This summer, Impact Optimize2019 will be taking place on Thursday, August 8th at Navy Pier. This event is a one-day thought leadership summit dedicated to providing businesses with the steps necessary for digital transformation.
On August 9th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Community Hospital will hold a Food Truck Festival, featuring The Cheesy Truck, Lulu's Licks and Cute as a Cupcake. Food Trucks will be parked at the old Emergency Entrance, West Side facing Calumet Avenue
Grammy-nominee Ron Hawking will headline at Drury Lane Theatre’s intimate Cabaret Room. His newest production Ron Hawking: The Song is You will run for three performances: Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 at 7:30pm and Sunday, August 11 at 6:30pm.
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Patton Oswalt brings his stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for three performances only August 15 – 16, 2019, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets ($35 general admission, $55 VIP table seating) are currently available at www.thedentheatre.com, in person at the The Den box office or by calling (773) 697-3830. Ages 18+.
Free Admission! Featuring over 120 artist-vendors, 30+ live performances, kids’ artmaking activities, live art demonstration, and food and drinks from local restaurants.
On August 17th, SmoothChicago celebrates the music of the 70's & 80s with two BIG shows for one ticket starting at $40.
Hollywood Swingin Band's Tribute to Kool & the Gang Showtime 8:00PM
Shining Star Band's Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire Showtime 9:20PM
The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO), led by conductor Huichang Yan, makes its Chicago debut in a free outdoor concert at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Sunday, Aug. 18 from 5-7 p.m.
On Saturday September 7th, SmoothChicago presents Contemporary Jazz Super Group, The Sax Pack, Steve Cole Jeff Kashiwa Jackiem Joyner & special guest Jessy J in two shows, 6PM & 9PM. Tickets start at $40.
Tickets are on sale now for the September 7 onstage return of the legendary opera diva Maria Callas to the Lyric Opera House -- where she made her American debut in the title role of Norma in 1954, to open the company’s very first season.
On Saturday September 28th, SmoothChicago presents RnB & Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Richard Elliot in two shows, 6PM & 9PM. Tickets start at $40.
