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Spertus Institute’s From Here to There
Visitors to the Ground Level Arts Lab at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership are invited to step into From Here to There, an exhibition featuring works by four contemporary Chicago artists—Linda Robinson Gordon, Ellen Holtzblatt, Lilach Schrag, and Michelle Stone—who explore the relationship between the physical and the spiritual. The multimedia exhibition is curated by Sarah Krepp and will be on view September 23, 2019 through January 19, 2020. During the opening reception on September 23, all artists…
Idle Muse Theatre Presents Equivocation
In the aftermath of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to assassinate King James I and destroy the British Parliament, playwright William Shagspeare (after a contemporary spelling of the Bard's name) is commissioned by the powerful Lord Robert Cecil to write the "true historie" of the plot...to the particular specifications of His Majesty. As they work to unravel the truth behind the conspiracy, navigating clandestine meetings, betrayals, and brawls, the King’s Men acting company tests just how far they’re willing…
House Of Beetle
House Of Beetle the first movie inspired pop up bar will consist of Beetlejuice inspired drinks and specialized tapas with amazing music spinning throughout the day and night! The overall aesthetics will be set to create an amazing instagrammable experience for your Halloween activities you have lined up this fall! There will be trivia nights, costume contests, scavenger hunt ,photobooth and more to create unforgettable memories as well! This Spooky and fun bar will be here for a limited time…
Sunset Boulevard
Porchlight Music Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season Mainstage Commences with Hollis Resnik as Legendary Film Star "Norman Desmond" inAndrew Lloyd Weber's SunsetBoulevard.
Amazing Chicago’s Haunted Maze
Looking for a scary good time within the confines of Chicago? Navigate through the haunted twists and turns of the Funhouse Maze on Navy Pier as you encounter some of Chicago’s most notorious ghosts. Travel through notable centuries of Chicago history-such as the Union Stockyards, and Capone era as you seek refuge from these famous haunts. Price per person: $15 (in person at ticket-booth) Sorry, No Refunds. *Guests under the age of 18 will not be permitted to enter without…
Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner Theater
Enter the world of a Roaring ‘20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers, food, hooch and plenty of fun at Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner Theater. Following a delicious sit-down dinner, you’ll be treated to a musical comedy revue featuring the songs of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and more, all with gorgeous flappers performing the Charleston. Be ready to get in on the act at Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner Theater — Chicago’s longest-running audience interactive dinner show —…
Filipino Restaurant Week – Chicago
The first of its kind, the Filipino Restaurant Week (FRW) will now let you taste mouth-watering, original Filipino dishes on October 6-21 from more than 20 participating restaurants in Chicago and nearby areas. The world-class Filipino dishes will be served with its classic and modern-twist tastes which will make you feel at home again. But hey, there’s more! Aside from special prix fixe menus (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity), your Filipino dish comes with a raffle ticket and many big…
Ally + MONOPOLY to Benefit Junior Achievement
From October 19-28, the sidewalks of Chicago's West Loop neighborhood will be transformed into a life-sized version of MONOPOLY with more than $1 million worth in prizes and up to a $50,000 donation to Chicago's local Junior Achievement chapter up for grabs. Ally + MONOPOLY, the augmented reality (AR) boardgame, is launching in six major U.S. cities, and nationally on PlayAlly.com. A giant Hat game token and MONOPOLY property squares will create a real-world AR scavenger hunt for adults age…
Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion at Travelle at The Langham
Throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Travelle at The Langham features Mathilde Chapoutier Côte de Provence Rosé 2017 ($15 per glass/$75 per bottle). For each glass sold, $1 will be donated to Bright Pink and for each bottle sold, Travelle will donate $5 to the organization. Bright Pink is the only national non-profit focused on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. The organization is on a mission to save lives…
Little Playtimes
Mini LEGO® builders can enjoy BIG fun at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center every Tuesday morning 10:00 AM -12:00 PM with DUPLO® Little Playtimes! We will open the second floor exclusively for toddlers and their parents as a perfect location for toddler play and parenting groups. Tickets are $12 per child & $14 per adult and include 1 doughnut per person & either a tall coffee or tall hot chocolate from our Coffee Shop Bring your littlest LEGO lovers and enjoy awesome…
Seadog Speedboat Ride
View the Chicago skyline from a different perspective! Race along the shoreline of Lake Michigan with your captain on an exciting 30-minute speedboat tour, and learn entertaining and funny facts about this vibrant American city.
Tuscany Wheeling Celebrates National Pasta Month
In celebration of National Pasta Month this October, Phil Stefani’s Tuscany Restaurant in Wheeling will offer a chef’s pasta flight. The special will be available Tuesday, October 2 through Thursday, October 31 and will be offered at lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. The pasta flight will feature three signature pastas for $23 with an optional wine pairing available for an additional $13. PASTA FLIGHT MENU Penne della Nonna Mostaccioli tossed in Tuscany’s Brivido pasta sauce with ground sausage and…