BEST Events In Chicago
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Action Art Weekly Art Class
Kidcreate Studio Lakeview
3709 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613Our Action Art class is the perfect place for their creative spirit to shine while they move and groove to their heart's content. Your little one will have a blast creating vivid and energetic artwork, with endless chances to smear, splatter, and swipe their way to unique and charming masterpieces. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Visit the DuSable Black History Museum
DuSable Black History Museum
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637The 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.
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Chicago Scavenger Hunt - Ghosts of the River
24 W Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601Similar 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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Charnley-Persky House Tour
Charnley-Persky House Museum
1365 N Astor Street
Chicago, IL45-minute, docent-led tours of Louis Sullivan & Frank Lloyd Wright's 1892 Charnley-Persky House. Tour includes exterior and interior spaces on 3 levels. Year-Round. Limited to 10 individuals. Reservations required. Wednesday tours are always free.
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River North Historical Food Tour
River North
806 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611Get 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 60657Enter 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 Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
112 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, ILFor 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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Secret Chicago Beer Tour
A secret location in Chicago
Chicago, ILAs 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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Chicago Whiskey Experience
Spirits & Spice Chicago
835 North Michigan Avenue #Suite 8005
Chicago, IL 60611Sample 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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Clue: A Walking Mystery
Block 37 - 108 N State St
Chicago, ILThe iconic family-favorite board game comes to life! Enter the world of CLUE in the all-new interactive and immersive experience, CLUE: A Walking Mystery. It is an interactive game that takes place across multiple locations in downtown Chicago. Detectives will be greeted by the Butler and then sent on their way to solve a mystery, gathering clues from popular Chicago sites and shops. Choose from different start times throughout the day.
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Fleet Feet Running Club
Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
4762 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625Join 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 60608Learn 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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Medieval Times
Medeival Times
2001 North Roselle Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and a tale of devotion, courage and love--at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Imagine the pageantry and excitement that would have been yours as a guest of the Queen ten centuries ago. That's exactly what you will experience at North America's most popular dinner attraction. See our electrifying show featuring heroic knights on spirited horses displaying the astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay that have become hallmarks of this unique entertainment experience.
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Lyrics and Libations Open Mic
Hairpin Arts Center
2810 North Milwaukee Avenue 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60618Join us for open mic Wednesdays. A variety of performers welcome including; Singers, Spoken Word Poets, Story Tellers, Comedians, and Rappers/
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Trivia Night at The Irish Nobleman!
Irish Nobleman Pub
1367 W. Erie St.
Chicago, ILJoin us for our weekly FREE PUB TRIVIA NIGHT!! Prizes for the top teams, and plenty of food/drink specials to keep those brain muscles in top shape!
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Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Chicago, ILIn business since 1907, this historical jazz venue is still offering live jazz every night in a prohibition-era speakeasy atmosphere.
Virtual Events Today
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Birding 101 Virtual Workshop
Virtual
Phoenix, AZLet an internationally celebrated birding expert and National Geographic introduce you to the joys of birding across the North American continent.
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Zazen Meditation
Virtual
Santa Fe, NMThe 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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Free Morning Spanish Lessons
Virtual
New York City, NY¡Hola a todos! Connect with beginner and intermediate Spanish learners and explore better ways of getting comfortable speaking Spanish. We’ve been testing out an audio-only class format (no video) where we take turns practicing speaking guided by prompts on a shared screen.
We're holding multiple 30-minute sessions every day that have between 2-9 students and one instructor who guides everyone through the speaking prompts and helps correct mispronunciations. We’ve made a bunch of sample lessons from basic conversational Spanish to medical Spanish. -
Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual
Chicago, ILChicago 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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Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom
Virtual
Phoenix, AZThe Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom is a resource center developed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s education department as a free online learning tool for K-12 students and virtual engagement for families. The Virtual Classroom combines fun, real-world lessons with Wright’s famed principles of organic architecture and solutions-based design. Each STEAM-focused activity will offer students hands-on projects that encourage creative and critical thinking. Are you a teacher looking for innovative ways to engage your class with online learning? The Foundation also has ready-to-go virtual lesson packets as well as opportunities to set up virtual field trips with your students! Families can continue to watch for new weekly activity announcements on our social media each Wednesday.
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Virtual Broadway Experience
Virtual
New York City, NYGet 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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Virtual Zumba
Online
New York City, NYExperience the NYRR RUNCENTER at home! Led by licensed Zumba® instructor Celinda Casanova, this class will transform your living room, rooftop, or backyard into a lively home fitness studio. Register for the class time of your choice, and you will receive an email with your personal access link to join the class on Zoom. Whether you’re new to exercising, training for an event, or restarting a fitness regimen, Zumba® is a great complement to your training program. Appropriate for all levels, this class uses Latin and World rhythms to mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. No prior experience is needed—just bring yourself and your love of fitness and music!
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Good For Your Soul: A Cooking Show
Online
New York City, NYJoin us as our home chefs show us how to cook a meal that will be delicious and soul warming. Every Wednesday at 6pm EST one of our hosts will show us a favorite meal that is healthy, tasty, and easy to make, using what you have at home. Sponsored by Langston Hughes Library. These events are FREE!
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Best Friends & Belly Laughs Community Improv
Virtual
Houston, TXBFBL Improv is a space curated to help you let loose, have fun, and laugh without limitation in a friendly, engaging, and high-energy environment! This improv meetup is perfect for the beginner - all the way up to the most advanced improv warriors - no experience is required.
Through a super playful process, we'll help you discover your inner improv roots (aka superhero powers)...and what you discover may (and most certainly will) surprise you!
• Play a variety of easy-to-learn, engaging, and outrageously fun improv games.
• Find comfort and true freedom in expressing your weird side.
• Learn the foundational basics of improv and perform successful scenes (even if it's your first time).
• Connect and make new friends within the Austin community! -
Virtual London Music Tour
Virtual
London, EnglandLet us follow a musician's life through the streets of London, every week there will be different artists like Mozart, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and Lionel Bart. Enjoy the scenery while their music entertains us!
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The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams
Virtual
New York City, NYSeize 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.