Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival

Puppetry

January 18 - 29, 2023

In collaboration with the Fine Arts Building, the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival presents its brand new Pop Up Puppet Hub on the 4th floor! Bursting with site-specific activities, it’s the perfect place to relax between shows, meet up with friends, and make some new ones! For all Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival inquiries, contact the Festival Box Office at (312) 753-3234.

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Chicago Jazz Orchestra Presents Musical Tribute to “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Concerts

December 4 4:30 pm

Join the Chicago Jazz Orchestra for A Musical Tribute to "A Charlie Brown Christmas," featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi with 17-year-old piano prodigy Brandon Goldberg and his trio along with youth voices of the Timeless Gifts Performance Company, Joan Collaso, director. The program will also include a performance of the legendary Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn Jazz Nutcracker.

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Andy Borowitz The Profiles in Ignorance Tour

Comedy

November 7 7:00 pm

Why have American politics deteriorated intellectually over the last 50 years? How has mass media encouraged the election of ignorant leaders? And how can we change course? With his signature wit and insight, award-winning comedian and New Yorker magazine satirist Andy Borowitz dives into these questions and more, as he brings his instant New York Times/Washington Post/Wall Street Journal bestseller, Profiles in Ignorance: How America’s Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber to the Studebaker Theater on Election Eve, November 7 at 7pm.

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Not Quite Yet An Album Release Concert

Concerts

November 4 8:00 pm

To celebrate the release of acclaimed vocalist Paul Marinaro's long-awaited album Not Quite Yet, Paul will be performing the album in its entirety backed by a 12-piece band of Chicago's finest musicians. Featuring brilliant arrangements by guitarist Mike Allemana, Not Quite Yet is the singer's very personal exploration of life and love, pondering 'what's next' after the global pandemic.

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Code Switch Supported by Russell's Reserve Bourbon

November 2 7:30 pm

It’s your favorite podcast about race, identity, and culture—live on stage! Join Code Switch veteran Gene Demby and welcome new host B.A. Parker for a dope evening of entertainment, humor, and fearless conversations about race. And about the city of Chicago, of course.

From poetry, to music, to our signature “Ask Code Switch” segment, our variety show will explore the theme: Home. We invite you to be part of the story (and how it’s made), live for the first time since the before pandemic times.

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Studio Pastorale Presents Night Music

Concerts

September 8

Join us for an intimate musical experience in the beautiful and historic Venetian Courtyard of the Fine Arts Building, and be a part of a truly special cabaret style show with some of Chicago’s greatest talents.

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Skates

Starring American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young

Musical

May 28, 2022 – June 26, 2022

Rock star Jacqueline Miller is headlining her first national tour, has a hit record, and she's agreed to kick off the gala re-opening of her beloved childhood roller rink, Windy City Skates. When complications hit her head-on, she takes a retrospective journey back to 1977 and finds herself again when she meets up with her 12-year-old self and all of the people who have made her who she is. SKATES explores the magic and hope of finding your one true love while still being true to yourself.

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Rent a Space

Find your artistic home at the Fine Arts Building.

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Experience the new musical that tells the story of Lloyd Price's revolutionary musical career and how he spread the New Orleans R&B sound throughout the world.

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Explore the Fine Arts Building's history with two brand new free exhibits on the 5th floor!

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Tour the Fine Arts Building and engage with participating tenants to discover fine art, books, musical instruments, classes and more.

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