Arts Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Dirty Little Secrets at American Place Casino
Sat, Mar 28, 8:00 PM
Waukegan · American Place Casino
Dirty Little Secrets at American Place Casino
Sat, Mar 28, 8:00 PM
Waukegan · American Place Casino
Big Cheese Poetry Workshop
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Zhou B Art Center
Big Cheese Poetry Workshop
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Zhou B Art Center
Fun Home
Thu, Apr 30, 7:30 PM + 7 more
Chicago · The Courtyard Theatre
Fun Home
Thu, Apr 30, 7:30 PM + 7 more
Chicago · The Courtyard Theatre
Broken Story
Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · The Classic Theatre
Broken Story
Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · The Classic Theatre
Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting
Today at 11:00 AM + 34 more
Chicago · South Asia Institute
Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting
Today at 11:00 AM + 34 more
Chicago · South Asia Institute
Comedy Night May 1
Fri, May 1, 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Sheldon Patinkin Theatre
Comedy Night May 1
Fri, May 1, 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Sheldon Patinkin Theatre
Taurus Comedy Show Birthday Edition! Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM
Summit · Valladolid Banquet Hall
Taurus Comedy Show Birthday Edition! Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM
Summit · Valladolid Banquet Hall
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BYOB Sip & Paint Class “Starry Night Skyline”
Sunday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Sip & Paint
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BYOB Sip & Paint Class “Starry Night Skyline”
Sunday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Sip & Paint
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Des Plaines · Des Plaines
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Des Plaines · Des Plaines
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BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "50 Shades of Color"
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Sip & Paint
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BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "50 Shades of Color"
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Sip & Paint
“Hello Spring” Paint & Sip Class at Church Street Brewing
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00 PM
Itasca · 1480 E Industrial Dr unit c
“Hello Spring” Paint & Sip Class at Church Street Brewing
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00 PM
Itasca · 1480 E Industrial Dr unit c
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM + 6 more
Arlington Heights · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Arlington Heights
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM + 6 more
Arlington Heights · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Arlington Heights
ON THE EDGE COMEDY SHOW . LAUGH UP STARIS STAND-UP COMEDY. BOGO FREE
Sat, Mar 28, 8:30 PM
Arlington Heights · 1204 W Rand Rd
ON THE EDGE COMEDY SHOW . LAUGH UP STARIS STAND-UP COMEDY. BOGO FREE
Sat, Mar 28, 8:30 PM
Arlington Heights · 1204 W Rand Rd
BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "Froggies on a Lily Pad"
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Sip & Paint
BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "Froggies on a Lily Pad"
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Sip & Paint
BYOB Sip & Paint Event - GLOW IN THE DARK "50 Shades of Color"
Fri, Mar 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Sip & Paint
BYOB Sip & Paint Event - GLOW IN THE DARK "50 Shades of Color"
Fri, Mar 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Sip & Paint
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Monthly Drum Circle with Victoria Boateng
Monday at 6:30 PM
Arlington Heights · The Empty Corner
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Monthly Drum Circle with Victoria Boateng
Monday at 6:30 PM
Arlington Heights · The Empty Corner
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show at Palm Court (Metro Chicago)
Fri, Mar 27, 7:30 PM + 3 more
Arlington Heights · Palm Court Restaurant
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show at Palm Court (Metro Chicago)
Fri, Mar 27, 7:30 PM + 3 more
Arlington Heights · Palm Court Restaurant
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Skokie · Skokie
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Skokie · Skokie
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Mini Mug Makers Ceramic Workshop
Today at 2:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · 5420 W Belmont Ave
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Mini Mug Makers Ceramic Workshop
Today at 2:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · 5420 W Belmont Ave
Cacti Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday at 2:00 PM + 21 more
Chicago · 5420 W Belmont Ave
Cacti Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday at 2:00 PM + 21 more
Chicago · 5420 W Belmont Ave

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Dirty Little Secrets at American Place Casino

Big Cheese Poetry Workshop

Fun Home

Broken Story

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Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting

Mini Mug Makers Ceramic Workshop

The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "50 Shades of Color"

Dirty Little Secrets at American Place Casino

Dirty Little Secrets at American Place Casino

Big Cheese Poetry Workshop

Big Cheese Poetry Workshop

Fun Home

Fun Home

Broken Story

Broken Story

Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting

Transforming Legacies: South Asian Story Painting

Comedy Night May 1

Comedy Night May 1

Taurus Comedy Show Birthday Edition! Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Taurus Comedy Show Birthday Edition! Saturday, April 25, 2026.

BYOB Sip & Paint Class “Starry Night Skyline”

BYOB Sip & Paint Class “Starry Night Skyline”

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "50 Shades of Color"

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "50 Shades of Color"

“Hello Spring” Paint & Sip Class at Church Street Brewing

“Hello Spring” Paint & Sip Class at Church Street Brewing

The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL

The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Northern Chicago Suburbs, IL

ON THE EDGE COMEDY SHOW . LAUGH UP STARIS STAND-UP COMEDY. BOGO FREE

ON THE EDGE COMEDY SHOW . LAUGH UP STARIS STAND-UP COMEDY. BOGO FREE

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "Froggies on a Lily Pad"

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "Froggies on a Lily Pad"

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - GLOW IN THE DARK "50 Shades of Color"

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - GLOW IN THE DARK "50 Shades of Color"

Monthly Drum Circle with Victoria Boateng

Monthly Drum Circle with Victoria Boateng

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show at Palm Court (Metro Chicago)

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show at Palm Court (Metro Chicago)

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Mini Mug Makers Ceramic Workshop

Mini Mug Makers Ceramic Workshop

Cacti Watercolor Workshop

Cacti Watercolor Workshop

Things to do around Des Plaines

Trends in Des Plaines

1. Easter brunch

2. Free kids

3. Singles

4. Job fairs

5. Free paper shredding

6. Chicago northwest suburbs

7. Craft fairs illinois

8. Bingo

9. Toastmasters

10. Perfume making

11. Northwest suburban speed dating

12. Speed dating

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Des Plaines?

Which events are coming up?