Live Jazz at Winter's Jazz Club Winter's Jazz Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.7 by 128 members | | Tue, May 8 @ 7:30pm (Scott... Tue, May 8 @ 9:30pm (Scott... and 92 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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Rock Opera Chronicles the Last Days of Jesus Lyric Opera House (Chicago, IL) | | 4.7 by 96 members | | Wed, May 9 @ 1:30pm Thu, May 10 @ 1:30pm and 5 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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Catch the Latest Blockbusters With AMC Yellow eTickets Any AMC Theatre (AMC Theatres, US) | | Not Yet Rated | | Good for Any Date (Not Valid in... | | Rain or shine, hot or cold, a movie is the entertainment option that never lets you down. With these AMC Yellow eTickets, you can stock up on movie... 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.) | |
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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Sisters' Amazing True Story: Having Our Say Goodman Theatre - The Albert (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 8 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm and 5 more | | Before their story became the basis for a massively selling memoir, a Tony-nominated play and a movie, the Delaney sisters weren't widely known. That... more |
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American Blues Theater's Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | 5.0 by 49 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm and 7 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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Memorial Day Weekend Cruises: Enjoy Gorgeous Views Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | 4.2 by 13 members | | Fri, May 25 @ 4:30pm (Boarding... Fri, May 25 @ 10:15pm (Boarding... and 3 more | | Spring is in full swing and Chicago is at its most beautiful, so this Memorial Day weekend come celebrate with a relaxing cruise on Lake Michigan. Come... more |
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Live Music at Joe's Bar: National & Local Favorites Joe's Bar (Chicago, IL) | | 4.7 by 10 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 7:45pm (William... Sat, May 19 @ 10:30pm (The Ron... and 1 more | | Joe's Bar is known for its country-music bona fides, with concerts by Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and others, but this... more |
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South Pacific: B'Way Musical Fave Drury Lane Theatre (Oakbrook Terrace, IL) | | 4.7 by 37 members | | Tue, May 8 @ 1:30pm Wed, May 9 @ 1:30pm and 21 more | | With its hothouse of emotions, lush melodies and ever-timely commentary on racial tolerance, South Pacific steams up the stage as both a romantic... more |
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Madcap Comedy The Explorers Club Citadel Theatre (Lake Forest, IL) | | 4.1 by 20 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm and 11 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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Hershey Felder's Smash Hit Our Great Tchaikovsky Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 167 members | | Tue, May 8 @ 7:30pm Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm and 2 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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Tony-Winning Musical in Roaring '20s: Grand Hotel Theater Wit (Chicago, IL) | | 4.6 by 45 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 8:00pm Thu, May 17 @ 8:00pm and 9 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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Classic Musical The Wizard of Oz The Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, May 8 @ 7:00pm Wed, May 9 @ 7:00pm and 5 more | | This production of The Wizard of Oz is a spectacular celebration of the treasured 1939 MGM film. It's a new, refreshed and lavish rendition of the... more |
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Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train United Center (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 18 @ 7:00pm | | In the '70s and '80s, Daryl Hall and John Oates took the Philly soul music sound they'd grown up with and made it smoother and catchier. This... more |
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1-Woman Until the Flood Looks at Social Unrest Goodman Theatre - The Owen (Chicago, IL) | | 4.9 by 9 members | | Tue, May 8 @ 7:30pm Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm and 1 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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European-Style Urban Antique Market: The Randolph Street Market... Plumbers Union Hall (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 25 members | | May 26-27, 2018 (10:00am - 5:00pm) June 23-24, 2018 (10:00am -... and 3 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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Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 3.8 by 57 members | | Wed, May 9 @ 8:00pm (Verified... Sat, May 12 @ 11:30pm (The... and 7 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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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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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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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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AbbaFab: Swedish Supergroup's HIts Batavia Fine Arts Centre (Batavia, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jun 22 @ 7:30pm | | ABBA's record-breaking string of hits is timeless and continues to thrill audiences of all ages. There's no generation gap here; just memorable music... more |
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Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage Cadillac Palace Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, May 30 @ 2:00pm Wed, May 30 @ 7:30pm and 3 more | | Get ready to have the time of your life when Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage brings all the sexy moves and timeless music from one of the... more |
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The Second City's Legendary Laughs Mocks Modern Life UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 31 members | | Sat, May 12 @ 4:00pm Sat, May 19 @ 4:00pm and 2 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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SNL: Behind-the-Scenes Exhibit Museum of Broadcast Communications (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 2 members | | Any Operating Date May 1 - May... Any Operating Date June 1-June... | | 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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Shop Antiques, Clothing, Jewelry & More: Vintage Garage Vintage Garage Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 44 members | | 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 Outfit Roller Derby at Windy City Fieldhouse Windy City Fieldhouse (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 196 members | | Sat, Jun 9 @ 7:00pm Sat, Jul 7 @ 7:00pm and 1 more | | Catch intense roller derby action at Windy City Fieldhouse as the women of the Chicago Outfit, known as "Chicago's derby little secret," take on rivals... 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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Magic Show Explores the Beauty of the Unknown Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 130 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 8:00pm Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm and 14 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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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. | | | | All Hell Breaks Loose in Flies! The Musical! Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 4 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Thu, May 17 @ 7:30pm and 12 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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Birds of a Feather: Wry Comedy About What Defines "Family" Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 13 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm and 22 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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Tony-Winning Musical The Color Purple — Pre-Sale Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, Jul 17 @ 7:30pm Wed, Jul 18 @ 7:30pm and 14 more | | The Color Purple was the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival and has been hailed as "a direct hit to the heart" (The Hollywood Reporter).... 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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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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The Second City's Summer Blockbuster UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, May 29 @ 8:00pm Wed, May 30 @ 8:00pm and 4 more | | The beaches are closed due to contamination, the sprinklers are all shut off thanks to crippling water shortages, and the mosquitoes are chock-full of... more |
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Sondheim's Tony-Winning Musical Comedy Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, May 19 @ 7:30pm (Preview) Sun, May 20 @ 2:30pm (Preview) and 16 more | | From the writers of Sweeney Todd comes this hilarious story of romantic attachments, detachments and mismatching. The winner of four Tony Awards, A... more |
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Blue Man Group at Chicago's Briar Street Theatre Briar Street Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.6 by 2196 members | | Tue, May 8 @ 8:00pm Sun, May 13 @ 1:00pm and 19 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 Cake Examines Faith & Family Rivendell Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.7 by 6 members | | Thu, May 17 @ 8:00pm Fri, May 18 @ 8:00pm and 6 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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Ballet Nacional de Cuba's Don Quixote Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 18 @ 7:30pm Sat, May 19 @ 7:30pm and 1 more | | "Don Quixote is a fiesta for firebrands, and the Cubans did not disappoint," raved the Washington Post after a performance of the Ballet Nacional de... more |
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Chicago: The Red-Hot, Tony-Winning Musical Big Noise Theatre at Prairie Lakes (Des Plaines, IL) | | 5.0 by 9 members | | Wed, May 9 @ 2:00pm Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm | | 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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Chicago's Best Stand-Up at the Laugh Factory Laugh Factory Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 115 members | | Tue, May 8 @ 7:30pm Tue, May 8 @ 9:30pm and 10 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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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... Fri, May 18 @ 9:00pm (The... and 2 more | | 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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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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The Emperor's New Clothes: A New Musical Marriott Theatre (Lincolnshire, IL) | | 4.8 by 39 members | | Sat, May 12 @ 10:00am | | 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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Dysfunctional Family Drama Natural Affection Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three (Chicago, IL) | | 4.2 by 15 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm and 6 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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Beehive: The '60s Girl Group Musical Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jul 19 @ 7:30pm Thu, Jul 26 @ 7:30pm and 17 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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Spark: A New Musical Berger Park - Coach House (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 2 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm (Preview) Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm and 2 more | | 20-year-old Kale has just left the nest of his two moms. Facing the usual challenges of work, dating and furniture, he meets Buddy, a mysterious older... more |
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Chicago White Sox: Fireworks Night Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago, IL) | | 4.6 by 197 members | | Fri, May 18 @ 7:10pm (vs. Texas... Fri, Jun 1 @ 7:10pm (vs.... and 2 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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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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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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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 8 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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Unwind With a Tuesday Night Happy Hour Cruise Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, May 29 @ 7:00pm Tue, Jun 5 @ 7:00pm and 1 more | | Work week got you down already? Take a break with a Tuesday night happy-hour cruise aboard the lovely Anita Dee II yacht. Enjoy dancing to a live DJ... more |
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AWOLNATION & Dashboard Confessional: 101WKQX PIQNIQ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Tinley Park, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, Jun 30 @ 1:00pm | | What's summer without a PIQNIQ? That's exactly what the folks at 101WKQX PIQNIQ figured — so they're bringing the sixth annual edition of their... more |
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Mystic Blue's Lakefront Buffet Cruises: Dining & Dancing The Mystic Blue (Chicago, IL) | | 4.2 by 54 members | | Sat, May 26 @ 8:30pm Sun, May 27 @ 7:00pm and 4 more | | Depart from Navy Pier aboard the contemporary and stylish Mystic Blue for unparalleled cruising fun along Chicago's legendary lakefront. Enjoy views of... more |
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Labor Day Weekend Sunset Cocktail Cruise Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 4 members | | Fri, Aug 31 @ 4:00pm (Boarding... Sun, Sep 2 @ 6:00pm (Boarding... and 1 more | | Nothing says "summer" like being on the water at sunset, and you can toast the end of the season in grand style during this beautiful Labor Day cruise... more |
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Love, Loss and What I Wore by Nora Ephron Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | 4.3 by 18 members | | Sat, May 12 @ 3:00pm Sun, May 13 @ 3:00pm and 7 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 Second City's Late Night Improv: After Hours UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 6 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 11:00pm Sat, May 12 @ 11:00pm and 2 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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Tennessee Williams's Suddenly Last Summer Raven Theatre East Stage (Chicago, IL) | | 3.8 by 5 members | | Thu, May 17 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 18 @ 7:30pm and 4 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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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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Avenue Q: The Tony-Winning Naughty Puppet Musical Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, May 30 @ 1:00pm Fri, Jun 1 @ 7:30pm and 4 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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Stash Market Shopping Experience and Day Party 1420 S Michigan Ave (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, May 20 @ 12:00pm | | Chicago's Venue 1420 is about to be brimming with must-have accessories, fashion, beauty products and more. Stash Market offers you a shopping... more |
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Happy Hour Cruise on the Mystic Blue The Mystic Blue (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Tue, May 29 @ 6:30pm (Boarding... Tue, Jun 5 @ 6:30pm (Boarding... and 2 more | | Just because it's Tuesday, that doesn't mean you can't have a great night out! Enjoy dazzling views of the city including the Navy Pier, downtown... more |
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Afro-Caribbean Dance Party and Lesson The Promontory (Chicago, IL) | | 4.7 by 3 members | | Sun, May 13 @ 9:00pm Sun, Jun 3 @ 9:00pm and 8 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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20% Fest Showcases Female Artists Collaboraction Pentagon Theater (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm Sat, May 12 @ 8:00pm and 2 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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Chicago White Sox Baseball Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, May 19 @ 6:10pm (vs.... Sat, Jun 2 @ 1:10pm (vs.... and 2 more | | One of baseball's most promising young teams takes the field in 2018 and you can see why there's a big buzz around the Chicago White Sox as they battle... more |
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Peep Show Thrills With Naughtiness & Nudity The Playground Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 12 members | | Sat, May 19 @ 11:59pm Sat, Jun 2 @ 11:59pm and 1 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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Fresh Humor: Comedians You Should Know Timothy O'Toole's (Chicago, IL) | | 3.7 by 3 members | | Wed, May 9 @ 9:30pm Wed, May 16 @ 9:30pm and 2 more | | 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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The Magic Parlour: An Evening of Classic Magic Palmer House Hilton (Chicago, IL) | | 4.9 by 247 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 9:30pm and 7 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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Grace Explores Faith & Destiny Athenaeum Theatre Studio Two (Chicago, IL) | | 1.5 by 2 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm and 17 more | | With nothing more than a little start-up cash and a lot of faith, Steve and Sarah pick up from their Minnesota home to start a new life in sunny... 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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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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Pulitzer-Winning Drama How I Learned to Drive The Artistic Home (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 10 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm and 4 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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Knuffle Bunny: Kids' Book Comes to Life Apollo Theater - Mainstage (Chicago, IL) | | 4.1 by 10 members | | Sat, May 12 @ 10:30am Sat, May 12 @ 1:00pm and 5 more | | Any child (or child at heart) who's ever cherished a beloved stuffed buddy will feel a special appreciation for Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical.... more |
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Chicago 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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Milwaukee Brewers Baseball: Catch the Brew Crew Miller Park (Milwaukee, WI) | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Wed, May 9 @ 12:10pm (vs.... Mon, May 21 @ 6:40pm (vs.... and 7 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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Paranormal Magic: Mind-Reading & More Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jun 14 @ 7:00pm Fri, Jun 15 @ 7:00pm and 1 more | | In Paranormal Magic, master illusionist Dr. David Shareef will read audience members' minds and perform Illusions from his hit Las Vegas show. See it... more |
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Collaborative Play Bridges Racial Divides Collaboraction (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 4 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm and 3 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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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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Musical Parody of Shark Tank The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | 3.9 by 12 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm Fri, May 18 @ 8:00pm | | 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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Couples: Secrets, Truth & Love The Revival (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | 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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Comedian Gabriel Rutledge (Live at Gotham) Zanies - Rosemont (Rosemont, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, May 9 @ 8:00pm Thu, May 10 @ 8:00pm and 2 more | | Gabriel Rutledge is the sarcastic dad crackin' wise during Little League practice, the hardened veteran of teacher-parent conferences with multiple... more |
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World Music Performed by All-Female Orchestra John & Nancy Hughes Theater in the Gorton Community Center (Lake Forest, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 18 @ 7:00pm | | World Golden Memories is an ongoing international touring production that brings together music from all around the world. Each carefully-chosen melody... more |
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Out Loud Stand-Up Showcase Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, May 20 @ 7:30pm Sun, Jun 17 @ 7:30pm | | Liz Greenwood hosts Out Loud, a rotating lineup of some of the city's finest and funniest standup comedians at Laugh Out Loud Chicago. The third Sunday... 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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Ragnarok Axe Throwing Chicago Fine Arts Building (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Any Available Date Through July... | | Nothing says active entertainment more than chucking axes on a night out with family, friends or co-workers! You will spend 1.5 hours of pulse pounding... more |
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She the People: All-Female Comedy Revue UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.8 by 32 members | | Sun, May 13 @ 7:00pm Thu, May 17 @ 8:00pm and 3 more | | The women of Second City bet you 72 cents on the dollar you'll fall head over heels for She the People. A lineup of Chicago comedians come together at... more |
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Memorial Day Weekend Yacht Party Cruise Spirit of Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, May 27 @ 6:00pm (Boarding... | | The snow has melted, the sun is out and it's finally time to soak in those almost-summer vibes in Chicago. The waters of Lake Michigan are going to be... more |
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The Second City's Spring Fling UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 7 members | | Tue, May 8 @ 8:00pm Wed, May 16 @ 8:00pm and 2 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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The Originalist Dives Into Modern Politics Court Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm (Preview) Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm (Preview) and 1 more | | When a Harvard Law School graduate with decidedly different views takes on a clerkship with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia — one of America's... more |
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Evanston-Set Drama A Home on the Lake Piven Theatre (Evanston, IL) | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Sun, May 13 @ 2:30pm Fri, May 18 @ 7:30pm | | 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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Chicago Danztheatre: Art In Response Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble at Ebenezer Lutheran Church (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm Sat, May 12 @ 8:00pm | | The award-winning Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble takes the stage for Art in Response, featuring four works of new, in-process and remounted repertoire. I... 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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Girl Found The Edge Theater (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, May 12 @ 8:00pm (Preview) Sun, May 13 @ 3:00pm (Preview) and 19 more | | Who are you if you can't remember your past? A 17-year-old girl who mysteriously went missing four years ago resurfaces in a youth shelter in Canada —... more |
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Be Astonished During Magic & Mystery The Den Theatre - Heath Main Stage (Chicago, IL) | | 4.9 by 8 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm Fri, May 18 @ 7:30pm and 1 more | | 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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A Theatrical Adventure Performed in Russian Cutting Hall (Palatine, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, Jun 10 @ 4:00pm | | Performed in Russian, this exciting story unfolds the unforgettable adventures of two funny masks: Comedy and Tragedy. The Magic Clock breaks down and... more |
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Family Show: The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles Filament Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 5.0 by 3 members | | Sat, May 12 @ 11:00am Sat, May 12 @ 2:30pm and 10 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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Boy/Girl Sleepover: A Stand-Up Comedy Show The Pony (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 2 members | | Wed, May 16 @ 8:00pm Wed, May 30 @ 8:00pm | | Boy/Girl Sleepover brings Chicago's best stand-up comics to The Pony Inn for a hilarious and scandalous night, sans pillow fights or pizza rolls. more |
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Physical Festival Chicago 2018 Celebrates Physical Theatre Stage 773 (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, Jun 1 @ 7:00pm (Nobody's... Fri, Jun 1 @ 9:00pm (Red... and 13 more | | Physical Festival is a contemporary, visual, and physical theatre festival at Stage 773 in Chicago. The fifth annual Physical Festival will be nine... more |
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Powerful Drama The Laramie Project Raven Theatre West Stage (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jun 7 @ 8:00pm Fri, Jun 8 @ 8:00pm and 17 more | | This acclaimed docu-play is a deeply complex portrait of a community's response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in... more |
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Paris in the Springtime Nichols Concert Hall (Evanston, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sun, May 20 @ 7:30pm | | C'est si bon! If your travel schedule doesn't allow a trip to France this spring, let Rembrandt whisk you away with charming music full of Gallic... more |
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Damascus: A Taut New Thriller Strawdog Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm (Preview) Sat, May 19 @ 8:00pm (Board Night) and 19 more | | Hassan is a Somali-American airport shuttle driver in Minneapolis, struggling to make ends meet as more and more of his customers switch to Uber and... more |
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Buffet Cruise: Sightseeing, Dining & Dancing Spirit of Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 220 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm (Boarding... Wed, May 16 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... and 11 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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Redeemed: The Fall & Rise of Chuck Colson Provision Theater Company at Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights, IL) | | 5.0 by 4 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm Sat, May 12 @ 4:00pm and 6 more | | In the 1970s, against the backdrop of the explosive Watergate scandal, Chuck Colson grasped for meaning during the tumultuous investigations that led... more |
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Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider The Second City E.T.C. (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 2 members | | Sun, May 13 @ 4:00pm Tue, May 15 @ 8:00pm and 5 more | | SNL alum Julia Sweeney takes over The Second City E.T.C. Stage with this brand new one-woman show in a limited run engagement. It's part stand-up, part... more |
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Female Version of The Odd Couple Oil Lamp Theater (Glenview, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Jun 14 @ 8:00pm Fri, Jun 15 @ 8:00pm and 26 more | | Unger and Madison are at it again. Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic — the female... more |
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Award-Winning Dining Cruises Aboard the Odyssey The Odyssey II (Chicago, IL) | | 4.4 by 183 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... Mon, May 14 @ 7:00pm (Boarding... and 15 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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Growing Up Blue: Coming-of-Age Drama Fullerton Stage (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, May 17 @ 7:30pm (Preview) Sat, May 19 @ 7:30pm and 5 more | | On the verge of Blue's 14th birthday, everyone in their small town finds out Blue may be transgender. Blue is confronted with violence, new... more |
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Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run Bluegrass NEIU Auditorium (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 18 @ 7:30pm | | Rebecca Frazier achieved notoriety in the bluegrass world as the first woman ever to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, and is widely... more |
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Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 396 members | | Sat, May 12 @ 5:00pm Sun, May 13 @ 2:00pm and 5 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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MLS Action With the Chicago Fire Toyota Park (Bridgeview, IL) | | 4.5 by 143 members | | Sun, May 20 @ 3:00pm (vs.... Sat, Jun 2 @ 2:00pm (vs. San... and 3 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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very still & hard to see: Comedic Absurdity Meets Heartbreak Athenaeum Theatre Studio One (Chicago, IL) | | 4.0 by 1 members | | Thu, May 10 @ 7:30pm (Doors... Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm (Doors... and 1 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, May 12 @ 8:00pm Sat, May 19 @ 8:00pm and 14 more | | Whether you're looking for an awesome bachelorette party or just a fun girls' night out, the men of SinZation will make it a night to remember. One of... more |
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Pimprov — Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy CIC Theater (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 350 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 10:30pm Fri, May 18 @ 10:30pm and 1 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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Lies, Damned Lies, & Statistics: Instant Theatre Pendulum Space (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 11 @ 8:30pm Sat, May 12 @ 8:30pm and 8 more | | The talented actors in this instant theatre production bring their "lies and damned lies" — snatched from their own life experiences — and mix them... more |
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Pin-Ups on Tour Presents Vintage Variety & Burlesque The American Legion Evanston Post 42 (Evanston, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, May 10 @ 8:00pm | | Pin-Ups on Tour is a good time for a great cause. From the moment guests enter the event, they will be treated to something special. This event at... more |
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Love Me Tinder: Modern Romance Improv Comedy Laugh Out Loud Chicago (Chicago, IL) | | 2.8 by 9 members | | Sat, May 12 @ 7:30pm Sat, May 12 @ 9:30pm and 4 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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Hergatory iO Theater (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, May 12 @ 10:30pm | | Welcome to HERgatory. The earth may be ruled by men, but women rule the afterlife. But don’t worry- two mediums are here to guide you through... more |
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Wine Fest on the Beach Shore Club (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, Aug 9 @ 5:30pm–9:00pm | | Taste a variety of wines from around the world while hanging out at Shore Club on Chicago's North Avenue Beach! Tickets include wine tastings,... more |
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Improv Meets Striptease in Burlesque Is More The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | 3.7 by 35 members | | Sat, May 12 @ 10:30pm Sat, May 19 @ 10:30pm and 4 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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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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The Second City e.t.c. presents Gaslight District The Second City E.T.C. (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Thu, May 10 @ 8:00pm Fri, May 11 @ 11:00pm and 2 more | | If you've ever laughed at Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Tina Fey or Jane Lynch, you've got The Second City to thank for that. For close to six decades,... more |
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Bible Bingo: Fun Games, Holy Trivia in Interactive Comedy Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | 4.5 by 182 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 8:00pm Sat, May 12 @ 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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Architecture & Hidden History on Chicago River Architecture Tour Chicago Cruise Events at River City (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 30 members | | Fri, May 25 @ Noon Fri, May 25 @ 2:00pm and 11 more | | Along with its delicious food and a thriving theater scene, Chicago is known for its unique and eclectic architecture. On this 90-minute guided cruise... 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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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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Sing American Standards With Hershey Felder Royal George Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Sat, May 12 @ 7:30pm | | Renowned for his tuneful character creations from Gershwin and Chopin to Beethoven and Bernstein, prolific pianist and actor Hershey Felder now comes... more |
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The Second City's Improv Comedy Hour UP Comedy Club (Chicago, IL) | | 5.0 by 2 members | | Mon, May 14 @ 8:00pm Mon, May 21 @ 8:00pm and 5 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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Hitch*Cocktails: An Entirely Improvised Thriller The Annoyance Theatre & Bar (Chicago, IL) | | 4.3 by 68 members | | Fri, May 11 @ 10:00pm Fri, May 18 @ 10:00pm and 11 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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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's Haunted History & Ghost Tour Clark Street Bridge (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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Mind Reader Mark Toland Peers Into Your Thoughts Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Wed, May 16 @ 8:00pm Wed, May 23 @ 8:00pm and 22 more | | Mark Toland knows what you're thinking. He can tell you your birthday, where you grew up, and what you did last summer. To him, you're mind's an open... more |
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Documentary-Style Drama Columbinus 1700 Theatre (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 18 @ 8:00pm Sat, May 19 @ 8:00pm and 4 more | | Mixing fact and fiction, Columbinus tells the story of the Columbine school shootings through the eyes of the teenagers and townspeople involved. An... more |
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Music of the Baroque: Bach & Telemann Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Mon, May 14 @ 7:30pm | | Three of a kind beats two pair as far as Music of the Baroque is concerned, as their virtuoso players take the stage in trios for an entertaining night... 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 | | Fri, May 11 @ 7:30pm Dinner... Sat, May 12 @ 6:30pm Dinner... and 17 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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Straight Up Comedy Stand-Up Showcase The Revival (Chicago, IL) | | Not Yet Rated | | Fri, May 11 @ 9:30pm | | C.R.E.A.M (Comedy Rules Everything Around Me) presents Straight Up Comedy with Em Brown (TruTV, TBS, Just for Laughs). Enjoy an evening of comedy... more |
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