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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American Writer's Museum
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
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!
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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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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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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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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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Secret Chicago Beer Tour
A secret location in Chicago
Chicago, IL
As we wind through one of The Windy City's most lovely residential areas you'll drink numerous seasonal beers and learn about: how Chicago politics shaped the beer industry; Chicago's gritty rivalry with Milwaukee; the German beer riot, and its long-lasting effects on political partisanship in Chicago city elections; a deadly Chicago theme park; and many more fascinating snippets of our history. We'll dive into the cultural dealings of the area, history before the Chicago fire, prohibition, and beyond!
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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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Fleet Feet Running Club
Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
4762 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Join us every Monday and Wednesday (Women's Group on Wednesday) at 6 p.m. for our free weekly runs. All paces and runners are welcome. Meet in front of the Lincoln Square store (Lincoln Avenue entrance) and come ready to run. Usually, participants run 3-6 miles but you can run shorter if you want. We run from the store to the North Shore Channel Trail. Bring your own water and lights.
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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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Tuesday Night Bridge Club
Logan Square Library
3030 W. Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
If you enjoy playing Hearts or Spades, give Bridge a try! All levels are welcome. Suitable for ages 18 and up.
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Make Some Noise Open Mic
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
Chicago, IL
From soulful melodies to thought-provoking spoken word, the Make Some Noise Open Mic provides a platform for you to unleash your creativity and connect with a supportive community of like-minded individuals. So, grab your friends and come on down for an evening filled with laughter, applause, and unforgettable performances.
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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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Jazz Night at Gallery Cabaret
Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Join Gallery Cabaret for fine Jazz/Big Band Talent presented each Monday. The Big Bands appear each 2nd + 3rd Monday of the month. Other Mondays are a selection of gifted ensembles performing swing, to bebop, to improvisational Jazz.
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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.
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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Teen & Adult Yoga Virtual Class with Kate Malloy
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
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Adult and Teen Ballet, Beginning or Intermediate Class with Natalia
Virtual
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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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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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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.
