Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club
Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.8 by 43 members |  | Wed, Dec 27 @ 7:30pm (Eric...
Fri, Dec 29 @ 7:30pm (Jeremy...
and 68 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 115 members | | Mon, Jan 1 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Wed, Jan 3 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 3 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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| 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) | | | 4.8 by 80 members | | Wed, Dec 27 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 28 @ 7:30pm
and 33 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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Save Big on Broadway In Chicago 5-Show Subscription
Oriental Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | |  Not Yet Rated | | Select Wednesday Matinees:...
Select Tuesday Evenings: March...
and 2 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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Dickens' Classic A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre - The Albert (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 356 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 8:00pm
| | | 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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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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Joffrey Ballet Performs The Nutcracker
Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 81 members | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 2:00pm
Thu, Dec 28 @ 7:00pm
and 3 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 | | Sun, Apr 29 @ 1:30pm
Thu, May 3 @ 7:00pm
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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Afro-Caribbean Dance Party and Lesson
The Promontory (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jan 7 @ 9:00pm
Sun, Jan 14 @ 9:00pm
and 6 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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Harry Potter Parody — All 7 Books in 70 Hilarious Minutes
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.4 by 110 members | | Wed, Dec 27 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Dec 28 @ 5:00pm
and 9 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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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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Joe's Live: National and Local Acts, Plus Great BBQ
Joe's Live & Bub City (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.3 by 30 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 9:00pm (Blackjack...
Fri, Jan 12 @ 8:00pm (Aaron...
| | | 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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European-Style Urban Antique Market: The Randolph Street Market...
Plumbers Union Hall (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 25 members | | January 27-28, 2018 (10:00am -...
February 24-25, 2018 (10:00am -...
and 2 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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It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 18 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 4:30pm
Sat, Dec 30 @ 7:30pm
and 6 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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Trio Pays Tribute to Michael Buble
Batavia Fine Arts Centre (Batavia, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Feb 16 @ 7:30pm
| | | Ask three people who Michael Bublé is and you'll get three different answers: the Modern Sinatra who sings and swings on all the standards, the... more |
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Blackhawks Hit the Ice in NHL Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Jan 5 @ 7:30pm (vs. Vegas...
Wed, Jan 10 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 19 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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BLKS: Friends Face One F-cked Up Night
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 8 members | | Wed, Dec 27 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Dec 28 @ 7:30pm
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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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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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.9 by 42 members | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 8:00pm...
Fri, Dec 29 @ 8:00pm (Drink...
and 3 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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Live Music at Joe's Bar: National & Local Favorites
Joe's Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 9:00pm (The Ron...
Sun, Dec 31 @ 9:00pm (New...
| | | 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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17th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 11 @ 8:00pm (Mass St....
Thu, Jan 11 @ 9:00pm (Secret...
and 4 more | | | The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival gathers writers, performers, and comedy lovers together to create and celebrate in the comedy capital of the world.... 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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Red Velvet: Bio-Drama of 1830s Black Actor
Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard Theater on the Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 9 members | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 29 @ 7:30pm
and 2 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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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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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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| Today's Your Lucky Day! | | We're giving away Goldstar $$ TODAY on our Facebook page. Like it (if you haven't already) so you know how to enter. | | | | | 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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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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Chicago's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.9 by 97 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 7:15pm
Sat, Dec 30 @ 9:15pm
| | | 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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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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Siblings Sing With Shakespeare in Time Traveling Musical
Apollo Theater - Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jan 21 @ 1:00pm
Sat, Feb 3 @ 10:30am
and 5 more | | | Annie and her brother Jack climb up into their backyard treehouse and climb back down more than 400 years in the past in the Midwest premiere of this... more |
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Peep Show Thrills With Naughtiness & Nudity
The Playground Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 7 members | | Sat, Jan 13 @ 11:59pm
Sat, Feb 3 @ 11:59pm
and 4 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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A Ballet-Free Adaptation of The Nutcracker
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 295 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 7:30pm
| | | 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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Peter Pan Takes Flight on Stage
Cahn Auditorium (Evanston, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 30 @ 2:00pm
and 4 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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The Good Fight: A True Story of Women's Suffrage
City Lit Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 6 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Sun, Jan 7 @ 3:00pm (Preview)
and 19 more | | | The Good Fight tells the story of The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), the primary militant group pushing for women's suffrage in the United... 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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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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Northwestern Wildcats: NCAA Basketball
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 11:00am (vs....
Tue, Jan 2 @ 8:00pm (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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Home + Remodeling Show
Schaumburg Convention Center (Schaumburg, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | March 3, 2018 (10am-5pm) &...
| | | Whether you're looking to purchase, remodel or renovate a home (or if you just want to find a way to get on top of the clutter!), you'll find the... more |
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Chicago Mobster & Crime Tour
American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Good for Any Available Friday...
| | | Take a spooky stroll through the once-rough downtown Chicago streets during this Mobster & Crime Tour, narrated by one of the expert guides of American... more |
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Dickens' Hard Times Meets Circus Arts
Lookingglass Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 8 members | | Tue, Jan 2 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Jan 3 @ 7:30pm
and 11 more | | | 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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Chicago Architecture Walking Tour
American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Available Saturday at...
| | | Take a journey through the stunning streets of downtown Chicago with an expert tour guide, and visit some of Chicago's most significant contributions... 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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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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A Wild Trump Impeachment Trial Satire & Burlesque
Collaboraction in the Flat Iron Arts Building (Chicago, IL) | | |  2.5 by 2 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 8:00pm
| | | 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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Late Nite Catechism Writer's Christmas Bingo
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 100 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 30 @ 8:00pm
and 1 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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Hilarious Holiday Improv To Make You More Merry
Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | |  3.5 by 39 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 29 @ 9:30pm
and 2 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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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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Bruce in the USA: Springsteen Tribute Band
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 12 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 9:00pm (Doors...
| | | This post-Christmas treat is an amazing recreation of one of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's legendary concerts. Matt Ryan played The Boss for... more |
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Country Tributes to Toby Keith & Kenny Chesney
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
| | | If you're fed up with all the hustle and bustle of The Windy City — not to mention those brutal winter temperatures — you just might need a Southern... 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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Delicious Food Tours of Chicago Neighborhoods
American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Available Saturday or...
| | | Choose from one of five neighborhood food tours with more neighborhoods to be added in 2018. Guests can choose between food tours of Lakeview, Hyde... more |
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Prohibition Walking Tour of Chicago
American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Available Sunday at 5:00pm...
| | | Prohibition stirred a massive controversy at its time in America. However, it also started an explosive revolution of hidden speakeasies and scandal,... more |
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Undressed Burlesque: Monthly Shows at Simone's
Simone's (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 4 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 9:30pm
Thu, Feb 15 @ 9:30pm
and 2 more | | | Every third Thursday at Simone's bar and grill in Chicago, you'll see Kitty la Royall and Simona Signoret saunter onto the stage with Undressed Burlesque... more |
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Retro Ski Lodge Block Party Goes Winter Olympics
Hopsmith Tavern (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Feb 10 @ 10:00am
| | | Neon, spandex, goggles, ear muffs and leg warmers are all encouraged attire at the 3rd annual Retro Ski Lodge Block Party, presented by Green Curtain... 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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It's a Wonderful Life — A Live Radio Play
Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Wed, Dec 27 @ 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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Sweet Chicago Dessert Walk
American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Good Any Available Sunday at...
| | | Indulge your sweet tooth with fresh baked pastries, specialty coffees and hot chocolate, vegan desserts, artisan chocolates, gourmet southern... more |
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One-Man Comedy Questions Faith in Altered Boy
The Buena at Pride Arts Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.8 by 5 members | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Dec 29 @ 7:30pm
and 1 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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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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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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ElevateFoundation Room Dance Party
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | |  2.7 by 12 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 10:30pm (DJ Legacy)
Sat, Dec 30 @ 10:00pm (DJ Eddie)
| | | The coolest DJs from around the country hit the hottest members-only room in Chicago for a weekly dance party at the House of Blues' chic and intimate... 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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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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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 Blackout Diaries: True Comic Drinking Tales
Under the Gun Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 10:00pm
Sat, Jan 6 @ 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's Haunted History & Ghost Tour
American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Good for Any Available Saturday...
| | | Take a spooky stroll through downtown Chicago during this Chicago's Haunted History & Ghost tour. Your American Walks tour will be narrated by one of... more |
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R&B Star Lalah Hathaway at House of Blues
House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 6:30pm
| | | Born into R&B royalty as the daughter of the late legend Donny Hathaway, Lalah Hathaway has successfully forged her own identity while honoring the her... more |
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NYE Celebration at Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, Jan 1 @ 12:30am
Mon, Jan 1 @ 1:30am
| | | Get ready to bring in the New Year with an event that will have you partying way past midnight this year. Take your New Year's Eve celebration to the... more |
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Politics & Art Collide in They
Trap Door Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 29 @ 8:00pm
and 7 more | | | Polish writer, painter, philosopher, playwright, novelist and photographer Stanislaw Witkiewicz's They comes to the stage of the Trap Door Theatre in... 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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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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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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Newly Adapted French Satire Puff: Believe It or Not
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 5 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 31 @ 2:30pm
| | | 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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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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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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Bowl Full of Jolly: Holiday Improv
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 30 @ 9:30pm
| | | 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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Five Black Women Work to Reclaim Their Truth
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Feb 2 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Feb 3 @ 8:00pm
and 13 more | | | Black Madonnas have been challenging the normative view of Christianity for more than eight hundred years by depicting Mary and Jesus with dark skin. In ... more |
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Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play
The Public House Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 120 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 29 @ 10:00pm
and 2 more | | | The Pub Theater Company performs a series of outrageous sketches centered on Chicago's favorite pastime: drinking. Bye Bye Liver is filled with... 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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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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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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Comedian Preacher Lawson at Chicago Improv
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jan 7 @ 7:00pm
| | | America's Got Talent finalist Preacher Lawson keeps audiences rolling with his playful demeanor, energetic delivery and light-hearted observations... more |
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Pimprov — Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy
CIC Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 342 members | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 10:30pm
Fri, Jan 5 @ 10:30pm
and 3 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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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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Trapped in the Netflix: A Fast-Paced Comedy
iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Dec 27 @ 8:30pm
| | | Trapped in the Netflix is a one-person show pulsing with Netflix Original parodies, impressions and existential panic. During a rainy Chicago night, a... 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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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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Young Playwrights Fest by Pegasus Theatre Chicago
Pegasus Theatre at Chicago Dramatists (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 4 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 5 @ 7:30pm
and 8 more | | | Pegasus presents the 31st annual production of plays written by Chicago high school scribes. The second oldest such festival in the country, this... more |
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The Kennedy Family Matriarch Shares Her Incredible Story in Solo...
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 61 members | | Fri, Jan 12 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Sat, Jan 13 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 39 more | | | An intimate portrait of Camelot's "queen mother," Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Rose is an engrossing solo show set in the summer of 1969, just days after... 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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Bite Size Broadway: 10 Short Musicals in Chicago
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 9:00pm
Sat, Jan 6 @ 9:00pm
and 7 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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New Zealand's Grammy-Winning Singer Kimbra
Concord Music Hall (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Feb 3 @ 7:00pm
| | | New Zealand singer Kimbra Lee Johnson, known as Kimbra, mixes pop with classic R&B, jazz and rock musical elements in this show at Chicago's Concord... more |
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David Broza & Friends in Concert
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Skokie, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 7:30pm
| | | Israeli superstar David Broza is considered one of the world's most dynamic and vibrant performers. From his whirlwind fingerpicking and Flamenco... 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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Alice in Wonderland: Two Russian Musicals
Northbrook Theater (Northbrook, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 5:00pm
Sun, Jan 21 @ 2:00pm
| | | Performed in Russian, two stunning stories come together in one bright, musical performance at Northbrook Theater. When Alice falls into a very deep... more |
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SinZation: Male Revue Brings Fantasies to Life
Jackhammer Nightclub (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 5 members | | Sat, Jan 6 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 13 @ 8:00pm
and 6 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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New Philharmonic Presents Verdi's La Traviata
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 7:30pm
Sun, Jan 28 @ 3:00pm
| | | Lavish parties, adoring suitors and exquisite jewelry mean nothing after a beautiful socialite meets the true love of her life, Alfredo Germont. But... 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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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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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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Russian Folk Story: Red, honest, in love
Northbrook Theater (Northbrook, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 5:00pm
Sun, Jan 28 @ 2:00pm
| | | Performed in Russian by the Bravo Theatre Company's child and adult performers, this pastoral story unfolds in a forest, where a poetry-loving runaway... 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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Magician Bill Blagg's Mind-Blowing Illusions
North Shore Center, Center Theatre (Skokie, IL) | | | 3.8 by 9 members | | Sat, Dec 30 @ 2:00pm
| | | "Simply amazing!" raves the Chicago Tribune about The Magic of Bill Blagg, which has stunned North Shore Center audiences in past engagements, like... more |
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Fudge at iO Theater: Where Music and Comedy Meet
iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Jan 2 @ 8:00pm
Tue, Jan 9 @ 8:00pm
and 11 more | | | Fudge is an evening of comedy and music brought to you by the independent improv team Fudge. Comprised of Damian Anaya, Tim Lyons, Vince Portacci and... more |
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Richard Wright's Native Son, Stage Adaptation
Fullerton Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Feb 7 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Thu, Feb 8 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 6 more | | | Richard Wright's seminal work Native Son has been part of the cultural landscape for decades, pulling back the veil on culture and race relations. With... 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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Knuffle Bunny: Kids' Book Comes to Life
Apollo Theater - Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Mar 18 @ 10:30am
Sun, Mar 25 @ 10:30am
and 14 more | | | Any child (or child at heart) who's ever cherished a beloved stuffed buddy will feel a special appreciation for Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical.... more |
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Comedy-Variety Night Showcases Chicago Standouts
The Revival (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Sat, Jan 13 @ 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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Dinosaur Time Trek: Shark Edition
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 12 @ (4:00pm - 7:00pm)
Sat, Jan 13 @ (4:00pm - 7:00pm)
and 2 more | | | It's family expedition time! At Dinosaur Time Trek, you'll be transported through a special Time Lab where you can observe enormous prehistoric... more |
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Fresh Humor: Comedians You Should Know
Timothy O'Toole's (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Wed, Jan 3 @ 9:30pm
Wed, Jan 10 @ 9:30pm
| | | If you're tired of the same old jokes you've heard before, you can catch original, fresh, showcase-style stand-up comedy at the classy downtown Timothy... more |
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Steve Trevino (Mind of Mencia) at the Improv
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.8 by 89 members | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 7:30pm
| | | Steve Trevino was a writer and cast member on Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia, and he's completed several national tours with the show's star, Carlos... more |
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Chicago Wine Fest: 35+ Wines From Around the World
Moe's Cantina River North (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Mar 10 @ 12:00pm-4:00pm
| | | Cheese, wine, free stuff ... sounds like spring perfection. The Chicago Wine Fest (formerly River North Wine Fest) returns with tastings of over 35... more |
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Award-Winning Dining Cruises Aboard the Odyssey
The Odyssey II (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 181 members | | Sat, Jan 13 @ 7:00pm (Champagne...
Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:00pm (Champagne...
| | | 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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You Decide the Winner in This Comedy Knockdown
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Dec 29 @ 10:00pm
Fri, Jan 5 @ 10:00pm
and 12 more | | | If you had to turn comedy into a wrestling match, The Great Show-Down is what you'd get as a result. Hosted by a different character every week, you're... more |
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ComedySportz: Fast & Funny Improv Comedy for the Whole Family
The ComedySportz Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 151 members | | Wed, Dec 27 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Dec 28 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more | | | Fans of comedy and improv shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? will love Chicago's ComedySportz, a fun, fast-paced event that's great for the whole... more |
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Timeless Comedy From Neil Simon
Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 11 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 12 @ 8:00pm
and 24 more | | | One of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon's hidden gems, this Tony-nominated comedy tells the story of Barney Cashman, a loveable schlub in... more |
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Visceral Dance Chicago's Spring Show
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 6 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Apr 7 @ 7:30pm
| | | It's all in their name. Visceral Dance Chicago's artists surge with raw talent and extensive training, and the company's riveting programs call forth... more |
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American Writers Museum: Explore Words With Friends
American Writers Museum (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Thu, Dec 28 @ 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 29 @ 10:00am - 5:00pm
and 2 more | | | Get lost in a world of books. Open to the public since May 2017, this cool new museum immerses you in a wonderland of words through cutting-edge... more |
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Tasty City Staples on Famous Chicago Food Walk
American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Good Any Available Saturday or...
| | | The Famous Chicago Food walk showcases all of the foods you've come to love that were invented right here in Chicago. Explore Chicago's River North... more |
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