Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Chicago

Paul G. • July 12, 2019The performance was awesome! I loved the stage setup in the round!

Sarah B. • December 15, 2012Best Indy cinema in the Midwest!

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

David S. • March 18, 2011The Best music venue and chicago! Also the cleanest! Always have a good time!

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.

Nuha N. • April 24, 2013I love this place. Total dive, great music!

Cheri A. • October 14, 2013Great place to visit the nature in the city! Loved the butterfly room!

Kimberly M. • July 9, 2010I really enjoyed the play I saw here last night. An inexpensive, wacky, entertaining performance by actually talented actors. And, the theater is air conditioned. Popcorn for $1?! Fab night out.

Explore Chicago • December 9, 2011One of the world’s premier sellers of designer toys, this shop features a diverse selection of vinyl figures, capsule toys, plush creatures, and more from Eastern and Western designers.

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.

Rick B. • August 11, 2019This is a wonderful place. The theatre is beautiful and intimate, the staff is very friendly and the magic acts are amazing.

Gsus S. • January 21, 2023Like it! Definitely a local-jazz experience, not for everyone. Service is friendly in general terms, but not expect guided tours (like many tourists in the reviews). Great main and support performers.

Andrew W. • January 4, 2015The primates are so intriguing, especially the ones outside the cages.

Shannon J. • November 15, 2021It’s tucked away in an alley but definitely a great spot to see a show!

Edwin V. • January 8, 2020Chicago is a great city, and this museum will tell you more about the great history. Relative small museum, easy to combine with a visit to the nearby Chicago Zoo.

Lisa W. • May 13, 2012One of the best venues in the city (and my first Chicago show when I moved here). Can be hot during the summer, but the quality of acts booked here more than make up for it.

Rachel M. • May 13, 2013Great small theater!!! ... Please support the arts!

Lucille F. • April 8, 2018Historic theater (est. over 100 yrs ago!). Intimate, every seat is good. Saw ‘Bunny Bunny Gilda Radner’ & it was excellent! Will follow future shows for sure.

Kay B. • March 16, 2019Beautiful space, thoughtful & thought provoking exhibits

Lucille F. • June 8, 2019Very good neighborhood theater. Intimate, good bar and very good performances. We enjoyed watching ‘Admissions’

Tony R. • September 30, 2011Can't go wrong here. Good shows, good prices, reasonable drinks.

Brad S. • August 9, 2014The omelettes at brunch are fantastic. If you're here for lunch or dinner, I highly recommend the Mac & cheese. You can add whatever you want to it and make it taste amazing. Get funky with it.

Angelica D. • May 18, 2014My kinda shop! They have art and souvenirs from local artists, like prints, earrings, magnets, and other gift-potentials. Sure beats Walgreens!

Erin A. • July 6, 2013More than music! Don't miss the patio in the summer....and great food (yum steak sandwich)

Ross G. • March 24, 2012Grab a beer, take a seat & get ready for an indescribable experience that you will remember for a long time!

Ericka C. • December 1, 2013Really nice place to have girls night out or bring young kids, you can also bring in food and wine (no hard liquor). Paint your sculpture and sip on wine, love it.

Hannah • December 31, 2013Really great exhibits to see big cats up close!! Plus the zoo is free! Great stop! :)

Zach S. • March 7, 2016Fun local venue. Great vibe

Dan J. • May 26, 2014Fantastic as a bar, even better as a two-theater aggressive comedy emporium. Come for the Clark Street views and draft brews, stay for the unknown.