Arts Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL

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On Point
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Public Works Gallery
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On Point
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Public Works Gallery
Beast Women Spring Series 2026
Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · The Labyrinth Club
Beast Women Spring Series 2026
Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · The Labyrinth Club
Comedy at Seven Bar and Restaurant
Thu, May 7, 8:00 PM
Chicago · 400 East Randolph
Comedy at Seven Bar and Restaurant
Thu, May 7, 8:00 PM
Chicago · 400 East Randolph
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Third Culture Kid film screening & book discussion.
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Chicago · North Park Covenant Church
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Third Culture Kid film screening & book discussion.
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Chicago · North Park Covenant Church
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Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum
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Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum
Illusions The Drag Brunch Chicago- Drag Queen Brunch Show Chicago
Sat, May 2, 1:30 PM + 65 more
Chicago · Illusions the Drag Queen Brunch Chicago
Illusions The Drag Brunch Chicago- Drag Queen Brunch Show Chicago
Sat, May 2, 1:30 PM + 65 more
Chicago · Illusions the Drag Queen Brunch Chicago
ImprovisAsian-Between Heritage and the Next Chorus Live at FSC
Wed, May 6, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
ImprovisAsian-Between Heritage and the Next Chorus Live at FSC
Wed, May 6, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
Jazz with Jonathan E. Alsberry | Open Company Class, May 2026
Thu, May 7, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Pritzker Foundation Studio at Water Tower Place
Jazz with Jonathan E. Alsberry | Open Company Class, May 2026
Thu, May 7, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Pritzker Foundation Studio at Water Tower Place
Horton with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell | Open Company Class, May 2026
Fri, May 8, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Pritzker Foundation Studio at Water Tower Place
Horton with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell | Open Company Class, May 2026
Fri, May 8, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Pritzker Foundation Studio at Water Tower Place
Vampires Welcome Open Mic
Fri, May 1, 11:30 AM + 33 more
Chicago · The Crib Comedy Playspace
Vampires Welcome Open Mic
Fri, May 1, 11:30 AM + 33 more
Chicago · The Crib Comedy Playspace
Free Street Presents: spark
Fri, May 1, 7:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · 1419 W Blackhawk St
Free Street Presents: spark
Fri, May 1, 7:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · 1419 W Blackhawk St
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Fem Flow: Welcome to the Freakshow
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · 3759 N Ravenswood Ave #122
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Fem Flow: Welcome to the Freakshow
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · 3759 N Ravenswood Ave #122
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Luminosity
Today at 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
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Luminosity
Today at 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
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Trickery Chicago Magic Show
Tomorrow at 10:00 PM + 70 more
Chicago · Trickery
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Trickery Chicago Magic Show
Tomorrow at 10:00 PM + 70 more
Chicago · Trickery
Limón with Kevin J. Shannon | Open Company Class, May 2026
Tue, May 5, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Pritzker Foundation Studio at Water Tower Place
Limón with Kevin J. Shannon | Open Company Class, May 2026
Tue, May 5, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Pritzker Foundation Studio at Water Tower Place
Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg
Tue, May 5, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Haymarket House
Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg
Tue, May 5, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Haymarket House
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Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM + 19 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
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Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM + 19 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
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VaVoom Lagoon: A Tropical Burlesque Cabaret
Today at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Trader Todd's
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VaVoom Lagoon: A Tropical Burlesque Cabaret
Today at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Trader Todd's
Art City BYOB Paint & Sip
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM + 12 more
Chicago · Art City
Art City BYOB Paint & Sip
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM + 12 more
Chicago · Art City
The Devil Wears Prada: Laugh-Along, Live!
Sat, May 2, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Stars and Garters Theater
The Devil Wears Prada: Laugh-Along, Live!
Sat, May 2, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Stars and Garters Theater

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Frequently asked questions about Chicago

What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

On Point

Beast Women Spring Series 2026

Comedy at Seven Bar and Restaurant

Third Culture Kid film screening & book discussion.

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

april events

mothers day

may

bollywood

Which events are coming up?

Discover the best events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Fem Flow: Welcome to the Freakshow

VaVoom Lagoon: A Tropical Burlesque Cabaret

Luminosity

Art City BYOB Paint & Sip

On Point

On Point

Beast Women Spring Series 2026

Beast Women Spring Series 2026

Comedy at Seven Bar and Restaurant

Comedy at Seven Bar and Restaurant

Third Culture Kid film screening & book discussion.

Third Culture Kid film screening & book discussion.

UNTITLED; 001

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Illusions The Drag Brunch Chicago- Drag Queen Brunch Show Chicago

Illusions The Drag Brunch Chicago- Drag Queen Brunch Show Chicago

ImprovisAsian-Between Heritage and the Next Chorus Live at FSC

ImprovisAsian-Between Heritage and the Next Chorus Live at FSC

Jazz with Jonathan E. Alsberry | Open Company Class, May 2026

Jazz with Jonathan E. Alsberry | Open Company Class, May 2026

Horton with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell | Open Company Class, May 2026

Horton with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell | Open Company Class, May 2026

Vampires Welcome Open Mic

Vampires Welcome Open Mic

Free Street Presents: spark

Free Street Presents: spark

Fem Flow: Welcome to the Freakshow

Fem Flow: Welcome to the Freakshow

Luminosity

Luminosity

Trickery Chicago Magic Show

Trickery Chicago Magic Show

Limón with Kevin J. Shannon | Open Company Class, May 2026

Limón with Kevin J. Shannon | Open Company Class, May 2026

Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg

Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg

Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase

Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase

VaVoom Lagoon: A Tropical Burlesque Cabaret

VaVoom Lagoon: A Tropical Burlesque Cabaret

Art City BYOB Paint & Sip

Art City BYOB Paint & Sip

The Devil Wears Prada: Laugh-Along, Live!

The Devil Wears Prada: Laugh-Along, Live!

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. April events

2. Mothers day

3. May

4. Bollywood

5. Job fair

6. Easter egg hunt

7. Rave party

8. Live concerts

9. Randb cruise

10. Easter events

11. Dating

12. Party

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

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