BEST Events In Chicago Today
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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Action Art Weekly Art Class
Kidcreate Studio Lakeview
3709 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
Our 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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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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Visit the DuSable Black History Museum
DuSable Black History Museum
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637
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.
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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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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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Charnley-Persky House Tour
Charnley-Persky House Museum
1365 N Astor Street
Chicago, IL
45-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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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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Adler at Night
Adler Planetarium
1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Every Wednesday night the Adler Planetarium is open late! Wednesday hours, are from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm). It is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and let curiosity be your guide! Join them after work, after school, or for date night at the Adler Planetarium. You’ll find hands-on, minds-on activities, experiences, and shows about the universe that will blow your mind!
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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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Clue: A Walking Mystery
Block 37 - 108 N State St
Chicago, IL
The 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 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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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 60618
Join 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, IL
Join 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, 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.
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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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, 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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Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
The 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, 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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Best Friends & Belly Laughs Community Improv
Virtual
Houston, TX
BFBL 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).
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Virtual London Music Tour
Virtual
London, England
Let 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, 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.
