Romantic date night ideas in Chicago. Restaurants, shows, concerts, and unique experiences for couples.
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Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would like more practice. This group..
Welcome senior adults! Join us for a series of in-person events full of fun and relaxation. Come make new friends and reunite with old acquaintances, as we play some rounds of classic party games. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for...
Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly interactive comedy show where anything can happen—and the audience is part of the act. Hosted by Chicago comedians Pat Bolduc and John Gasper, this show features a rotating lineup of stand-up talent sharpening their crowd work skills live on stage. No two nights are.
Get ready for Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical — the electrifying, award-winning spectacle where the legendary music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf takes centre stage. Direct from London’s West End, this adrenaline-fueled production is a heart-pounding celebration of rock, rebellion, and epic love....
Did you ask for this show? No. Are you seeing it anyway? Yes. “Unsolicited Chick Pics” is a sketch comedy show that explores the realities of life in 2026 as an “outcast” in...
This is an introduction to new ukulele owners. Everyone is welcome to come in and play or practice on their ukulele. We will cover some basics such as how to hold the ukulele, easy chords , strumming and learn simple songs . Please bring your own ukulele. Accessibility Need sign language...
Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An Evening Of Hilarity With Our Resident Comics, Christian Royce & Kathryn Gongaware! Sounds Are Delivered By Our Amazing DJ, J. Copes! Show Starts At 9..
Join iO house team Fizz for Chicago’s most carbonated improv show. Wednesdays at 10 p.m., Fizz cracks open a high-octane, full-sugar set of one-night-only scenes, characters and stories with a special guest opener. Plus: Each week one resident Fizzicist must complete their assigned task or be...
Tax preparation is offered by appointment only. Call (872) 201-0358 for more information and to make an appointment. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations...
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Danny Polishchuk is a comedian, writer and actor who is known for hit viral sketches which have amassed over a billion views online. He co-hosts the Boyscast with comedian Ryan Long and..
The Grelley Duvall Show returns with the world premiere of Grelley Duvall Best Actress, written and conceived by Alex Grelle with Jesse Morgan Young, directed by Kasey Foster, choreographed by Erin Kilmurray and Kasey Alfonso and music directed by Aunt Kelly, March 12 – April 12, at the Chopin...
The Second City’s Improv Supernova blasts open e.t.c.’s 50th Revue with the art form that started it all. No two performances are ever the same – every night is different, delightfully chaotic, and...
Do you knit, crochet, embroider or do another needlecraft? Join Logan Square's Thursday Knitting Circle. Show us your work and learn from others in the group. No experience required. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
Did you want to make more crafts in 2026? Join us every Wednesday where we make a new craft or continue a previous craft! ¿Querías hacer más manualidades en 2026? ¡Únete a nosotros cada Miércoles para que hagamos una nueva manualidad o continuemos una manualidad anterior! Accessibility Need sign...
Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC), America’s Original Jazz Dance company, returns to the Harris Theater for its 63rd season, radiating energy and boundless spirit with three world premieres: “Dumb Luck!” by GDC Resident Choreographer and Emmy Award-winner Al Blackstone, “numaH” by Broadway, commercial,..
Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.
Do you want to learn English? Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with and improve your ability to communicate. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events, life in Chicago, and many..
Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix of sketch, improv, stand-up and everywhere in-between—You never really know what you’re going to get. Regular players include, but are not limited...
OhJay Lamont, born and raised on the west side of Chicago, started doing stand-up comedy in 2015. He has worked in many different areas of the entertainment industry, including stand-up, improv, radio, hosting, producing, acting, voice-overs, and videography. OhJay started catching a buzz when his..
Atlanta alternative rock band Microwave will perform live at Chicago’s The Salt Shed Indoors on Apr. 9, 2026.
This series will combine mindfulness practices with yogic movement. Each session will begin with a pranayama breathing technique, followed by 30 minutes of gentle movement, and conclude with a brief body scan meditation. All bodies and experience levels are welcome! This series is sponsored...
When young black journalist Xan Smith is assigned to interview the once successful, now aging, white novelist, Henry Percival, her mission is clear. She is prepared to dismantle his career with a scathing expose that will cement her own reputation as a fearless cultural critic. But during their...
Need help getting a job? Check off steps to successfully secure a job and get free gifts along the way. In this series, you will learn how to: Write a resume and cover letter with GotResumeBuilder.com Pose for a free digital professional headshot Use LinkedIn Learning for videos on interview tips...
Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!
Theatre Y Presents CHARGES (The Supplicants) German title: Die Schutzbefohlenen “those entrusted to protection” Written by Elfriede Jelinek Translation by Gitta Honegger American Premiere by Theatre Y A powerful elegy for the plight of refugees, from ancient times to the present. Chicago, IL — Join.
This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement. Offered in partnership with the Moraine Valley ESL program.
It's cheers o'clock! Raise a glass to drink specials and snacks to match. Afternoon Happy Hour is available Monday-Friday during designated timeframes. Late Night Happy Hour is available Sunday-Thursday during designated timeframes. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages
Rock band The Maine will perform live at Chicago’s The Salt Shed Indoors on Apr. 10, 2026.
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to Navy Pier this April 9–12 for its 13th edition, featuring over 130 leading galleries from across the United States and the globe, alongside a dynamic program of talks, on-site installations and special events. Tickets start at $40 for single-day...
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Interested in learning more about how to use the computer or need a refresher? We are now offering one-on-one basic computer skills development through the online resource Chicago Digital Learn. If you prefer to use your own laptop, feel free to bring it. Book a 1-on-1 appointment, or just drop by..
Trap Door Theatre Presents: The Cuttlefish, or the Hyrcanian Worldview Written by Stanisław I. Witkiewicz Translated by Daniel Gerould Directed by Nicole Wiesner Part philosophical farce, part surreal fever dream—Witkiewicz’s The Cuttlefish, or the Hyrcanian Worldview is a razor-sharp satire of art.
About: “Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights” is a stand-up show featuring a talented, diverse lineup of Chicago comedians. Every dollar from ticket sales goes directly to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), which works to advance the rights of immigrants and refugees so...
Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events, life in Chicago, and many other topics..
Make your way to our bays for your choice of $2 green Bud Light, Coors Light or Miller Lite. Only on 03/17!
DIRECTED BY CHUCK SMITH ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR HARRY J. LENNIX “The more music you got in the world, the fuller it is.” Ma Rainey’s band is waiting. It’s 1927 Chicago, and “The Mother of the Blues” takes her time getting ready to record. Tensions and temperatures rise as the...
Don’t miss Chicago’s rising comedy stars before they hit TV, plus surprise guests from Netflix and Comedy Central! Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of laughter!
Crushed By Giants Brewing Company is a craft brewery and restaurant in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, located at the corner of Rush and Ohio. The beer...
The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, is hosting an eight-week support group for those living with early stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and their care partners. "Early Stage" refers to people, irrespective of age, who are diagnosed with...
Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.
Get eco-friendly and decorate a reusable canvas tote bag to take home! Tote bags, paints and stencils will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...
Idle Muse Theatre Company launches its 20th anniversary season with The Three Musketeers, March 26 – April 25, written by Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Idle Muse Artistic Director Evan Jackson adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas and originally commissioned for the 2010 Illinois Shakespeare...
Are you interested in learning how to use a computer? Join us at Avalon Branch for a basic computer skills class. We will select classes from the online resource Chicago Digital Learn to build our digital literacy. Feel free to bring your own laptop or tablet. A limited supply of laptops will...
Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.
Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room. Audiences are invited to enjoy a wonderful evening of live Jazz with the Steve Knight Duo and a magical interlude by John Sturk, David Jeselski or friends. The...
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes...