Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near The Loop, Chicago

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

Patricia B. • February 26, 2020Jill Scott was amazing! The theater is majestic and the staff were sweethearts 💛 they even volunteered to take pics of me and my girls.

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

Dana J. • December 28, 2014Well-curated selection of foreign and independent films right next to the Lake red line. Get a membership if you go see a movie at least once a month!

Inigo M. • March 7, 2024At 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.

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

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

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

Mike • October 9, 2015Choose seats that are higher up and centered over seats that are lower and towards the back or sides. Lots of obstructive views here

David K. • March 6, 2016Beautiful building and great acoustics. The restaurant between acts is the way to go it's quick, light, and tastes great.

Katie P. • August 16, 2010Definitely worth a stop on Monday (free day)- the exhibits and dioramas are amazing! I did pick up some interesting history adaptations that my Texas textbooks must have "left out." Great place!

Lucille F. • January 7, 2018If you have not seen this, go to the Chicago Cultural Center, it’s an architectural gem & this enormous Tiffany dome is awesome. I’ve seen it many times & it never ceases to amaze me.

Scott L. • July 6, 2014Great production of Brigadoon. Wonderful voices, terrific music, and creative sets. Lerner and Loewe brought to life better than ever.

Eric J. • August 17, 2013Awesome statue. Slide down. Lots of fun

Misha M. • March 14, 2017Learn a lot of useful and interesting information about money. Very interesting place to visit.

Phil W. • September 9, 2018The only one of its kind, this museum shows the inside of the Michigan Ave bridge while tracing the history of the Chicago river from the 17th century to today. Cute, inexpensive, and worth a visit!

Margot G. • June 17, 2016It's small but totally worth visiting!

Tana B. • October 14, 2017Tons of great exhibits and amazing architecture inside - stained glass windows and elaborate decor.

Todd B. • April 3, 2017Chicago is an amazing city of outdoor public art Picasso, Calder and this amazing Chagall. Great to visit especially as we celebrate the arrival of spring.

Karen W. • June 28, 2011Fabulous place to shop for unique gifts made by Illinois artisans

Fluying ✅. • March 29, 2018Interior is designed by Lois Sullivan and executed by his apprentice, Frank Lloyd Wright.

Rachel • November 19, 2014Unique and very large.

Kaitlin • May 9, 2018Excellent museum for anyone who loves American lit! $12 admission was totally worth it! Kind of small, but you’ll be able to fully enjoy each exhibit!

Yoann D. B. • March 1, 2016Their burgers! Equally as good has Umami's! Big and juicy.

Stacy B. • March 2, 2024Wow, this show was incredible! Fun for all ages. Three hours goes by surprisingly quickly. Loved the story, acrobatics, and singing. Food and drinks were not the main attraction but no complaints.

Alex d. • June 16, 2011Make sure to go around to the back.

Drew L. • April 18, 2013Gorgeous setting with wonderful acoustics. A real gem of a space.

Kirstjen L. • January 25, 2015Chicago has great public art by artists with international reputations. This is one example of about a dozen sculptures outdoors in the loop.

Blunt R. • December 13, 2013Figaro Figaro Fi-Ga-Ro

Jared P. • March 16, 2019An intimate vibe, good music, but they be taxxxxxingggg on anything that’s not a happy hour