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Big Boi 8:00 pm

Big Boi @ The Vic Theatre
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

From May 1, 2013 - May 7, 2013 Antwan André Patton (born February 1, 1975), better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an American rapper, song-writer, record producer and actor, best known for [...]

Joe Bonamassa 8:00 pm

Joe Bonamassa @ The Chicago Theatre
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Joe Bonamassa has been lauded as one of the world's greatest guitarists and he is fast evolving into a full-blown truly charismatic and mesmerizing blues-rock star, [...]

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Cinco de Mayo Festival 6:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo Festival @ 26th St. and Kostner Ave.
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – Sunday @ 11:00 pm

This festive celebration of South-of-the-Border culture commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This fourth [...]

Wine Riot Chicago 7:00 pm

Wine Riot Chicago @ Chicago Union Station - The Great Hall
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – Saturday @ 11:00 pm

Calling all winos! This event is your chance to experience wine tasting at a whole new level. With two parts education and one part revolution, [...]

Fashion 2013 9:00 am

Fashion 2013 @ Millennium Park
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

The School of the Art Institute (SAIC) presents Fashion 2013, the school's 79th annual fashion show. With three shows throughout the day on Millennium Park's [...]

A.W.E. The Fashion Edition 7:00 pm

A.W.E. The Fashion Edition @ DuSable Museum of African American History
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A.W.E. (Art, Wine, & Entertainment) offers you an evening of awe inspiring art, delicious wines, and eclectic entertainment. In this installment of A.W.E., you'll enjoy [...]

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American Flower Show Series: May 4-5 10:00 am

American Flower Show Series: May… @ Chicago Botanic Garden
May 4 @ 10:00 am – Sunday @ 4:00 pm

In 2013, the Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates 40 years of flower shows with 30 shows March through October! The American Flower Show Series brings together [...]

Green City Market – Outdoor Market 7:00 am

Green City Market – Outdoor Market @ Lincoln Park
May 4 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

From May 4, 2013 - October 26, 2013 Green City Market's Outdoor Market is one of the best in Chicago. Bringing the community together, it not only is [...]

Chicago Kids & Kites Festival 10:00 am

Chicago Kids & Kites Festival @ Cricket Hill
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrate spring and the joys of being a kid at this event! Run around outdoors, fly free paper kites, and enjoy family-focused fun including face painting, [...]

Polish Constitution Day Parade 11:30 am

Polish Constitution Day Parade @ Columbus Dr. & Balbo Dr.
May 4 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

This year's Chicago celebration of the Polish Constitution of 1791 will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 with another massive parade on Columbus Drive [...]

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WINDPOWER 2013 Conference and Exhibition 10:00 am

WINDPOWER 2013 Conference and Ex… @ McCormick Place- South/North
May 5 @ 10:00 am – Wednesday @ 6:00 pm

WINDPOWER 2013 is the focal point for wind professionals to network with and learn from industry leaders and experts, and to discover the latest in industry [...]

Chicago Botanic Garden Farmers’ Market 9:00 am

Chicago Botanic Garden Farmers’ … @ Chicago Botanic Garden
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

From May 5, 2013 - October 20, 2013 On the first and third Sunday of every month, Chicago Botanic Garden hosts a Farmers' Market packed with seasonal [...]

Cinco de Mayo Piñata Party 9:00 am

Cinco de Mayo Piñata Party @ Lincoln Park Zoo
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Get in the festive Cinco de Mayo spirit by building interpretations of piñatas for zoo animals! They'll be filled with treats for many animals like [...]

Cinco de Mayo Parade 12:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo Parade @ Cermak Road from Wood to Kedzie
May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

The Cinco De Mayo Parade is held to remember the victory the Mexican forces had over the invading French army in the Battle of Puebla [...]

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Chicago Cubs v St. Louis Cardinals 7:00 pm

Chicago Cubs v St. Louis Cardinals @ Wrigley Field
May 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Wrigley Field, which was built in 1914, will be playing host to Major League Baseball for the 99th season in 2012 - and to the [...]

Paige in Full 7:30 pm

Paige in Full @ Museum of Contemporary Art
May 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

From May 7, 2013 - May 11, 2013 Presented by the Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) with MCA Stage, Paige in Full is a dance theater story that chronicles a young girl growing [...]

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Britten at 100 7:30 pm

Britten at 100 @ The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
May 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

A fascinating program of Britten classics – enchanting, profound and engaging – is offered by CMS as a centenary tribute to the greatest English composer [...]

Orion Ensemble: Folk Inspirations with a Mexican Flair 7:30 pm

Orion Ensemble: Folk Inspiration… @ Ganz Memorial Hall at Roosevelt University
May 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The Orion Ensemble, our city's nationally recognized and critically acclaimed chamber music ensemble, will feature special guest pianist Miguel de la Cerna contributing his second [...]

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Lurie Garden “Ask Me” Days 11:00 am

Lurie Garden “Ask Me” Days @ Millennium Park
May 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

From May 9, 2013 - September 19, 2013 Get answers to your burning questions about Chicago's beautiful Lurie Garden in Millennium Park. Knowledgeable volunteers stationed at the south end [...]

Paramore 8:00 pm

Paramore @ The Chicago Theatre
May 9 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Multi-platinum selling artist Paramore has unveiled details of their upcoming North American tour. The dates celebrate the release of their hugely anticipated new album, “PARAMORE,” due in [...]

Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires 9:00 pm

Charles Bradley and His Extraord… @ Metro
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Bradley was raised by his grandmother in Florida until the age of eight when, while meeting his mother for the first time, she told him [...]

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Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles Angels 7:00 pm

Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles … @ U.S. Cellular Field
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since 1991, the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, [...]

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American Flower Show Series: May 11-12 10:00 am

American Flower Show Series: May… @ Chicago Botanic Garden
May 11 @ 10:00 am – Sunday @ 4:00 pm

May 11-12: American Rhododendron Society Show & Sale More than 150 varieties of rhododendron and azaleas will be on display and for sale at this [...]

American Beer Classic 12:00 pm

American Beer Classic @ Soldier Field
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Celebrate and experience our country's finest beers at Soldier Field! You'll sample and learn from a diverse lineup of breweries as you connect and mingle [...]

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Burger and Brews Reception 6:00 pm

Burger and Brews Reception @ Poag Mahone\'s
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

$Burger and Brews Reception @ Poag Mahone\'s | Chicago | Illinois | United States$

Burgers and beer - probably one of the best combos ever! Help celebrate National Burger Month and American Craft Beer Week at Poag Mahone's Burger [...]

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Blood and Gifts 7:30 pm

Blood and Gifts @ Timeline Theatre Company
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

From May 9, 2013 - July 28, 2013 TimeLine Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Blood and Gifts. This spy thriller goes deep inside the secret U.S. intrigue that [...]

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Barbara Crane and John Miller 11:00 am

Barbara Crane and John Miller @ Chicago Photography Center
May 16 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

From May 3, 2013 - June 9, 2013 Chicago Photography Center presents the world of the illustrious Barbara Crane and John Miller in this special exhibit. Crane has [...]

Ganesh Versus the Third Reich 7:30 pm

Ganesh Versus the Third Reich @ Museum of Contemporary Art
May 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

From May 16, 2013 - May 19, 2013 Australia's Back to Back Theatre challenges preconceived ideas about disability. The ensemble is comprised of people with disabilities. Ganesh Versus the [...]

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Hyde Park Garden Fair 9:00 am

Hyde Park Garden Fair @ Hyde Park Shopping Center
May 17 @ 9:00 am – Saturday @ 6:00 pm

Shop from among 50,000 handpicked plants at the 54th Annual Spring Sale! Includes annuals, container plants, groundcover, hanging baskets, herbs, house plants, perennials, shrubs, vines, [...]

Mayfest 5:00 pm

Mayfest @ Ashland Ave. and Barry Ave.
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – Sunday @ 10:00 pm

This three-day celebration kicks off the City of Chicago’s festival season. The 17th annual Chicago Mayfest brings in three days of celebration – featuring; Chicago’s BEST [...]

Cosmic Wonder 9:30 am

Cosmic Wonder @ Adler Planetarium
May 17 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

From May 17, 2013 - April 1, 2014 Take an exciting journey of discovery as the world's most technologically advanced dome theater transforms into a virtual observatory! In Cosmic [...]

Asian American Showcase 8:00 pm

Asian American Showcase @ Gene Siskel Film Center
May 17 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

From May 17, 2013 - May 30, 2013 The Gene Siskel Film Center and the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM) present the 18th edition of Asian American Showcase. [...]

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American Flower Show Series: May 18-19 9:00 am

American Flower Show Series: May… @ Chicago Botanic Garden
May 18 @ 9:00 am – Sunday @ 5:00 pm

The American Flower Show Series brings together amateur and expert gardeners and educators by offering floral exhibits and programs that focus on America's favorite flower [...]

Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival 9:00 am

Malott Japanese Garden Children’… @ Chicago Botanic Garden
May 18 @ 9:00 am – Sunday @ 2:00 pm

Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to koto harp and shakuhachi flute music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch [...]

National Restaurant Association, Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show 9:00 am

National Restaurant Association,… @ McCormick Place- South/North
May 18 @ 9:00 am – Tuesday @ 5:00 pm

For nearly a century, the NRA Show has brought together the best and brightest in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry for four days of [...]

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine w/ Matthew Hagle 7:30 pm

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine w/ … @ Music Institute of Chicago Nichols Concert Hall
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Music Institute of Chicago presents acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine and pianist and Music Institute faculty member Matthew Hagle. The program includes works by Beethoven, Liszt, Rebikov, [...]

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CYSO at Symphony Center 7:30 pm

CYSO at Symphony Center @ Symphony Center
May 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

See the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) perform highlights from the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film 2001: A Space Odyssey in this special concert at Symphony [...]

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2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo 10:00 am

2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo @ McCormick Place-West
May 21 @ 10:00 am – Thursday @ 5:00 pm

The largest confectionery, cookie and snack trade show in North America - over 570 exhibitors from countries all over the world.A New Product Showcase that offers [...]

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Twilight Safari 6:00 pm

Twilight Safari @ Lincoln Park Zoo
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

From May 22, 2013 - August 28, 2013 Explore Lincoln Park Zoo after-hours during a Twilight Tour! On the fourth Wednesday of each month through August, you can [...]

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American Flower Show Series: May 25-26 10:00 am

American Flower Show Series: May… @ Chicago Botanic Garden
May 25 @ 10:00 am – Sunday @ 4:30 pm

Northshore Iris & Daylily Society Iris Show & Sale Sponsored by the Northshore Iris & Daylily Society, the show features more than ten artistic arrangements [...]

Randolph Street Market Fest – May 2013 10:00 am

Randolph Street Market Fest – Ma… @ Randolph Street Market Festival
May 25 @ 10:00 am – Sunday @ 5:00 pm

This European-style market offers shopping options indoors and outside! Located in our city's West Loop neighborhood, this monthly market features 200 select purveyors of high [...]

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival 12:00 pm

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival @ N. Sheffield Ave. and Belmont Ave.
May 25 @ 12:00 pm – Sunday @ 10:00 pm

Boasting some of the best local music acts in town, this fest is where you can explore arts, crafts and fashion while enjoying a variety [...]

Chicago Memorial Day Parade 12:00 pm

Chicago Memorial Day Parade @ State St. and Lake St.
May 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Chicago's Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. The Chicago parade is considered one [...]

Navy Pier Fireworks 9:30 pm

Navy Pier Fireworks @ Navy Pier
May 25 @ 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm

From May 25, 2013 - August 31, 2013 Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular fireworks perfectly synchronized to music on Lake Michigan. Join us for a [...]

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Grapevines & Wines 6:00 pm

Grapevines & Wines @ Chicago Botanic Garden
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Have a crush on wine? Make an evening of it at the Garden's first tasting event! In the idyllic backdrop of the McGinley Pavilion, sample [...]

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2013 ASCO Annual Meeting 9:00 am

2013 ASCO Annual Meeting @ McCormick Place
May 31 @ 9:00 am – Tuesday @ 5:00 pm

This year's theme, Building Bridges to Conquer Cancer, aims to build bridges across all segments of the oncology community by providing attendees with the knowledge to [...]

Chicago Turkish Festival 10:00 am

Chicago Turkish Festival @ Pioneer Court
May 31 @ 10:00 am – Saturday @ 9:00 pm

Chicago Turkish Festival will celebrate its 11th anniversary this year with world-famous Turkish cuisine, a fashion show with Ottoman flair, festive performances, arts and crafts [...]

Millennium Art Festival 11:00 am

Millennium Art Festival @ Lake St. & Michigan Ave.
May 31 @ 11:00 am – Sunday @ 5:00 pm

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, this annual art festival offers original works from more than 130 acclaimed artists! For its fifth year, it'll [...]

Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale 5:00 pm

Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewa… @ Division St. from Ashland to Leavitt
May 31 @ 5:00 pm – Sunday @ 10:00 pm

The annual Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale rings in Summer Fest Season for a 7th consecutive year Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd. [...]

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January – February 2013

Jan 26 Sat

Spring Flower Show @ Lincoln Park Conservatory

10:00 am

From January 26, 2013 – May 12, 2013

The free annual Spring Flower Shows offer visitors a chance to experience the beauty of spring with a rare opportunity to meet the direct descendants of the great Azaleas that once bloomed at the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. In addition, this year’s flower shows will feature a changing selection of spring blooming plants including Azaleas, spring flowering annuals and spring flowering perennials.

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Feb 1 Fri

Chicago Duo Piano Winter Mini-Fest @ Music Institute of Chicago, Nichols Concert Hall

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Program

Duets by Schubert and Faure (Dolly Suite)
Two piano works by Albeniz and Piazzolla
Stravinsky’s Petrouchka (arranged by Victor Babin)

Husband and wife pianists Du Huang and Xiao Hu.

Enjoy the video here.

Feb 2 Sat

Dark Star Orchestra @ The Vic Theatre

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

An evening with Dark Star Orchestra. 18 and over

Feb 3 Sun

Four Girls (And A Guy) @ Up Comedy Club

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

See the women of The Second City (and a guy) take over UP Comedy Club in this comedy revue about sex and other natural disasters.

Feb 4 Mon

100 Proof Comedy @ ComedySportz Theatre

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

See professional grade stand-up by comics from around the city!

Feb 9 Sat

2013 Chicago Auto Show @ McCormick Place

10:00 am – February 18, 2013 @ 10:00 pm

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The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent.

Feb 14 Thu

Eat to the Beat: DanceWorks Chicago @ The Harris Theater for Music and Dance

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

DanceWorks Chicago shares the love this Valentine’s Day with a dreamy lunchtime treat in honor of the occasion. Featured duets Jay Franke’s I Do, I Do Again, I Still Do and Harrison McEldowney’s Call the Whole Thing Off complement selections from DWC repertoire. Join us and feed your senses with dance, music, and food (trucks)!

New Jack Swing Valentine Jam @ Arie Crown Theater

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

See the New Jack Swing Valentine Jam featuring Guy, Tony Toni Tone, SWV, Al B Sure and Dru Hill live February 14 at Arie Crown Theater!

Hailing from Baltimore, Dru Hill was formed in 1995 by high school friends Jazz, Sisqo, Nokio and Woody and have had hits such as “In My Bed” and “How Deep is Your Love.” Formed in the late 80′s by brothers Dwayne and Raphael Wiggins and their cousin Timothy Christian, Tony! Toni! Tone! reached No. 1 on the R&B chart with “Little Walter.” R&B trip Guy was one of the first groups to introduce new jack swing sound in the mid to late 80′s and enjoyed instant success, as their self-titled debut album sold over three million records worldwide.

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Feb 15 Fri

Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth @ Cadillac Palace Theatre

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Mike Tyson is taking his acclaimed one-man show on the road and will stop in Chicago for three performances at the Cadillac Palace Theatre! Helmed by renowned director Spike Lee and producer James L. Nederlander, this show gives you a rare, personal look inside the life and mind of one of the most feared men ever to win the boxing heavyweight crown. It’s a theatrical knockout!

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Cowboy Mouth @ House of Blues

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Cowboy Mouth is a rock band based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band name “Cowboy Mouth” usually means “One with a loud and raucous voice”. The nucleus of the band formed in the 1990s, and they have become a powerhouse live act whose performances have been likened to “a religious experience.

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