The iconic and ever-popular Jazzin’ at the Shedd, a staple of the summer event scene in Chicago, enters its 23rd year this month, launching with two special access events:

• Member’s Night: A special Jazzin’ held just for aquarium members on Tuesday, June 11, featuring an intimate chat with the aquarium’s beluga whale care team as Shedd prepares for a calf birth sometime this summer. Members have the added privilege of attending Jazzin’ all season long at no additional charge.

• Ill. Resident Free Night: Shedd will host a free Jazzin’ night for Illinois residents to officially kick off the series on Wednesday, June 12.

Cocktails and food are available for purchase all night, adding to the ambiance of the adult-friendly evenings. At the end of the night, guests can take in Navy Pier’s spectacular weekly fireworks display on the aquarium’s terrace on the lake. For an upgraded experience, guests can pay just $20 more ($44.95 total) to end their night with a Shoreline cruise on the lake, getting them and even better view of the weekly dazzling fireworks.

Photo credit: ©Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez