Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club
Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | |  4.8 by 52 members |  | Wed, Jan 3 @ 7:30pm (Dana Hall...
Wed, Jan 3 @ 9:30pm (Dana Hall...
and 57 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) | | | 4.8 by 99 members | | Wed, Jan 3 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Jan 4 @ 7:30pm
and 27 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.) | |
Save Big on Broadway In Chicago 5-Show Subscription
Oriental Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | |  Not Yet Rated | | Select Thursday Evenings: March...
Select Wednesday Matinees:...
and 3 more | | | As a Broadway fanatic in Chicago, you already know you'll get your hands on any ticket that brings that Big Apple magic to the Windy City. Enjoy five... more |
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Chicago Bulls: Exciting Basketball Action
United Center (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.6 by 118 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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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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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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Harry Potter Parody — All 7 Books in 70 Hilarious Minutes
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 121 members | | Fri, Jan 5 @ 1:30pm
Sun, Jan 7 @ 4:30pm
and 10 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 | | Sun, Apr 29 @ 1:30pm
Thu, May 3 @ 7:00pm
and 1 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 14 @ 9:00pm
Sun, Jan 21 @ 9:00pm
and 5 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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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | |  3.9 by 43 members | | Thu, Jan 4 @ 6:00pm (Stand Up...
Fri, Jan 5 @ 8:00pm (Drink...
and 19 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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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 10 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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Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont, IL) | | | 3.9 by 248 members | | Feb 10, 2018 (10:00am-5:00pm)...
| | | Find your next travel destination, plus get the latest tips and tricks on saving big from well-known industry stars and thousands of experts at... more |
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It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago
Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.9 by 21 members | | Wed, Jan 3 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Jan 4 @ 7:30pm
and 2 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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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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Raise a Glass at an NYE Production of Red Velvet
Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard Theater on the Navy Pier (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 15 members | | Thu, Jan 4 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Jan 5 @ 7:30pm
and 15 more | | | Raise a toast to 2018 and see fireworks both on and off the stage at this production of Red Velvet — a fascinating glimpse into theater history that Ti... 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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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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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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Joe's Live: National and Local Acts, Plus Great BBQ
Joe's Live & Bub City (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.3 by 31 members | | 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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Chicago's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 3.9 by 97 members | | Wed, Jan 3 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Jan 4 @ 10:00pm
and 23 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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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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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 3 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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Dickens' Hard Times Meets Circus Arts
Lookingglass Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 8 members | | Wed, Jan 3 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Jan 4 @ 7:30pm
and 8 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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August Wilson's Jitney: A Look at Life in the '70s
Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 12 @ 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 13 @ 7:30pm
and 15 more | | | Join us as we honor August Wilson with our production of Jitney. This Tony Award-winning play is set in Jim Becker's unlicensed cab station. Delve into... 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. | | | | | 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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Elf the Musical: A Modern Holiday Classic
Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL) | | | 4.0 by 7 members | | Thu, Jan 4 2018 @ Noon
Thu, Jan 4 @ 5:00pm
and 5 more | | | Take a hilarious hit movie, add in some seriously impressive song-and-dance numbers, and tie a big Broadway bow around it, and you've got the sweet... more |
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Peep Show Thrills With Naughtiness & Nudity
The Playground Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.3 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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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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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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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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Northwestern Wildcats: NCAA Basketball
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Wed, Jan 10 @ 8:00pm (vs....
Wed, Jan 17 @ 8:00pm (vs. Ohio...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Politics & Art Collide in They
Trap Door Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Thu, Jan 4 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 5 @ 8:00pm
and 4 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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She the People: All-Female Comedy Revue
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 6 members | | Thu, Jan 11 @ 8:00pm
Fri, Jan 12 @ 8:00pm
and 9 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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Percussive Dance Ensemble Step Afrika!
Raue Center for the Arts (Crystal Lake, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 7:00pm
| | | The first professional company dedicated to the percussive art of stepping, Step Afrika! is set to make some joyful noise at the Raue Center for the... 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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Chicago Wolves Hockey at Allstate Arena
Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) | | | 4.6 by 7 members | | Fri, Jan 5 @ 7:00pm (vs....
Fri, Feb 2 @ 7:00pm (vs....
and 3 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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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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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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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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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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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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The Second City's Legendary Laughs Mocks Modern Life
UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 17 members | | Sat, Jan 13 @ 4:00pm
Sat, Jan 20 @ 4:00pm
and 5 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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The Blackout Diaries: True Comic Drinking Tales
Under the Gun Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | 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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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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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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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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Peter and the Starcatcher: The Madcap Prequel to Peter Pan
Piven Theatre (Evanston, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 13 @ 8:00pm
Sun, Jan 14 @ 2:00pm
and 1 more | | | A dozen actors play more than 100 characters in Peter and the Starcatcher. Combining their acting talent with ingenious stagecraft and an imaginative... 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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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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Scandal-Inspired Drama For the Loyal
Athenaeum Theatre Studio One (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 6 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Sun, Jan 7 @ 2:00pm (Preview)
and 21 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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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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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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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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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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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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Pimprov — Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy
CIC Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 342 members | | Fri, Jan 5 @ 10:30pm
Fri, Jan 12 @ 10:30pm
and 2 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bite Size Broadway: 10 Short Musicals in Chicago
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 6 @ 9:00pm
Sat, Jan 13 @ 8:00pm
and 6 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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Comedian Jeremy Hotz (Tonight Show) at the Improv
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.4 by 25 members | | Thu, Jan 4 @ 7:30pm (Doors...
Fri, Jan 5 @ 8:00pm (Doors...
and 3 more | | | Known as "Mr. Standing Ovation," Canadian comic Jeremy Hotz has appeared on the Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman and The Daily Show. He's... 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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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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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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Fireball Comedian Arnez J at the Chicago Improv
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.4 by 17 members | | Thu, Feb 1 @ 7:30pm
Fri, Feb 2 @ 10:15pm
| | | Arnez J is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about comics around. His charisma and physical agility are unforgettable. His rapid-fire humor... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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You Decide the Winner in This Comedy Knockdown
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 5 @ 10:00pm
Fri, Jan 12 @ 10:00pm
and 11 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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Time-Traveling Drama Insurrection: Holding History
Athenaeum Theatre Studio Two (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 5 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Sat, Jan 6 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
and 22 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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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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Arthur Miller's Classic All My Sons
Court Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 11 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
| | | 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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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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Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit
Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.5 by 385 members | | Sat, Jan 6 @ 5:00pm
Sun, Jan 7 @ 2:00pm
and 14 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, 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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Homer Simpson VS OJ Simpson
Drinking & Writing Theater at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jan 6 @ 4:00pm
Tue, Jan 9 @ 7:30pm
and 5 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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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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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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The Antelope Party Explores Bronies
Theater Wit (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 5 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Sat, Jan 6 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
and 11 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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Be Astonished During Magic & Mystery
The Den Theatre - Heath Main Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jan 19 @ 8:00pm
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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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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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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R&B Singer Devvon Terrell
Subterranean (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Feb 18 @ 6:00pm
| | | Rising R&B star Devvon Terrell hits the stage at Subterranean in Chicago on his The Weird Nights Tour. Coming up on the Brooklyn scene, Terrell earned... 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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Buffet Cruise: Sightseeing, Dining & Dancing
Spirit of Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 4.4 by 219 members | | Sat, Jan 13 @ 7:00pm (Boarding...
| | | 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 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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The University of Chicago Presents Concert Series
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jan 21 @ 2:00pm (The...
| | | What did Medieval music sound like? Who are today's top classical composers? Since the 1940s, The University of Chicago Presents concert series has... 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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Fudge at iO Theater: Where Music and Comedy Meet
iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Jan 9 @ 8:00pm
Tue, Jan 16 @ 8:00pm
and 10 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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U.K. Beat Composer Nightmares on Wax
Bottom Lounge (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Mar 3 @ 8:00pm
| | | George Evelyn (better known by his stage name, Nightmares on Wax) crafts downbeat masterpieces that swallow you whole. Just plug in a good pair of... more |
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Globetrotters: Insane Hoops Skills & High Comedy
Philips Arena (Atlanta, GA) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Mar 10 @ 2:00pm
Sat, Mar 10 @ 7:00pm
| | | With their amazing athletic, acrobatic and clowning skills, the team of insanely talented men and women known as the Harlem Globetrotters is sorta like... 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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#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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Cheesy Laughs at Free Pizza
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 4 @ 8:30pm
Thu, Jan 11 @ 8:30pm
and 11 more | | | Free Pizza is a weekly extravaganza at Laugh Out Loud Chicago featuring musical guests, different improv groups from around the city, ensembles from... more |
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I Am a Good Little Devil: Sexy Theatrical Burlesque
Uptown Underground (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Feb 14 @ 8:00pm
| | | This Valentine's Day catch an exclusive one-night performance featuring stars from France and Broadway. I Am a Good Little Devil is an outrageously... more |
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Glass Basement: Night of Improv From Women Comics
iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jan 4 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Jan 11 @ 8:00pm
and 11 more | | | Part amazing show, part performance opportunity, part safe space and all funny, Glass Basement is an improv show unlike any other. Featuring members of... more |
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Booze Your Own Adventure: Drinking Improv Game
Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Sat, Jan 6 @ 11:00pm
Sat, Jan 13 @ 11:00pm
and 11 more | | | Everything you loved as a kid is always more fun when you throw alcohol in the mix: musical chairs, freeze tag and, of course, those Choose Your Own... more |
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Cherry Street: Improv From a Comedic Couple
iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Jan 9 @ 8:00pm
Tue, Jan 16 @ 8:00pm
and 10 more | | | Husband-and-wife comedy duo Lawrence Collerd and Laurel Krabacher have been performing long-form improv together for the past 6 years. Lawrence brings... more |
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From Vienna to Hollywood: Schubert and Korngold Live
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Feb 28 @ 7:30pm
| | | Believe it or not, Vienna and Hollywood have more in common than you think. Both have produced some of the best-composed music in the world, with... more |
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Yank! A WWII Love Story
Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage (Chicago, IL) | | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jan 17 @ 7:30pm
Thu, Jan 18 @ 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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Orny Adams (MTV's Teen Wolf, Seinfeld's Comedian)
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | | 4.8 by 53 members | | Fri, Jan 26 @ 8:00pm (Doors...
Fri, Jan 26 @ 10:15pm (Doors...
and 1 more | | | Stand-up comic Orny Adams, known for his high-energy kvetching and hilarious complaints about everyday life, has made appearances on The Tonight Show... more |
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