Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near The Loop, Chicago

Chicagoist • August 1, 2014The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s home is one of the most acoustically perfect venues in town and sounds pitch-perfect across a range of musical styles.

Chelsea G. • April 20, 2013This is my favorite Chicago venue. Take the Mezzanine tour - it's incredible and fun!

vanessa b. • March 23, 2016Very beautiful theatre to check out. The broadway shows, concerts are amazing there with even an awesome view from the balcony.

Ganula B. • March 23, 2016The great venue with spectacular interiors, tons of international and local famous ballet companies perform their best at this theatre. All around the year, you are able to see a great performances.

Mary P. • January 16, 2020Directors level has great seats and wonderful view. Bathrooms and bar in this level too. Highly recommend!

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

David W. • July 26, 2017Amazing film center great lineup of films.

Jon C. • September 1, 2017Fantastic show in a classic theater. Nothing better.

J R. • December 12, 2017If you enjoy opera. This is the place. You can dine before show and relax at intermission

Mike D. • July 10, 2018Hamilton! Nice theater.

Kevin D. • August 9, 2014Very nice and modern intimate theatre. Very fairly priced concessions. Brigadoon was a very good play.

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.

Negin N. • November 17, 2014Beautiful old library, stunning interiors, cozy little gift shop where you can find amazing handmade stuff and last but not least, free performances. Grab your lunch and witness a nice show here.

Christine R. • July 22, 2011Come thursdays in the summer for the best farmers market in the city. Also best place for a coffee and people watching before work

Tuff B. • March 24, 2022If You Tap Here to Check-In, Be Sure to Tour Whole Federal Reserve Area that Includes the Chicago Board Of Trade

Burcu K. • August 28, 2017Thats nice stop to spend half hour in a rainy day during hava a riverwalk in Chicago to hava a short knowledge about the history of bridges and behinds....

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

Shane • June 14, 2013a museum inside a mall? yes!

L K. • January 2, 2016So much fun! Great place for a fun experience.

Merideth L. • October 17, 2012Try to catch their monthly art sprees. You can shop and meet the artisans!

Bianca R. • November 18, 2013A beautiful and huge Chagall mosaic located in front of the Chase building. It's outside so just come by!

Eliane v. • October 12, 2012[Louis Sullivan & Dankmar Adler, 1889] Upon opening for the 1893 World's Fair, it housed a theater, offices & a hotel. Louis Sullivan's signature designs cover the lobby, library & Ganz Hall.

Christopher B. • December 18, 2019This museum is fantastic! While it's only a single floor, my dad and I were there for hours. Definitely check out this place!

John G. • January 3, 2017Very comfortable luxurious reclining seats each and every theater is like a restaurant and you can enjoy a meal while you watch a movie

Stacy B. • March 2Wow, 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.

Explore Chicago • January 29, 2010The Von Steuben Day Parade happens every Sept in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. There you can visit the Chicago Brauhaus (4732 N. Lincoln Ave.), where it's Oktoberfest year-round.

Amelia • August 23, 2014Beautiful performance space; a hidden Roosevelt U gem

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

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.

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