Chicago Events & Things to Do

The Strange Tree Group performs the travel-comedy about a man who tries to build a time machine to take him twenty years in the past so he can stop his mother f... READ MORE

12th Annual Walk for Lupus

Date: Sun., Sep. 29, 10 a.m.

Lincoln Park

Fundraiser

Enjoy entertainment, raffles and family-friendly activities while raising awareness for the Lupus Foundation of America at a one- or three-mile walk. READ MORE

Chicago Air and Water Show

Date: Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m.

North Avenue Beach

Fair/Festival

Though the show can be viewed from Fullerton to Oak Street along the lakefront, head to North Beach for the best views. The annual event - with a variety of shi... READ MORE

Yoga at the Zoo: Adult Yoga

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 9 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Museum/Zoo

The zoo offers the basic yoga class - aimed at beginner and intermediate levels - every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from June to September. READ MORE

United Run for the Zoo

Date: Sun., Jun. 2, 8 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Fundraiser

The annual event features a 5K run, 10K run or 5K "Fun Walk." Each race occurs throughout the zoo grounds and children can participate in the Safari Stampede, a... READ MORE

Second Saturdays Garden Tours

Date: Sat., Jun. 8, 10 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Museum/Zoo

The zoo's horticulturists take guests on a tour where they learn about various plants in the zoo's gardens. READ MORE

Zoo Gardens Series: Trees and Shrubs

Date: Sat., Aug. 24, 9 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Other

The zoo's horticulturists discuss the park's trees and shrubs in a short presentation and then take guests on a walk of the zoo's grounds. READ MORE

Go Hug Yourself

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10:30 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Comedy

This Second City sketch comedy show, written by Lizzie Cross and Seth Zimmerman and directed by Teri Jo Rask and Carrie Vrabel, tackles dating, work, marriage a... READ MORE

Lincoln Park Arts and Music Festival

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 12 p.m.

Racine and Webster Avenues

Concert

The annual festival features juried arts from local artists, food and drink for purchase and live music. Headliners for this year's festival include Steven Page... READ MORE

Sexomedy

Date: Wed., May. 29, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Comedy

Melissa DuPrey performs a solo show mixing elements of stand up comedy and theatrical story telling. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Half Acre Beer Company Tap Room

Date: Thu., May. 23, 6 p.m.

Half Acre Beer Company Tap Room

Bar/Club

The brewery taps special firkins at noon and 4 p.m. May 17 and 24 and holds an open house May 23 to celebrate the annual event. READ MORE

Jim Gibbons 5K

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 6 p.m.

Diversey Harbor

Fundraiser

The 19th annual run and walk take participants through Lincoln Park to benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation in Wilmette. The event is named after former ABC... READ MORE