Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club
Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | |  5.0 by 6 members |  | Tue, Nov 7 @ 7:30pm (The Paul...
Tue, Nov 7 @ 9:30pm (The Paul...
and 32 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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Chicago Bulls: Exciting Basketball Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 102 members | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Fri, Nov 17 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 2 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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Blackhawks Hit the Ice in NHL Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | |  Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Nov 15 @ 7:00pm (vs. New...
Mon, Nov 27 @ 7:30pm (vs....
and 21 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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Dickens' Classic A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre - The Albert (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 316 members | | Sat, Nov 18 @ 8:00pm
Sun, Nov 19 @ 6:30pm
and 4 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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School of Rock: Hit Film Turned Musical
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 8 members | | Tue, Nov 7 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Nov 8 @ 2:00pm
and 2 more | | | Still headbanging on Broadway, School of Rock is ready to shred at Chicago's Cadillac Palace. This New York Times Critics' Pick was adapted from the... more |
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Historical Exhibition Then They Came for Me
Alphawood Gallery (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 4 members | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 11:00am–8:00pm
Thu, Nov 9 @ 11:00am–8:00pm
and 8 more | | | If the government locked up your neighbor, would you speak out? What if they came for you next? Chicago's Alphawood Gallery has partnered with the... more |
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A Ballet-Free Adaptation of The Nutcracker
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 270 members | | Thu, Nov 16 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Nov 17 @ 7:30pm
and 28 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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Irving Berlin's White Christmas: Beloved Musical
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Nov 21 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Nov 22 @ 2:00pm
and 3 more | | | Based on the holiday film favorite starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen and Rosemary Clooney, this stage adaptation of White Christmas tells... 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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Cirque du Soleil Hits the Ice
Sears Centre Arena (Hoffman Estates, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 17 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Nov 18 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | On a quest to make the world its playground — one surface at a time — Cirque du Soleil tackles its boldest terrain yet: ice. Glide into the Sears... more |
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Magical One-Man Play This Wonderful Life
The Edge Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 5 members | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
and 14 more | | | While some Christmas shows lean on extravagant costumes and decorations, This Wonderful Life gets to the heart of the season with a powerful story told... more |
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Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Dec 5 @ 7:30pm
| | | Who's more qualified to have a Christmas holiday concert with his own name in the title than the legendary Barry Manilow? Go on, we challenge you to... more |
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Yasmina's Necklace: Acclaimed Iraqi-American Drama
Goodman Theatre - The Owen (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 13 members | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
and 8 more | | | Newly arrived in Chicago from her homeland, Iraqi artist Yasmina has hardened herself to the possibility of finding happiness. But when she meets Sam,... more |
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Joe's Live: National and Local Acts, Plus Great BBQ
Joe's Live & Bub City (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.2 by 25 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 9:00pm (Hi...
Sat, Nov 18 @ 8:00pm (Josh...
and 3 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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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's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.9 by 95 members | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Nov 11 @ 7:15pm (Danny...
and 24 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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Voodoo & Betrayal in Tony-Nominated Marie Christine
Theater Wit (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 19 members | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
and 8 more | | | Set during the twilight years of the 19th century, Michael John LaChiusa's Tony-nominated musical follows the journey of multiracial Marie Christine,... more |
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Try the Best New Toys & Games for Kids & Adults
Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | |  2.3 by 3 members | | Sat, Nov 18 @ 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sun, Nov 19 @ 10:00am - 5:00pm
| | | Now's your chance to meet the people who make your favorite toys and play with some of their latest inventions! The Chicago Game & Toy Fair is one of... more |
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A Christmas Carol: Dickens' Holiday Classic
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights, IL) | | | 4.3 by 47 members | | Fri, Dec 8 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 9 @ 7:00pm
and 12 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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Live Music at Joe's Bar: National & Local Favorites
Joe's Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 8:00pm (Shane...
Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:30pm (Kevin...
and 5 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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World-Renowned Singer Andrea Bocelli
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
| | | Let Andrea Bocelli take your breath away when he comes to the United Center, and find out why the Tampa Bay Times once wrote of the classical crossover... more |
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Unscripted Laughs From Second City's Improv All-Stars
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 229 members | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 11:00pm
Mon, Nov 13 @ 8:00pm
and 4 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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America's Got Talent Faves Sons of Serendip
Lund Auditorium (River Forest, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 2 @ 7:30pm
| | | These soulful performers give Christmas classics a fresh sound that touches the heart and lifts the spirit at Lund Auditorium in River Forest.... more |
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Scrooge and the Ghostly Spirits
Citadel Theatre (Lake Forest, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Nov 15 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Thu, Nov 16 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 24 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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The Second City's Fast, Loud & Funny: Sketches & Songs
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 223 members | | Tue, Nov 7 @ 8:00pm
Wed, Nov 8 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more | | | For more than 50 years The Second City has been synonymous with cutting-edge comedy. Bill Murray, John Belushi, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bob Odenkirk,... 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 @ 2:00pm
and 4 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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Escape to Margaritaville: Pre-Broadway Engagement
Oriental Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm
and 8 more | | | Plan your escape to the new musical about the choices we make — and the people we become — once we've had a change in latitude. Escape to Margaritaville... more |
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Rock Musical A Night With Janis Joplin
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
| | | A Night With Janis Joplin is a blues-rock theatrical event that captures the legendary singer's life and legacy with all of the live intensity of an... more |
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Ken Ludwig's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 10:00am
Sat, Nov 11 @ 10:00am
| | | '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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Real Carol Behind Classic A Christmas Carol
Madison Street Theatre (Oak Park, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Nov 25 @ 3:00pm (Preview)
Sat, Nov 25 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
and 17 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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Romeo & Juliet: Timeless Romance
Lund Auditorium (River Forest, IL) | | |  3.0 by 6 members | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Nov 11 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | Stars cross, swords clash and hearts break in the greatest love story the world has ever known. Arguably the most famous play ever written, Shakespeare's ... more |
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Jeffrey Osborne ("On the Wings of Love")
Genesee Theatre (Waukegan, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 17 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Nov 17 @ 7:30pm
| | | Grammy-nominated R&B hitmaker Jeffrey Osborne kicked off his career more than 40 years ago as the lead singer for the funk-soul group L.T.D., which had... more |
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 3:00pm
Thu, Dec 28 @ 8:00pm
| | | Looking for a new holiday tradition for the whole family? How about hundreds of multi-colored lasers slicing through billowing fog, set to the driving,... more |
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Dickens' Hard Times Meets Circus Arts
Lookingglass Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 3 members | | Thu, Nov 16 @ 2:00pm
| | | Smog chokes the Victorian city streets, where a cast of colorful characters' lives intersect in all their heartbreak and happiness. It's the stuff of... more |
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Elf the Musical: A Modern Holiday Classic
Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Nov 22 @ 7:00pm
Fri, Nov 24 @ 8:00pm
and 17 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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Peep Show Thrills With Naughtiness & Nudity
The Playground Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 4 members | | Sat, Dec 2 @ 11:59pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 11:59pm
| | | 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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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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Suffragettes Star in All-Female Shrew
Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard Theater on the Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 9 members | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm
and 4 more | | | The Taming of the Shrew is re-staged, suffragette-style, in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's witty new take on the raucous comedy. Chicago Stage Standard... more |
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Chicago Magic Lounge: Exciting Old-School Illusions
Uptown Underground (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 146 members | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Nov 11 @ 7:30pm
and 12 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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Adam Ferrara (Rescue Me, Top Gear USA) at the Improv
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.9 by 38 members | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more | | | Catch up with comedian, actor and serious car guy Adam Ferrara at the Chicago Improv of Schaumburg. Best known for playing Chief "Needles" Nelson... more |
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Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Dec 3 @ 1:00pm
Sun, Dec 3 @ 5:00pm
| | | One of the most acclaimed versions of Tchaikovsky's holiday classic, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker returns to North America on its 25th... more |
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Russian Grand Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Nov 30 @ 7:30pm
| | | Lovers of ballet, lovers of the holidays or simply lovers of pure, thrilling spectacle flock each year to the Tchaikovsky classic. Filled with... more |
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The Rembrandt: A Portal Through a Painting
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.3 by 4 members | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | You know that annoying moment when the museum guards tell you to step back from the painting? Maybe there's a bigger reason other than "ruining the... more |
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Q Brothers Christmas Carol: Hip-Hop Dickens Parody
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 40 members | | Tue, Nov 21 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Nov 22 @ 7:30pm
and 6 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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NU Wildcats Go for Big Ten Glory
Ryan Field (Evanston, IL) | | | 4.2 by 6 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 6:00pm (vs....
Sat, Nov 18 @ TBD - vs....
| | | The 'Cats come roaring back to Ryan Field after an exciting victory against Pittsburgh in 2016's Pinstripe Bowl, looking to go bowling again for the... more |
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Wagner's Epic Die Walküre (The Valkyrie)
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 5:30pm
Tue, Nov 14 @ 5:30pm
| | | From the helicopter scene in Apocalypse Now to Elmer Fudd chanting, "Kill the wabbit! Kill the wabbit!" in Looney Tunes, Wagner's "Ride of the... 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...
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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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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Comedian Shawn Wayans at Chicago Improv
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.2 by 10 members | | Fri, Nov 24 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Nov 24 @ 10:15pm
and 3 more | | | A member of comedy royalty, Shawn Wayans got his start on Fox's trailblazing Emmy-winning sketch comedy show In Living Color alongside his siblings... more |
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Code Switch: Eve Ewing, Hari Kondabolu & More
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
| | | Ever find yourself in a conversation about race and identity where you just get ... stuck? Code Switch is here to help! Whether the topic is as benign... more |
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Russian Grand Ballet: Swan Lake
Athenaeum Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Nov 19 @ 3:00pm
| | | Ever since it premiered in Moscow in 1877, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake has continued to enchant audiences, inspiring countless performances and earning a... more |
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She the People: All-Female Comedy Revue
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 4 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 11:00pm
| | | The women of Second City bet you 72 cents on the dollar you'll fall head over heels for She the People. A lineup of Chicago comedians come together at... more |
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Hot Dub Time Machine Travels Through Music
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 11:00pm (Doors...
Sat, Nov 11 @ 11:00pm (Doors...
| | | Hearing Hot Dub Time Machine out of context probably gives you no clue as to what it could be except an outrageous pun from the movie starring Craig... more |
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Dogs, Cats & More at the Chicago Pet Show
Kane County Fair Grounds (St. Charles, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | November 11 & 12, 2017...
| | | 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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Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 380 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 5:00pm
Sun, Nov 12 @ 2:00pm
and 4 more | | | This is no easygoing modern Sunday school, this is old-time religion. Late Nite Catechism is a hilarious two-act solo performance that's part catechism... 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...
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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Occidental Express: East Reaches Toward West
Trap Door Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 2 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Nov 16 @ 8:00pm
and 1 more | | | Visionary director Istvan Szabo K. returns to Chicago from Hungary to stage Matei Visniec's Occidental Express, a visceral examination of people... more |
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Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery: A Coming-of-Age Tale
Chicago Dramatists Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 9 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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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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Barney the Elf: A Cheeky Drag Musical Parody of Holiday Fave Elf
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 19 members | | Fri, Nov 17 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Sat, Nov 18 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
and 21 more | | | Chicago drag queen sensation Dixie Lynn Cartwright takes the lead in this cheeky musical twist on the modern holiday fave about "embracing your inner... 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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Arnie the Doughnut: Sweet Fun for the Whole Fam
Lifeline Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 4 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 11:00am
Sat, Nov 11 @ 1:00pm
and 10 more | | | If you've ever dreamt about a life-sized doughnut, you're in luck — but please remain seated, because this particular doughnut is not having any of... more |
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Drama, Humor & More in The Holiday Radio Show
Berger Park - Coach House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Nov 29 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Thu, Nov 30 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
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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Comedy-Thriller & Pulitzer Finalist Becky Shaw
Windy City Playhouse (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 11 members | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm
and 8 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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Heritage Explored in Augusta and Noble
Merle Reskin Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 2:00pm
| | | Worlds collide in the drama Augusta and Noble when Gabi, who has lived in a vibrant Latino community in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, begins... more |
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The Bone House: A Spine-Tingling Play About Killers
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
| | | Greenhouse Theater Center presents The Bone House. Playwright Marty Chan's harrowing, hour-long play takes the form of a mock lecture by an author... 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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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.9 by 40 members | | Tue, Nov 7 @ 9:30pm (Top 10...
Thu, Nov 9 @ 8:00pm (Divide...
and 11 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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An Everyman's Journey in Bob: A Life in Five Acts
Apollo Theater Studio (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Tue, Nov 7 @ 7:30pm
Sun, Nov 12 @ 7:30pm
and 5 more | | | Jesus had the manger. Lincoln had the log cabin. And for Bob, it all started on the floor of a Kentucky White Castle. Abandoned by his birth mother and... more |
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Mag Mile in the Morning Walking Tour
Mag Mile - WendyCity (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 8 members | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 7:30am
Mon, Nov 13 @ 7:30am
and 26 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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Dance Slam: Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop & More
Athenaeum Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 5 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 8:00pm (Future...
| | | The latest Dance Chicago fest high-steps its way into the Athenaeum Theatre with its annual series featuring the best companies and choreographers in... 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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His Greatness: Tennessee Williams' Later Days
The Buena at Pride Arts Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 7 members | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | Three men — a great American playwright, his trusted and loyal assistant, and a young Canadian street hustler — find themselves stuck together in a... more |
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Inspiring Tale Akeelah and the Bee
Adventure Stage Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 4:00pm
Fri, Nov 17 @ 7:00pm
and 2 more | | | After discovering her special talent, young Akeelah dreams of winning the national spelling bee. With the support of her teacher and her friends, she... more |
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Comedy-Drama Fade — A TV Writer & A Janitor Collab
Richard Christiansen Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Tue, Nov 7 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Wed, Nov 8 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 8 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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Bible Bingo: Fun Games, Holy Trivia in Interactive Comedy
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 171 members | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Nov 11 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more | | | From Vicki Quade, the creator of the popular comedy Late Nite Catechism, comes the new interactive comedy Bible Bingo. The Archdiocese's new gaming... 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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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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Late Nite Catechism Writer's Christmas Bingo
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.1 by 88 members | | Fri, Nov 24 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Nov 25 @ 8:00pm
and 16 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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The Annoyance Christmas Pageant Revamps Two Holiday Classics
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 10 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Nov 18 @ 7:00pm
and 8 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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TrEat Me Fest: Sweet Treats, Sexy Sips & Fun Services
Concord Fifty + Five (Chicago, IL) | | | 2.3 by 3 members | | Sun, Dec 3 @ 11:00am-3:00pm
| | | Treat yo'self to the TrEat Me Fest, a one-day event geared toward helping you relax and unwind while perusing exhibitors offering a variety of sips,... more |
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It's a Wonderful Life — A Live Radio Play
Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Nov 30 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 1 @ 8:00pm
and 11 more | | | 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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Emily Dickinson's Life in Whimsical One-Woman Show
Court Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 7:30pm...
Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 3 more | | | It is easier to get front row Hamilton tickets than it was to get Emily Dickinson out on the town, but with this play you will have intimate access to... 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 196 members | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm Dinner...
Sat, Nov 11 @ 6:30pm Dinner...
and 3 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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Musical Inspired by LGBTQ Tragedy & Movement
Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Nov 11 @ 7:30pm
and 7 more | | | On Sunday, June 24th, 1973 a gay bar known as the Upstairs Lounge in the "Gay Triangle" area of the French Quarter of New Orleans was set ablaze by an... 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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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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Taco Party in Chicago's River North
Moe's Cantina River North (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 2 @ 12:00pm-4:00pm
| | | Come out to Moe's Cantina in Chicago to celebrate the greatest food on Earth — the taco! Tickets include: six tacos, dessert, a shot of tequila, a... more |
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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians' Holiday Baroque
Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) | | | 4.7 by 9 members | | Sun, Dec 3 @ 3:00pm
| | | Rembrandt's annual Holiday Baroque concert is a tradition that truly signals the beginning of the holiday season. With the backdrop of the glorious... more |
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Filmmaker Joe Swanberg (Easy)
David and Diane B Heller Auditorium (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
| | | If filmmaking in Chicago is having a renaissance, one of the people most responsible is Joe Swanberg. Since 2005, the indie filmmaker has averaged at... more |
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Burf of a Nation (Or From Covfefe With Love)
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more | | | We all knew it was only a matter of time, after the Tweeter in Chief's "covfefe" blunder caught hold of the pop-political zeitgeist like a rabid dog,... more |
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Powerful Drama: Christmas Carolyn
Berger Park - Coach House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, Dec 4 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Wed, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | 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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Elton John Tribute & Holiday Show
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 2 @ 7:30pm
| | | Multiple award-winning actor and singervCraig A. Meyer returns to the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn with his remarkable resemblance and uncanny... more |
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Original Holiday Musical Those Silly Reindeer!
The Edge Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 1 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 2 @ 1:00pm
and 9 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 Skyline Views on Lake Michigan Party Cruise
Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 11:00pm (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 3 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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Ballet 5:8 Presents Compass
Athenaeum Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm
| | | In Compass, fantastic young dance stars from the Chicago area will be showcased. Future Stars creates a forum for talented young choreographers to show... more |
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The Dinner Detective: An Interactive Mystery Dinner Show
Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.8 by 8 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 6:00pm
Sat, Nov 18 @ 6:00pm
and 1 more | | | Named the best show of its kind in Los Angeles and Denver for four years running, The Dinner Detective comes to Chicago to serve up a tasty whodunit... more |
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Puppet Improv Show Felt
iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 8:30pm
Wed, Nov 15 @ 8:30pm
and 2 more | | | You may have seen an improv show, and you may have seen a puppet show, but have you ever seen an improv show starring a cast of puppets? If not, now's... more |
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Company: NU Stages Sondheim
Ethel M. Barber Theater (Evanston, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Nov 11 @ 7:30pm
and 5 more | | | A sophisticated classic that remains as tart and incisive as ever when it comes to modern relationships, Stephen Sondheim's multiple-Tony-winning... more |
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Comedy-Variety Night Showcases Chicago Standouts
The Revival (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Nov 18 @ 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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Magician Ivan Amodei's Intimate Illusions
Ritz-Carlton (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 118 members | | Fri, Nov 24 @ 4:00pm
Fri, Nov 24 @ 7:00pm
and 2 more | | | Master illusionist Ivan Amodei brings his acclaimed show Intimate Illusions to a luxurious candlelit suite at the Ritz-Carlton. With live musical... 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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Country Band Lonestar
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm
| | | For more than 20 years they've logged countless miles touring throughout the world, releasing several Platinum-selling albums and ten No. 1 singles... more |
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The Revival's New Sketch Comedy Show
The Revival (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 7:30pm
| | | Come out to Chicago's The Revival for its Fall Sketch Comedy Revue — The Revolution Will Not Be Improvised! — a hilarious night of music and comedy... more |
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Weekend Improv Comedy Shows at Laugh Out Loud Theater
Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.0 by 359 members | | Sat, Nov 18 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Nov 18 @ 9:30pm
| | | The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs Weekend Improv. Done in the same fully improvised style as... more |
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Leda: Comedy Pulls From Ancient Greek Lore
The Cornservatory (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Nov 8 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:30pm
and 2 more | | | Leda is an unexpectedly hilarious comedy set in ancient Greece. The heroine is captured in the war between Athens and Sparta, and she's reduced to... more |
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Save Humanity From Y2K in Challenge Back to the '90s
Fine Arts Building (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Available Date Through...
| | | Are you ready to travel back in time to New Year's Eve of 1999 to save humanity from the Y2K bug? Help your forgetful cousin find their code to crack... more |
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Tributes to Korn, Linkin Park, Eminem & More
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Dec 27 @ 7:30pm (Doors...
Wed, Dec 27 @ 7:30pm (Doors...
| | | Whether you like your hip-hop straight up or prefer a little metal with your rhymes, this tribute show at Chicago's House of Blues will have plenty of... more |
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It's a Wonderful Life: Radio Show on Stage
Steel Beam Theatre (St. Charles, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 24 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Nov 25 @ 8:00pm
and 8 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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The Nutcracker: Holiday Classic With Live Orchestra
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | 4.6 by 14 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:00pm
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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Musical Parody of Shark Tank
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Nov 17 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 5 @ 8:00pm
and 3 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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Dance Whodunit Rooming House
1700 Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
Sun, Nov 12 @ 4:00pm
and 3 more | | | What begins as an intimate conversation among friends about high-stake decisions morphs into a physically and psychologically complex whodunit. Looking... more |
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Taste Scotches, Bourbons and Whiskies: Whisky Live
The Westin O'Hare Hotel (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 6:30pm
| | | For both fans and distillers, whisky tasting is a sacred practice. But even if you don't understand it, you will after the Whisky Live USA tasting... 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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Tennessee Williams' Dramatic Masterpiece
Jedlicka Performing Arts Center (Cicero, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Nov 11 @ 7:30pm
and 3 more | | | A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty, The Glass Menagerie is one of the most famous plays of all time. Amanda Wingfield is a faded, tragic... more |
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This Is for You: Comedy in Hyde Park
Silver Room (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Nov 10 @ 8:00pm
| | | This Is for You is a new, classy, chill evening of laughter. Chicago's Hyde Park is home to some of the dopest, most eclectic and diverse people in the... more |
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Cheesy Laughs at Free Pizza
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 8:30pm
Thu, Nov 16 @ 8:30pm
and 1 more | | | Free Pizza is a weekly extravaganza at Laugh Out Loud Chicago featuring musical guests, different improv groups from around the city, ensembles from... more |
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An Evening With Chef Lidia Bastianich
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Nov 9 @ 7:00pm
| | | Lidia Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on television, a best-selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and... more |
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Sister Hazel: Alt-Rock Heroes ("All For You")
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm (Doors...
Sat, Dec 16 @ 8:00pm (Doors...
| | | Sister Hazel, one of the mainstay acts of alt rock, rolls into Chicago, ready to show everyone — fans and newcomers alike — how it's done down south.... more |
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The Bridges of Madison County: Romantic Musical
Meiley-Swallow Theatre (Naperville, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Sat, Nov 11 @ 8:00pm
Sun, Nov 12 @ 3:00pm
and 3 more | | | One of the most unforgettable romantic stories ever written, The Bridges of Madison County, first captured the nation's attention as a best-selling... more |
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