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An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi
Tickets On-Sale Dates: May 5 – Members May 7 – Public Join Yotam Ottolenghi for an intimate and energizing evening celebrating his forthcoming Fall 2026…
David Byrne
Join us for a conversation with the incomparable David Byrne — musician, artist, playwright, and one of the most restlessly curious minds of our time. Best…
An Evening with Mike Dawes
RESCHEDULED: October 15, 2026 Original Tickets Remain Valid Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts…
Kal ki chinta Nhi krta
RAVI GUPTA LIVE – KAL KI CHINTA NAHI KARTA Chicago, get ready for an evening of desi humor, relatable stories, and non-stop laughter! Ravi Gupta, one of…
A Day with Dana Gioia
Athenaeum Center welcomes internationally acclaimed poet, critic, translator, and arts advocate Dana Gioia for a full day of poetry, conversation, and…
Celebrations with Zach Good
Michael Lewanski, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, introduces the 2026-2027 season with a buoyant, celebratory program featuring local artists Zach…
An Evening with Caroline Chambers of What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking
An Evening with Caroline Chambers Join cookbook author Caroline Chambers for a special event celebrating her latest cookbook, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel…
Adam Ray: Who Is Me Tour
Adam Ray is a multifaceted comedian, actor, and director from Seattle, celebrated for his versatile performances across television, film, and digital…
Jimmy Pre-Release Screening
Join us for a special pre-release screening! The untold true story of America’s most-beloved actor and the iconic role that saved him, focuses on the most…
CLOSE YOUR EYES
CLOSE YOUR EYES (클로스 유어 아이스) is a 7-member global project boy group under UNCORE. The group was formed through the JTBC survival show PROJECT 7, and consists…
Viva la Vida
Come celebrate Day of the Dead with us, let’s sing, dance and remember our loved ones. CICA presents Viva la Vida a vibrant celebration full of color, live…
A Body of Water
Avis and Moss wake up in a house they don’t know, with no memories of themselves – or each other. A young woman named Wren appears to be the key that will…
Dante 360
Experience Dante live on stage in Chicago—a mesmerizing performance of the great drama of the Divine Comedy. Nov 13-15, 2026 @ Athenaeum Center.
Jenna Barnard in Conversation with Monique Volz
Join us for a special evening with Jenna Barnard, creator of Butternut Bakery, as she celebrates the launch of her debut cookbook, Simple Sugar. Jenna will be…
Lions and Legends LIVE!
Join Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis (creators of the hit kids and family podcast, Circle Round) for a live recording of their exciting new storytelling…
The Art Deco Nutcracker
Chicago’s Sparkling Holiday Tradition Returns for Its 10th Anniversary A Chicago family favorite for a decade, this isn’t just any Nutcracker – it’s a time…
Nightingale
After captivating audiences across Canada and Europe, the acclaimed tribute to Abdel Halim Hafez comes to Chicago on December 6, 2026, for an unforgettable…
The Nutcracker
Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, “The Nutcracker” celebrates the joyous holiday season. Ballet Chicago’s production…
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
A captivating retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life, brought to life as a 1940s-style live radio play. Set in the intimate round of the Paradiso, every seat…
Way of the Star
Advent means arrival. It is an ancient practice of anticipation. For centuries, the darkest weeks before Christmas have been a season of waiting and watching,…
Winter’s Tale with Micah Gleason
Guest conductor Micah Gleason joins Lakeview Orchestra for an afternoon of enchanting holiday music including Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker arrangement, and…
Nation of Immigrants with International Artists and US Music
A Nation of Immigrants highlights the sounds of US culture and classical music. Featuring works by first-generation and second generation immigrants including…
Late Nite Catechism
Sister is back with a brand-new class all about one of her favorite topics—anything andeverything IRISH! She’ll regale you with stories from her Irish Catholic…
Opera & Orchestra with Alexis Enyart
Lakeview Orchestra is joined by guest conductor Alexis Enyart. Who’s Performing Alexis Enyart, guest conductor Lakeview Orchestra What’s Playing To be…