Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club
Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.7 by 25 members |  | Tue, Dec 5 @ 9:30pm (A Charlie...
Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm (Luke...
and 33 more | | | As Wynton Marsalis put it, "Jazz music is America's past and its potential, summed up and sanctified and accessible to anybody who learns to listen to,... more |
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Dickens' Classic A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre - The Albert (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 337 members | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more | | | Now a beloved Chicago tradition celebrating its 40th anniversary, The Goodman Theatre ushers in the holiday season with its adaptation of Charles... more |
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| Did We Get It Right? | | pottyplant, we want to show you events happening on the days of the week you want to go out. So go like the days that are best for you. | | Until you tell us otherwise, we'll call out events taking place on: | | | | (Don't worry, you'll still see shows on other days too, we're just making it easier to find events that fit your schedule.) | |
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | |  Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Dec 5 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
and 12 more | | | Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. She fought her way into the record business as... more |
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Chicago Bulls: Exciting Basketball Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 109 members | | Mon, Dec 11 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:00pm (vs. Utah...
and 4 more | | | The history and success of the Chicago Bulls makes them one of the NBA's premier franchises, and you can enjoy a seat for all the exciting action at... more |
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Joffrey Ballet Performs The Nutcracker
Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 55 members | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:00pm
Sun, Dec 10 @ 7:00pm
and 4 more | | | See Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's production of The Nutcracker in this breath-taking performance by the Joffrey Ballet. This... more |
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Rock Opera Chronicles the Last Days of Jesus
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 27 @ 7:00pm
Sun, Apr 29 @ 1:30pm
and 2 more | | | A pioneering rock opera that became a global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar retells the last seven days in the life of the social and political... more |
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A Christmas Carol: Holiday Tradition at Drury Lane
Drury Lane Theatre (Oakbrook Terrace, IL) | | | 4.7 by 69 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 12:00pm
| | | Join everybody's favorite holiday humbug, Ebenezer Scrooge, on his fantastical journey of redemption when Drury Lane Theatre brings Charles Dickens'... more |
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Gifts Galore at the One of a Kind Holiday Show
The Mart Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.4 by 27 members | | December 7-10, 2017
| | | If you've ever lost a couple of hours to browsing the amazing creations on Etsy, then you have some idea what's in store for you at the annual One of a... more |
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European-Style Urban Antique Market: The Randolph Street Market...
Plumbers Union Hall (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 25 members | | December 16-17, 2017, 10:00am -...
January 27-28, 2018 (10:00am -...
and 3 more | | | The Randolph Street Market Festival has been described as a "mecca of cool," "the Barney's of vintage" and Chicago's best venue for people-watching. In... more |
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The Nutcracker: Sweeping Holiday Ballet Set to Tchaikovsky
Athenaeum Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 24 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:00pm
and 3 more | | | Ballet Chicago's Nutcracker extravaganza comes to glorious life on the sparkling stage at the Athenaeum Theatre this holiday season. Complete with... more |
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New Year's Eve Weekend on the Water
Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 6:30pm (Boarding...
Fri, Dec 29 @ 10:30pm (Boarding...
and 1 more | | | With New Year's Eve on a Sunday this year, you've got the entire weekend to let loose and party, and this series of shindigs aboard the Anita Dee II... more |
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Scrooge and the Ghostly Spirits
Citadel Theatre (Lake Forest, IL) | | | 4.5 by 10 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 11:00am
Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
and 11 more | | | This world-premiere holiday musical is based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The family favorite brings all your most cherished characters and... more |
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It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 12 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:30pm
and 15 more | | | For 16 years, the American Blues Ensemble has treated Chicago audiences to a live 1940s radio broadcast of It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago. The... more |
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Real Carol Behind Classic A Christmas Carol
Madison Street Theatre (Oak Park, IL) | | | 4.7 by 19 members | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 8:00pm
and 10 more | | | Before Scrooge, author Charles Dickens had his own ghosts to contend with. A Dickens Carol uses real events to reimagine the story of Scrooge from... more |
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Joe's Live: National and Local Acts, Plus Great BBQ
Joe's Live & Bub City (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.3 by 28 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 9:00pm (The Ron...
Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:00pm (Chris Lane)
and 4 more | | | From honky-tonk country to yacht rock, Joe's Live in Rosemont has a band for every fan of a good time. National and local artists bring the best of... more |
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Puccini's Turandot by Lyric Opera
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Jan 10 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | The last of the grand Italian operas, Puccini's Turandot is the tale of an icy Chinese royal and a clever prince who must solve three riddles to thaw... more |
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Harry Potter Parody — All 7 Books in 70 Hilarious Minutes
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 87 members | | Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
and 11 more | | | Whether you're a Quidditch expert or merely a muggle, you'll find laughs aplenty in this comedy that takes on the zany challenge of cramming all seven... more |
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Blackhawks Hit the Ice in NHL Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm (vs....
Tue, Dec 12 @ 7:30pm (vs....
and 13 more | | | The NHL season is heating up as the Chicago Blackhawks return to tear up the ice at the United Center. Led by one of the best coaches in the game, Joel... more |
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Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery: A Coming-of-Age Tale
Pegasus Theatre Chicago at Chicago Dramatists (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 26 members | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery is a magical memory play featuring songs and stories that follow a young black girl as she grows up in the civil... more |
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Elf the Musical: A Modern Holiday Classic
Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL) | | | 4.8 by 5 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 1:30pm
Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:00pm
and 5 more | | | Take a hilarious hit movie, add in some seriously impressive song-and-dance numbers, and tie a big Broadway bow around it, and you've got the sweet... more |
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A Ballet-Free Adaptation of The Nutcracker
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 284 members | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm
and 13 more | | | The House Theatre of Chicago's original, ballet-free version of The Nutcracker returns to Chicago's Chopin Theatre Mainstage with its fantastical... more |
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True Story of the Rush to Save Shakespeare's Canon
Northlight Theatre (Skokie, IL) | | | 4.3 by 9 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 1:00pm
Wed, Dec 6 @ 1:00pm
| | | It's hard to imagine a world without Hamlet, Falstaff, Romeo, Juliet or any of the indelible characters and stories created by William Shakespeare —... more |
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Afro-Caribbean Dance Party and Lesson
The Promontory (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Dec 10 @ 9:00pm
Sun, Dec 17 @ 9:00pm
and 8 more | | | Prepare your body for BODY, where you can shake it to the best in Afro-Caribbean grooves. DJ Tyn Man and DJ Money Bull spin reggae for a great weekly... more |
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Live Music at Joe's Bar: National & Local Favorites
Joe's Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 8:00pm (Hard...
Sat, Dec 9 @ 9:00pm (Modern...
and 3 more | | | Joe's Bar is known for its country-music bona fides, with concerts by Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and others, but this... more |
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European Singers, Dancers & Full Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 10 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 2:30pm
| | | Imagine you're walking down a snowy street of Austria's art mecca, and you turn into a majestic theater with red carpet leading you to a hall that... more |
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Love Never Dies: Pre-Sale for Sequel to Broadway's Phantom
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Feb 14 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Feb 15 @ 2:00pm
and 22 more | | | The ultimate love story continues in Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber's spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. Ten years after... more |
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SNL: Behind-the-Scenes Exhibit
Museum of Broadcast Communications (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Operating Date January 2 -...
| | | You've watched SNL for years. Now relive 40 years of the show in a way you never imagined. At Saturday Night Live: The Experience at Chicago's Museum... more |
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Chicago's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.9 by 96 members | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:15pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 9:15pm
and 12 more | | | Head over to the world-famous Laugh Factory and see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet. Located in the heart of the new Belmont Theater... more |
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Cocktails, Music & Family Fun on Lake Michigan
Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Dec 31 @ 1:00pm (Boarding...
| | | You've been working hard all year! Time to celebrate and end the year on a beautiful all-ages cruise aboard the Anita Dee II. Enjoy cocktails from the... more |
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Clever Little Lies: Marriage for Better & Worse
Athenaeum Theatre Studio Two (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 14 members | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm
and 4 more | | | A mother always knows when something is wrong. When Alice notices her beloved husband Bill has returned home on edge after a tennis match with their... more |
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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.9 by 41 members | | Tue, Dec 5 @ 7:30pm (Top Ten...
Tue, Dec 5 @ 9:30pm (Top Ten...
and 21 more | | | Named the No. 1 Comedy Club in the country by USA Today, the Laugh Factory regularly hosts top-notch headliners, including up-and-coming comedians from... more |
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Walking Dead Stars & More: Walker Stalker Con
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.2 by 55 members | | Sat, Apr 7 @ 10:30am - 6:00pm
April 7 & 8
and 1 more | | | Walking Dead fans from all walks of life — and death — come together at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont to celebrate the hit TV series... more |
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Peep Show Thrills With Naughtiness & Nudity
The Playground Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 6 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 11:59pm
Sat, Jan 13 @ 11:59pm
and 5 more | | | Wanna include a bit of naughtiness in your weekend entertainment? Bim Bam Boom presents Peepshow at The Playground Theater in Chicago. Bring your own... more |
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Tributes to Michael Jackson & Prince
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 7:30pm
| | | MJ Live recreates the electrifying stage show of one of the greatest performers of all time: "The King of Pop," Michael Jackson. From iconic dance... more |
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A Christmas Carol: Dickens' Holiday Classic
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights, IL) | | | 4.3 by 49 members | | Tue, Dec 26 @ 3:00pm
Tue, Dec 26 @ 7:00pm
and 1 more | | | A timeless holiday favorite, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns in the Metropolis' annual production, which has been delighting audiences since... more |
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Q Brothers Christmas Carol: Hip-Hop Dickens Parody
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 46 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
and 8 more | | | Charles Dickens' holiday classic gets a clever hip-hop remix in Q Brothers Christmas Carol. Created by the Q Brothers and Chicago Shakespeare Theater... more |
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Peter Pan Takes Flight on Stage
Cahn Auditorium (Evanston, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 23 @ 2:00pm
Tue, Dec 26 @ 2:00pm
and 7 more | | | Join the boy who never wants to grow up, Peter Pan, along with his pals the Lost Boys and the mischievous fairy sidekick Tinkerbell as they embark on... more |
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Unscripted Laughs From Second City's Improv All-Stars
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 229 members | | Mon, Dec 11 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 22 @ 11:59pm
and 2 more | | | Chicago is renowned across the world as the home of great improv comedy. With this show, the Windy City's finest improvisers prove it, as they perform... more |
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Ken Ludwig's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 10:00am
Fri, Dec 29 @ 10:00am
and 2 more | | | 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the Playhouse, families were celebrating ... including a mouse! Kick off your yuletide celebration... more |
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Superhero Stars Join Forces for Fantastic Fan Con
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont, IL) | | | 3.6 by 53 members | | Sat, Apr 7 @ 10:30am-6:00pm
Sat. April 7, 2018...
and 1 more | | | Heroes & Villains Fan Fest returns, cape billowing, to Rosemont's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The ultimate opportunity to share space with... more |
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Tributes to No Doubt, Pearl Jam, Sublime & More
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Dec 26 @ 8:00pm
Tue, Dec 26 @ 8:00pm
| | | Bust out your flannel and Chuck Taylors, because '90s-palooza is coming to Chicago's House of Blues. Rock out to your favorite alternative-rock hits by... more |
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A Cappella & Beatboxing Show Gobsmacked!
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Dec 5 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
and 6 more | | | They've unleashed their aca-amazing vocal feats on audiences from London to Hong Kong to Edinburgh. Now the talented artists behind Gobsmacked! bring... more |
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Red Velvet: Bio-Drama of 1830s Black Actor
Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard Theater on the Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 4 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
and 11 more | | | The director of last fall's "must-see" King Charles III helms a fascinating glimpse into theater history, called "fiery and funny" by Time Out New York.... more |
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Christmas in Chicago: A Musical Sketch Revue
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 2 members | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 9:00pm
| | | Awkward office gatherings, family dinners with relatives you'd sooner avoid, White Elephant and Ugly Sweater parties. The timeframe between... more |
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On Your Feet! Pre-Sale
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Mar 21 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Mar 22 @ 2:00pm
and 22 more | | | With smash hits like "Conga" and "1-2-3," Cuban-born Gloria Estefan became the most successful crossover artist of all time. Together with her husband... more |
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Hatfield & McCoy: America's Own Romeo & Juliet Tale
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
and 8 more | | | The Hatfields and the McCoys were at the center of the most famous — and infamous — family feud in American history. These two rural families, living... more |
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A Powerful Portrait of Gang Life & Fireworks
Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 4 members | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm
and 6 more | | | Breath, Boom delivers a startlingly acute portrayal of Prix, a hardened female gang member in New York, whose only escape from her narrow, abusive life... more |
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Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont, IL) | | | 3.9 by 248 members | | Feb 10, 2018 (10:00am-5:00pm)...
| | | Find your next travel destination, plus get the latest tips and tricks on saving big from well-known industry stars and thousands of experts at... more |
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Comedy-Thriller & Pulitzer Finalist Becky Shaw
Windy City Playhouse (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 18 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
and 2 more | | | When newlyweds Andrew and Suzanna fix up friend Becky and co-worker Max, they unwittingly light a fuse for an explosion of crises, chaos and comedy. As... more |
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Late Nite Catechism Writer's Christmas Bingo
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 92 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 2:00pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 8:00pm
and 11 more | | | Vicki Quade, creator of the smash hit Late Nite Catechism, invites you to get into the Christmas spirit with her hilarious holiday show, Christmas... more |
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Provocative Modern Dating Drama Sex With Strangers
Citadel Theatre (Lake Forest, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Jan 30 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Wed, Jan 31 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 22 more | | | Olivia is an attractive middle-aged author whose career is reaching the end of its shelf life. Ethan, a young internet phenom, is making a huge online... more |
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Original Holiday Musical Those Silly Reindeer!
The Edge Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 1:00pm
and 5 more | | | It's almost Christmas Eve at the North Pole — and something is wrong! Holli, the Snow Princess, has gone on vacation and since she left, temperatures... more |
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Chicago Wolves Hockey at Allstate Arena
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.6 by 7 members | | Wed, Jan 3 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Fri, Jan 5 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 4 more | | | The Chicago Wolves take to the ice at Allstate Arena for fast-paced American Hockey League action. The Wolves are four-time league champions — winning... more |
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SONGBOOK: Steven Page & the Art of Time Ensemble
Lund Auditorium (River Forest, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Feb 16 @ 7:30pm
| | | Steven Page, a founder and former lead of the iconic band Barenaked Ladies, joins Toronto's highly inventive Art of Time Ensemble in an evening of... more |
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Comedy-Drama Fade — A TV Writer & A Janitor Collab
Richard Christiansen Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 5 members | | Tue, Dec 5 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
and 4 more | | | They say you should write what you know, a motto Latina playwright and television writer Tanya Saracho seems to have embraced whole-heartedly in her... more |
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'Twas the Fight Before Christmas: Sketch Comedy
The Public House Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Dec 7 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | Celebrate the holidays the way they were to be intended ... with unrelenting carnage and mayhem! 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas gives you holiday... more |
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Northwestern Wildcats: NCAA Basketball
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Mon, Dec 11 @ 6:00pm (vs....
Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 3 more | | | Though Northwestern hosted the very first NCAA basketball championship, way back in 1939, the Wildcats wouldn't make their first tourney appearance... more |
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Masters of the Mind: Expert Mentalists
Batavia Fine Arts Centre (Batavia, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
| | | Performing for the first time together in this new production, four internationally-acclaimed mentalists, who've been seen on NBC, FOX, CNN, Bravo,... more |
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Beehive: The '60s Girl Group Musical
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jul 19 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jul 20 @ 7:30pm
and 25 more | | | From solo powerhouses like Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin to glamorous girl groups such as The Supremes and The Shirelles, Beehive: The '60s Musical... more |
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The Nutcracker: Holiday Classic With Live Orchestra
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | 4.6 by 14 members | | Sun, Dec 17 @ 5:00pm
| | | With eye-popping costumes, stirring choreography and Tchaikovsky's timeless score played by the New Philharmonic Orchestra, Von Heidecke's Chicago... more |
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Pirate Pups Hunt for Hidden Treasure
The Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Feb 17 @ 10:30am
Sat, Feb 17 @ 2:00pm
and 3 more | | | X barks the spot in PAW Patrol's latest live adventure! On the day of Adventure Bay's big Pirate Day celebration, Ryder and his team of pirate-attired... more |
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Chicago Magic Lounge: Exciting Old-School Illusions
Uptown Underground (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 147 members | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 14 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | You don't have to go far to see close-up magic now that Chicago Magic Lounge has come to Uptown Underground. This intriguing show is designed to... more |
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Tick, Tick ... BOOM!: Jonathan Larson's Early Story
Prop Thtr (Chicago, IL) | | |  2.0 by 3 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 3:00pm
and 6 more | | | Before he created the hit musical Rent, Jonathan Larson wrote Tick, Tick ... BOOM!, a semi-autobiographical tale about a composer living the bohemian... more |
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Hilarious Holiday Improv To Make You More Merry
Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 3.6 by 37 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 9:30pm
and 14 more | | | Hold onto your stockings, because Laugh Out Loud Theater is putting on a completely improvised holiday performance that will have you laughing until... more |
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John Denver Christmas Tribute Show
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 8:00pm
| | | This special Christmas tribute to the late John Denver is a musical trip through the life of a true American troubadour. The singer-songwriter, who was... more |
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Alice Childress' Drama About Interracial Marriage
The Artistic Home (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 6 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 8:00pm
Sun, Dec 10 @ 3:00pm
and 2 more | | | Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White is written by Alice Childress and directed by Cecilie Keenan. Childress's drama is set in the summer... more |
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Holiday-Themed Version of Hamlet
The Public House Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm
and 4 more | | | Hamlet, coming home from school for her father's funeral, gets visited by (ironically enough) her dead dad. As Hamlet finds out that her uncle, who has... more |
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The Magic Parlour: An Evening of Classic Magic
Palmer House Hilton (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 236 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 9:30pm
and 1 more | | | An evening of classic close-up magic, The Magic Parlour features award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins performing in an intimate... more |
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Santa's Village: Rides, Reindeer & More
Santa's Village Azoosment Park (East Dundee, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Operating Day Through Dec 23
| | | Forget the North Pole — Santa's Village in East Dundee has all the holiday fun you can handle with its all new Magical Christmas celebration. Mr. and... more |
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The Annoyance Christmas Pageant Revamps Two Holiday Classics
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 13 members | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:00pm
Sun, Dec 10 @ 3:00pm
and 3 more | | | The Annoyance Theatre presents its annual Christmas Pageant, featuring a retelling of two classic holiday stories: A Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph... more |
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Sparkle & Shine at the International Gem and Jewelry Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.0 by 433 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 12:00pm-6:00pm
| | | You're sure to be dazzled by the International Gem and Jewelry Show's unmatched display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals. For more... more |
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BLKS: Friends Face One F-cked Up Night
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 10 more | | | Poet and playwright Aziza Barnes' comedy revolves around a group of female friends learning how to adult in the Big Apple, but Barnes' BLKS is... more |
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Madcap Comedy The Explorers Club
Citadel Theatre (Lake Forest, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Apr 25 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Thu, Apr 26 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 21 more | | | Armed only with a spoon, an intrepid female explorer ventures into the jungle and returns with Luigi, a suitably exotic-looking member of the lost... more |
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Bizet's The Pearl Fishers From Lyric Opera
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm
| | | Dive into a story of forbidden love with Georges Bizet's colorful feast for the eyes and ears. Set in ancient times on a faraway island, The Pearl Fishers... more |
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Kiss Kiss Cabaret: Weekly Comedy, Burlesque, Variety Acts and More
Uptown Underground (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.1 by 115 members | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 10:00pm (Holiday...
Fri, Dec 15 @ 10:00pm (Holiday...
and 27 more | | | The entertainment extravaganza known as Kiss Kiss Cabaret combines comedy, burlesque, magic and juggling for an ever-changing, always-fresh weekly... more |
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Apollo Chorus: Handel's Messiah
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 44 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:00pm
Sun, Dec 17 @ 2:00pm
| | | Experience a stirring performance of Handel's monumental masterpiece The Messiah, a true celebration of faith and the human experience, courtesy of... more |
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RuPaul's Drag Race Stars' Sassy Holiday Concert
Metro Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 21 @ 8:00pm
| | | 'Tis the season to be Mary. It's that time of year again — and we ain't talkin' gingerbread men — the fan favorites of RuPaul's Drag Race are werking... more |
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A Steampunk Twist on Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Raven Theatre West Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 2:00pm
| | | Charles Dickens meets Jules Verne (the Father of Science Fiction) in EDGE Theater and Steampunk Chicago's inventive reimagining of the classic holiday... more |
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Nice Girl: A Play About Learning to Let Go
Raven Theatre East Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 9 more | | | Josephine has a dead-end job, she still lives with her mother, and has settled into the uncomfortable comfort of being single at age 37. But when she's... more |
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Drama, Humor & More in The Holiday Radio Show
Berger Park - Coach House (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.1 by 7 members | | Thu, Dec 7 @ 7:30pm (Doors...
Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm (Doors...
and 2 more | | | Three Cat Productions is celebrating the holidays with The Holiday Radio Show, which takes you back to Christmas 1942. Featuring The Gift of the Magi... more |
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The Blackout Diaries: True Comic Drinking Tales
Under the Gun Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 10:00pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 10:00pm
| | | The Blackout Diaries is a comedy show were standup comedians and "regular" people (cops, firefighters, teachers — you get the picture) tell incredible... more |
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Harlem Globetrotters: Insane Hoops & High Comedy
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 2:00pm
Thu, Dec 28 @ 7:00pm
| | | With their amazing athletic, acrobatic and clowning skills, the team of insanely talented men and women known as the Harlem Globetrotters is sort of... more |
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It's a Wonderful Life — A Live Radio Play
Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Dec 21 @ 8:00pm
| | | It's a Wonderful Life has become a holiday staple for many families. So what better way to kick off the season than to see this classic fave in a whole... more |
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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tribute: Southern Accents
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 21 @ 8:00pm (Doors...
| | | The pain of losing Tom Petty — one of America's all-time great rock songwriters — has been a heartbreaker, all right. But if anything can help in the... more |
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Powerful Drama: Christmas Carolyn
Berger Park - Coach House (Chicago, IL) | | |  2.5 by 2 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 1:00pm
| | | RjW Mays stars in the world premiere of Christmas Carolyn — the story of a woman who loses her granddaughter during the holiday season and finds... more |
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A Swell in the Ground Recalls Broken Memories
The Gift Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.5 by 2 members | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 3:30pm
| | | 17 years of love affairs, shattered dreams and compromised lives unfold in A Swell in the Ground, the drama from Janine Nabers. In this piece, scenes... more |
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Freedom: Tribute to George Michael & Wham!
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 22 @ 9:00pm (Doors...
| | | Not gonna lie — it's bound to be emotional when tribute artist Jayden Frost sings the late, great George Michael's epic song "Last Christmas" at the... more |
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Mag Mile in the Morning Walking Tour
Mag Mile - WendyCity (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 8 members | | Sun, Dec 10 @ 7:30am
Mon, Dec 11 @ 7:30am
and 11 more | | | Before the streets fill with pedestrians and traffic, take an early morning stroll up the Avenue with coffee or tea warming your hands and enjoy the... more |
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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's John McEuen
Lund Auditorium (River Forest, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm (Doors...
| | | "String wizard" John McEuen has assembled a unique cast to share the music and memories of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's incredible career and landmark... more |
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Ball in the House: Holiday Magic
Batavia Fine Arts Centre (Batavia, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm
| | | Back by popular demand at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre with their sparkling holiday show, the a cappella pop quintet Ball in the House follows in the... more |
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Chicago Skyline Views on Lake Michigan Party Cruise
Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 12:30am (Boarding...
| | | Can you believe 2018 is almost here? Might as well celebrate all weekend long, kicking off with this "Eve of the Eve" yacht cruise on picturesque Lake... more |
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Comedian Mark Curry (Hangin' With Mr. Cooper)
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.5 by 51 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 8 @ 10:15pm
and 2 more | | | Comedian Mark Curry launched his career as the star of ABC's Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, which premiered in 1992 and lasted for five seasons. Since then,... more |
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Holiday Improv Show From The Second City
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 9:00pm
| | | New year, new cast, new material! The Second City returns with a sprig of holiday mischief and spirited fun. Never performed the same way twice, this... more |
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Lyric Opera: Mozart Rom-Com Così fan tutte
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, Feb 26 @ 7:30pm
Tue, Mar 13 @ 7:30pm
| | | An ever-timely battle of the sexes heats up in Così fan tutte — an opera so spicy and sublime it could have only been created by Mozart, music's... more |
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A Deal With the Devil to Turn Back Time
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Mar 9 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Mar 15 @ 7:30pm
| | | From the thousands of commercials for skin-tightening, wrinkle-removing, anti-aging remedies on daytime TV, it's no secret that everybody wants to turn... more |
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Bowl Full of Jolly: Holiday Improv
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 9:30pm
and 6 more | | | At Laugh Out Loud Chicago's Bowl Full of Jolly you could learn what Santa does in the off-season, you could see scenes spin like a dreidel, you... more |
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Comedy-Variety Night Showcases Chicago Standouts
The Revival (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 9:30pm
| | | C.R.E.A.M. means Comedy Rules Everything Around Me, and at this Revival show, the Windy City's hidden gems prove it with an extravaganza of local... more |
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Chamber Music Society's Xmas Special
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 18 members | | Wed, Dec 20 @ 7:30pm
| | | Lauded as "an exploding star in the musical firmament" by The Wall Street Journal, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) heads back to the... more |
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Musical Parody of Shark Tank
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.0 by 3 members | | Fri, Jan 5 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 12 @ 8:00pm
and 11 more | | | Ever watch the TV show Shark Tank and think, "That show would make a great musical!"? Well, your friends at The Annoyance did. A great cast of... more |
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Avenue Q: The Tony-Winning Naughty Puppet Musical
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, May 24 @ 7:30pm
Fri, May 25 @ 7:30pm
and 27 more | | | Loaded with humor and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is a hilarious look at life in New York, featuring a fantastic cast of people and puppets. In its... more |
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Chicago Bears Football
Soldier Field (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Dec 24 @ 12:00pm (vs....
| | | The Monsters of the Midway are back for another hard-hitting season of NFL action, and now's your chance to catch the Chicago Bears as they take on the... more |
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Award-Winning Dining Cruises Aboard the Odyssey
The Odyssey II (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 181 members | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:00pm (Holiday...
Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:00pm (Holiday...
and 7 more | | | This sophisticated getaway cruise was featured on HGTV as one of the Top 10 Reasons to Live in Chicago, which is pretty impressive. Plus, it's got... more |
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Chicago Pet Show: Dogs, Cats & More!
Libertyville Sports and Fitness Complex (Libertyville, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Oct 13-14, 2018, 10:00am - 5:00pm
| | | Your pet is a huge part of your life, and now an entire weekend can be about them! The Chicago Pet Show brings pet rescues, products, services,... more |
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Santa Booze Cruise
Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 23 @ 8:30pm (Boarding...
| | | Imagine being at a trendy River North bar while enjoying the beautiful Chicago skyline! Come out on this three-story yacht for a luxury cruise on the... more |
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One Night of Queen: Tribute Concert
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.1 by 7 members | | Sat, Mar 17 @ 8:00pm
| | | Find "somebody to love" at the Rosemont Theatre, where One Night of Queen presents an epic tribute to the music of Freddie Mercury and his legendary... more |
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50 Years of Wonder: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts Theatre (University Park, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 13 @ 8:00pm
| | | America's Got Talent finalists, Sons of Serendip, star in 50 Years of Wonder: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder. Serendipity brought this vocal quartet... more |
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Music of ABBA by Swedish Tribute Band
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.3 by 9 members | | Fri, Mar 2 @ 8:00pm
| | | Considering ABBA's last public performance was in 1982, Arrival — the acclaimed tribute band from their home country of Sweden — is more than worth... more |
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Gangsters, Grub and Audience Participation at Tommy Gun's Garage...
Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 197 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:30pm Dinner...
Sat, Dec 9 @ 6:30pm Dinner...
and 8 more | | | Enter the world of a Roaring '20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers, food, hooch and plenty of fun at Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater.... more |
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Chicago Pet Show: Rescues & More
Oak Lawn Pavilion (Oak Lawn, IL) | | | 2.0 by 2 members | | April 28 & 29, 2018...
| | | The Chicago Pet Show is back for more animal-related awesomeness at Oak Lawn Pavilion. Scout out a new furry addition to your family from lots of... more |
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Drinks, Food, Champagne & New Year's Fireworks
Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Dec 31 @ 10:30pm (Boarding...
| | | Ring in 2018 on this all-inclusive fireworks cruise on Lake Michigan aboard the luxurious Anita Dee I yacht. Enjoy a four-hour all-inclusive package... more |
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It's a Wonderful Life: Radio Show on Stage
Steel Beam Theatre (St. Charles, IL) | | | 4.3 by 3 members | | Fri, Dec 22 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 23 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | A holiday staple for families across the country, It's a Wonderful Life kicks off the season with an old favorite in a whole new way, live on stage.... more |
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Sketch Comedy Cupid Has a Heart On
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 83 members | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 8:00pm
| | | The Cupid Players return to Stage 773 with their musical sketch show Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships. A collection of songs and... more |
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New Year's Day Brunch 'n Booze Cruise
Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, Jan 1 @ 12:30pm (Boarding...
| | | Come aboard a three story luxury yacht for a cruise on Lake Michigan! Tickets include brunch, a live DJ, dancing and the best views of the Chicago... more |
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Pimprov — Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy
CIC Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 341 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 10:30pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 10:30pm
and 2 more | | | It's not hard out here for a Pimprov at Chicago's Chemically Imbalanced Theater. The show has been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the... more |
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Insane Hoops & High Comedy With the Globetrotters
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 2:00pm
Fri, Dec 29 @ 7:00pm
| | | The Harlem Globetrotters are like the circus of basketball, but with way more slam dunks. This group of insanely talented sportsmen and women know how... more |
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Jiggle All the Way: A Holiday Cabaret
Chicago Theater Works (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 10:00pm
| | | The weather outside may be frightful, but the PS...Burlesque performers are so delightful. The troupe's holiday cabaret, Jiggle All the Way, is sure to... more |
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Killer Comedy at the Harold Washington Cultural Center
Harold Washington Cultural Center (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:30pm (HaHa...
| | | Catch some of the top up-and-coming comics in Chicago, plus local stars and special guests at the Harold Washington Cultural Center in the Grand... more |
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Cabaret: The Decadent Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Feb 7 @ 7:00pm
Thu, Feb 8 @ 7:00pm
and 4 more | | | The sound of the orchestra tuning its instruments fills the air. The smell of liquor and perfume permeates your nostrils, causing a shiver of sinful... more |
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Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah
Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 61 members | | Sat, Jan 13 @ 7:30pm
Sun, Jan 14 @ 3:00pm
| | | Everybody knows Handel's sublime "Hallelujah" chorus — it's one of those few pieces of music that's so instantly recognizable that it can act as a... more |
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Chicago Tap Theatre's Holiday Show Tidings of Tap!
North Shore Center, Center Theatre (Skokie, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Sun, Dec 10 @ 3:00pm
| | | Quickly becoming one of Chicago's favorite family traditions, Tidings of Tap! hot steps its way into the holiday with a fun and sophisticated dance... more |
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Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jan 14 @ 6:00pm
| | | With an exuberant score from Prokofiev, a kindly Fairy Godmother, some comical stepsisters, a handsome prince and spunky Cinderella herself, this... more |
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We the People: The Anti-Trump Musical
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jan 28 @ 3:30pm
Thu, Feb 1 @ 7:30pm
and 5 more | | | We the People flashes back to the 2016 election. Playwrights Leo Schwartz (music/lyrics) and Sean Chandler (book) transform six actors into 55... more |
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A Christmas Carol: An Immersive Holiday Experience
Indian Boundary Park & Cultural Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 2 members | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 3:00pm
Sun, Dec 10 @ Noon
and 6 more | | | Travel back in time to a Victorian Christmas as Fury Theater Company returns with its special immersive production of Charles Dickens' holiday classic A... more |
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Comedian Bryan Callen (The Hangover, MADtv)
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.4 by 23 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | Every great comic has a signature prop: Groucho had his cigar; Bob Hope had his golf club and Bryan Callen has ... his body. Whereas some comics merely... more |
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Cirque du Soleil Gift Card: Pick Any Show, Any Date
Cirque du Soleil Locations Nationwide (Las Vegas, NV) | | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Good for Any Available Date
| | | Make someone's holiday this year by giving them the gift of Cirque du Soleil. One of the most popular entertainment events in the world, Cirque du Soleil... more |
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Kick: The INXS Experience
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 12 @ 9:00pm (Doors...
Fri, Jan 12 @ 9:00pm (Doors...
| | | The next best thing to catching a live show by INXS in their late-'80s prime, Kick brings the Australian rockers' biggest hits — including... more |
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New Philharmonic Performs Strauss, Chopin & More
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Dec 31 @ 9:00pm
| | | Revel in traditional selections from the Strauss family including "Blue Danube" and "Tik-Tak Polka schnell" (New Year's Celebration) from Die Fledemaus,... more |
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Bite Size Broadway: 10 Short Musicals in Chicago
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 9 @ 9:00pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 9:00pm
and 3 more | | | Did you know musical composer mastermind Andrew Lloyd Webber had a hoodrat relative? "Bobby Lloyd Webber" did some time in prison, but had a creative... more |
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