Chicago Events

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Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Tours

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Magnificent Mile | Streeterville
Explore Chicago Ticket (includes all tours): Adult $45.00, Child $17.00 , Sr. $40.00
Millennium Park, 155 N Michigan Ave

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company’s acclaimed Hop-On/Hop-Off City Sightseeing tours are the Chicago’s essential overview tour of the city. Classic red and green trolleys and fun-filled double-decker buses take passengers to the heart...

Patio Party and Low-Cal Cocktails

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:00am
Loop
Cactus Bar and Grill, 404 S Wells St

Cactus Bar and Grill will kick-off patio season with a “sun-sational,” beach-themed celebration. On Thursday, May 23, the Loop-located bar and grill will promote fun in the sun with an all day/all night alfresco party from 11 a.m. to midnight....

Cirque Shanghai: Dragon’s Thunder

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 2:00pm
Magnificent Mile | Streeterville
$15.50 - $29.50
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.

Cirque Shanghai returns to Chicago’s Navy Pier this summer with a magnificent new show “Cirque Shanghai: Dragon’s Thunder” beginning Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The production will run through September 2, 2013 (Labor Day), rain or shine, at the...

Spielkreis - After School German Program

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 3:45pm
Andersonville
$110
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 North Western Avenue

Let your kids experience German in a playful way!
“Spielkreis” – After school German Program

DANK Haus offers the new “Spielkreis”, an after school German program for children between 5 – 9 years old.
Let your kids experience a...

Free Evenings at the Art Institute of Chicago

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Grant Park | Museum Campus
Free
Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave

Free admission to the Art Institute of Chicago for Illinois residents.

Best Friend Award Night

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
River North
Fulton's On The River, 315 N. LaSalle St

Travel German Class

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 6:30pm
Lincoln Square
$100
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 North Western Avenue

Planning a trip to Germany? Here’s the best preparation!
Travel German Class begins April 18 2013

DANK Haus offers a new Travel German language class for adults. Become confident in basic communication. Learn how to:

• Order...

Celebrating Real Women Of Craft Beer

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 6:30pm
Roscoe Village
Free
Riverview Tavern, 1958 W Roscoe St

Beer blogger Kim Leshinski of Hail To The Ale and Riverview Tavern are partnering to bring you Chicago Craft Beer Week's first event celebrating the women of the craft beer industry. Meet the female brewers of Goose Island, Rock Bottom, Two...

CakeSpy's Jessie Oleson Moore at Aspen Drive Library

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 7:00pm
Vernon Hills
Free, but registration requested.
Aspen Drive Library , 701 Aspen Drive

Have you ever wondered where the ideas for baking red velvet cupcakes, brownies, birthday cake, Girl Scout cookies, and other dessert recipes came from? Discover the history behind America's most popular and nostalgic desserts with popular...

Milagro Tequila Dinner at Cantina Laredo

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 7:00pm
River North
$49.99/person
Cantina Laredo, 508 N State St

The event will begin with a tequila cocktail reception at 7 p.m., followed by a four course dinner at 7:30 p.m. Participating guests will learn the history of Milagro tequila, sip a variety of neat pours and tequila cocktails, while enjoying...

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