ADLER AFTER DARK: FIRST CONTACT

Adler Planetarium 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK? Exclusively for adults 21+, this evening offers you open access, unlimited shows, and unique entertainment every third Thursday of the month from 6:00-10:00 pm. With themes that change every month, Adler After Dark is never the same event twice. Reinvent your Adler experience every month with friends, family, or that…

$20 – $25

Free Day at the Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

On 52 days throughout the year, Illinois residents with a valid ID receive free general admission or discounted upgraded admission to the aquarium. Three options are available on your Illinois Resident Discount Days visit: General admission: Free Available for on-site purchase only Includes Caribbean Reef, Waters of the World and Amazon Rising. Save $8 per…

Free Winter Weekdays at the Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicagp, IL, United States

General admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free for Illinois residents every weekday all day long. (Jan 4th - Feb 11th)

Free Month at The Field Museum

The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

February 1st - 29th basic admission is free for Illinois residents all month at The Field Museum. "Illinois residents also have the opportunity to see ticketed exhibitions and 3D films at a special price. Choose a Discovery Pass and see one special exhibition or 3D film, or see it all with an All-Access Pass! Discounted…

(FREE) North Face Mountain Athletics Training

Millennium Monument Chicago, IL, United States

Join The North Face for Mountain Athletics training specifically geared towards preparing for and achieving any outdoor goal. Be a part of free Mountain Athletics training sessions held every Thursday in Chicago. Each session will be led by two The North Face trainers who will take you through workouts aimed to prepare you to achieve…

ADLER AFTER DARK: STELLAR SPEAKEASY

Adler Planetarium 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK? Exclusively for adults 21+, this evening offers you open access, unlimited shows, and unique entertainment every third Thursday of the month from 6:00-10:00 pm. With themes that change every month, Adler After Dark is never the same event twice. Reinvent your Adler experience every month with friends, family, or that…

$20 – $25

(FREE) NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN ATHLETICS TRAINING

Millennium Monument Chicago, IL, United States

Join The North Face for Mountain Athletics training specifically geared towards preparing for and achieving any outdoor goal. Be a part of free Mountain Athletics training sessions held every Thursday in Chicago. Each session will be led by two The North Face trainers who will take you through workouts aimed to prepare you to achieve…

(FREE) NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN ATHLETICS TRAINING

Millennium Monument Chicago, IL, United States

Join The North Face for Mountain Athletics training specifically geared towards preparing for and achieving any outdoor goal. Be a part of free Mountain Athletics training sessions held every Thursday in Chicago. Each session will be led by two The North Face trainers who will take you through workouts aimed to prepare you to achieve…

Make Up First (School of Makeup Artistry) Open House

Make Up First 100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1010, Chicago, IL, United States

The school, which began in 2006 with only four students, now houses courses for over 300 students and has been redesigned and upgraded. The newly renovated location is a blend of utilitarian-meets-boutique utilizing hues of gray, black, and white with pops of color. Makeup products are displayed and stored in sleek steel cabinets while antique powder…

$10

IronHorse Ball

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter Presents the First–Ever IronHorse Awards at the IronHorse Ball March 10th Event honors people living with ALS, Cutthroat Kitchen Champion Chef Fabio Viviani and others who have displayed the same formidable IronHorse characteristics as Lou Gehrig WHO:                   The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter (GCC)) introduces a new fundraiser to benefit…

$150

MACY’S FLOWER SHOW®

Macy's on State Street 111 N. State St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join Macy’s for a stunning celebration of our country’s vast and varied landscapes—from purple mountain majesties and across the wilderness! They'll tell the story through fabulous flora indigenous to each of our nation’s regions to celebrate iconic destinations from sea to shining sea!

Free

Spin to Break the Cycle by World Sport Chicago

House of Blues 329 N Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Ready to Pedal? World Sport Chicago will return to the House of Blues on Saturday, April 9th for the third annual Spin to Break the Cycle charity spinathon. The benefit is a high-energy, indoor cycling event that challenges participants to get active for programs that have proven to make an impact on building stronger, safer…

$30 – $300

DREAMHOME Preview Party

Merchandise Mart 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago

The Design Center at The Merchandise Mart is excited to celebrate the annual DreamHome opening on Thursday, April 14  from 6-8pm at a special Preview Party benefitting Almost Home Kids. This Naperville-based charity is the official beneficiary of DreamHome and provides transitional care in a home-like setting to children with complicated health needs, training for…

$75

2016 James Beard Awards Gala

Lyric Opera of Chicago 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Ever since James Beard appeared on television’s first cooking show, food has been one of the most popular subjects in American broadcasting. Coinciding with the Foundation’s 30th anniversary, the 2016 James Beard Awards will honor the country’s top culinary talent and celebrate the role of cuisine in television.​ The 2016 James Beard Awards Gala, hosted…

$500

FREE Chicago House Party

Jay Pritzker Pavilion 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate House music, born in Chicago 35+ years ago. Live Artists: The House Legacy Project - Keys: Jerry C King, Steve Miggedy Maestro, Rob Diggy. Bass: Day Rock, Sam Glover. Guitar: Duane "Rude" Jones. Drums: Chuck Lacy, Phillip Glover. Horns: Led by Eddie Dunn, Evrett Newchurch, Steve Thomas. Background Vocals: Kim Jay, Tony Dyson, Robert…

Free