What’s playing at the Athenaeum Center in 2024

Politicon takes its hit podcast, #SistersInLaw, on the road!

#SistersInLaw is the brilliant team of political and legal masterminds, Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr.

Viewing of the latest episode of Survivor 46 immediately followed by a live recording of Rob Has a Podcast.

During her 70 years as a nun, Sister Maria Rosa Leggol helped over 87,000 Honduran children escape poverty and violence through an ecosystem of social, educational and entrepreneurial projects, inspiring an international network of supporters to expand her work.

Join us for an up-close and personal performance featuring William Powers, Baritone and Pianist, and Bill Billingham, Assistant Conductor of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Sones de México Ensemble, Cuerdas Clásicas and Mariachi Perla de México, join the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago in a program full of colorful folk dancing and ringing music celebrating mother’s day.

CICA participants will be performing Mexican folkloric dance, CICA will be showcasing what the kids have been working on for the past six months.

Please join us for a conversation with Patrick Deneen and First Things Chief Editor R. R. Reno on Post-Liberalism. The two speakers will explore the effects of liberalism on individuals and society at large.

This family favorite returns for the first time in five years. Don't miss your chance to see this unique performance that is colorful, bright and fun.

For the past few months, the Athenaeum Writers' Group has been creating and workshopping a selection of plays, musicals, and prose. At this event, these up-and-coming writers will showcase a selection of their work for the first time! Come and enjoy a variety of short performances while showing your support for these hard-working artists.

Lakeview Orchestra closes its 23/24 season with a dynamic fusion of classical brilliance. Join us as the orchestra brings Brahms' timeless Piano Quartet No. 1 to life through Schoenberg's imaginative orchestration.

Live Nation presents Celeste Barber, “Australian Queen of Comedy.”

The Emmy nominated ROY WOOD JR. has entertained millions across stage, television, and radio. Wood was the 2023 host of The White House Correspondents Dinner and most recently starred alongside Jon Hamm in the film Confess, Fletch...

Join host Rebecca Sheir and composer Eric Shimelonis, plus a talented cast of actors, as they bring Circle Round stories to life on-stage in Seattle! This event features a live recording of two brand-new tales, allowing you to be a part of the Circle Round magic!

Opera Festival of Chicago closes its 2024 Festival season with a special double feature presentation of Dallapiccola's "Il Prigioniero" with Menotti's "The Medium".

In this special one-night event; Peter shares his stories from hosting the popular radio show, days a playwright, a random cameo as a emotion in inside out, and life lesson to inspiring comedians and middle aged radio hosts. This is a one time event you don’t want to miss.

Award winning podcast ShxtsNGigs is a destination for culturally relevant commentary. The Daddy's Home Tour promises unfiltered chats, hilarious debates, outrageous games, and a chance to meet the cult daddies FireLord Fuegs and JMoney.

The #1 Michael Jackson Tribute in the World. INVINCIBLE invites audiences to immerse themselves in the electrifying world of Michael Jackson's legendary artistry, where every step, every beat, and every note resonates with the essence of his iconic presence.

The Hillbilly Thomists, a Bluegrass band of Dominican friars, will be returning to the Athenaeum Center on a rare US tour! They first graced our stage in 2022, and their tight harmonies and finger-pickin' melodies brought the house down.