Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Chicago

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.

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

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

Eva G. • March 14, 2016This is a great place to visit in Chicago. the art is always cool and very interesting, and the architecture inside and out is beautiful.

Yani L. • October 13, 2018The play was amazing and the staff is very friendly. Would love to go again someday

Doug V. • April 24, 2014Loved the movie and the interior of the Theater is wonderful! Sit upfront the screen isn't that big.

Kristopher W. • December 10, 2014Beautiful but needs some TLC. Sound is exquisite. Comfy seats. Just a fabulous place to see a show.

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

Cydney H. • June 22, 2014Great place to learn about our history. Awesome courtyard. Always a great rotation of exhibitions on the lower level.

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

Demitrius M. • May 16, 2015Awesome place:-):-) the art is amazing

Suki H. • August 14, 2013Flashdance: 2 thumbs up, with good 80s music.

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

Trina Beana • February 29, 2012Everything about this place is fantastic. Take at least 2 days to see everything.

Josh S. • October 2, 2017Fantastic for dates! It seems like there’s a different festival every week and it’s close to the beautiful Maggie Daley park. Highly recommend.

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

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

Tracy C. • March 3, 2010AMAZING place to go for live Blues music. Light crowd, excellent atmosphere, good drinks and a pool table!

Jonathan L. • June 29, 2013This place is awesome. I visited for a team building event for work and we had a great time. The artists provide very good instruction and are super friendly. Definitely worth a visit. Make a bowl.

JB A. • December 24, 2017The new cove is amazing - lets you get right up to the glass and see the penguins dive past you! Ideal for visiting with kids and slightly shaded.

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.

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!

Raveese G. • March 24, 2018Broadway in Chicago is the best!! All great shows that premier in New York comes to perform at this venue. I'm looking forward to seeing a couple of shows this year.

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

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!

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

Becca O. • July 23, 2011Take Tony Porter's drawing class. Great instructor. It's a great place for those with little experience to explore their creative curiosity.

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

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

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