy atmosphere.
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Open Mic Comedy Night
Laugh Factory
3175 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
Come see the next big star on the World Famous Laugh Factory stage! Free entry. No drink minimum.
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Bluesday at Gallery Cabaret
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N. Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
A tradition at the Gallery for years and years. The house gear is open to all comers for jams. Sign in with your name and instruments you play, and get onstage with other players from the list. Hosted by the amiable: Victor Canela. The event is a great chance to meet great players to form new projects.
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The Open Stage at the Annoyance
Annoyance Theatre and Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave, Floor 2
Chicago, IL 60657
Sketch, Improv, Variety, Stand-Up. Open Stage is an opportunity for anyone to get on stage and try out whatever they're currently working on - standup, sketch, songs - you name it. At Open Stage anything can happen and it usually does!
Virtual Events Today
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Ask a Zoo Expert
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
Bring a Zoo Expert to your classroom or group gathering via video conferencing! Whether you have students working on projects about animals or investigating Zoo careers, or your group simply has an interest in learning more about Zoo topics, this flexible Q&A/interview style program is the perfect way to tap into the knowledge of a Zoo Expert. Each one-hour session includes animal ambassadors and biofacts presented by a Zoo Expert who will help your group gain a deeper understanding of the topics they choose. Once your program is booked, we will contact you to gather information about your group’s focus so we can choose appropriate animal ambassadors and prepare for potential questions from the group.
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Zazen Meditation
Virtual
Santa Fe, NM
The zazen schedule is 7:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. MT and Wednesday Dharma Talks (5:30 p.m. MT). Join us online for the 7am and 5:30pm meditation on Upaya Zen Center’s YouTube page.
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Adult Musical Theater Intermediate Tap
Virtual
Scottsdale, AZ
Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
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Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of book clubs for all ages! Children, teens, and adults alike can join on various days. See the Chicago Public Library website for times and days.
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Beauty in nature drawing and watercolor class
Virtual
Tucson, AZ
This is a two-hour class: first hour drawing, second hour watercolor. We will start with a reference photo of nature, and take what seems to be complicated, and break it down into a very simple process. After we have our drawing done, we will slip into watercolor. With the same fun approach, we will pick out colors together, discuss color placement, build up colors, and mix colors. As a group we will build confidence, new art skills, and complete a new illustration each week.
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Aloha Ukulele Classes
Virtual
Berkeley , CA
Learn to play the ukulele! The ukulele is beginner-friendly, portable, and cute. Music is good for your brain and soul. Come join in on our Aloha Ukulele Happening Classes! Join us online! Just send us a message for the Zoom link if you'd like to join in. The classes focus on strumming and picking-- going over the patterns slowly and breaking them down to get them smooth. We'll also practice chord changes for songs at an easy pace.
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Arizona Science Center Facebook Demonstration Schedule
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 p.m. on Facebook as we continue our mission of inspiring, educating and engaging curious minds through science via virtual activities and demonstrations.
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Tuesday Evening Meditation Online
Online
Chicago, IL
The Rogers Park branch of Chicago Shambhala is continuing on Zoom with meditations every Tuesday evening 7pm to 8:15 pm. Most of the program is meditation, in two sittings. We also have about 25 minutes of discussion.
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Virtual Broadway Experience
Virtual
New York City, NY
Get the stage-door experience right from your living room - no matter where you are in the world! Book a one-to-one online meet-and-greet with a Broadway star from the comfort of your own home, including cast members from Wicked, Mean Girls, Hamilton and more! Choose from:Beetlejuice, Aladdin, Anastasia, Mean Girls, Hamilton, Wicked, Hadestown.
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DFYA Youth Hip Hop (ages 9- 14)
Virtual
Scottsdale, AZ
Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
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The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams
Virtual
New York City, NY
Seize this unique opportunity to watch opera every night of the week! Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day. The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.
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Breathwork & Meditation for a Good Nights Sleep
Online
New York City, NY
Tossing and turning at night? Staring at the ceiling wishing you were asleep? Waking up at 2:00 am and unable to fall back to sleep? The mind body connection is strong and the breath is the link that allows us to manage our minds, and minimize the impact of negative thoughts and emotions on our body. Discover the power of breath to quickly reduce stress and relieve your anxiety and negative emotions. Join us for a free introduction to the SKY Breath Meditation Workshop. Each session is free, live and interactive. Discover how the power of your breath can quickly reduce stress, relieve your anxiety, and drop negative emotions.
