2024 Free Museum Days
1 MIN READ – Visiting the many renown museums in Chicago is always an enthralling experience, better yet is when admission is free! Plan your 2025 museum visits using the free day listings here.
Chicago Loop Insights
Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project announces 35th anniversary, Stomping Grounds Festival, Jubalee Gala and more!
7 MIN READ — The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) will present its two signature festivals, Stomping Grounds and the 35th Anniversary Rhythm World, as well as its annual Gala! Jubalee honoring Jumaane Taylor, Nora Daley and Alderman Michelle Harris which will support the Mayfair Arts Center capital campaign.
Workbox Opens its Largest Workspace in Iconic Civic Opera Building
Workbox, a national workspace operator dedicated to providing solutions and resources to growing businesses, opened its largest U.S. location in the Loop neighborhood of Chicago.
New fundraising event launches on the Auditorium’s landmark stage
2 MIN READ – After over a decade of memorable moments, The Auditorium’s event formally known as Devil’s Ball transforms into a new fundraising event, The Bea Hive Bash on Friday, June 6. All the fun that made our summer event a success will be a part of crowd-funding competition and best party of the summer.
Celebrating Women Leaders in Dance: The Auditorium Announces 2025-2026 Dance Season
5 MIN READ: The Chicago National Landmark formerly known as The Auditorium Theatre, unveils a new identity as The Auditorium. The Auditorium also released their 2025-2026 dance season Celebrating Women Leaders in Dance. This season will showcase Five Female-led companies breaking barriers and paving the way for future dance generations. Featuring Tyler Peck and Friends, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Martha Grahm Dance Company, Trinity Irish Dance Company and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.
Grainger Plaza Reopens: Experience “The Bean” Anew
2 MIN READ – The City of Chicago is happy to share that Grainger Plaza, the area surrounding Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) in Millennium Park, has completed construction and is now open to the public. Visitors can once again have full access to Chicago’s iconic Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor.
Mayor Johnson announces proposed City assistance for four adaptive re-use projects in the Chicago Loop
4 MIN READ – Four adaptive re-use projects within the Loop’s historic financial district will be formally proposed for development assistance this spring as part of the City of Chicago’s ongoing commitment to mixed-use, mixed-income vitality downtown, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on April 3, 2024.
JPMorgan Chase commits to staying in the Loop
2 MIN READ — JPMorgan Chase is investing big in their 55-year-old Chase Tower building, located in the Loop on 10 S. Dearborn, with a massive renovation that is to take place over the next couple of years.
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
marzo 14, 2026
Chicago’s top-rated architecture boat tour, 90 minutes with expert CAC guides, stunning skyline views, open-air seating, and onboard amenities.
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Creepy Cruise
marzo 20, 2026
Explore Chicago’s haunted past on a nighttime river cruise featuring ghost stories, mob history, and eerie secrets of the Windy City.
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Sightseeing River & Lake Cruises
abril 16, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
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Chicago by Night River & Lake
abril 16, 2026
Experience Chicago at night on a 90-minute river and lake cruise, featuring a glittering skyline, cool breezes, and lively, family-friendly commentary.
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Theater of the Mind - with The Goodman
21 de abril de 2026
Directed by Andrew Scoville. Co-created by Academy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne* and writer Mala Gaonkar, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical…
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3D Fireworks Cruise
mayo 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cruise from the Chicago Riverwalk to Lake Michigan for skyline views and a 3D-enhanced fireworks show with music and narration.
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Summer Art Classes at SAIC
mayo 31, 2026
Let your creative potential shine this summer with a class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with options available for kids, teens and…
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Champions of Magic Tour
junio 5, 2026
From June 6th until July 5th, the phenomenal Champions of Magic bring their acclaimed illusion spectacular to Chicago. Featuring their biggest illusions ever, experience the Broadway-scale…
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Iceboy! The Musical
junio 19, 2026
MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANNLYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISSBOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISSDIRECTED BY MARC BRUNISTARRING…