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Art and theatre events in Chicago

Performances, theatre events and art exhibitions in Chicago

Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Chicago. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Chicago for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Chicago too.

Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Chicago.

32nd African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL)

Park 540
Fri, 11 Jul

The JAMIE LEVER Show - Chicago

Yellow Box
Fri, 22 Aug

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Date Event Venue
11 Jul 2025 32nd AfricanCaribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) Park 540, Chicago
05 Jul 2025 Chicago BYOB Exotic Paintings Sip and Paint with Male Models 5425 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago
10 Oct 2025 Chicago St Patty Day Exotic Paintings BYOB Wine and Paint Male Model 5425 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago
19 Jul 2025 FloyyMenor in Chicago Oakwood Beach, Chicago
22 Jun 2025 Charley Crockett in Chicago The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), Chicago
16 Aug 2025 The Flaming Lips Modest Mouse in Chicago The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), Chicago
27 Jun 2025 The Blue Stones in Chicago The Vic Theatre, Chicago
29 Aug 2025 My Chemical Romance DEVO in Chicago Soldier Field, Chicago
18 Jul 2025 Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025 Pilsen, Chicago
22 Jun 2025 Drunk Shakespeare at The Lion Theatre The Lion Theatre, Chicago

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