Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club
Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.8 by 66 members |  | Tue, Jan 23 @ 7:30pm (Spider...
Tue, Jan 23 @ 9:30pm (Spider...
and 58 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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Get Your Green Thumb at Navy Pier
Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | |  Not Yet Rated | | March 14-18, 2018
| | | The roots of the Chicago Flower and Garden Show date back as far as 1847 and create an experience that you and your family will not soon forget,... more |
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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 209 members | | Tue, Jan 23 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Jan 24 @ 7:30pm
and 1 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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| 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.) | |
Ragtime: Northwestern's Annual Dolphin Show Production
Cahn Auditorium (Evanston, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Feb 2 @ 7:30pm
and 1 more | | | It's time for the 76th annual Dolphin Show, the largest student-produced musical in the world. Northwestern University is among the top theater schools... 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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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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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.8 by 44 members | | Tue, Jan 23 @ 7:30pm (Top Ten...
Tue, Jan 23 @ 9:30pm (Top Ten...
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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Blind Date Re-Imagines Reagan-Gorbachev Meeting
Goodman Theatre - The Albert (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.3 by 6 members | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm
and 10 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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Harry Potter Parody — All 7 Books in 70 Hilarious Minutes
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.4 by 143 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 1:30pm
and 24 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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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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You Got Older
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
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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Afro-Caribbean Dance Party and Lesson
The Promontory (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Sun, Jan 28 @ 9:00pm
Sun, Feb 4 @ 9:00pm
and 3 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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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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Blackhawks Hit the Ice in NHL Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Tue, Feb 6 @ 7:30pm (vs....
and 15 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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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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Chicago's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 102 members | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
and 7 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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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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Chicago Wine Fest: 35+ Wines From Around the World
Moe's Cantina River North (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Mar 31 @ 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 Good Fight: A True Story of Women's Suffrage
City Lit Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 16 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
and 10 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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Timeless Comedy From Neil Simon
Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 3:00pm
and 13 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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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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The Second City's Cure for the Common Comedy
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Tue, Jan 23 @ 8:00pm
Wed, Jan 24 @ 8:00pm
and 2 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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| Ready for Wednesday Win Day? | | We're giving away Goldstar $$ TOMORROW on our Facebook page. Like it (if you haven't already) so you know when and how to enter. | | | | | 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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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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Hatfield & McCoy: America's Own Romeo & Juliet Tale
Chopin Theatre Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.9 by 13 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm
and 4 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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Time-Traveling Drama Insurrection: Holding History
Athenaeum Theatre Studio Two (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 12 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
and 9 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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Arthur Miller's Classic All My Sons
Court Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 7 members | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm
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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Scandal-Inspired Drama For the Loyal
Athenaeum Theatre Studio One (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 8 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm
and 8 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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Taste 30+ Varieties of Whiskey & Scotch
Old Crow Smokehouse on Kinzie Street (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.1 by 7 members | | Sat, Feb 3 @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm...
| | | Whether you're a fan of barrel-aged scotch from the Highlands, Kentucky straight bourbon, single malt whisky or virtually any other variety of this... more |
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Siblings Sing With Shakespeare in Time Traveling Musical
Apollo Theater - Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Sun, Jan 28 @ 1:00pm
Sat, Feb 3 @ 10:30am
and 6 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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The Second City's Late Night Improv: After Hours
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 11:00pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 11:00pm
and 8 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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#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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Undressed Burlesque: Monthly Shows at Simone's
Simone's (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.2 by 5 members | | Thu, Feb 15 @ 9:30pm
Thu, Mar 15 @ 9:30pm
and 1 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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Five Black Women Work to Reclaim Their Truth
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Feb 4 @ 3:00pm
Sat, Feb 10 @ 8:00pm
and 11 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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Blue Man Group at Chicago's Briar Street Theatre
Briar Street Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 2165 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Feb 1 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more | | | The entertainment phenomenon known as the Blue Man Group is better than ever in this updated show featuring all-new material at Chicago's Briar Street... 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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Joffrey Ballet's Modern Masters
Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Feb 7 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Feb 9 @ 7:30pm
and 8 more | | | Featuring four works from varied and brilliant choreographers and composers, Joffrey Ballet presents Modern Masters at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre.... more |
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Montauciel Takes Flight: All-New Kids' Musical
Lifeline Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 6 members | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 11:00am
Sat, Jan 27 @ 1:00pm
and 2 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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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 Music at Joe's Bar: National & Local Favorites
Joe's Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Fri, Feb 9 @ 8:30pm (Jameson...
Sat, Feb 10 @ 10:00pm (The...
and 4 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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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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Condensed Version of Beloved Musical
Big Noise Theatre at Prairie Lakes (Des Plaines, IL) | | | 5.0 by 4 members | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 10:00am
Sat, Jan 27 @ 10:00am
and 2 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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Fifty Shades of Shakespeare
Mary's Attic at Hamburger Mary's (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Feb 1 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Feb 8 @ 7:30pm
and 7 more | | | Fifty Shades of Shakespeare is an orgy of hilarious, powerful, and revealing explorations of gender, sexuality, intimacy, kink and relationships, all... 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 26 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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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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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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The Blackout Diaries: True Comic Drinking Tales
Under the Gun Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 2 members | | 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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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 7 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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She the People: All-Female Comedy Revue
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 11 members | | Sun, Jan 28 @ 7:00pm
Sun, Feb 4 @ 7:00pm
and 3 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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Pimprov — Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy
CIC Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 343 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 10:30pm
Fri, Feb 2 @ 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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The Magic Parlour: An Evening of Classic Magic
Palmer House Hilton (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 238 members | | 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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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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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 8 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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Lyric Opera: Bellini's I Puritani
Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Feb 4 @ 2:00pm
Wed, Feb 7 @ 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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A Woman Struggles With Disillusionment in Cal in Camo
Rivendell Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 5 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
and 7 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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ComedySportz: Fast & Funny Improv Comedy for the Whole Family
The ComedySportz Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 152 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
and 3 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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Pillars of the Community: Scandal Rises to the Surface
Strawdog Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.0 by 1 members | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 8:00pm (Board...
Thu, Feb 1 @ 8:00pm
and 16 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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Fresh Humor: Comedians You Should Know
Timothy O'Toole's (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.7 by 3 members | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 10:30pm
Wed, Jan 31 @ 10:30pm
| | | 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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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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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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¡Cubanismo! — Vintage Big-Band World Music
McAninch Arts Center (Glen Ellyn, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Feb 18 @ 3:00pm
| | | If you dug The Havana Cuba All-Stars, then without a doubt you're going to love ¡Cubanismo! Founded by legendary trumpeter Jesús Alemañy, this all-star... more |
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The Antelope Party Explores Bronies
Theater Wit (Chicago, IL) | | |  1.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
and 2 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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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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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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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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Improv Show Love Me Tinder
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 9:30pm
and 8 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: 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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Young Playwrights Fest by Pegasus Theatre Chicago
Pegasus Theatre at Chicago Dramatists (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 by 4 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 7:30pm
| | | 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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Weekend Improv Comedy Shows at Laugh Out Loud Theater
Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.0 by 362 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 9:30pm
and 2 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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Free Comedy Showcase BLT Comedy
The Beer Bistro (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm
| | | Catch a lineup of hilarious Chicago comics as The Beer Bistro hosts BLT Comedy. This free show also features appetizer and martini specials, so grab a... 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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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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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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Homer Simpson VS OJ Simpson
Drinking & Writing Theater at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Jan 23 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 4:00pm
| | | 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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Musical Parody of Shark Tank
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.5 by 8 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Feb 2 @ 8:00pm
and 8 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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Funny & Poignant Play: Our Country's Good
Piven Theatre (Evanston, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Mar 8 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Mar 10 @ 7:30pm
and 7 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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Yank! A WWII Love Story
Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 5 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Feb 2 @ 7:30pm
and 7 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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Flirty Farce The Cure for Love
Theatre of Western Springs (Western Springs,, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | The Cure for Love is a delightfully naughty farce full of courtesans, villains and l'amour! Based on the obscure Alexandre Dumas novel Fernande: The... more |
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Northwestern Wildcats: NCAA Basketball
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Tue, Feb 6 @ 6:00pm (vs....
Sat, Feb 17 @ 1:00pm (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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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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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 12 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 26 @ 11:00pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 11:00pm
and 4 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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The Odd Couple: Neil Simon's Famous Comedy
Big Noise Theatre at Prairie Lakes (Des Plaines, IL) | | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 7:30pm
and 1 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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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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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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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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Puppet Improv Show Felt
iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.5 by 2 members | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 8:00pm
Wed, Jan 31 @ 8:00pm
and 8 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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Boy/Girl Sleepover: A Stand-Up Comedy Show
The Pony (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 8:00pm
Wed, Feb 7 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | Boy/Girl Sleepover brings Chicago's best stand-up comics to The Pony Inn for a hilarious and scandalous night, sans pillow fights or pizza rolls. 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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The Beatles Tribute BritBeat
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Skokie, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Feb 3 @ 8:00pm
| | | America's premier tribute to The Beatles will "Get Back" to Skokie's North Shore Center for the Performing Arts for a brand-new, theatrical,... more |
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Knuffle Bunny: Kids' Book Comes to Life
Apollo Theater - Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Mar 25 @ 10:30am
Sat, Mar 31 @ 10:30am
and 13 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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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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Women in Jeopardy: Gal Pal Comedy
Mayslake Hall (Oak Brook, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Sun, Jan 28 @ 3:00pm
| | | 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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The Second City's Legendary Laughs Mocks Modern Life
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 19 members | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 4:00pm
Sat, Feb 3 @ 4:00pm
and 3 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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Spark: Sisters Impacted by War
Collaboraction Pentagon Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
and 17 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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Comedian Larry Reeb: Uncle Lar' Live at Zanies
Zanies - Rosemont (Rosemont, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jan 24 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Jan 25 @ 8:00pm
and 1 more | | | Known affectionately as "Uncle Lar'," Larry Reeb is the wisecracking, politically incorrect relative everyone knows. Like any concerned relative, Uncle... 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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Dark Comedy: Dry Powder
Steel Beam Theatre (St. Charles, IL) | | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 8:00pm
and 4 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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Award-Winning Dining Cruises Aboard the Odyssey
The Odyssey II (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 181 members | | 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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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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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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Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 385 members | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 5:00pm
Sun, Jan 28 @ 2:00pm
and 8 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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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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AXPONA — Audio Expo North America
Schaumburg Convention Center (Schaumburg, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | April 13 - 15, 2018 (Single Day...
| | | AXPONA, or Audio Expo North America, comes to Chicago's Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center this spring. Experience dedicated listening... more |
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Laughs Abound in Love, Lies, & the Doctor's Dilemma
Riverfront Playhouse (Aurora, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Jan 27 @ 8:00pm
and 2 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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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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Bite Size Broadway: 10 Short Musicals in Chicago
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 27 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Feb 3 @ 8:00pm
and 3 more | | | Did you know musical composer mastermind Andrew Lloyd Webber had a hoodrat relative? "Bobby Lloyd Webber" did some time in prison, but had a creative... more |
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The Kates: All-Female Comedy Hosted by Kelsie Huff
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 25 @ 7:30pm
| | | The Kates is an all-female stand-up showcase that provides an intimate night of comedy that's designed to be different from anything you'll see at your... more |
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Mass Appeal: A Comedy About Faith
Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Mar 8 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Mar 9 @ 8:00pm
and 17 more | | | Father Timothy Farley is a lover of the good things in life, comfortably ensconced as priest of a prosperous Catholic congregation. He's always... more |
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