Romantic date night ideas in Chicago, IL. Restaurants, shows, concerts, and unique experiences for couples.
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On July 24, 1915, Western Electric was holding its annual company picnic and people were looking forward to being ferried across to Michigan City. Instead, one of the city's greatest tragedies unfolded. The S.S. Eastland capsized, drowning 844 people in front of a horrified crowd. Join us...
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...
Join us every Saturday for Saturday Game Day. This is a drop-in program. Bring a game or play one of ours: UNO, Skip-bo, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Outburst, Upwards, Rummy 500, Canasta, Chess, Checkers, Sorry and more! Players gather on adult side of building as space allows. No registration is...
“No preguntarme nada” is a 90-minute bilingual (ENG/SP) poetry-writing workshop responding to the work of poet, playwright, and theater director Federico García Lorca. Participants will discuss source materials, respond to timed prompts, and share their work. Prompts will explore themes of...
Think you've got what it takes to be Lisle's best Mario Kart Racer? Enter and compete for the title. This game is rated E. Ending times for this event may vary by up to 15 minutes. Registration required.
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...
Symphony Center, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, presents over 200 concerts annually featuring the best of classical, jazz, world, chamber, and pop music.
The Illinois Comptroller's Office will provide step-by-step information on becoming a certified vendor with the State of Illinois, navigating procurement, and programs for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance..
Chill AF Presents the best comedians Chicago has to offer, plus special drop-ins from prominent name comedians you’ve seen on SNL, Comedy Central, and Netflix
Join us for "poet-tea!" Drink tea and write poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month . Make a "found poem" collage out of cut-out words or free write, then share what you wrote in an open mic-style "poetry slam." Or select a poem to read from our collection by a famous poet such as...
Discover Industry Ales a chef-driven brewpub in the heart of the Chicago Loop, offering globally inspired American small plates, elevated bar food, and culinary-forward cocktails....
Dr. Show guarantees you a one-night fix-up. They say laughter is the best medicine so we’re gonna shove it down your throats. Select members of Off-Off Campus from the University of Chicago...
Join us in person as we prepare to improve your public speaking skills, build your leadership skills, maximize your potential and more with the Wrightwood-Ashburn Overcomers (WAO) Toastmasters Club, in partnership with the Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch. Accessibility Need sign language...
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation Facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation. Free and open to all English language learners.
Rediscover the joy and leisure of old-school board games. Various board games, including Mahjong, Rummikub, and Chess will be provided. Or bring your own game and teach others how to play! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please...
The Eddie Wojcik Tribute Band honors the Legacy of one of the top Polka/ Dance Bands of the 1960's.
Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!) Performers go head to head in a series of...
In this workshop, monoku, haiku, renga, and senryū will be explored. Poetry from the Americas, China, Ghana, Japan, Pakistan, and UK will be introduced. Regina Harris Baiocchi is a poet, author, and founder of Haiku Festival Chicago. Haiku Festival offers poetry readings, workshops, and...
Located near the main entrance to Navy Pier, Harry’s provides easy access for guests arriving by tour bus, trolley, taxi or car. In the summer...
A shaggy dog story is a meandering, gloriously digressive journey through a cascade of events that builds expectation with great care — only to land, deliberately and beautifully, on a disappointing anti-climax. It is storytelling for the sheer pleasure of storytelling. The great American...
Live music venue with blues, rock, and hip-hop plus Southern-inspired dining.
The Wintrust Arena is a dynamic, multi-purpose venue that can be used for general sessions, business meetings, conventions, concerts, sporting events, and beyond. In the...
BURGER BAR CHICAGO staple of Good Eats Group and the first Prime Burger Burger restaurant in America. Experience Chicagos premier destination for exceptional burgers and...
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..
We are Chicagos favorite Karaoke Lounge! Chicagos staple for karaoke and cocktails since 2007, we are perfect for any gathering where you are looking for...
¡Acompáñanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca! Disfruta una conversación sobre el libro escrito por Fernanda Melchor, "Temporada de huracanes". Esta platica se llevará a cabo en español. Descripcion: "Con un ritmo y un lenguaje magistrales, Fernanda Melchor, autora de Falsa liebre explora en..
In this poetry workshop and performance, we will all seek to find our inner artist, voice, and be grounded in the stories that made us (good, bad, or indifferent experiences). Participants across disciplines and generations—particularly students in young creatives and older adults are welcome to...
Improvised news room. Come join the cast of Extra Extra as we twist today’s headlines and make you laugh at today’s greatest stories through the lens of a news room, interviews, and...
Unparalleled city views from the 27th floor and a retractable glass enclosure allow this exceptional rooftop lounge to be operational year round.
For decades, one of the darkest chapters of Nazi persecution remained buried in silence, its victims erased twice: first by their tormentors, then by history itself. Beginning in 1942, Heinrich Himml
Join us for a screening of Conclave . Conclave follows one of the world's most secretive and ancient events - selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful.
Sky Zone indoor trampoline park and adventure zone. Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, ninja courses, and birthday parties.
A tenured orchestra and acclaimed cultural leader that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating community through curated symphonic experiences, the award-winning Chicago Sinfonietta (CS)...
Luxury hotel spa on Michigan Avenue with massage, facials, body treatments, and fitness center.
Community Meetup in Chicago, IL
SPF launched its flagship facility in January 2024 as Chicagos largest indoor pickleball facility, providing a tropical getaway in the heart of the citys Lincoln...
Former Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije and renowned chef Stephen Gillanders unveiled their new culinary gem, Signature Bar + Restaurant located at 1312 S....
The University of Illinois Extension has partnered with the Cook County Department of Public Health to provide free training on how to recognize the symptoms of an opioid overdose and administer life-saving naloxone/Narcan. Attendees will receive a free box of Naloxone. Registration encouraged.
Headquarters Beercade℠ – vintage arcade bar located in River North is taking the traditional bar setting to the next level with an innovative concept that...
Escape room Duck and Cover Classroom by Escape Artistry in Chicago on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking.
Lollapalooza comes to Grant Park in Chicago, IL on July 30–Aug 2, 2026. See the lineup, schedule, FAQs, and more.
Chicago's oldest jazz club since 1947 with top national and local artists.
Do you want to discover your roots but don't know where to start? Join Legler staff and learn how to gather your ancestors' information and how to start a basic genealogy search using the Ancestry.com database and more. Please bring your vital information (birth date/place, death date/place,...
Dr. Sohail Jannesariis a researcher, writer, and educator bridging mental health, migration, and social justice. He partners with sanctuary seekers, young people, survivors of human trafficking, and c
Join rockstar philosopher Slavoj Žižek for a guide to the end times. Is despair the only hope? Can the world escape the clutches of libertarian fascism?
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A History of the World in Six Plagues
Crosstown Exotics will be a featured guest at STEM Fest this year! From literature to your library, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales. Audiences will be educated and entertained by our animal experts and get an up close, hands on...