ART on THE MART is the world’s largest permanent digital art projection, lighting up the 2.5-acre façade of Chicago’s THE MART with contemporary artwork. The Spring 2025 program runs Thursdays through Sundays, 8:30–9:00 PM, from April 25 to July 6, best viewed from the Chicago Riverwalk. Featuring immersive visuals and audio, it showcases works from both global and local artists.

Beyoncé is bringing her Cowboy Carter Tour to Chicago’s Soldier Field this weekend with shows on May 15, 17, and 18, starting at 7 PM. Tickets are still available on Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats, and SeatGeek, with prices starting around $109. The show features a genre-blending setlist, family appearances, and celebrates her latest album with a country-pop fusion. Fans can also enjoy Beyoncé-themed events across the city, including a bar crawl, immersive pop-ups, and special installations.

Chicago Cabaret Week 2025 runs from May 9–18 and celebrates the city’s dynamic cabaret scene. The festival features over 95 performers at 17 venues across Chicago and the suburbs, showcasing blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz, R\&B, French chanson, and world music. It’s a unique chance to experience Chicago’s rich musical and theatrical talent in intimate settings.

TITANIQUE: The Céline-Powered Parody Making Waves in Chicago! Now through July 13, climb aboard the ship of dreams as TITANIQUE rocks the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. This wildly funny, award-winning musical reimagines Titanic through the power ballads of Céline Dion—who’s not just singing the soundtrack, she’s telling the story her way. It’s campy, heartfelt, and hilariously overboard. Don’t miss Chicago’s must-see musical voyage—now extended by popular demand!

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EXPO CHICAGO is a leading international art fair held annually at Navy Pier, showcasing contemporary and modern art from over 170 galleries worldwide. The 2025 edition runs April 24–27 and features global exhibitors, talks, and public installations. Now owned by Frieze, the fair has cemented its status as a premier cultural event in Chicago.

Comedian Stavros Halkias is bringing his Dreamboat Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, April 19, 2025, with shows at 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Tickets start at $22 and are available through Chicago-Theater.com, AXS, and Vivid Seats. Don’t miss your chance to catch this rising comedy star live in Chicago.

The Taylor Swift Bar Crawl: Eras, Exes & Everything Taylor takes place on April 12, 2025, across multiple bars in Wrigleyville. Fans can enjoy themed drink specials, giveaways, and DJs playing Taylor's biggest hits from every era. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite version of Taylor. It’s a fun, Swiftie-filled night celebrating all things Taylor Swift.

The Chicago Tea Festival 2025 will take place on April 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Copernicus Center in Chicago. This annual event celebrates global tea culture and welcomes tea lovers, experts, and enthusiasts. General admission is $30 at the door, and VIP tickets are $79, with all tickets sold online. The festival is run by a nonprofit team of dedicated volunteers and features vendors, guest speakers, and educational sessions.