Shedd Pride Night

Brenna Hernandez Shedd Aqaurium/ Brenna Hernandez

Starting around happy hour, the evening will include pop-up animal encounters, a live set from popular Slo ‘Mo DJ Audio Jack, a specialty Pride pineapple margarita and food available for purchase alongside incredible views both inside the aquarium and on Shedd’s iconic terraces. Folks can dance, enjoy the city skyline and kick off the weekend while coming eye-to-eye with some unbelievable animal life. A pride-themed presentation from Shedd’s animal care staff will follow later in the night, in the aquarium’s Phelps Auditorium. After the chat, attendees are encouraged to visit Shedd’s newest special exhibit, Underwater Beauty, and take in the exhibit’s rainbow wall, which features aquatic life from every color of the rainbow.

Event Cost: $24.95, $19.95 Chicago residents,  $14.95 children under 11.

Event Times: 5-9 p.m.