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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Little Mess Makers Weekly Art Class
Kidcreate Studio Lakeview
3709 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
Your little mess maker will have a blast in this hands-on class! They will enjoy many artistic, mess-making moments as they create marvelously messy masterpieces. They will paint, sculpt, scribble, and giggle their way to discovering mess making at its very best. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Illuminarium
Illuminarium at the Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
From exhilarating natural wonders to enriching cultural moments and beyond, Illuminarium delivers a sensory experience like no other by fully immersing you in the world’s most extraordinary experiences. The attraction is brought to life through an unprecedented blend of 4K laser projection providing guests a connected and shared entertainment journey. Audio beams create a unique and precise sound experience for each individual. In-floor haptics produce realistic sensations for visitors, such as the ground-shaking with an elephant’s stomp or leaving a footprint on the moon as you walk.
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International Museum of Surgical Science
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610
North America's only museum devoted to surgery. The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries dedicated to the history of surgery and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. The Museum supports its Mission through medically themed exhibitions and programs and a strong contemporary art exhibition program.
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Museum of Ice Cream
Museum of Ice Cream
435 North Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Museum of Ice Cream is not a typical museum; it’s an Experium! It’s a place free from distractions, expectations, and inhibitions. Created to celebrate creativity, passion, and innovation, you can learn about ice cream history while enjoying our ice cream-themed installations.
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Color Factory Chicago
Color Factory Chicago
Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr, Lower Level 2
Chicago, IL 60606
Take a journey through 14 immersive art exhibits as stunning as they are colorful. Fun for all ages, Color Factory Chicago is the place for celebrations, reunions, or just a family day out! Our interactive art museum celebrates the many shades of Chicago—from the blue stripes of its iconic flag to the green pickles atop a Chicago dog.
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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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Chicago Scavenger Hunt - Ghosts of the River
24 W Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Similar to our epic city scavenger hunts, on a ghost hunt you will travel to different landmarks, answering questions and completing challenges...But, these ghost walks have a sinister twist. Perhaps you’ll even see a mysterious figure in your pictures while completing ghost camera challenges! Something spooky's happening beneath Illinois' most iconic skyline. On this Chicago ghost tour scavenger hunt, explore the scary past of storied landmarks and learn about the ghosts that haunt them to this day. What happened to the audience of the Iroquois Theater? Did the Hancock Center inspire the film "Ghostbusters"? Find out on this ghost tour scavenger hunt of Chicago! You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the culture & history of Chicago. Some of what you'll see: Hancock Center, Iroquois Theater
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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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Game Night Out
2828 North Clark Street Unit 401
Chicago, IL 60657
You’ve enjoyed party games with friends before, right? Well, Game Night Out takes this to the next level and invites you to game night at our place in Chicago. We’ll lead your group through an interactive, team-based, Host-guided game night experience like you’ve never seen before. This is an opportunity to unplug from the day-to-dayand reconnect with family, friends, or co-workers. It’s a chance to laugh, play, showcase your knowledge, compete head-to-head, work as a team, make new friends, and uncover inside jokes.
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Woolly Mammoth Chicago
Woolly Mammoth
1513 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Woolly Mammoth Chicago is a curiosity cabinet of odd, amusing & eclectic items resurrected from the past. They specialize in vintage & antique taxidermy, anatomy items, medical stuffs, books, toys, skulls, and more. An afternoon well spent discovering the weird and wonderful.
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Ignite Glassblowing
Ignite Glass Studios
401 N. Armour Street
Chicago, IL 60642
Individual Glassblowing Lessons both private and group. Lessons are available on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 10 am and 7 pm. During this hands on experience you will be partnered with a professional glassblower, who will guide you in creating your choice of 2-3 glass objects- such as paperweights, hearts, wine stoppers, ornaments, cups, small bowls, small vases etc. These lessons are ideal for beginners who want to try glassblowing for the first time.
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Judy Istock Butterfly Haven - Butterfly Release
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
Join the Nature Museum for the daily 2pm First Flight Butterfly Release. Learn about the life cycle from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, then watch as newly-emerged butterflies and moths take flight for the very first time. Access to the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven and the First Flight Butterfly Release are included with admission.
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Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
112 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL
For more than 25 years, the CAC's expertly trained docent volunteers have led the river cruise, sharing fascinating stories behind more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. Hear how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities in less than 100 years. In just 90 minutes, you'll get the best overview of Chicago’s architecture and its history.
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Fun Club at Archer Heights LIbrary
Archer Heights Library
5055 S. Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
Do you like having fun? Each week we will explore a different craft, experiment or engineering project followed by kid-led play with LEGOs, car tracks and more. For children 3 and up.
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Big Mini Putt Club
Big Mini Putt Club
1302 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
You don’t need to be a local pro to have fun at the Big Mini. The 9-hole courses were designed and built by the Big Mini team to be challenging yet fun for all skill levels…and perhaps slightly more challenging depending on how many Peachy Palmers you’ve consumed before or during your round. The course and bar design hearkens back to simpler times: when you could spend your summer nights challenging your family, friends, and/or foes to a couple rounds of mini golf – then cool off with a slushie.
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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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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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Theory Trivia
Theory
9 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60654
Tuesday every week at 7:30pm. Questions consist of history, pop culture, movies, sports and more. Great prizes. Great time with friends.
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Trivia at Benchmark Chicago
Benchmark Chicago
1510 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
Head over to Benchmark for Trivia night on Tuesdays. Indulge in their delicious new menu, refreshing cocktails, and their vibrant atmosphere—perfect for enjoying great food, or just hanging out with friends.
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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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Art on theMART
Merchandise Mart
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL
After taking the summer off, the 25-story-tall video installation that takes over the side of the Merchandise Mart is returning in time for the holidays, filling the building's historic facade with vibrant colors and moving images. A new 30-minute program will feature animated production images from The Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker set to Tchaikovsky's festive score as well as works from the Art Institute of Chicago's "Monet and Chicago" and "Bisa Butler: Portraits" exhibitions. The show will also include moving images created by artists with physical and intellectual disabilities in collaboration with local nonprofit Arts of Life.
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Blue Chicago
536 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Blue Chicago is world-renowned offering the best of Chicago’s blues musicians and vocalists performing in an intimate and friendly atmosphere. Conveniently located in the River North Entertainment district near the major hotels. Open 7 nights a week from 8 p.m. music beginning at 9 p.m.
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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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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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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.
