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BEST Events In Chicago

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  • Maxwell Street Market
    Maxwell Street Market
    800 S. Desplaines St.
    Chicago, IL
    Maxwell Street Market

    Experience a true Chicago tradition. This year-round market has been taking over Maxwell Street every Sunday for almost 100 years. You’ll find a full mile of eclectic mix of merchandise and tons of international flavor, including furniture, clothing, rare finds, collectibles, fresh produce, and more. Just come ready to bargain. And don’t miss the eats as the market has some of the best Mexican and Latin street food in the city.

  • American Writer's Museum
    American Writers Museum
    180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60601
    American Writer's Museum

    In the heart of downtown Chicago, the American Writers Museum celebrates all genres of writing through interactive exhibits and programming. From Twain to Tupac, there's a story here for everyone. Visitors will explore the great writers’ hometowns and learn about all of the AWM Affiliate homes in Writers Hall. Discover for yourself and visit today!

  • Harry Potter: Magic at Play
    Water Tower Place
    835 N Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60611

    Celebrate Harry's journey at this uniquely interactive experience, filled with hands-on magical moments to bring out the young wizard in all of us. Book your entry time online. Last entry is at 7pm, and experience lasts about 1 hour. All ages welcome.

  • Illuminarium
    Illuminarium at the Navy Pier
    600 E Grand Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Illuminarium

    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.

  • International Museum of Surgical Science
    International Museum of Surgical Science
    1524 N Lake Shore Drive
    Chicago, IL 60610
    International Museum of Surgical Science

    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.

  • Shaw's Sunday Four-Course Brunch
    Shaw's Crab House
    21 E Hubbard St
    Chicago, IL
    Shaw's Sunday Four-Course Brunch

    Shaw’s iconic Sunday Brunch received it’s fame due to its variety of brunch specialties, an overflowing raw bar, and steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs. Shaw’s is always in season, and this summer, is proud to introduce a new way to experience the indulgent Sunday Brunch. In lieu of the buffet, the Shaw’s team has built a four-course brunch delivered right to your table inclusive of all your favorite items starting at $55 per person (plus tax) gratuity not included.
    The first course will fulfill all your breakfast cravings with Rita’s Scrambled Eggs, Candied Bacon, Pork Sausage and Hash Browns. The show stopping Signature French Toast Bread Pudding will be finished tableside with flambeed rum caramel sauce and creme anglaise. For the second course, enjoy a sampling from Shaw’s raw bar: Fresh Alaskan Cod Ceviche with hints of orange, grapefruit and avocado, chilled Aloha Mussels, and Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Mighty Vine Tomato and Mozzarella Salad , Caesar Salad, and warm Parker House Rolls are also included in this course. Make sure to save room for the third course – Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs with drawn butter. To accompany Shaw’s signature shellfish dish, Macaroni and Cheese and Roasted Broccoli with grated parmesan will be served. Fourth course features choice of a Shaw’s classic dessert: Triple Layer Chocolate Cake, Creme Brûlée, Key Lime Pie, Homer’s Vanilla or Peppermint Ice Cream
     

  • Gangster Tours with Untouchable Tours
    600 North Clark St (Clark & Ohio)
    Chicago, IL 60654
    Gangster Tours with Untouchable Tours

    Take a gangster tour with Untouchable Tours. Our guides are actors and take on the persona of a 1920’s gangster. Our gangster guides present an accurate account of the crimes and activities that were going on in Chicago during the 1920s and ’30s (Prohibition Era).  You will hear the exploits of Capone, Moran, Dillinger and the rest of the boys on this unforgettable Chicago crime tour! Some sites included are: the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the Biograph Theatre, and ​Holy Name Cathedral. The tour is educational but very entertaining with prizes at the end!

     

  • Feed Your Soul Jazz Brunch Sundays
    Time Out Market
    916 W Fulton Market
    Chicago, IL 60607
    Feed Your Soul Jazz Brunch Sundays

    Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but when the weekend rolls around, it’s all about brunch! Sundays just got a lot sweeter with the introduction of Feed Your Soul brunch at Time Out Market Chicago, hosted every Sunday from 11am to 3pm. The all-star lineup will offer brunchy bites that go above and beyond your average short stack plus live entertainment from 1 pm to 3pm, featuring the John Fournier Quartet.

  • Visit the DuSable Black History Museum
    DuSable Black History Museum
    740 East 56th Place
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Visit the DuSable Black History Museum

    The DuSable: Black History Museum and Education Center, is proud of its diverse holdings that number more than 15,000 pieces and include paintings, sculpture, print works and historical memorabilia. Special exhibitions, workshops and lectures are featured to highlight works by particular artists, historical events or collections on loan from individuals or institutions.

  • Chicago Scavenger Hunt - Ghosts of the River
    24 W Randolph St.
    Chicago, IL 60601
    Chicago Scavenger Hunt - Ghosts of the River

    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

  • Game Night Out
    2828 North Clark Street Unit 401
    Chicago, IL 60657
    Game Night Out

    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.  

  • Second City's Improv Brunch
    Second City Mainstage
    Mainstage 1616 N Wells St.
    Chicago, IL 60614
    Second City's Improv Brunch

    Bottoms up at The Second City Mainstage! Join The Second City for some hair of the dog comedy during this totally improvised experience from the city's finest. We're serving up all-you-can-stomach laughter! Food and mimosas are available to order separately.

  • Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
    112 E. Wacker Dr.
    Chicago, IL
    Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

    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.

  • Trickery Chicago

    Trickery
    3453 N Halsted Street
    Chicago, IL 60657
    Trickery Chicago

    This show is an affordable treat, and a quick something to do after dinner. The show itself is a short one-hour long, but tickets prices won't break the bank. The venue is intimate at just 30 seats and everything happens just a few feet away. The decor is sumptuous and old-world. The age limit recommended is 12 and this is a BYOB venue, so if you are over 21, you can bring in your own beer, wine or liquor. But what about the magician you ask? Aaron and his trusty side-kick, Hoppy the amazing psychic wonder bunny, put on a very entertaining show, and it is obvious that Aaron loves what he does.

  • Big Mini Putt Club
    Big Mini Putt Club
    1302 N Milwaukee Ave
    Chicago, IL 60622
    Big Mini Putt Club

    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.

  • Premier Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River
    Hornblower Odyssey Chicago
    455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Premier Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

    Odyssey Chicago River is the perfect setting for celebrating with friends, connecting with colleagues, or enjoying a romantic evening. Includes:
    A two-and-a-half-hour cruise along the Chicago River
    A three-course plated dinner with attentive tableside service
    Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
    The most breathtaking views of Chicago’s architecture from the Chicago River
    Exclusive reserved tables for your group size
    Curated music selection from our onboard DJ


    Our freshly prepared, three-course plated dinner menu is included in the base ticket price for all standard dinner cruises. Our chefs are happy to prepare vegetarian and vegan options, and we can also accommodate most dietary restrictions - just inform your server onboard. Menu items subject to change.

  • Chicago's Best Standup
    Laugh Factory Chicago
    3175 Broadway Street
    Chicago, IL 60657
    Chicago's Best Standup

    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.

  • Chicago Magic Lounge
    Chicago Magic Lounge
    5050 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60640
    Chicago, IL 60640
    Chicago Magic Lounge

    Behind an unassuming entrance that leads into a laundromat, is the secret door to the 7,200 square-foot Deco-styled Chicago Magic Lounge. Once you've solved the mystery of how to get in, you hope ordering yourself a cocktail at one of two bars won't be anywhere nearly as difficult. Then enjoy the Chicago magic in the bar with no ticket required. Or come to see the show which begins with an hour of up-close magic followed by a cabaret show. There are both in-house magicians and special guests, so there is always someone new to see at the Chicago Magic Lounge. You can also order fun "small plates" from their full kitchen for a snack during the show.

  • Cabaret Zazou
    32 W. Randolph
    Chicago, IL 60601

    Cabaret ZaZou is a unique entertainment experience where raucous comedy, extraordinary live music, international cirque performances, and a multi-course feast collide.

  • Art on theMART
    Merchandise Mart
    222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
    Chicago, IL
    Art on theMART

    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.

  • Blue Chicago
    536 N. Clark St.
    Chicago, IL 60654
    Blue Chicago

    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.

Virtual Events Today

  • Birding 101 Virtual Workshop
    Virtual
    Phoenix, AZ
    Birding 101 Virtual Workshop

    Let an internationally celebrated birding expert and National Geographic introduce you to the joys of birding across the North American continent.

  • Zazen Meditation
    Virtual
    Santa Fe, NM
    Zazen Meditation

    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.

  • Write Where You Are - Wildflower Women's Writing Circle

    Virtual
    Chicago, IL
    Write Where You Are - Wildflower Women's Writing Circle

    This is a safe space and a place of support for creative writing projects of all kinds: novels, poetry, memoir, screenplays, journaling, etc. This group is for both people who are deep into projects and those who are just starting out and/or need more motivation. Our goal will be to have one critique/discussion group meeting a month and weekly "let's just get together and write" meetings.

  • Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Sunday Celebration Service
    Virtual
    Tucson, AZ
    Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Sunday Celebration Service

    Due to the current Coronavirus threat and the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation to limit groups of people, our Sunday Services will now be available only via a virtual Zoom Meeting. Please contact the office administration at admin@tucsoncsl.org to be added to the distribution list. Instructions on how to join the Zoom Sunday Services will be emailed to the list.

  • KO Comedy
    Online
    New York City, NY
    KO Comedy

    A knockout comedy experience. KO Comedy brings the hottest live stand up directly into your home for an unforgettable, fall-out-of-your-bed experience. When the pandemic hit, comedians lost their gigs and comedy fans lost a favorite pastime, so we opened a full-time virtual comedy club. Come join us!

  • The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams
    Virtual
    New York City, NY
    The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams

    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.