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Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Chicago

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    • 9.5
      Rock Club
      1807 S Allport St (at 18th St), Chicago
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      • Shycu

        Shycu • October 14, 2017Wish it was closer to home. Beautiful venue with great sound. Try balcony seating if you want comfy seats and a private bar with high top tables.

    • 9.5
      Art Gallery
      1200 W 35th St (at S Racine Ave), Chicago
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      • Allison K.

        Allison K. • July 7, 2015Great venue for a wedding or private event! The views of the city are spectacular

    • 9.5
      Concert Hall
      220 S Michigan Ave (btwn Adams & Jackson), Chicago
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      • Sharon T.

        Sharon T. • November 23, 2015Love the CSO! Definitely one of the better orchestras in the US. The space was beautiful and cozy as well.

    • 9.5
      Theater
      175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago
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      • Todd K.

        Todd K. • December 31, 2019Beautiful theater with solid sound. So much more than just the classic marquee.

    • 9.4
      Theater
      1650 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago
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      • Elizabeth D.

        Elizabeth D. • February 20, 2010This company never disappoints. A must do in Chicago for residents and visitors. American Buffalo was terrific.

    • 9.5
      Art Museum$$$$View Prices
      111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago
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      • Adrianna F.

        Adrianna F. • April 26, 2014It's really nice here! Enough art to keep you busy for days! Very clean museum. Very nice and helpful staff too!

    • 9.4
      Amphitheater$$$$
      201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago
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      • Stephan G.

        Stephan G. • January 23, 2016The acoustics are amazing at this venue

    • 9.4
      Indie MoviesView Prices
      3733 N Southport Ave (btwn Grace St & Waveland Ave), Chicago
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      • ✞CONSTANTINE ✞

        ✞CONSTANTINE ✞ • March 27, 2014The video was clear and stutter free. I hear they have a 4k or ultra-HD setup. Audio, contrary to gripes I've read in a few other reviews, seemed perfectly fine really... I love this place...

    • 9.3
      Music Venue
      1357 N Elston Ave (Blachawk St), Chicago
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      • Dane D.

        Dane D. • August 17, 2022Great vibes. Cool location. Cool vendors. Good sound too! Come see a show here.

    • 9.3
      Outdoor Sculpture$$$$
      N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago
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      • Rebecca A.

        Rebecca A. • December 5, 2016Beautiful place to walk around and really fun park close by

    • 9.3
      Theater
      151 W Randolph St (at LaSalle St), Chicago
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      • Lucille F.

        Lucille F. • January 6, 2018Just saw Beautiful, Carol King play. Excellent and the theatre is beautiful, intimate & with a excellent acoustics.

    • 9.3
      History Museum
      1155 E 58th St (btwn Woodlawn Ave & University Ave), Chicago
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      • Ruth M.

        Ruth M. • August 18, 2013Small museum with beautiful collections. It's great for having a relaxing time, totally worth checking it out.

    • 9.2
      History Museum
      740 E 56th Pl (S Cottage Grove Ave), Chicago
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      • Joel H.

        Joel H. • October 26, 2016The Black Excellence Awards for 2016 were phenomenal this year in recognizing Black Excellence in all areas of the arts. Definitely a no miss. Support your arts community.

    • 9.3
      Comedy Club
      1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago
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      • Ryan P.

        Ryan P. • March 18, 2019Really good fun. We were near the front and I’m glad we weren’t picked on.

    • 9.2
      Theater$$$$
      50 E Congress Pkwy (Roosevelt University), Chicago
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      • Elvyra M.

        Elvyra M. • October 12, 2018Very beautiful, nice lighting, very festive. Sounds was good too.

    • 9.3
      Science Museum$$$$
      5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago
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      • Aishwarya S.

        Aishwarya S. • April 8, 2016It's a great place for kids. U505, Coal mine are so much fun. Pick 2-3 exhibits for a day. The food court has so many options. Going back again soon.

    • 9.2
      Theater
      24 W Randolph St (btwn State St & Dearborn St), Chicago
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      • Inigo M.

        Inigo M. • March 7At the intermission now and have to say that the first act was really excellent - funny, fun and very well done. Highly recommend if you get a chance - it’s only here for 2 weeks.

    • 9.2
      Zoo Exhibit
      Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
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      • FJ B.

        FJ B. • December 30, 2015Two words - baby gorillas!

    • 9.2
      History Museum
      1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago
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      • Kristopher W.

        Kristopher W. • December 8, 2014We've been here 4.5 hours and barely scratched the surface. An absolutely excellent museum - probably the best I've been to. Only the Newseum in DC comes close. Don't miss this if you are in Chicago

    • 9.1
      Jazz Club$$$$View Prices
      2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago
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      • Dave N.

        Dave N. • July 10, 2011It's all good! Always great music. I try to get there every time I'm in Chicago!

    • 9.1
      Concert Hall
      3734 W Belmont Ave (Ridgeway), Chicago
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      • Dane D.

        Dane D. • February 16, 2020Great concert venue and an awesome beer selection!

    • 9.1
      Museum$$$$
      78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago
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      • Erica M.

        Erica M. • January 12, 2013The Small Ordinary Shop has many beautiful handmade items from local artisans. Clothing, candles, bags, prints, and jewelry -- I wish I could just buy it all.

    • 9.1
      Science Museum
      2430 N Cannon Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago
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      • Jimmy P.

        Jimmy P. • October 30, 2010staff was very courteous. butterfly habitat was awesome.

    • 9.1
      Indie Movies
      164 N State St (btwn Lake & Randolph), Chicago
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      • Diego R.

        Diego R. • March 28, 2011It’s really a great juxtaposition of big cinema comfort – stadium seating, comfy seats, and nice screens – with interesting, hard to find cinema.

    • 9.1
      Jazz ClubView Prices
      806 S Plymouth Ct (at W Polk St.), Chicago
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      • Luis L.

        Luis L. • November 22, 2014Great live jazz venue. I went there while on vacation and went on a Wednesday night which was free. Mark Colby was performing that night, the club has this dark alley mobster vibe which I loved :-)

    • 9.1
      Theater
      800 E Grand Ave (at Navy Pier), Chicago
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      • Thomas P.

        Thomas P. • August 18, 2013The view is really incredible. But, of course, I enjoyed Othello very much.

    • 9.1
      Music Venue$$$$View Prices
      2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago
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      • Dulce A.

        Dulce A. • December 12, 2015So many phenomenal underground artists play here. The size is perfect for a concert, especially for a date night. Great drinks too!

    • 9.0
      Performing Arts
      17 N State St Ste 810, Chicago
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      • Amanda J.

        Amanda J. • March 25, 2011Working is amazing ! Students can see the show daily at $25 with an ID! See That Building

    • 9.0
      Theater
      18 W Monroe St, Chicago
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      • Arlene M.

        Arlene M. • September 1, 2017Acoustics are the best yet! Must see regardless of cast.

    • 9.0
      Theater
      1333 N Milwaukee Ave (at Paulina), Chicago
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      • michelle j.

        michelle j. • November 13, 2015Love it here. They have a bar stocked with a good amount of choices! Must come here!

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