5 things to do in Chicago, IL — Friday, August 28, 2026
Picked each day from verified Chicago-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.
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Open Your Eyes: Chicago's Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop Walking Tour
Community at Inside Chicago Walking Tours, starting 10 a.m.
“Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop” is a 2‑hour, mostly indoor walking tour that uncovers Chicago’s hidden underground passages system, bringing guests to surprising building inter…
Details from the organizer4 events, Friday, August 28
On the calendar at St. Mary of the Angels Parish, starting 1 p.m.
4 events, Friday, August 28
Details from the organizerAmerican Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Community at American Writers Museum, starting 10 a.m.
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating more than 100 different creative wor…
Details from the organizerTangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Community at Chicago Cultural Center, starting 10 a.m.
Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if your body became part of a visual landscape of colors, textures, and movemen…
Details from the organizerDeclarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
Community at American Writers Museum, starting 10 a.m.
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official partner of Illinois America 250—a statewide eff…
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