Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club
Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.7 by 28 members |  | Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm (Dana Hall...
Wed, Dec 13 @ 9:30pm (Dana Hall...
and 72 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 349 members | | Tue, Dec 12 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm
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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| 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) | | | 4.7 by 43 members | | Tue, Dec 12 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm
and 8 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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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 3 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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Joffrey Ballet Performs The Nutcracker
Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 59 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:00pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:00pm
and 7 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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Chicago Bulls: Exciting Basketball Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 110 members | | Mon, Dec 18 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Wed, Dec 20 @ 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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Puccini's Turandot by Lyric Opera
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.5 by 8 members | | Wed, Jan 10 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 7:30pm
| | | 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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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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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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Afro-Caribbean Dance Party and Lesson
The Promontory (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Dec 17 @ 9:00pm
Sun, Jan 7 @ 9:00pm
and 7 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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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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It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 14 members | | Wed, Dec 20 @ 2:30pm
Wed, Dec 20 @ 7:30pm
and 12 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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Joe's Live: National and Local Acts, Plus Great BBQ
Joe's Live & Bub City (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.3 by 29 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 9:00pm (7th Heaven)
Sat, Dec 23 @ 8:30pm (Infinity...
and 2 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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Real Carol Behind Classic A Christmas Carol
Madison Street Theatre (Oak Park, IL) | | | 4.7 by 32 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
and 6 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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Blackhawks Hit the Ice in NHL Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Sun, Dec 17 @ 6:00pm (vs....
Wed, Jan 10 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 16 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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Pretty Woman: The Musical Pre-Sale
Oriental Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Mar 13 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Mar 14 @ 7:30pm
and 39 more | | | From the iconic outfits and unforgettable moments of blossoming romance to the ... catchy songs? Wait a minute, Pretty Woman is a musical now? You bet... 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 4 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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Elf the Musical: A Modern Holiday Classic
Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL) | | | 4.0 by 6 members | | Wed, Dec 13 @ 1:30pm
Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:00pm
and 1 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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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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Save Big on Broadway In Chicago 5-Show Subscription
Oriental Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Select Wednesday Matinees:...
Select Tuesday Evenings: March...
and 3 more | | | As a Broadway fanatic in Chicago, you already know you'll get your hands on any ticket that brings that Big Apple magic to the Windy City. Enjoy five... more |
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True Story of the Rush to Save Shakespeare's Canon
Northlight Theatre (Skokie, IL) | | | 4.4 by 11 members | | Tue, Dec 12 @ 7:30pm
| | | 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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Live Music at Joe's Bar: National & Local Favorites
Joe's Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm (HITS...
Sat, Dec 30 @ 9:00pm (The Ron...
and 1 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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A Ballet-Free Adaptation of The Nutcracker
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 287 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm
and 7 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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Eve of the Eve Cruise: Kick Off New Year's Early
Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 6:30pm (Boarding...
Sat, Dec 30 @ 10:30pm (Boarding...
| | | 2017 is coming to a close, and you know what that means - party time! This year, take the celebration up a notch with two nights of fun, starting with... more |
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Scrooge and the Ghostly Spirits
Citadel Theatre (Lake Forest, IL) | | | 4.6 by 12 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
and 6 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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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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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) | | | 4.3 by 7 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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Red Velvet: Bio-Drama of 1830s Black Actor
Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard Theater on the Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 6 members | | Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
and 4 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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Chicago's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.9 by 96 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:15pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 9:15pm
and 8 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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BLKS: Friends Face One F-cked Up Night
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 4 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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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 52 members | | Tue, Dec 26 @ 3:00pm
Tue, Dec 26 @ 7:00pm
| | | 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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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 18 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm
and 1 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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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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Q Brothers Christmas Carol: Hip-Hop Dickens Parody
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 49 members | | Tue, Dec 12 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm
and 1 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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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.9 by 41 members | | Tue, Dec 12 @ 7:30pm (Top Ten...
Tue, Dec 12 @ 9:30pm (Top Ten...
and 17 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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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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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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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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The Illusionists Present Adam Trent: Pre-Sale
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Mar 16 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Mar 17 @ 8:00pm
| | | Described as a cross between David Copperfield and Justin Timberlake, magician Adam Trent fuses classic magic with dancing, comedy and some seriously... 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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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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Unscripted Laughs From Second City's Improv All-Stars
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 230 members | | Fri, Dec 22 @ 11:59pm
Sat, Dec 23 @ 11:59pm
and 1 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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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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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 2 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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A Powerful Portrait of Gang Life & Fireworks
Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 5 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm
and 2 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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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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Late Nite Catechism Writer's Christmas Bingo
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 93 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 8:00pm
and 6 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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Original Holiday Musical Those Silly Reindeer!
The Edge Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 4 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 1:00pm
and 2 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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Comedy-Thriller & Pulitzer Finalist Becky Shaw
Windy City Playhouse (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 21 members | | Wed, Dec 13 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
and 3 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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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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The Annoyance Christmas Pageant Revamps Two Holiday Classics
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 16 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 23 @ 7:00pm
| | | 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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Northwestern Wildcats: NCAA Basketball
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Tue, Dec 19 @ 7:00pm (vs. Lewis...
and 2 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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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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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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Holiday-Themed Version of Hamlet
The Public House Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm
| | | 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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Tick, Tick ... BOOM!: Jonathan Larson's Early Story
Prop Thtr (Chicago, IL) | | |  2.0 by 3 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
and 2 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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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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Hilarious Holiday Improv To Make You More Merry
Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 3.6 by 38 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 9:30pm
and 10 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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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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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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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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Chicago Magic Lounge: Exciting Old-School Illusions
Uptown Underground (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 147 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:30pm
and 2 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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The Magic Parlour: An Evening of Classic Magic
Palmer House Hilton (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 236 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 9:30pm
| | | 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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Kiss Kiss Cabaret: Weekly Comedy, Burlesque, Variety Acts and More
Uptown Underground (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.1 by 115 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 10:00pm (Holiday...
Sat, Dec 16 @ 10:00pm (Holiday...
and 25 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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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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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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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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'Twas the Fight Before Christmas: Sketch Comedy
The Public House Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 8:00pm
Wed, Dec 20 @ 8:00pm
and 1 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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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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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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The Blackout Diaries: True Comic Drinking Tales
Under the Gun Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | 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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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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It's a Wonderful Life — A Live Radio Play
Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | | 4.8 by 6 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 3:00pm
Tue, Dec 19 @ 8:00pm
and 2 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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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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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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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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The Nutcracker Featuring a 100-Member Cast
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Skokie, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 5:00pm
| | | The Salt Creek Ballet's rendition of The Nutcracker has a ton of new and exciting twists to it this year. The production is still a holiday classic,... 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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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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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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A Christmas Carol: Dickens' Holiday Classic
Pabst Theater (Milwaukee, WI) | | | 4.5 by 10 members | | Tue, Dec 19 @ 7:00pm
Wed, Dec 20 @ 7:00pm
and 3 more | | | A timeless holiday favorite, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns in the Milwaukee Rep's annual production at the Pabst Theater, featuring new... 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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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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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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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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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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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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Bowl Full of Jolly: Holiday Improv
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 9:30pm
and 4 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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Newly Adapted French Satire Puff: Believe It or Not
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 3 members | | Sat, Dec 23 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 30 @ 2:30pm
and 2 more | | | Aptly-named French dramatist Eugene Scribe is known as the father of the "well-made play" for turning out dozens of popular works with the same... 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) | | | 4.7 by 3 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 8:00pm
and 2 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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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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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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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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This Is for You: Comedy in Hyde Park
Silver Room (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Fri, Jan 12 @ 8:00pm (No New...
| | | Come laugh, drink, listen to some dope music and relax at This Is For You — one of the hottest comedy showcases in Chicago. With a lineup of top... more |
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Bite Size Broadway: 10 Short Musicals in Chicago
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 9:00pm
Sat, Dec 23 @ 9:00pm
and 2 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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The Holidays Unwrapped Explores Mental Health
The Edge Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Dec 12 @ 8:00pm
Wed, Dec 13 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | With true stories collected from people whose lives have been impacted by mental health issues, Erasing the Distance uses the power of performance to... 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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Comedian Frank Townsend at the Chicago Improv
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.6 by 11 members | | Sun, Dec 17 @ 7:00pm
| | | With enthusiastic honesty and a penchant for pushing buttons, there's no telling where Frank Townsend will take you. Whether he's making you see race... more |
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A Wild Trump Impeachment Trial Satire & Burlesque
Collaboraction in the Flat Iron Arts Building (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 22 @ 8:00pm
and 1 more | | | It's going to be huge. Whether you are hoping for it or dreading it, everyone can agree that if Trump gets impeached, the trial will be one... 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
Sun, Dec 24 @ 3:00pm
and 2 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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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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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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Award-Winning Dining Cruises Aboard the Odyssey
The Odyssey II (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 181 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:00pm (Holiday...
Fri, Dec 22 @ 7:00pm (Holiday...
and 4 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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Gangsters, Grub and Audience Participation at Tommy Gun's Garage...
Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 197 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 6:30pm Dinner...
Sun, Dec 17 @ 6:00pm Dinner...
and 5 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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SinZation: Male Revue Brings Fantasies to Life
Jackhammer Nightclub (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 5 members | | Sat, Dec 16 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 6 @ 8:00pm
and 7 more | | | Whether you're looking for an awesome bachelorette party or just a fun girls' night out, the men of SinZation will make it a night to remember. One of... more |
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One-Man Comedy Questions Faith in Altered Boy
The Buena at Pride Arts Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:30pm
and 7 more | | | Good Catholic boy Garrett Allain doesn't know how to be anything else — He works hard, says his prayers and excels in school. Despite how much closer... more |
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The Secret of Christmas: Songs & Stories
The John & Nancy Hughes Theater (Lake Forest, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 22 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 23 @ 7:30pm
| | | Singer Michael Whelan weaves inspirational stories that warm the heart with classic holiday songs, including "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,"... more |
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Magic & Comedy From Trent James
Skokie Theatre (Skokie, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 8:00pm
| | | Comedian-magician Trent James brings his fresh take on the classic magic show to the stage of the Skokie Theatre. His high-energy performance combines... more |
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Chocolate Lovers Tour From Ghirardelli to Boutique
Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Good for Any Sat or Sun Tour @...
| | | Mmm chocolate truffle bars, gourmet cupcakes and handmade gelato — is your mouth watering yet? If Hansel and Gretel are your spirit animals — this... 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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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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Boeing Boeing: Swinging '60s Comedy
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Feb 8 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Feb 9 @ 7:30pm
and 28 more | | | This high-flying comedy, based on a French farce, follows an American lothario living in swinging '60s Paris who's secretly engaged to three different... more |
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A Timely, Searing Portrait of Detroit
Northlight Theatre (Skokie, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
and 6 more | | | At the start of the Great Recession, rumors of impending closure surround one of the last auto plants in Detroit. The nation's financial crisis gets... more |
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Hellish Holiday Comedy It's Christmas Goddammit!
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 22 @ 8:00pm
| | | This year's annual Christmas celebration at the James' home has a macabre twist. Along with the traditional passive-aggressive silences and sniping,... more |
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Musical Tribute to Frank, Sammy & Dean
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.2 by 51 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
| | | The Rat Pack Is Back, baby, and they're the definition of cool. A talented tribute group featuring uncanny vocal re-creations of Frank Sinatra, Sammy... more |
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Lyric Opera: Bellini's I Puritani
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Feb 7 @ 7:30pm
Tue, Feb 13 @ 7:30pm
| | | Bellini reached for the stars with his romantic drama I Puritani: "The opera must draw tears, terrify people, make them die through singing." And by... more |
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Rock Musical Tells a Tale of Honor
Raven Theatre East Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 14 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Rock 'N' Roll Musical spins the medieval legend of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table, and the heroic... more |
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Music of the Baroque's Holiday Concert
St. Michael in Old Town (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 3 members | | Fri, Dec 15 @ 8:00pm
| | | Celebrate the season with the inspiring Holiday Brass & Choral Concert at St. Michael in Old Town. Chorus director William Jon Gray leads the Music of... more |
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Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Get the Led Out
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.9 by 10 members | | Sat, Mar 3 @ 8:00pm
| | | Hear the songs that paved the way for hard rock and heavy metal as Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out takes the stage at the Rosemont Theatre in... more |
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