Arts Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Tiffany VIP M&G George Van Dusen Theatre Skokie IL
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30 PM
Skokie · North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
Tiffany VIP M&G George Van Dusen Theatre Skokie IL
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30 PM
Skokie · North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
Candle Painting
Tue, Mar 31, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Chi City Craft Club Studios
Candle Painting
Tue, Mar 31, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Chi City Craft Club Studios
Arts Alliance Forest Park Red Carpet Gala for the 48 Hour Film Fest
Sat, Mar 21, 7:00 PM
Forest Park · St. Bernardine Church, Fearon Hall
Arts Alliance Forest Park Red Carpet Gala for the 48 Hour Film Fest
Sat, Mar 21, 7:00 PM
Forest Park · St. Bernardine Church, Fearon Hall
Going fast
Daprato Rigali Studios - Restoring Icons: 5-Generations of Artistry
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 PM
Barrington · Barrington's White House
Going fast
Daprato Rigali Studios - Restoring Icons: 5-Generations of Artistry
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 PM
Barrington · Barrington's White House
Second Sunday Salon: Joe Rendon & Friends, Chicago Poets, Tigerlily Cross
Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Colvin House
Second Sunday Salon: Joe Rendon & Friends, Chicago Poets, Tigerlily Cross
Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Colvin House
Fem Com Punch Up Grad Show
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Fem Com Punch Up Grad Show
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Q&A and Book Signing with Sarah A. Bailey
Thu, May 7, 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Last Chapter Book Shop
Q&A and Book Signing with Sarah A. Bailey
Thu, May 7, 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Last Chapter Book Shop
Third Thursday Art Night Out featuring Dan Rigali 5-Generations of Artistry
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM
Barrington · Barrington's White House
Third Thursday Art Night Out featuring Dan Rigali 5-Generations of Artistry
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM
Barrington · Barrington's White House
Almost full
REVIEWED: Design Feedback Sessions
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Firebelly Design
Almost full
REVIEWED: Design Feedback Sessions
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Firebelly Design
Werkin Girls Drag Queen Show Chicago-An Unforgettable Drag Show Experience
Friday at 7:00 PM + 47 more
Chicago · Workin Girls Drag Show Chicago
Werkin Girls Drag Queen Show Chicago-An Unforgettable Drag Show Experience
Friday at 7:00 PM + 47 more
Chicago · Workin Girls Drag Show Chicago
Almost full
Linocut Print Tea Towels
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Mochinut - Lincoln Park
Almost full
Linocut Print Tea Towels
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Mochinut - Lincoln Park
3/26/26: Adult Recess: WickedBall After Dark (18+)
Thu, Mar 26, 6:30 PM
Lombard · 106 Yorktown Shopping Center
3/26/26: Adult Recess: WickedBall After Dark (18+)
Thu, Mar 26, 6:30 PM
Lombard · 106 Yorktown Shopping Center
Fem Com Grad Show
Mon, Mar 23, 8:30 PM + 4 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Fem Com Grad Show
Mon, Mar 23, 8:30 PM + 4 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Standup Seminary Punch Up Grad Show
Wed, Mar 25, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Standup Seminary Punch Up Grad Show
Wed, Mar 25, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Standup Seminary Grad Show
Mon, Mar 23, 6:30 PM + 4 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Standup Seminary Grad Show
Mon, Mar 23, 6:30 PM + 4 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
CCPA Jazz Combo Concert
Mon, Mar 30, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Jazz Showcase
CCPA Jazz Combo Concert
Mon, Mar 30, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Jazz Showcase
JEN ALLEN QUARTET Live at Fulton Street Collective
Tomorrow at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
JEN ALLEN QUARTET Live at Fulton Street Collective
Tomorrow at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
ELLA GRACE Album Release Performance Live at FSC
Wednesday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
ELLA GRACE Album Release Performance Live at FSC
Wednesday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
Sun, Apr 5, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
Sun, Apr 5, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
Going fast
Collage with Susan
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM
Chicago · The WasteShed
Going fast
Collage with Susan
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM
Chicago · The WasteShed

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Tiffany VIP M&G George Van Dusen Theatre Skokie IL

Candle Painting

Arts Alliance Forest Park Red Carpet Gala for the 48 Hour Film Fest

Daprato Rigali Studios - Restoring Icons: 5-Generations of Artistry

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JEN ALLEN QUARTET Live at Fulton Street Collective

ELLA GRACE Album Release Performance Live at FSC

Linocut Print Tea Towels

REVIEWED: Design Feedback Sessions

Tiffany VIP M&G George Van Dusen Theatre Skokie IL

Tiffany VIP M&G George Van Dusen Theatre Skokie IL

Candle Painting

Candle Painting

Arts Alliance Forest Park Red Carpet Gala for the 48 Hour Film Fest

Arts Alliance Forest Park Red Carpet Gala for the 48 Hour Film Fest

Daprato Rigali Studios - Restoring Icons: 5-Generations of Artistry

Daprato Rigali Studios - Restoring Icons: 5-Generations of Artistry

Second Sunday Salon: Joe Rendon & Friends, Chicago Poets, Tigerlily Cross

Second Sunday Salon: Joe Rendon & Friends, Chicago Poets, Tigerlily Cross

Fem Com Punch Up Grad Show

Fem Com Punch Up Grad Show

Q&A and Book Signing with Sarah A. Bailey

Q&A and Book Signing with Sarah A. Bailey

Third Thursday Art Night Out featuring Dan Rigali 5-Generations of Artistry

Third Thursday Art Night Out featuring Dan Rigali 5-Generations of Artistry

REVIEWED: Design Feedback Sessions

REVIEWED: Design Feedback Sessions

Werkin Girls Drag Queen Show Chicago-An Unforgettable Drag Show Experience

Werkin Girls Drag Queen Show Chicago-An Unforgettable Drag Show Experience

Linocut Print Tea Towels

Linocut Print Tea Towels

3/26/26: Adult Recess: WickedBall After Dark (18+)

3/26/26: Adult Recess: WickedBall After Dark (18+)

Fem Com Grad Show

Fem Com Grad Show

Standup Seminary Punch Up Grad Show

Standup Seminary Punch Up Grad Show

Standup Seminary Grad Show

Standup Seminary Grad Show

CCPA Jazz Combo Concert

CCPA Jazz Combo Concert

JEN ALLEN QUARTET Live at Fulton Street Collective

JEN ALLEN QUARTET Live at Fulton Street Collective

ELLA GRACE Album Release Performance Live at FSC

ELLA GRACE Album Release Performance Live at FSC

The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase

The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase

Collage with Susan

Collage with Susan

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