Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club
Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.8 by 61 members |  | Wed, Jan 17 @ 7:30pm (Dana Hall...
Wed, Jan 17 @ 9:30pm (Dana Hall...
and 63 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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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 171 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
and 7 more | | | Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. She fought her way into the record business as... more |
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Chicago Bulls: Exciting Basketball Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 122 members | | Mon, Feb 12 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Wed, Feb 14 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 1 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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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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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 20 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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Harry Potter Parody — All 7 Books in 70 Hilarious Minutes
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.4 by 137 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 1:30pm
and 29 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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Rock Opera Chronicles the Last Days of Jesus
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 27 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Apr 28 @ 7:00pm
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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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.8 by 44 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm (Drink...
Sat, Jan 20 @ 11:30pm (The...
and 6 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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Blind Date Re-Imagines Reagan-Gorbachev Meeting
Goodman Theatre - The Albert (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
Wed, Jan 24 @ 7:30pm
and 5 more | | | Not so long ago, but before presidential Twitter rants, Tinder meetups and 24/7 news, two of history's most enigmatic leaders — Ronald Reagan and... more |
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SNL: Behind-the-Scenes Exhibit
Museum of Broadcast Communications (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Operating Date January 2 -...
| | | You've watched SNL for years. Now relive 40 years of the show in a way you never imagined. At Saturday Night Live: The Experience at Chicago's Museum... more |
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The Good Fight: A True Story of Women's Suffrage
City Lit Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 10 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm
and 14 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 Humans: See the 2016 Tony Winner for Best Play
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Jan 30 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Jan 31 @ 7:30pm
and 6 more | | | In his "kind, warm, beautifully observed and deeply moving new play" (Chicago Tribune), Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam (Sons of the Prophet)... more |
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Afro-Caribbean Dance Party and Lesson
The Promontory (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Sun, Jan 21 @ 9:00pm
Sun, Jan 28 @ 9:00pm
and 4 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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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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Blackhawks Hit the Ice in NHL Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:30pm (vs. New...
Mon, Jan 22 @ 7:30pm (vs. Tampa...
and 17 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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You Got Older
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Feb 2 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Feb 7 @ 7:30pm
and 3 more | | | Mae's life is kinda falling apart. Her boyfriend dumped her, she got fired from her job, and she's moved back home to take care of her dad. As if that... more |
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17th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.7 by 9 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 8:00pm (Tattoo...
Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm (Feminine...
and 2 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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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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Peep Show Thrills With Naughtiness & Nudity
The Playground Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 7 members | | Sat, Feb 3 @ 11:59pm
Sat, Mar 3 @ 11:59pm
and 7 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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State Ballet Theatre of Russia: Sleeping Beauty
Genesee Theatre (Waukegan, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:30pm
| | | The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Sleeping Beauty, one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. This full-scale production, set to the... more |
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Chicago's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 101 members | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Jan 18 @ 10:00pm
and 13 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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Chocolate, Wine & Spirits Tasting Expo
Plumbers Union Hall (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 11:00am–6:00pm
Sun, Apr 22 @ 11:00am–5:00pm
| | | Spend a day in Chicago's red-hot West Loop and historic Randolph Street Market District, as the beautiful Beaux Arts-style complex at Plumbers Union... more |
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Experience the Music, Dance & Culture of Ireland
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Feb 23 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Feb 24 @ 8:00pm
| | | Riverdance — the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that weaves together Celtic mythology and Irish history — has tapped its way... more |
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Abolition Bio-Drama Red Velvet
Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard Theater on the Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 27 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
and 1 more | | | It's London, 1833. No black man has ever starred on a British stage, not even as Othello, until tonight. Red Velvet is a fascinating glimpse into... more |
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Timeless Comedy From Neil Simon
Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
and 16 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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The Second City's Late Night Improv: After Hours
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 11:00pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 11:00pm
and 10 more | | | Stay up late with The Second City as they bring you their latest and greatest with After Hours, a late-night improv show. It's interactive. It's... more |
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The Second City's Cure for the Common Comedy
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 8:00pm
Tue, Jan 23 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | The Second City has the fix for the post-holiday blues, as Chicago's legendary sketch and improv comedy theater brings you The Cure for The Common Comedy.... 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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Time-Traveling Drama Insurrection: Holding History
Athenaeum Theatre Studio Two (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 9 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm
and 14 more | | | Mix Roots, The Wizard of Oz and In Living Color together and you come out with Insurrection: Holding History, a powerful, raucous new work at Athenaeum... 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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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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Scandal-Inspired Drama For the Loyal
Athenaeum Theatre Studio One (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 5 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
and 13 more | | | Written by Lee Blessing (author of the Tony- and Pulitzer-nominated play A Walk in the Woods), For the Loyal focuses on Toby and Mia, married graduate... 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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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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#Who's Next: The New Social-Justice Musical
The Vault at Collaboraction Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, Feb 19 @ 7:00pm (Preview)
Tue, Feb 20 @ 7:00pm (Preview)
and 10 more | | | #Who's Next takes a hard look at today's social injustices, including racism, sexism, homophobia, domestic violence and substance abuse, seen through... more |
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Hatfield & McCoy: America's Own Romeo & Juliet Tale
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jan 21 @ 7:00pm
Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm
and 5 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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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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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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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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Siblings Sing With Shakespeare in Time Traveling Musical
Apollo Theater - Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 10:30am
Sun, Jan 21 @ 1:00pm
and 8 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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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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Arthur Miller's Classic All My Sons
Court Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 4 members | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Thu, Jan 18 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
and 1 more | | | Local businessman and manufacturer Joe Keller developed a bitter history with his business partner after dealing with profound tragedy during World War... 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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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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Montauciel Takes Flight: All-New Kids' Musical
Lifeline Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 11:00am
Sat, Jan 20 @ 1:00pm
and 6 more | | | In this high-flying new children's musical, an adventurous and scientifically-minded young sheep called Montauciel (French for "climb to the sky")... 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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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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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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Avenue Q: The Tony-Winning Naughty Puppet Musical
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, May 24 @ 7:30pm
Fri, May 25 @ 7:30pm
and 27 more | | | Loaded with humor and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is a hilarious look at life in New York, featuring a fantastic cast of people and puppets. In its... more |
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Chicago Wolves Hockey at Allstate Arena
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.6 by 10 members | | Fri, Feb 2 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Thu, Feb 15 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 2 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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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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Condensed Version of Beloved Musical
Big Noise Theatre at Prairie Lakes (Des Plaines, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 10:00am
Sun, Jan 21 @ 10:00am
and 4 more | | | This classic tale of adventure, friendship and family has been entertaining audiences for generations. This condensed, one-hour adaptation celebrates... 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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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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The Magic Parlour: An Evening of Classic Magic
Palmer House Hilton (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 238 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 9:30pm
Sat, Feb 24 @ 4:30pm
| | | 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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The Blackout Diaries: True Comic Drinking Tales
Under the Gun Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 10:00pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 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 Pizza Tour: Dive Into Deep Dish
American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Available Saturday or...
| | | Explore Chicago's River North neighborhood with an expert tour guide while tasting the best pizza the city has to offer. You'll sample stuffed crust,... 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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She the People: All-Female Comedy Revue
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 8 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 8:00pm
Sun, Jan 21 @ 7:00pm
and 5 more | | | 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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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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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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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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The Antelope Party Explores Bronies
Theater Wit (Chicago, IL) | | |  1.0 by 1 members | | Sun, Jan 21 @ 3:00pm
Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | A timely new comedy from Eric John Meyer, The Antelope Party explores cultural seismic shifts through the lens of My Little Pony. When the Rust Belt... more |
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On the Threshold of Winter Explores the End-of-Life Journey
Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 7:00pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:00pm
| | | Having been diagnosed with liver cancer in the 1990s, Romanian poet and playwright Marin Sorescu sat down to write a series of reflective poems.... more |
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Pimprov — Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy
CIC Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 343 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 10:30pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 10:30pm
| | | 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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Be Astonished During Magic & Mystery
The Den Theatre - Heath Main Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
| | | Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading, and hypnosis from world class "Astonishment Artist" Mat LaVore. Is it possible to change... 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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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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Northwestern Wildcats: NCAA Basketball
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 1:00pm (vs. Penn...
Tue, Feb 6 @ 6:00pm (vs....
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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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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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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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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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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Musical Parody of Shark Tank
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.5 by 8 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
and 9 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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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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Shakespeare's Famous Fighting Couples Face Off
19th Century Charitable Association (Oak Park, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Feb 11 @ 3:30pm
| | | Half a millennium before Lucy had some splainin' to do for Ricky, Sam butted heads with Diane and Harry met Sally, Shakespeare had already perfected... more |
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Chicago Donut Fest: Sample Sugary Treats, Mimosas & More
Old Crow Smokehouse on Kinzie Street (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.5 by 2 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 12:00pm
| | | If your idea of heaven is a warm donut in the morning, you're about to be very, very happy. At the Chicago Donut Fest, you'll spend the afternoon... 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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Lightwire Theatre's Dino Light
Raue Center for the Arts (Crystal Lake, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Feb 23 @ 7:00pm
| | | In the glow-in-the-dark adventure Dino Light, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life, but when he wanders away from... more |
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Comedy Explosion: Luenell & Karlous Miller
Harold Washington Cultural Center (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Mar 3 @ 7:00pm
| | | Known for her brash comedy style, Luenell co-starred in the hit film Borat — one of the few actual actors to appear in the film, playing the role of a... more |
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Fresh Humor: Comedians You Should Know
Timothy O'Toole's (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.7 by 3 members | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 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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Pillars of the Community: Scandal Rises to the Surface
Strawdog Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
and 20 more | | | In this take on Henrik Ibsen's Pillars of the Community, the return of a fugitive brother puts the future of wealthy businessman Karsten Bernick in... more |
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Weekend Improv Comedy Shows at Laugh Out Loud Theater
Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.0 by 360 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 19 @ 9:30pm
and 6 more | | | 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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A Woman Struggles With Disillusionment in Cal in Camo
Rivendell Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Jan 18 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm
and 10 more | | | Marooned in a sinking starter home in rural Illinois, Cal struggles to bond with her newborn daughter as her beer salesman husband struggles in vain to... more |
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Civil War of the Sexes Comedy: Row After Row
Apollo Theater Studio (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, Feb 5 @ 7:30pm
Tue, Feb 6 @ 7:30pm
and 9 more | | | The secret lives of Civil War re-enactors get their deserving due in the quirky comedy Row After Row. When two hard-core history buffs head to the bar... more |
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The Second City's Fantastic Super Great Nation Numero Uno
The Second City E.T.C. (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 11:00pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 11:00pm
and 6 more | | | Make no mistake, our country is as divided as it has ever been. But the funny folks at The Second City still think there is plenty to laugh about. In... more |
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Funny & Poignant Play: Our Country's Good
Piven Theatre (Evanston, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Mar 8 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Mar 9 @ 7:30pm
and 10 more | | | Unexpected situations are often matched by unexpected virtues in people, are they not? In 1789, Britain's jails were overflowing. Stealing something as... more |
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Southern Gothic: Juicy, Mad Men-Era Drama
Windy City Playhouse (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Feb 24 @ 4:00pm
Sat, Mar 3 @ 4:00pm
and 14 more | | | It's 1960. Ashford, Georgia. Tom Collins is the drink of choice. Dean Martin's on the radio. Everyone's driving a Cadillac, and Suzanne Wellington is... more |
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Improv Show Love Me Tinder
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 9:30pm
and 10 more | | | A modern comedy about the world of romance, Love Me Tinder pokes fun at the dating scene courtesy of a group of talented improv artists, who create... 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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Colin Quinn: One in Every Crowd
Thalia Hall (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Feb 2 @ 8:30pm
| | | From commenting on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal for SNL's Weekend Update to covering the history of the world in the hit Broadway show Long Story Short... 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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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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Yank! A WWII Love Story
Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
and 13 more | | | What does it mean to be a man? If you asked a hundred people, you'd probably get a hundred different answers. Yank! A WWII Love Story follows Stu, a... more |
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Young Playwrights Fest by Pegasus Theatre Chicago
Pegasus Theatre at Chicago Dramatists (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 3 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:30pm
and 3 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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2018 Chicago Beer Fest
Old Crow Smokehouse on Kinzie Street (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Apr 7 @ Noon-4:00pm
| | | Calling all beer lovers: Formerly known as the River North Beer Fest, the 2018 Chicago Beer Fest brings together some of the best craft breweries in... more |
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The Second City's Legendary Laughs Mocks Modern Life
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 19 members | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 4:00pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 4:00pm
and 4 more | | | Put politics aside for a night and focus on having fun as The Second City presents Legendary Laughs at UP Comedy Club. This fast-paced and highly... more |
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Stand-Up Comic Doctor Cures Your Blues
Zanies - Rosemont (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Jan 18 @ 8:00pm
and 1 more | | | Laughter is the best medicine! After growing up in Los Angeles and graduating from UCLA, Dr. Bill started performing at comedy clubs in medical school... more |
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The Winter's Tale: Shakespeare's Tale of Love & Loss
The Cornservatory (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Feb 3 @ 2:00pm
Sun, Feb 4 @ 2:00pm
and 6 more | | | Star-crossed lovers, a banished child, a loyal servant, a notorious bear and more plot twists than Downton Abbey make up the Shakespearean magic of The... more |
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Bite Size Broadway: 10 Short Musicals in Chicago
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 8:00pm
and 4 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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Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 385 members | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 5:00pm
Sun, Jan 21 @ 2:00pm
and 10 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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Dark Comedy: Dry Powder
Steel Beam Theatre (St. Charles, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
and 7 more | | | This lacerating view into the world of private equity traders takes you through the anatomy of a deal that will change people's lives. With biting wit... more |
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Country Day Party at Old Crow: Buffet, Drinks & Live Music
Old Crow Smokehouse on Kinzie Street (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Sat, Mar 3 @ 12:00pm - 5:00pm
| | | Throw on your cowboy boots and Daisy Dukes and get ready to party Nashville style at the Country Day Party at Old Crow Smokehouse River North. Enjoy a... more |
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St. Patty's Booze Cruise: Get Lucky While Partying on a Yacht
Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Mar 16 @ 5:30pm-8:00pm...
Fri, Mar 16 @ 9:30pm-11:59pm...
and 2 more | | | The week surrounding St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest party times of the year — so why spend it lining up to get into the same old Chicago bar... more |
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Homer Simpson VS OJ Simpson
Drinking & Writing Theater at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 4:00pm
Tue, Jan 23 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | Who's the best Simpson around? The TV icon who has poked fun at everything, Homer Simpson? Or the ex football star with a dark past, OJ Simpson? As... more |
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SinZation: Male Revue Brings Fantasies to Life
Jackhammer Nightclub (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.8 by 5 members | | Sat, Feb 3 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Feb 10 @ 8:00pm
and 14 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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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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The Odd Couple: Neil Simon's Famous Comedy
Big Noise Theatre at Prairie Lakes (Des Plaines, IL) | | |  3.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:30pm
and 4 more | | | Opposite don't always attract — but sometimes they make excellent comedy! That's definitely true in The Odd Couple, the Neil Simon play The New York... more |
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Women in Jeopardy: Gal Pal Comedy
Mayslake Hall (Oak Brook, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
and 1 more | | | Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this biting comedy, now receiving its Chicago premiere from First Folio Theatre. Divorcées Mary, Jo and... more |
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Buffet Cruise: Sightseeing, Dining & Dancing
Spirit of Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 219 members | | Sun, Feb 18 @ 6:00pm (Boarding...
Sat, Feb 24 @ 7:00pm (Boarding...
and 1 more | | | Cruise along the lakefront aboard the Spirit of Chicago, a cruise ship designed for fun and comfort. Dine on a delicious buffet lunch or dinner (with... more |
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Award-Winning Dining Cruises Aboard the Odyssey
The Odyssey II (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 181 members | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 7:00pm (Champagne...
Sat, Feb 24 @ 7:00pm (Boarding...
| | | 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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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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Puppet Improv Show Felt
iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.5 by 2 members | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 8:00pm
Wed, Jan 24 @ 8:00pm
and 9 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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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 4 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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Inventive Improv in Tangerine
The Cornservatory (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 11:00pm
| | | Formed through the alliance of shared cynicism, nostalgia for their California hometowns and a passion for the music of Heart, Tangerine is the... more |
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Spark: Sisters Impacted by War
Collaboraction Pentagon Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
Sun, Jan 21 @ 2:00pm
and 20 more | | | Three sisters living in the U.S. are caught in the mess of a recent war's aftermath. When their soldier sister finally returns home, this family of... more |
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Crossing Delancey: Finding Love in Unexpected Places
Skokie Theatre (Skokie, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Feb 2 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Feb 3 @ 7:30pm
and 8 more | | | ICrossing Delancey follows Izzy, a modern young woman who lives alone, works in a book shop and passes her time visiting her grandmother in Manhattan's... 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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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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Laughs Abound in Love, Lies, & the Doctor's Dilemma
Riverfront Playhouse (Aurora, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more | | | One little white lie leads to another in this hilarious farce that comes complete with a former movie star, a mobster hit man, a walking-accident... more |
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