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The Lyric Opera of Chicago is known for its visually stunning productions each season, featuring some of the world's greatest singers. The company has gained international fame for its artistic excellence, celebrated orchestra, and chorus. The live performances of the Lyric Opera of Chicago are powerful, unique, and inspiring to audiences, leaving a lasting impression long after the curtain falls. Additionally, the Lyric Opera of Chicago fosters creativity by providing innovative learning opportunities, creative exploration, and artistic collaboration. The company encourages tens of thousands of students, educators, and families from across Chicago to embrace the joy, power, and relevance of opera as a catalyst for growth and change.

Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back and better than ever before. The comedy club has assembled an outstanding lineup of comedians you won't find anywhere else in the city. From the biggest names in the business to local talent, there's something for everyone's taste and style of comedy. Since 1979, the world-renowned Laugh Factory has entertained audiences and is recognized as the "#1 comedy club in the country" by USA Today. The Laugh Factory has brought laughter to millions of people around the world. It's a place where locals and tourists can go for an evening of guaranteed smiles and where comedy's most prominent stars visit to feel like they're part of comedy history. With features like a comedy magazine and a historic stage, the Laugh Factory has helped launch the careers of countless comedians and continues to nurture up-and-coming talent.

The Adler Planetarium is a must-visit spot for astronomy enthusiasts and those interested in space exploration. Founded by philanthropist Max Adler in 1930, it was the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere and remains the oldest. The planetarium boasts three full-size theaters, including the Sky Theater planetarium, where visitors can enjoy various shows and presentations about the night sky. The Sky Theater projector can recreate every aspect and movement of the night sky, giving visitors an incredibly realistic experience. The Definiti Space Theater, an addition made in 1999, comes equipped with a digital full-dome video environment for an immersive experience. Visitors can also enjoy sculptures outside the planetarium, such as the "Man Enters the Cosmos" sundial and a statue of renowned astronomer Nicholas Copernicus. The lobby's dedication plaque is also a work of art, depicting the gods and goddesses that represent each planet, except for Pluto, which had yet to be discovered at the time of the plaque's creation.