Explore performances, exhibits, concerts, and more from creators at the vanguard of artistic expression in Chicago and beyond.
Join us for our monthly Second Fridays open studios event! Explore all ten floors of creativity and history, and meet the participating tenants who make the Fine Arts Building a home for art in all forms.
Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! is NPR’s Peabody Award-winning quiz show. Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, listener contestants, and celebrity guests through a rollicking review of the week’s news.
You know the story of the Underground Railroad that ran North – but this show takes you on the path that ran South by crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. “An electrifying theatrical experience,” (The New York Times) created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, this groundbreaking musical follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders.
Join Ronnie Frey from Doorways of Chicago for a special tour through the Fine Arts Building. Wander the halls, ride one of the city’s last hand-operated elevators, and hear stories of the legends who once worked here—all while getting a feel for the building’s ongoing role as a living, breathing arts colony.
Enjoy Handel’s Messiah, a cherished classical holiday tradition, as part of the Fine Arts Building Second Fridays event. Meet and greet artists and discover open studios at one of Chicago’s most iconic artistic communities, then stay for the music!
Seven Thirty Theatre presents a festive, high-energy concert that blends the smooth grooves of classic Soul and R&B with the legendary sounds of Motown, delivering a heartwarming celebration of music that moves the soul and lifts the spirit. Featuring powerhouse vocals, rich harmonies, feel-good rhythms, and beloved holiday favorites, this 90-minute musical celebration will have audiences singing, swaying, and celebrating the season!
Manual Cinema's awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind rendition of the Dickens classic returns to the Studebaker Theater this holiday season! Featuring hundreds of handmade puppets, immersive sound design and live music, Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol is a holiday show unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Dominique Hammons is a dynamic violinist known for blending classical technique with contemporary styles including hip-hop, R&B, jazz, gospel, and soul. With an electrifying stage presence and a passion for innovation, Hammons has become recognized for redefining what modern violin performance can sound and feel like.
Join the Chicago Jazz Orchestra and renowned vocalists Benny Benack, Caity Gyorgy, and Paul Marinaro for a tribute to the musical legacy of Tony Bennett.
Experience the power, resilience, and spirit of womanhood in RISE, an immersive dance experience by The Sa Dance Company. Told in four movements, this piece follows the journey of an Indian woman – her youthful dreams, the weight of societal expectations, the strength to overcome adversity, and the hope that emerges through faith and sisterhood.
The ten singers of Chicago a cappella pay tribute to the South Michigan Avenue record studios that made Chicago a powerhouse of American soul, blues, and rock from the ‘50s to the ‘70s. Featuring iconic songs, rich Chicago history, and spectacular vocal performances, this program shines a spotlight on the city’s remarkable musical legacy.
Join the Chicago Jazz Orchestra and renowned vocalists Jamie Davis, Allan Harris, and Devon Sandridge in a tribute to the great jazz musician Joe Williams.