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BEST Events In Chicago

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  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Chicago Scavenger Hunt - Chicago's Magnificent Mile
    399 N Michigan Ave
    Chicago, IL
    Chicago Scavenger Hunt - Chicago's Magnificent Mile

    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!

  • 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.  

  • Woolly Mammoth Chicago
    Woolly Mammoth
    1513 W. Foster Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60640
    Woolly Mammoth Chicago

    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.

  • Judy Istock Butterfly Haven - Butterfly Release
    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
    2430 N. Cannon Dr.
    Chicago, IL 60614
    Judy Istock Butterfly Haven - Butterfly Release

    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.

  • 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.

  • Secret Chicago Beer Tour

    A secret location in Chicago
    Chicago, IL
    Secret Chicago Beer Tour

    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!

  • 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.

  • Chicago Whiskey Experience
    Spirits & Spice Chicago
    835 North Michigan Avenue #Suite 8005
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Chicago Whiskey Experience

    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.

  • Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
    Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
    Chicago, IL
    Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

    In business since 1907, this historical jazz venue is still offering live jazz every night in a prohibition-era speakeasy atmosphere.

  • 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

  • Virtual Book Clubs
    Virtual
    Chicago, IL
    Virtual Book Clubs

    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.

  • Virtual Broadway Experience
    Virtual
    New York City, NY
    Virtual Broadway Experience

    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.

  • 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.