Process Expo 2025 | McCormick Place, Illinois, USA

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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States Field Museum

This interactive exhibition will have its international premiere in Chicago. It's an unmissable event for science enthusiasts, Pokémon fans, and anyone who loves both. Bringing together Excavator Pikachu, Professor Pokémon, and scientists from the Field Museum, the exhibition takes you on a journey through time, filled with imagination and discovery—and it's only on display at the Field Museum.

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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 United States

Discover how a colossal asteroid ended the dinosaurs' reign and paved the way for life's astonishing comeback, shaping the world we know today. Meet unfamiliar creatures, explore immersive media experiences, and marvel at fossils from the Field Museum's renowned collections.

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Grant Park at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Monroe Drive

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Chicago, IL, US,United Center

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Chicago, IL, US,The Chicago Theatre

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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States Field Museum

This exhibition uses narrative, artifacts, and multimedia to showcase Lesley de Souza's personal growth and research trajectory, telling the story of how she developed from a childhood curiosity about nature into a conservation biologist dedicated to the protection of freshwater ecosystems.

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5700 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, United States Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

This captivating and immersive exhibition takes you on a journey through Paul Tazwell's creative process—tracing how he used art, imagination, and exquisite craftsmanship to create iconic costumes for a multitude of classic works, from the hit musical *Wicked* to the Broadway musical *Hamilton*, and Steven Spielberg's *West Side Story*. The exhibition showcases his masterpieces and, combined with his narration, videos, photographs, and sketches, unveils the mystery of how imagination becomes reality.

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Grant Park, 337 E Randolph St Chicago, IL 60604

Lollapalooza is gearing up for a monumental return to Chicago's Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, 2026, promising a festival experience that's bigger, bolder, and more global than ever before. Organizers have unveiled a star-studded lineup that not only celebrates the best in pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music, but also marks a defining moment for the global music scene—especially with K-pop's meteoric rise to the main stage. This year's headliners read like a who's who of international music royalty: Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Jennie, and Tate McRae—all leading the charge alongside John Summit, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The xx. According to CelebMix, these artists will share the spotlight with more than 100 performers, each taking to one of the eight sprawling stages set up across the park. The day-by-day breakdown reveals Lorde and John Summit kicking things off on Thursday, July 30, followed by Charli XCX and The Smashing Pumpkins on Friday. Saturday's main acts are Olivia Dean and Jennie, with the festival culminating on Sunday with Tate McRae and The xx bringing the house down.

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Soldier Field

The BTS WORLD TOUR IN CHICAGO 2026 stands as a highly anticipated chapter in the South Korean boy band’s illustrious career, set to take place at the iconic Soldier Field on August 27 and 28, 2026. This leg of the tour is part of BTS’s fourth concert tour, marking their long-awaited return to live performances following the completion of mandatory military service. Kicking off on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, the tour will span an impressive 79 dates across 34 cities in 23 countries, concluding in Manila on March 14, 2027. Notably, this world tour is BTS’s first headline series since their 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour, signaling a significant moment for fans and the global music scene alike. With stops across Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe, the BTS WORLD TOUR IN CHICAGO 2026 promises a blend of electrifying performances and heartfelt moments, solidifying the group’s enduring influence and commitment to their craft. Soldier Field, a venue steeped in history, will provide the perfect backdrop for this milestone event, drawing fans from near and far to witness a defining moment in K-pop history.

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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States Field Museum

The exhibition focuses on the life and research experiences of scientist Dr. Sara Ruane, reinterpreting the diversity of modern scientific professions and the pathways of scientific exploration through her personal story.