TweetTHE ONE OF A KIND SHOW, ONE OF CHICAGO’S MOST ICONIC HOLIDAY EVENTS, GOES VIRTUAL THIS YEAR FEATURING OVER 300 ARTISTS NOVEMBER 12 – DECEMBER 6Hosting a free, virtual holiday market, the 2020 One of a Kind Show will highlight … Continue reading →
Tweet The University of Chicago debuts public art commissionYOU BE MY ALLY from world-renowned artist and alumna Jenny Holzer Now through November 22, 2020 Holzer’s first augmented reality project in the United States premieres on UChicago campus and worldwide via web-based AR app … Continue reading →
Tweet Pearl Jam announced it would be performing two shows at London’s BST Hyde Park festival in July of 2021, adding an additional date to their postponed show that was to have taken place at the 2020 event. The band will play … Continue reading →
Tweet HYDE PARK ART CENTER PRESENTS SOLO EXHIBITION CUTS AND BEATS: CECIL MCDONALD, JR. NOVEMBER 15, 2020 – March 7, 2021 Exhibition of photomontages that combine historical and contemporary images to subvert racist representations of Black artists from history … Continue reading →
Tweet CATCH TOP CHICAGO BLUES ARTISTS IN CONCERT ANYTIME VIA AT HOME CHICAGO BLUES LIVESTREAMS OR ON DEMAND · At Home Chicago Blues Trading 4s concert & conversation series offers live sets streamed 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month: September 3 features Guy King and Ivy Ford; Sept. 17 features Jimmy Burns and Anne Harris … Continue reading →
Tweet The University of Chicago commissions world-renowned artist and alumna Jenny Holzer to create new text-based public artwork incorporating augmented reality app for remote engagement during pandemic October 5–November 22, 2020 YOU BE MY ALLY is Holzer’s first AR project in … Continue reading →
Tweet HYDE PARK ART CENTER CONTEMPORARY ART HUB TO RE-OPEN SEPTEMBER 1 FOR POPULAR ‘ARTISTS RUN CHICAGO 2.0’ EXHIBITION SHOWCASING 50 INDEPENDENT ARTIST-RUN SPACES LIMITED ROSTER OF ON-SITE CLASSES ALSO LAUNCHES; ART CENTER FOLLOWS GUIDELINES TO RE-OPEN SAFELY FOR STUDENTS AND VISITORS … Continue reading →
TweetIRE, one of Chicago’s hottest and most sensational rooftop decks, located at 100 W. Monroe on the 24th floor of Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, announced today it will open for the season on Tuesday, July 7. AIRE will continue to serve … Continue reading →
Tweet JOFFREY BALLET CANCELS PERFORMANCES THROUGH 2020 IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Establishes Crisis Stabilization Fund June 16, 2020 (Chicago) – The Joffrey Ballet today announced the cancellation of all performances for the remainder of 2020, a … Continue reading →
Tweet Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park announced today various musically-inspired promotions for guests this year through their Sweet Sounds of Fairmont programming. A hotel-wide celebration of music, Sweet Sounds extends from live musical performances to the culinary arts, with Columbus Tap’s weekly … Continue reading →
Tweet 42ND STREET AT LYRIC OPERA THIS SPRING Nobody does Broadway-style productions quite like Lyric. Don’t miss the song-and-dance spectacular 42nd Street, with songs like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “We’re in the Money,” onstage May 29 – June 21. SAVE … Continue reading →
Tweet DENNIS WATKINS’ THE MAGIC PARLOUR AT CHICAGO’S HISTORICA PALMER HOUSE ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SUMMER HOURS New Summer Performance Times Feature Expanded Encore Room Availability CHICAGO – Celebrated Chicago magician Dennis Watkins today announced ticket availability for his top-rated show The Magic Parlour this May through July, … Continue reading →
Tweet THE JOFFREY BALLET ANNOUNCES 2020-2021 SEASON, INAUGURAL YEAR AT LYRIC OPERA HOUSE 65th Season Highlights Include: Inaugural Season at Lyric Opera House Celebrating 25 Years in Chicago Joffrey Premiere of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon World Premiere of Cathy Marston’s Of Mice and … Continue reading →
TweetFOOD & DRINK Personifying the ultimate urban shopping, dining and entertainment experience, Block 37 is centrally located in the heart of the Loop and Chicago’s Theater District, offering five-levels of must-visit lifestyle destinations from fashion and beauty brands, to award-winning restaurants and … Continue reading →
Tweet “My America: Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today,” the latest exhibit at the American Writers Museum, gives visitors and students a deep and personal experience, bringing them face-to-face with contemporary authors who are immigrants and refugees from all parts of the world. … Continue reading →
Tweet Elmhurst Art Museum announces winter and spring programming for all ages in conjunction with new exhibitions Sandra Jorgensen and Could Be Architecture: McCormick AfterParti in Mies’ McCormick House The Elmhurst Art Museum will debut two new exhibitions, Sandra Jorgensen, a broad survey exhibition … Continue reading →
Tweet Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a dynamic evening of traditional Chinese music and theatre. The Shanghai Chinese Orchestra will highlight the history and influence of Chinese culture using traditional instruments. And the Zhejiang Shaoju Opera Theatre brings the … Continue reading →
TweetJan. 24 – Feb. 9, 2020 Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s award-winning culinary scene. The 13th annual event brings together hundreds of the city’s top restaurants, representing a near-endless array of cuisines and making it … Continue reading →
TweetExperience Chicago’s fearless theatre scene for just $15 or $30 (or less!) from Feb. 13 – 23, 2020. Chicago Theatre Week features value-priced tickets to more than 100 performances at theatres across the city, from musicals to improv to dramas … Continue reading →
Tweet Whether you are in town during Chicago Restaurant Week or are just looking for new eateries to try during a later visit, the following concepts are not to be missed. The Michelin Stars Kostali (521 N Rush St.) – In partnership … Continue reading →
