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Shedd Aquarium

Kenwood Neighborhood

77 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60602

Presidential History

The Obama family home is a lovely red brick manse located on a tree-lined street in the historic Kenwood neighborhood, near the University of Chicago. Tour the area's points of interest with a local volunteer from Chicago Greeter, a free service offered by the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture.

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Chicago Restaurant Week

Jan 23 – Feb 08

Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene.

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Chicago Theatre Week

Feb 05 – Feb 15

Calling all audiences — Chicago Theatre Week is back! Enjoy value-priced tickets to an array of productions from Feb. 5 – 15, 2026.

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Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical at The Studebaker Theater

The Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building •  Jan 29 – Feb 21

The Roald Dahl Story Company presents its first production in Chicago, the wickedly funny, family musical based on Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile.

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