September 14, 2025
Sunday

Headliners

2:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
2:00 pm-
10:00 pm
El Grito Chicago Grant Park. Chicago hosts this iconic Mexican Independence Day party that celebrates Mexican culture with live music, dance, authentic food...
4:00 pmMcHenry Music Festival Peterson Park Beach, McHenry. Festival tour performance with Bailey Zimmerman, Flo Rida, Bryan Martin, and Bella Cain.
6:30 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800

Festivals

2:00 pm-
10:00 pm
El Grito Chicago Grant Park. Chicago hosts this iconic Mexican Independence Day party that celebrates Mexican culture with live music, dance, authentic food...
2:30 pmGertrude Berg - The First Lady of Television North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie. Film oriented event.
4:00 pmMcHenry Music Festival Peterson Park Beach, McHenry. Festival tour performance with Bailey Zimmerman, Flo Rida, Bryan Martin, and Bella Cain.

The Arts

6:00 am-
11:00 pm
Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities Millennium Park. Featuring the innovative works of four internationally acclaimed Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed...
6:00 am-
11:00 pm
Franz West: Millennium Park Millennium Park. Set in Millennium Park, this exhibition features two major works by Austrian artist Franz West - Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit...
1:00 pmCatch Me If You Can Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance.
1:00 pmDungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Live theatrical performance.
2:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
2:00 pmAshland Avenue Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Musical theatrical performance.
3:00 pmNick Pontarelli The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance.
5:00 pmIllinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Event with tickets available.
5:00 pmBlues Beatles Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance.
6:30 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
7:00 pmJahari Stampley S.P.A.C.E., Evanston. Jazz / blues concert performance.
7:00 pmMarshall Crenshaw City Winery. Pop / rock performance.
7:00 pmSecond City Mainstage Revue Second City. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmChicago Immigrant Orchestra Epiphany Center for the Arts. Classical concert.
7:00 pmMudvayne Aragon Ballroom. Alternative music performance.
7:00 pmLouie TheSinger House of Blues Chicago. Performing country music live.
7:00 pmGeordie Greep Metro. Pop / rock performance.
7:00 pmJimmy Dore Zanies. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmThe Second City e.t.c. 49th Revue e.t.c. Theater. Comedic performance live.
7:30 pmVola Lincoln Hall. Live rock / metal music.
7:30 pmHamza Namira Thalia Hall. R&B / soul music performance.
7:30 pmThe Boyz Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance.
7:30 pmAlan Parsons Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Pop / rock performance.
8:00 pmOdisseo Avondale Music Hall. Pop / rock performance.
8:00 pmKid Congo Powers & The Pink Monkey Birds Beat Kitchen. Pop / rock performance.
8:00 pmivri Schubas Harmony Grill. R&B / soul music performance.
8:00 pmConan Gray Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance.
9:00 pmGinger Root Empty Bottle. R&B / soul music performance.

Retail Events

8:00 am-
2:00 pm
Wicker Park Farmers Market Shop locally grown food from farmers, organic fruits and vegetables, wellness products, candles and more. Held at Wicker Park at 1425 North Damen...

Sports

1:00 pmMonster Jam Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Truck automotive racing event.
1:20 pmChicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays Wrigley Field. MLB Baseball Game.
2:00 pmChicago Stars FC vs. Portland Thorns FC SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game.

For Children

10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Istock Family Look-In Lab Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Explore the Nature Museum's live collections of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates... 773-755-5100
11:00 amBest of Shedd Tour Shedd Aquarium. Discover the aquarium like never before with a 75 minute guided tour that includes behind-the-scenes access, front-row seats...

Community

9:30 am-
3:45 pm
Home and Studio: Inside and Out Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park. Pair a guided tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio with a self-guided... 312-994-4000
9:30 am-
4:00 pm
Robie House: Inside and Out Frederick C. Robie House. A guided interior tour and a self-guided outdoor audio tour along 58th Street, exploring its architectural story...
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Judy Istock Butterfly Haven Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Discover over 40 exotic butterfly species and colorful birds in a tropical 2,700 sq. ft. greenhouse... 773-755-5100
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
RiverWorks Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they... 773-755-5100
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Wilderness Walk Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie... 773-755-5100

Dining Specials

10:00 am-
2:00 pm
Weekend Brunch at Cindy's Cindy's Rooftop. Menu items features Cindy's Breakfast Platter, Stuffed French Toast, Quiche, Braised Pork Croque Madame, Salmon Carpaccio...
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Brunch at Aba's Aba. Enjoy Acai Bowl, Strawberry Rhubarb Biscuit, Chocolate Babka French Toast, Avocado & Spinach Frittata, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak...
11:00 am-
1:00 pm
Hangover Happy Hour Bub City. Features $6 Bloody Mary's and Espresso Martinis.
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Bub's Brunch Bub City. Brunch favorites include sweet Cinnamon Sticky Buns, the hearty Day Breaker Burrito, Egg White Tacos, a Bacon, Egg and Cheeseburger...
11:00 am-
18:00 am
Weekend Brunch at Ema Ema. Weekend brunch features fresh favorites like Soft Scrambled Eggs with mushrooms and parmesan cream, a vibrant Acai Bowl with fruit and...
4:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Gilt Bar Happy Hour Gilt Bar Chicago. Enjoy a variety of crave-worthy bites and drinks, starting with sliders like the American cheeseburger & hot fried chicken...
4:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Aba's Happy Hour Aba. Enjoy shareable mezze like Hot Honey Halloumi or a Spread served with House Bread. House Margarita and Classic Martini for $10 . Reserve...

Nightlife

6:00 pmRed Lace Burlesque Show and Variety Show Red Lace Burlesque. A live show blending burlesque, cabaret, and variety acts for an evening of dazzling, high-energy entertainment...
6:00 pmExpo League Malarkey Comedy Kingsbury Theater. Where competition meets showmanship for an unforgettable, interactive experience! Inspired by the...
6:00 pmRed Velvet Burlesque Show Red Velvet Burlesque Show. Adult themed event.
8:00 pm-
12:00 am
Soul Message Band The Green Mill Jazz Club. Chicago jazz organist Chris Foreman and drummer Greg Rockingham, share a strong musical bond. From the Deep Blue...