Things to do in Chicago

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All Events in Chicago

A Christmas Carol
From $25

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre in the Albert
Drunk Shakespeare Chicago
From $32

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion Theatre
Jekyll & Hyde

Jekyll & Hyde

Chopin Theatre
Much Ado About Nothing
From $47

Much Ado About Nothing

Courtyard Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Holiday
From $20

Holiday

Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre
Salome
From $54

Salome

Lyric Opera House - Chicago
El último sueño de Frida y Diego
From $61

El último sueño de Frida y Diego

Lyric Opera House - Chicago
Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour
From $40
Windfall
From $36

Windfall

Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol
From $46
Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile
From $39
Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
From $62

Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays

The Joan and Paul Theatre at Lookingglass
Renée Fleming in Recital: Voice of Nature
From $84
The Dance of Death
From $42

The Dance of Death

Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Così fan tutte
From $54

Così fan tutte

Lyric Opera House - Chicago
Untitled Vampire Play
From $37

Untitled Vampire Play

The Joan and Paul Theatre at Lookingglass
White Rooster
From $37

White Rooster

The Joan and Paul Theatre at Lookingglass
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Studebaker Theater
Annie

Annie

Drury Lane Theatre
Job

Job

Writers Theatre
Leopoldstadt

Leopoldstadt

Writers Theatre - Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre
The Outsiders

The Outsiders

Cadillac Palace Theatre
The Notebook

The Notebook

CIBC Theatre
Jack Frost

Jack Frost

Copley Theatre
SIX

SIX

CIBC Theatre
Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical

Auditorium Theatre
Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

Paramount Theatre
Sister Act

Sister Act

Drury Lane Theatre
Two Sisters and a Piano

Two Sisters and a Piano

Writers Theatre - Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre
Catch as Catch Can

Catch as Catch Can

Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Topdog / Underdog

Topdog / Underdog

Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour

Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour

Roosevelt University Auditorium Building
9 to 5

9 to 5

Drury Lane Theatre
A Little Night Music

A Little Night Music

The Marriott Theatre
Stereophonic

Stereophonic

CIBC Theatre
Mrs. Krishnan’s Party

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party

Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Courtyard Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Merry, Merry Chicago!

Merry, Merry Chicago!

Chicago Symphony Center
Nunsense

Nunsense

Drury Lane Theatre
Hamilton

Hamilton

CIBC Theatre
Ride the Cyclone

Ride the Cyclone

Copley Theatre
On Your Feet!

On Your Feet!

Drury Lane Theatre
Hamlet

Hamlet

Courtyard Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

Courtyard Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly

Lyric Opera House - Chicago
SUFFS

SUFFS

CIBC Theatre
Water For Elephants

Water For Elephants

James M. Nederlander Theatre
This Too Shall Slap

This Too Shall Slap

The Second City - Mainstage (Chicago)

Prepare to be blown away — not because Chicago is nicknamed the Windy City, but because there is so much to do within it! Long-time Chicagoans and visitors never have difficulty finding things to do in Chicago, with limitless options. From the colorful arts scene to the outdoor recreational activities, people of all lifestyles and hobby preferences can find plenty to see and experience in and around this bustling city.

Many kinds of Chicago events draw people to this city, which is the Midwestern hub for all things cultural, intellectual, and athletic. From prize-winning shows that come to the city via Broadway in Chicago and nightlife cruises on Lake Michigan to foodie night outs that celebrate the city’s culinary talents and al fresco concerts featuring all genres, Chicago plays host to some of the United States’ most engaging events.

That's just a fraction of the Chicago attractions to experience. See animals galore at the Lincoln Park Zoo; take a guided tour of the Rookery Building, one of the most historically significant buildings in Chicago; and enjoy a taping of Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, the hit NPR show recorded at the legendary Studebaker Theater located right downtown. If you want to experience a certain activity, Chicago has something magical in store for you.

A Christmas Carol
From $25

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre in the Albert
Drunk Shakespeare Chicago
From $32

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion Theatre
Holiday
From $20

Holiday

Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre
Much Ado About Nothing
From $47

Much Ado About Nothing

Courtyard Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour
From $40