Aquatic Show
Date: Sat., May. 25, 10 a.m.The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE
The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE
Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a guided tour of the historic building, unveiled in 1897 as the Chicago Public Library, which offers a glimpse of the wor... READ MORE
Follow guides through Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style house, completed in 1910, during this 45-60 minute narrated tour with hourly or half-hourly departures ... READ MORE
Schedule note: Shows generally take place Thursdays through Sundays. There are occasional Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday performances as well. ("See more dates a... READ MORE
The MCA closes at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. READ MORE
Sean Masterson recreates the late 19th-century Chicago matinees of French magician Herrmann the Great. The show includes sleight-of-hand tricks, illusions and i... READ MORE
Kids can design, build and test customized flying machines, create a sidekick and complete challenges to acquire and wield superpowers. READ MORE
The new permanent exhibit lets kids use tools like hammers, power drills and screwdrivers along with exploring cause and effect by manipulating gears, balls and... READ MORE
Learn quirky facts and folklore about two of BIC's three playhouses in the theater district: Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre; Cadillac Pal... READ MORE
See performances by local aerialists, jugglers and other circus artists. Want to perform? Contact the studio. The 7 p.m. show is family friendly while the 10 p.... READ MORE
Bring your own game to play or try one of the store's hundreds of demos. READ MORE
Nearly 50,000 people are expected at the 48th annual celebration of the area's Swedish heritage, which features dances around a Maypole, performances by Nordic ... READ MORE
The 57th Street Art Fair not only showcases a wide variety of art, but offers a free Art Buying Boot Camp with art-buying experts that can help attendees determ... READ MORE
Kids become characters and suggest plot twists in this weekly show, which combines improvisation, music, storytelling and art. READ MORE
Acrobats from the Chinese group tumbles, balances, juggles and more in this performance set to traditional Chinese drums. READ MORE
Explore the universe and its toughest questions with this interactive exhibit showing the universe's evolution during the past 13.7 billion years. READ MORE
The family-friendly production set in 1919 tells the story of a circus elephant who befriends a homesick baby whale. READ MORE
Children ages 2-12 and their parents can enjoy a production from Chicago Kids Company that features sing-alongs and audience participation with Cinderella, Rapu... READ MORE
Shop for art, fashion, crafts, artisan foods and antiques at the urban market's season-opening event. Tickets include a beer garden, fashion shows, carnival gam... READ MORE