Navy Pier Presents New Halloween Event:  “Garden of Decay” an Immersive Halloween Experience || Captivating Halloween Journey of Immersive Theater, Art Installations, & VIP Upgrades

Things you need to know: Special Hours, Book Recs, Genealogy Tools and more!

The African American Arts Alliance of Chicago presents Black Arts Month programming throughout October || Free public events highlight Black artists and organizations

15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony

The Artistic Home to stage Jen Silverman’s WITCH at the Den Theatre October 28 – December 3, full cast announced || Silverman’s darkly comic take on THE WITCHES OF EDMONTON opens to the press on Thursday, November 2 at 8:00 pm

It’s the most magical time of the year… ‘Tis the season for THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS || CADILLAC PALACE THEATRE, 151 W. RANDOLPH STREET || NOVEMBER 21 – NOVEMBER 26

Complete casting announced for the live theatrical adaptation of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, Music and Lyrics by Academy Award Winner Paul Williams, Book by Timothy Allen McDonald and Christopher Gattelli, Directed and Choreographed by Tony Award Winner Christopher Gattelli || Starring Andy Mientus as Emmet Otter with Kathleen Monteleone as Ma || TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE LIMITED RUN November 14-December 31, 2023 at Chicago’s historic Studebaker Theater

55th ANNIVERSARY JEFF AWARDS FOR EQUITY THEATERS ANNOUNCED  || Prestigious awards honor Chicago theater excellence among more than 40 dedicated artists, behind the scenes teams and theater companies during the 2022-23 Equity season || A complete list of nominees can also be found online in the Equity and News and Events sections at www.jeffawards.org.

CHESTERTON ART CENTER TO HOST A BRUSH WITH NATURE: DUNELAND PLEIN AIR ADVENTURES 2023 - A GROUP EXHIBIT FEATURING THE DUNELAND PLEIN AIR PAINTERS

THE NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM’S HOUSE BAND PAYS TRIBUTE TO 100 YEARS OF DISNEY AT THE MAC OCTOBER 21st || "When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney” Features an Unforgettable Evening of Jazz Renditions of Some of Disney’s Most Popular Songs