Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. 64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner f/ Ledisi
Semi-Formal/Black Tie/Gala
To-Do!: On Saturday, November 8th, the Chicago Urban League will hold its 64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD), our signature fundraising gala that supports our service to thousands of Chicagoans. GFD is one of the most anticipated events of Chicago’s gala season, and this year, we expect to again welcome more than 2,000 business, civic, and community leaders to celebrate our collective progress and support the work that lies ahead.
Our 2025 gala theme, Shoulders We Stand On, Futures We Create recognizes t… Price: $750. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets!
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:00 AM.
Skyline Ballroom - McCormick Place West
2270 S. Indiana Avenue
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit chiul.org. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Grown Folks Stories
Poetry
Doors open and sign-ups start at 6:00 pm.
To-Do!: Created by Cara Brigandi and Eric Williams, owner of The Silver Room, Grown Folks Stories is two hours of five-minute stories.
Created by Cara Brigandi and Eric Williams, owner of The Silver Room, Grown Folks Stories is two hours of five-minute stories of our community, told by our community, that range from hilarious to absolutely real. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe, you'll feel.
Come join this ever-popular gathering of nonprofessional, unrehearsed storytellers, who give us the real stories… Price: $10. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets!
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit www.promontorychicago.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, November 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, November 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, November 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - Paint and Sip
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: An expert instructor will be on hand to provide step-by-step guidance as you create your personalized masterpiece. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity.
To make the most of the experience, we recommend bringing a friend along to join in the fun, and bringing your favorite drink to help you relax and get into the creative zone. So why wait? Book your spot today and get ready to create something truly unique!
*B.Y.O.B.
*Must be 21 &… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays & Saturdays through November 29, 2025.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, December 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, December 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, December 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare (Closing Week)
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare (Closing Week)
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. New Year's Day Pajama Brunch!
Food & Wine
To-Do!: Come to Cafe Ba Ba Reeba! in your pajamas and receive a certificate for a future meal equal to the price of your meal excluding tax and gratuity!
Brunch includes complimentary churros con chocolate & fresh squeezed orange juice. Soleil's Take: Now you know you can't beat that! Here's the real deal - however much you spend (on food, liquor or anything else on the menu), you receive gift cards equal to the pre-tax total of your bill. So, while you'll pay on the front end, you'll have a perfect excuse to visit Cafe Ba Ba Reeba within the next 11 months! The food is delicious, the sangrias - refreshing and the vibe is lively and the waitstaff - hilarious in their robes, slippers or footie pajamas. Miscellaneous Info: Call for Reservations 773-935-5000. Price: Free (ultimately)! Venue Info: Featuring tapas – like “dim sum” except Cuban food. Not “dimisum” as in “dimisumadat (I’d like to try a little bit of that, please)”; rather, a meal comprised of appetizer-sized dishes. ;) Full of vibrant energy and warm decor, this place is always lively and festive!
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Café Ba Ba Reeba
2024 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 935-5000.
For more info visit www.cafebabareeba.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare (Closing Week)
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare (Closing Week)
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare (Closing Week)
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Drunk Shakespeare (Closing Week)
Theater
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Drunk Shakespeare is an adult (21+) only show. The show includes strong language, vulgarity, sexual humor, and audience interaction. It may also include elements of nudity. The show is different each night depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking, so you never know what to expect!
To-Do!: CHICAGO'S *SMASHED* HIT COMEDY IS PLAYING NOW
The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy in the heart of The Chicago Loop filled with over 10,000 books. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play.
Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!… Miscellaneous Info: Multiple Shows:
Weekday Shows:
7:00pm
9:00pm
Weekend Shows:
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm. Price: $49-$89. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 4, 2026.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Lion Theater
182 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601.
For more info visit a.drunkshakespeare.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Meet and Create! - The Black Light Experience
Singles/Relationships
To-Do!: Guests will paint various images under black light with fluorescent paint. Recommended for anyone that likes to see stuff glow!
Choose a picture which will be pre-drawn on a 11X14 inch canvas. Once an image is selected, you will get to give it some character with acrylic paint.
Here is where it gets fun!
Next, we will turn off the lights. This is where you will see neon colors glow under black light. It is here where you will be able to make your canvases glimmer with the help of fluorescent paint.… Price: $35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays & Fridays through May 29, 2025.
Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1438 East 52nd Street
Chicago, IL 60615.
For more info visit chromaberri.wixsite.com. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Smart Museum of Art presents Theaster Gates's first solo museum exhibition in his hometown of Chicago.
A self-designated “keeper of objects,” the artist Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. He has been dedicated to investing in the care of these objects as a way to nurture stories and voices – often Black stories and voices – largely overlooked by history or institutional structures.
The exhibition Theaster Gates: Unto Thee is rooted in… Ticket Link: Free! Other Times To-Do It: September 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026; Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit smartmuseum.uchicago.edu.