Chinese Culture Experience: Dragon Lights Festival Soldier Field (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | March 31 - May 6, 2018 @ 5:30pm | | A wildly successful exhibit, the Dragon Lights Festival has toured around the globe, stunning audiences with Chinese acrobatics and handcrafted light... more |
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Rock Opera Chronicles the Last Days of Jesus Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, May 2 @ 1:30pm Sat, May 5 @ 1:30pm and 2 more | | A pioneering rock opera that became a global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar retells the last seven days in the life of the social and political... more |
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Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 120 members | | Tue, Apr 17 @ 7:30pm (Rajiv... Tue, Apr 17 @ 9:30pm (Rajiv... and 124 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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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.) | |
Saucy Retro Musical A Taste of Things to Come Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 34 members | | Tue, Apr 17 @ 7:30pm Tue, Apr 24 @ 7:30pm and 3 more | | Meet Joan, Connie, Dottie and Agnes. Four best friends living in Winnetka, IL in the 1950s. They meet every Wednesday for a Betty Crocker cooking... more |
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Bon Jovi: This House Is Not for Sale 2018 Tour United Center (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Apr 26 @ 7:30pm | | 2018 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and still going strong after over 30 years together, Bon Jovi remains one of the world's premier rock... more |
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Hershey Felder's Smash Hit Our Great Tchaikovsky Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 59 members | | Tue, Apr 17 @ 7:30pm Wed, Apr 18 @ 7:30pm and 8 more | | Playwright, pianist and actor Hershey Felder is famed for bringing musical greats like Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Franz Liszt... more |
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Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Apr 29 @ 7:30pm Tue, May 1 @ 7:30pm and 2 more | | Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's... more |
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See Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Tone Loc & More Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Tinley Park, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jul 12 @ 7:00pm | | There's listening to the music of your childhood at a club, and then there's actually hearing them in person — live. The ragingly successful I Love... more |
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Gifts Galore at the One of a Kind Spring Show The Mart Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 28 members | | April 27-29, 2018 | | If you've ever lost a couple of hours to browsing the amazing creations on Etsy, then you have some idea what's in store for you at the annual One of a... more |
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Blue Man Group at Chicago's Briar Street Theatre Briar Street Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.6 by 2192 members | | Wed, Apr 18 @ 2:00pm Wed, Apr 18 @ 8:00pm and 4 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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The Second City's Legendary Laughs Mocks Modern Life UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 28 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 4:00pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 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 Whitney Houston Show Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Aug 11 @ 8:00pm | | The acclaimed stage spectacular The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show pays tribute to the late, great songstress by re-creating one of her... more |
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SNL: Behind-the-Scenes Exhibit Museum of Broadcast Communications (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Operating Date April 1 -... | | 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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American Blues Theater's Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 27 @ 7:30pm (Preview) Wed, May 2 @ 7:30pm (Preview) and 16 more | | Before the Beatles or The Rolling Stones ever played a note, rock 'n' roll was forever changed by the bespectacled kid from Texas. Buddy tells the true... more |
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Maks, Val & Peta Live On Tour: Confidential The Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Apr 22 @ 7:30pm | | There's always room for more on the dance floor! On the heels of the smash hit Our Way, Dancing With The Stars duo Maks & Val are back and ready to... more |
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Lincoln Park Wine Festival: Music, Food & More Jonquil Park (Chicago, IL) | | 3.5 by 2 members | | Sat, May 19 @ Session 1:... Sat, May 19 @ Session 2:... and 1 more | | Spring will be in full swing when the glorious grapes, smooth tunes, artists and tasty edibles take center stage at the 4th annual Lincoln Park Wine... more |
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Hot Sauces, Eating Contests & More at Hot Sauce Expo Toyota Park (Bridgeview, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jun 23 @ 10:00am-6:00pm Sun, Jun 24 @ 10:00am-6:00pm | | If you can't take the heat, get out of Chicago — because the inaugural Chi Town Hot Sauce Expo is coming to Toyota Park, and between the molten... more |
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The Emperor's New Clothes: A New Musical Marriott Theatre (Lincolnshire, IL) | | 4.8 by 36 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 10:00am Sat, Apr 28 @ 10:00am and 4 more | | One of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved children's tales, The Emperor's New Clothes comes to the stage in an all-new musical adaptation from Lynn... more |
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All Hell Breaks Loose in Flies! The Musical! Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, May 3 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 4 @ 7:30pm and 17 more | | When the students of Lovely Valley Performing Arts Magnet High School's drama department produce a teacher-written, musical production of Lord of the... more |
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Magic Show Explores the Beauty of the Unknown Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 116 members | | Wed, Apr 18 @ 8:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 2:00pm and 11 more | | The Rosenkranz Mysteries draws audiences into the beauty and wonder of the unknown. Ricardo Rosenkranz takes you on a journey filled with magic and... more |
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Djembe! The Show: Beat Your Own Drum Apollo Theater - Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jun 13 @ 7:30pm Thu, Jun 14 @ 7:30pm and 17 more | | The world-class musicians of Djembe! The Show are taking you and the entire audience on an immersive, soul-stirring journey through the history of... more |
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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 3.8 by 54 members | | Tue, Apr 17 @ 8:00pm (Open... Wed, Apr 18 @ 8:00pm (Verified... and 10 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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Set Sail on a Luxurious Mother's Day Cruise Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, May 13 @ 4:30pm (Boarding... | | Pull out all the stops for mom this Mother's Day and treat her to a luxurious cruise aboard the Anita Dee II yacht. Relax in spacious,... more |
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame: The Musical Jedlicka Performing Arts Center (Cicero, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:30pm Sun, Apr 22 @ 3:00pm and 5 more | | Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious... more |
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Live Music at Joe's Bar: National & Local Favorites Joe's Bar (Chicago, IL) | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 10:30pm (Sixteen... | | 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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Sparkle & Shine at the International Gem and Jewelry Show Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont, IL) | | 4.0 by 434 members | | Fri, May 4 @ 12:00pm - 6:00pm Sat, May 5 @ 10:00am - 6:00pm and 1 more | | You're sure to be dazzled by the International Gem and Jewelry Show's unmatched display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals. For more... 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. | | | | Tony-Winning Musical in Roaring '20s: Grand Hotel Theater Wit (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 9 members | | Thu, May 3 @ 8:00pm Fri, May 4 @ 8:00pm and 6 more | | Inspired by the novel and the 1932 Academy Award-winning movie of the same name, which starred Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford and John and Lionel... 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 13 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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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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Memorial Day Weekend R&B Music Fest Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 25 @ 7:30pm | | Get all dressed up in your finest black attire, but don't worry — this get-together is anything but a funeral. The All Black Affair at Chicago's... more |
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Nerd-Lesque at HQ Beercade Headquarters Beercade - River North (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 3 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 8:30pm Thu, Jun 14 @ 8:30pm | | Indulge both your nerdy and your naughty sides with Nerd-Leqsue at Headquarters Beercade River North in Chicago. From Harley Quinn and Catwoman to... more |
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Lettie: An Ex-Con Comes Home Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 8 members | | Wed, Apr 18 @ 7:30pm Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:30pm and 3 more | | An ex-con finds a tough job as a welder, while struggling to shape a new life that includes her kids and stays far away from any criminal activity, in... more |
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European-Style Urban Antique Market: The Randolph Street Market... Plumbers Union Hall (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 25 members | | April 28-29, 2018 (10:00am -... May 26-27, 2018 (10:00am - 5:00pm) and 4 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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1-Woman Until the Flood Looks at Social Unrest Goodman Theatre - The Owen (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Apr 26 @ 7:30pm Fri, Apr 27 @ 8:00pm and 13 more | | Pulitzer Prize finalist and "one of the country's top talents for solo performance" (TimeOut Chicago) playwright Dael Orlandersmith explores the social... more |
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Classic Rockers Poison With Guests Cheap Trick Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Tinley Park, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jun 9 @ 7:00pm | | One of rock 'n' roll's most iconic bands comes to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park for a night of classic hits and feel-good nostalgia.... more |
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Tennessee Williams's Suddenly Last Summer Raven Theatre East Stage (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, May 2 @ 7:30pm (Preview) Thu, May 3 @ 7:30pm (Preview) and 8 more | | Catherine, a poor relative of a prominent New Orleans family, has been institutionalized, accused of going mad following her cousin Sebastian's... more |
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Love, Loss and What I Wore by Nora Ephron Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 8:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 3:00pm and 24 more | | From the writer of Sleepless in Seattle comes an intimate collection of stories about women and their lives. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene... more |
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The Cake Examines Faith & Family Rivendell Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 4:00pm and 13 more | | Jen lives in New York but has always dreamed of getting married in her small North Carolina hometown. So, she heads down south with her partner to ask... more |
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The Penis Talk Show: A Frank Exposé The Buena at Pride Arts Center (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, May 21 @ 8:00pm Tue, May 22 @ 8:00pm | | Cue jokes about getting a "rise" out of the audience ... The Penis Talk Show delivers on exactly what its title promises, as three exposed yet totally... more |
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Milwaukee Brewers Baseball: Catch the Brew Crew Miller Park (Milwaukee, WI) | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Wed, Apr 18 @ 12:40pm (vs.... Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:10pm (vs. Miami... and 5 more | | Baseball and summer go hand-in-hand, and there's no better way to spend a warm evening or glorious afternoon than at the ballpark. And it just so... more |
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Once The Musical — A Tale of Love & Longing Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Apr 25 @ 7:00pm Thu, Apr 26 @ 7:00pm and 3 more | | People come into our lives for a reason. Sometimes it leaves us with joy, other times with sorrow. Once proves it's what we do with those chance... more |
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Bubble Guppies Live! Ready to Rock The Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Apr 28 @ 2:00pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 5:30pm | | What time is it? It's time for Bubble Guppies! Jump into a bubbly world of learning and laughter with Nickelodeon's Bubble Guppies Live! Ready to Rock.... more |
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MLS Action With the Chicago Fire Toyota Park (Bridgeview, IL) | | 4.5 by 143 members | | Sat, May 5 @ 7:30pm (vs.... Sun, May 20 @ 3:00pm (vs.... and 4 more | | The Chicago Fire Soccer Club are already blazing their way through the 2018 season, squaring off against Eastern Conference contenders as they march... more |
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The Second City's Spring Fling UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 5 members | | Tue, Apr 17 @ 8:00pm Tue, Apr 24 @ 8:00pm and 8 more | | The biggest name in comedy is flinging itself laughter-first into a new season with a new show at Chicago's UP Comedy Club! The Second City's Spring Fling... more |
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Chicago's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 113 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 10:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 7:15pm and 9 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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Dysfunctional Family Drama Natural Affection Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:30pm Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:30pm and 18 more | | Awaiting the Christmas visit of her teenage son Donnie, Sue Barker is torn between motherly love and the fear of a disruption in the life that she has... more |
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Chicago: The Red-Hot, Tony-Winning Musical Big Noise Theatre at Prairie Lakes (Des Plaines, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 27 @ 7:30pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 7:30pm and 6 more | | Chicago has everything that makes a Broadway musical great: sizzling songs, seductive dance numbers and a show-biz story that packs a powerful punch.... more |
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The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls Ethel M. Barber Theater (Evanston, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 27 @ 7:30pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 7:30pm and 5 more | | Once upon a time — in 2005 — a young woman named Annie returns to her native Russia to lose her American accent. Underneath a glamorous post-Soviet... more |
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Businessman's Double Causes Chaos in Negotiations Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Apr 22 @ 7:30pm... Tue, Apr 24 @ 7:30pm... | | Every day, shady backroom deals between wealthy business titans shape the world and change the course of history. But what happens when one of those... more |
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Interactive Irish Comedy Flanagan's Wake Chicago Theater Works (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 67 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 8:00pm | | The irreverent interactive funeral of Flanagan's Wake transports you to the fictional Irish village of Grapplin, where local roustabout Flanagan has... more |
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Shop Antiques, Clothing, Jewelry & More: Vintage Garage Vintage Garage Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 44 members | | Sun, Apr 22 @ 10:00am-5:00pm... Sun, May 20 @ 10:00am-5:00pm... | | Shop locally and nab some one-of-a-kind finds at the Vintage Garage. This popular shopping event includes a hundred dealers carrying exactly what... 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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Hilarious Musicals & More Created On the Spot The Playground Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 3.0 by 1 members | | Sun, Apr 22 @ 6:00pm Sun, Apr 29 @ 6:00pm | | Nite Brunch makes up a fresh comic musical on the spot every week. The hilarious and talented performers at The Playground Theater have played... more |
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Couples: Secrets, Truth & Love The Revival (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jun 1 @ 7:30pm Sat, Jun 2 @ 7:30pm | | Love makes us take off our masks! This ensemble cast at The Revival in Chicago examines the secrets between Ty, Elise and Mason as they reluctantly... more |
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Hang Man: A Complex Look at Race in America The Gift Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 3:30pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 3:30pm | | The community of a backwoods Southern town grapples with the murder of a Black man who is found hanging in a tree. As events unfold, the hanging... more |
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Hit Musical I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Steel Beam Theatre (St. Charles, IL) | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Fri, Apr 27 @ 8:00pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 8:00pm and 1 more | | From single life to dating to marriage to the end of relationships, the charming musical revue I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change explores all of... more |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Rollicking... Forest View Educational Center Theater (Arlington Heights, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:30pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 7:30pm | | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat provides a colorful twist on the Old Testament tale of Joseph, whose father gives him a gorgeous... more |
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Undressed Burlesque: Monthly Shows at Simone's Simone's (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 6 members | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 9:30pm | | 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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Underground Chicago Walking Tour American Walks (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Good Any Friday at 4:00pm... | | The Underground Chicago Walk is a tour through Chicago's pedway, a little-known underground tunnel system in the heart of downtown Chicago. It may... more |
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Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 394 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 5:00pm Sun, Apr 22 @ 2:00pm and 6 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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The Second City's Late Night Improv: After Hours UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 6 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 11:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 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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Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise on Lake Michigan Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 30 members | | Thu, May 31 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... Thu, Jun 7 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... and 2 more | | The weekend is almost here, so you might as well start partying... Celebrate with a happy-hour cruise aboard the lovely Anita Dee II yacht. Dance to... more |
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Peep Show Thrills With Naughtiness & Nudity The Playground Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 12 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 11:59pm Sat, May 5 @ 11:59pm and 3 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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Be Astonished During Magic & Mystery The Den Theatre - Heath Main Stage (Chicago, IL) | | 4.9 by 7 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:30pm | | 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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Chocolate, Wine & Spirits 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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She the People: All-Female Comedy Revue UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.9 by 27 members | | Sun, Apr 22 @ 7:00pm Sun, Apr 29 @ 7:00pm and 6 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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Kool & The Gang and Commodores Grand Victoria Casino - Festival Park (Elgin, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, Jul 4 @ 7:00pm | | Kool & the Gang have influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like "Celebration," "Cherish," "Jungle Boogie," "Summer Madness" and... more |
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Joe's Live: National & Music Local Acts, Plus Great BBQ Joe's Live & Bub City (Rosemont, IL) | | 4.8 by 4 members | | Thu, May 17 @ 8:00pm (Southern... | | 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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Hit Comedy Dinner Show Tony n' Tina's Wedding Chicago Theater Works (Chicago, IL) | | 4.2 by 34 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 4:00pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 7:00pm and 1 more | | Presented by the original New York producers in conjunction with Chicago Theater Works, one of Chicago's longest-running, smash hit shows Tony n'... more |
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Knuffle Bunny: Kids' Book Comes to Life Apollo Theater - Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | 4.2 by 5 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 10:30am Sun, Apr 22 @ 10:30am and 11 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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Chekhov's Family Drama Three Sisters Fullerton Stage (Chicago, IL) | | 3.3 by 3 members | | Wed, Apr 18 @ 7:30pm Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:30pm and 3 more | | The Prozorov sisters dream of returning to Moscow, but are unable to wake to their provincial reality. Each sister questions her own place in the world... more |
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Fresh Humor: Comedians You Should Know Timothy O'Toole's (Chicago, IL) | | 3.7 by 3 members | | Wed, Apr 18 @ 9:30pm Wed, Apr 25 @ 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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Southern Gothic: Juicy, Mad Men-Era Drama Windy City Playhouse (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 6 members | | Thu, May 24 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 25 @ 8:00pm and 2 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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Puppet Improv Show Felt iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 3 members | | Wed, Apr 18 @ 8:00pm Wed, Apr 25 @ 8:00pm | | 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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Buffet Cruise: Sightseeing, Dining & Dancing Spirit of Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 219 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... Sun, Apr 29 @ 6:00pm (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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Bible Bingo: Fun Games, Holy Trivia in Interactive Comedy Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 180 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 8:00pm and 6 more | | From Vicki Quade, the creator of the popular comedy Late Nite Catechism, comes the new interactive comedy Bible Bingo. The Archdiocese's new gaming... more |
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Da: The Darkly Comic Tony Winning Play Riverfront Playhouse (Aurora, IL) | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 8:00pm | | Charlie returns home to his boyhood home in Dalkey, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, after the death of his adoptive father. He finds that the house is... more |
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Love Me Tinder: Modern Romance Improv Comedy Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 2.8 by 9 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 9:30pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 7:30pm and 9 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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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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Birds of a Feather: Wry Comedy About What Defines "Family" Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 27 @ 7:30pm (Preview) Sat, Apr 28 @ 7:30pm (Preview) and 28 more | | Roy and Silo are just your typical gay American dads, with one noticeable exception: They're penguins! Inspired by true events, Birds of a Feather is a... more |
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Pulitzer-Winning Drama How I Learned to Drive The Artistic Home (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 4 members | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:30pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 8:00pm and 9 more | | The Artistic Home will continue its 2017-18 season with Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive, to be directed by The Artistic... more |
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Femmes of Rock: Electric String Quartet Genesee Theatre (Waukegan, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 4 @ 8:00pm Fri, May 4 @ 8:00pm | | The only string quartet of its kind, Femmes of Rock have blown audiences away worldwide with their blistering electric solos and powerful arrangements... more |
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Celebrate Selena!: A Selena Tribute House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Sat, May 5 @ 10:00pm | | It only took a few short but extremely exciting years for Selena to earn her nickname: "The Mexican Madonna." Bringing a sexy, pop vibe to her... more |
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Fairy Tales Come True at Once Upon a Time Convention The Westin O'Hare Hotel (Rosemont, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 9:30am Sat, Apr 21 @ 9:30am and 1 more | | Every once in a blue moon a television series captures the hearts of viewers who become passionate about their love of the storyline, the look and feel... more |
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Gangsters, Grub and Audience Participation at Tommy Gun's Garage... Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.6 by 204 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 6:30pm Dinner... Sun, Apr 22 @ 6:00pm Dinner... and 3 more | | Enter the world of a Roaring '20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers, food, hooch and plenty of fun at Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater.... more |
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Family Show: The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles Filament Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 10:00am (Preview) Sat, Apr 21 @ 2:30pm (Preview) and 17 more | | Friends of all ages are invited to a beachside party to experience the heartfelt whimsy and captivating wonder of The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, based... more |
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She Kills Monsters: A Comedic Take On Fantasy & RPGs Prop Thtr (Chicago, IL) | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 8:00pm Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm and 1 more | | A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the... more |
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Award-Winning Dining Cruises Aboard the Odyssey The Odyssey II (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 181 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:30pm (Boarding... Sat, Apr 21 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... and 3 more | | This sophisticated getaway cruise was featured on HGTV as one of the Top 10 Reasons to Live in Chicago, which is pretty impressive. Plus, it's got... more |
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Consider Yourself Welcome at Hit Musical Oliver! The New Jefferson Playhouse (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 3:00pm | | Enter the world of Charles Dickens' beloved orphan Oliver Twist as he struggles to adapt to Victorian London with the aid — and hindrance — of such... more |
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Pop Star Sarah Geronimo's This 15 Me Tour Copernicus Center (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 4 @ 7:00pm | | Filipino pop icon Sarah Geronimo brings her This 15 Me concert tour to Chicago's Copernicus Center. Geronimo won Star for a Night at the age of 14 and... more |
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The Blackout Diaries: True Comic Drinking Tales Under the Gun Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 4 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 10:00pm (Doors... Sat, Apr 28 @ 10:00pm (Doors... | | 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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This Is for You: Comic Damon Williams The Promontory (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Apr 26 @ 7:00pm Thu, Apr 26 @ 9:30pm | | Chicago stand-up star Eli Hamilton is back at it again, hosting his local comedy showcase This Is for You. This time, the theme is "nostalgia," and the... more |
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Chicago Phil & Visceral Dance: The Dream North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Skokie, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Apr 29 @ 3:00pm | | By overwhelming demand, the Chicago Philharmonic and Visceral Dance Chicago bring their acclaimed work The Dream to the North Shore Center for... 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 Sat, Jul 21 @ 3:00pm and 23 more | | From solo powerhouses like Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin to glamorous girl groups such as The Supremes and The Shirelles, Beehive: The '60s Musical... more |
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Chicago Philharmonic in Millennium Park Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, May 27 @ 3:00pm (Hollywood... | | From Bach to Bernstein to Hollywood, The Chicago Philharmonic Society plays it all. Called "one of the country's finest symphonic orchestras" (Chicago... more |
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Ghosts of War The Den Theatre - Heath Main Stage (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:30pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 7:30pm and 8 more | | Ryan Smithson joined the Army Reserve when he was 17. Two years later, he was deployed to Iraq as an Army engineer. Griffin Theatre Company's... more |
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very still & hard to see: Comedic Absurdity Meets Heartbreak Athenaeum Theatre Studio One (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, May 3 @ 7:30pm (Doors... Fri, May 4 @ 7:30pm (Doors... and 6 more | | A disorienting exploration of our demons, both in a literal and figurative sense, Steve Yockey's very still and hard to see is a short play cycle... more |
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SinZation: Male Revue Brings Fantasies to Life Jackhammer Nightclub (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 5 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 8:00pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 8:00pm and 17 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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Happy Hour Cruise: Toast the Weekend Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Fri, May 25 @ 4:30pm (Boarding... Fri, Jul 6 @ 4:30pm (Boarding... and 2 more | | Kick off your weekend with a Friday evening happy-hour cruise aboard the lovely Anita Dee II yacht. Dance to DJs and enjoy the fully-stocked cash bars... more |
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Pimprov — Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy CIC Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 348 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 10:30pm Fri, Apr 27 @ 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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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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Chocolate Lovers Tour From Ghirardelli to Boutique Water Tower Place (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Good for Any Sat or Sun Tour @... | | Mmm chocolate truffle bars, gourmet cupcakes and handmade gelato — is your mouth watering yet? If Hansel and Gretel are your spirit animals — this... more |
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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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ComedySportz: Fast & Funny Improv Comedy for the Whole Family The ComedySportz Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 157 members | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 8:00pm Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm and 4 more | | Fans of comedy and improv shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? will love Chicago's ComedySportz, a fun, fast-paced event that's great for the whole... more |
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Improv Meets Striptease in Burlesque Is More The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | 3.7 by 35 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 10:30pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 10:30pm and 7 more | | The only thing more sparse than the clothing is the paper-thin plots in Burlesque Is More at The Annoyance Theatre & Bar in Chicago. This steamy-hot... more |
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IndepenDANCE Late-Night Party Cruise on July 3rd The Odyssey Yacht (Chicago, IL) | | 3.3 by 6 members | | Tue, Jul 3 @ 11:30pm | | One of the best places to be in Chicago around America's birthday is aboard the Odyssey yacht — it'll definitely be rocking late on July 3rd with... more |
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The Second City's Improv Comedy Hour UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 5.0 by 1 members | | Mon, Apr 23 @ 8:00pm Mon, Apr 30 @ 8:00pm and 3 more | | Edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny, The Second City celebrates nearly six decades of producing cutting-edge satirical revues and... more |
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Evanston-Set Drama A Home on the Lake Piven Theatre (Evanston, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Apr 22 @ 2:30pm Thu, Apr 26 @ 7:30pm and 14 more | | The story of two local families in two different eras whose lives are disrupted by matters of property and race, A Home on the Lake makes its debut at... more |
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Blood Mural: World Premiere Explores Gun Violence Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 27 @ 7:30pm Sat, Apr 28 @ 7:30pm and 13 more | | Art, history and identity politics clash as renowned muralist Dr. Janelle Angel clashes with the foundation that funds her work, an up-and-coming white... more |
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The Magic Parlour: An Evening of Classic Magic Palmer House Hilton (Chicago, IL) | | 4.9 by 244 members | | Sat, Apr 21 @ 4:30pm Fri, Apr 27 @ 9:30pm and 5 more | | 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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Musical Parody of Shark Tank The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | 3.8 by 11 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm Fri, Apr 27 @ 8:00pm and 2 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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Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise Aboard Yacht The Mystic Blue (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, May 28 @ 6:30pm (Boarding... Mon, Jun 4 @ 6:30pm (Boarding... and 1 more | | The weekend may be over, but that's no excuse to stop the fun. With music, drinks for purchase and beautiful views of the city skyline, the Monday... more |
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Inventive Dramatic Comedy: Brick Wall Berger Park - Coach House (Chicago, IL) | | 2.5 by 2 members | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:30pm Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:30pm and 4 more | | Brick Wall paints the story of two brothers married to two sisters, all living in the same downtown apartment building in contemporary Chicago. When... more |
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Father's Day Cruise Aboard a Fabulous Yacht Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jun 17 @ 12:30pm (Boarding... | | Pull out all the stops for dad this Father's Day and treat him to a luxurious cruise aboard the Anita Dee II yacht. Relax in spacious,... more |
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Last Comic Standing Winner Clayton English Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | 4.6 by 16 members | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:30pm Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm and 4 more | | When comedian Clayton English stepped into the ring of Last Comic Standing, he was just a rising-star best known for playing Peanut on Tyler Perry's... 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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Letters From Home Explores Soldier's Experience The Den Theatre - Main Stage (Chicago, IL) | | 2.0 by 1 members | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 7:30pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 4:00pm and 8 more | | Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Letters From Home puts the soldier experience in Iraq and Afghanistan front and center by bringing to life war... more |
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America's Got Talent Finalist Piff the Magic Dragon Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | 4.8 by 4 members | | Thu, May 24 @ 7:30pm | | Picture Larry David in a dragon suit performing magic tricks and you've got a pretty good idea of Piff the Magic Dragon's unique act. Best known as a... more |
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Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, May 28 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... Mon, Jun 4 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... and 3 more | | There aren't many cities more beautiful than Chicago in the summer, and on this Monday night cruise, you'll get a chance to kick off your week by... more |
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Il Pigmalione & Rita: A Donizetti Double Bill Studebaker Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:30pm Sun, Apr 22 @ 3:00pm | | A double bill of Donizetti's first work and one of his last, the two works — Il Pigmalione & Rita — have been theatrically combined to flow... more |
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Hitch*Cocktails: An Entirely Improvised Thriller The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 68 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 10:00pm Fri, Apr 27 @ 10:00pm and 14 more | | It all starts off with an audience suggestion in the improv play Hitch*Cocktails, where you'll get to see a full-length thriller in the style of Alfred... more |
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The Tragedy of Tom Riddle Explores Origins of Villain The Cornservatory (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, May 13 @ 2:00pm Sat, May 19 @ 2:00pm and 3 more | | How did a regular wizard become the ultimate embodiment of pure evil? In the world premiere of The Tragedy of Tom Riddle, the theater group Odd Bodkins... more |
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Jane Bond: Funny But Deadly Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 3.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm Fri, Apr 27 @ 8:00pm | | Be there as an all-female cast pays tribute to Bond, while also poking fun at the ever-popular James Bond movies. Jane Bond: Funny But Deadly will... more |
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A Modern Rom-Com About Love, Jealousy & Dogs Raue Center for the Arts (Crystal Lake, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 4 @ 8:00pm Sat, May 5 @ 8:00pm and 5 more | | Sylvia tells the story of an unlikely love triangle between a man, his wife and ... his dog. Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester,... more |
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Improv Comedy on the Late Night in Chicago Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL) | | 3.7 by 3 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 9:30pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 9:30pm and 2 more | | With a "combined" experience of over 249 years, the cast of Laugh Our Loud improv comedy brings you a particularly unique brand of funny. The Later Show... more |
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20% Fest Showcases Female Artists Collaboraction Pentagon Theater (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 8:00pm and 8 more | | Work created by female and female-identifying artists will be on display at Chicago's 20% Fest. Check out creations from a variety of artistic... more |
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Rolling Stones & CCR Tributes House of Blues Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Apr 28 @ 8:00pm | | Dance and rock out to your favorite songs from the Rolling Stones and Creedence Clearwater Revival, performed by talented tribute bands at House of... more |
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Chicago White Sox: Fireworks Night Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago, IL) | | 4.6 by 197 members | | Fri, May 4 @ 7:10pm (vs.... Fri, May 18 @ 7:10pm (vs. Texas... and 3 more | | Head to Guaranteed Rate Field for exciting White Sox baseball and enjoy a spectacular, signature postgame fireworks display. Before you ooh and ahh... more |
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Letter of Love: Avant-Garde European Theater Trap Door Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Apr 19 @ 8:00pm Fri, Apr 20 @ 8:00pm and 4 more | | You're invited to partake in a judo fight, a game of chess, a reading of tarot cards. This war against war is theater as seen through the eyes of... more |
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Necromancer Neil Tobin: Near Death Experience May Chapel at Rosehill Cemetery (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Sat, May 5 @ 3:00pm Sun, May 6 @ 3:00pm | | Necromancer Neil Tobin presides over a night of mortality and mystery in his intimate, interactive show, Near Death Experience. Tobin's currently... more |
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Collaborative Play Bridges Racial Divides Collaboraction (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Fri, Apr 20 @ 7:30pm Sat, Apr 21 @ 7:30pm and 5 more | | Collaboraction continues to explore the harsh reality of systemic racism in Chicago with A Blue Island in the Red Sea. This world premiere play... more |
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