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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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April 2013

Apr 1

Demetri Martin @ Up Comedy Club

Monday @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

See comedian Demetri Martin live April 1 at UP Comedy Club! He'll be on his Point Your Face At This Tour, featuring a mix of stand-up and material [...]

Apr 2

Sigur Rós @ UIC Pavilion

Tuesday @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sigur Rós are thrilled to announce their biggest North American tour to date this spring. The trek, which includes a headlining show at New York [...]

Apr 2

The Joy Formidable @ The Vic Theatre

Tuesday @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Childhood friends Ritzy Bryan and bassist Rhydian Dafydd originally played together as part of Manchester band Tricky Nixon, which later reformed into Sidecar Kisses. After Sidecar Kisses split up in [...]

Apr 3

Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals @ Chicago Cultural Center

Wednesday @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

From March 23, 2013 - June 16, 2013 This special exhibit features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Works in Rising Up: Hale [...]

Apr 3

John Neff @ The Renaissance Society

Wednesday @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

From March 3, 2013 - April 14, 2013 The Renaissance Society presents a solo exhibition by local-based artist John Neff. It'll feature sculptures, photographic images and collages [...]

Apr 3

Not About Bombs @ National Veterans Art Museum

Wednesday @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

From March 9, 2013 - September 29, 2013 This featured exhibit at the National Veterans Art Museum addresses how a female perspective can fit into the modern [...]

Apr 3

Superheroes Unite! @ Chicago Children\'s Museum

Wednesday @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

$Superheroes Unite! @ Chicago Children\'s Museum | Chicago | Illinois | United States$

From April 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013 Zap! Pow! Whoosh! Dust off that cape and embrace your inner superhero! During this event, you can: Make your own [...]

Apr 3

Picasso and Chicago @ Art Institute of Chicago

Wednesday @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

From February 20, 2013 - May 12, 2013 Over 250 of the finest examples of the Art Institute's collection of Picasso's paintings, sculpture, prints, and drawings as [...]

Apr 3

Choir of King’s College, Cambridge @ Fourth Presbyterian Church

Wednesday @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

See the Choir of Kings College, Cambridge live April 3 at Fourth Presbyterian Church! Founded in the 15th century, this choir remains one of the [...]

Apr 4

Signature Works @ National Museum of Mexican Art

Thursday @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

From January 17, 2013 - April 7, 2013 The National Museum of Mexican Art presents this special exhibition featuring 25th Anniversary gifts to the permanent collection.

Apr 4

Chicago White Sox v Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox

Thursday @ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Chicago's legendary MLB AL team hosts at The Cell!

Apr 4

A Permanent Image @ The Storefront Theater

Thursday @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Chicago Cultural Center Presents the LiveWire Chicago Theatre production A Permanent Image. This show introduces you to the members of an estranged family as they gather [...]

Apr 4

Big Fish @ Oriental Theatre

Thursday @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

From April 2, 2013 - May 5, 2013 The new musical Big Fish will have its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago at Oriental Theatre! Running for only five weeks, this [...]

Apr 4

Chicago Blackhawks v St. Louis Blues @ Chicago Blackhawks,United Center

Thursday @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Watch the Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice to play the St. Louis Blues at the United Center.

Apr 4

Delfos Danza Contemporánea @ The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago

Thursday @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

From April 4, 2013 - April 6,2013 Delfos Danza Contemporánea is among Mexico's leading contemporary dance companies. The company's 20th Anniversary program of mixed repertoire [...]

Apr 4

The Mavericks @ Park West

Thursday @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Mavericks began their career within the punk and alternative music scene in Miami, Florida, frequently playing on the same bill as emerging acts like [...]

Apr 4

Battle-Prov @ ComedySportz Theatre

Thursday @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm

From April 4, 2013 - June 13, 2013 ComedySportz Chicago's house team Battle-Prov, known as improv comedy's next generation, takes on challengers from the local comedy scene. Each [...]

Apr 5

Jellies @ Shedd Aquarium

Friday @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

From April 15, 2011 - December 31, 2013 Visit the beautiful and mysterious world of sea jellies and discover the intriguing ways these pulsing, translucent animals survive—and thrive—in [...]

Apr 5

Destroy the Picture: Painting the Void, 1949-1962 @ Museum of Contemporary Art

Friday @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

From February 16, 2013 - June 2, 2013 This exhibition focuses on the artist's literal assault on the picture, which is one of the most significant developments in [...]

Apr 5

The Black Women’s Expo @ McCormick Place-North

Friday @ 10:00 am – Sunday @ 8:00 pm

The Black Women's Expo, a three-day consumer exposition, is a premier event for African American women, specifically, and thus the entire African American family. The Expo, [...]

Apr 5

The Sahmat Collective @ Smart Museum of Art

Friday @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

From February 14, 2013 - June 9, 2013 The Sahmat Collective: Art and Activism In India since 1989 introduces the work of Sahmat, a Delhi-based collective. Animated by the [...]

Apr 5

Late Roman and Early Byzantine Treasures @ Art Institute of Chicago

Friday @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

From November 11, 2012 - August 25, 2013 This special exhibition of more than 50 incomparable works of late Roman and early Byzantine art were lent by the [...]

Apr 5

Dozin’ with the Dinos! – Apr 2013 @ The Field Museum

Friday @ 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm

From April 5, 2013 – April 12, 2013 Have a sleepover at The Field Museum! At this overnight stay, you get to explore the museum, [...]

Apr 5

The TV Show & The Chicago Improv League @ ComedySportz Theatre

Friday @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

See two hilarious improv comedy shows for the price of one! This program kicks off with The TV Show, featuring members of long-standing CSz improv troupes [...]

Apr 5

Quintessential Quartets @ The Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Friday @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

See the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in this program celebrating the musical friendship of Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn.

Apr 5

Max Raabe and Palast Orchester @ Symphony Center

Friday @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Max Raabe and his Palast Orchester return to Symphony Center to transport you to Weimar-era Berlin! Join the charismatic baritone and his band for a [...]

Apr 5

Jeff Garlin @ Up Comedy Club

Friday @ 8:30 pm – Saturday @ 10:30 pm

See actor and comedian Jeff Garlin live April 5-6 at UP Comedy Club! You may recognize him from the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Jeff Garlin's talent encompasses [...]

Apr 6

American Flower Show Series: Apr 6-7 @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Saturday @ 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 [...]

Apr 6

Global Activism Expo @ UIC Forum

Saturday @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Eat, drink, dance and learn at WBEZ's 6th Annual Global Activism Expo! You'll learn what activists are doing in our city to make an impact [...]

Apr 6

WVON Presents Impact 50 feat. Toni Braxton @ The Chicago Theatre

Saturday @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Radio station WVON will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with Impact 50 at The Chicago Theatre! This historic program will feature top personalities who will share the WVON [...]

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