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Things to Do in Chicago — May 2027
Explore 82 upcoming things to do in Chicago in May 2027, including Reunion in Bartersville and TBD/TBD. Compare dates, locations and practical details to…
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Sat, May 1, 20277:30 PM
Concert · Chicago
Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
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Sat, May 1, 2027Time TBA
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The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
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Sun, May 2, 2027Time TBA
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The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
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Thu, May 6, 20277:30 PM
Concert · Chicago
Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9
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Fri, May 7, 20271:30 PM
Concert · Chicago
Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9
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Fri, May 7, 2027Time TBA
Theatre & Show · Chicago
The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
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82 things to do in this calendar; current dates span May 1–8, 2027; highlights include Reunion in Bartersville and TBD/TBD. Use the date and category links on this page when you want a narrower plan.
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