📅 Your Event Lineup for Jul 17

Your up-to-the-minute list of live entertainment events happening in Chicago.
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Randolph Street Market

COMP - $5  $8 - $16

July 28-29, 2018 (10:00am - 5:00pm) and 1 more

Plumbers Union Hall - Chicago, IL

The Randolph Street Market Festival has been described as a "mecca of cool," "the Barney's...

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The Second City e.t.c's Gaslight District

$19  $38

Fri, Jul 20 | Fri, Jul 27

The Second City E.T.C. - Chicago, IL

If you've ever laughed at Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Tina Fey or Jane Lynch, you've got The...

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Waitress

$85  $100 - $120

Tue, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 18 and 6 more

Cadillac Palace Theatre - Chicago, IL

Inspired by the beloved film from Adrienne Shelly and brought to life by a groundbreaking...

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Chicago Country Crawl

$10  $20

Sat, Sep 22

Old Crow Smokehouse on Clark Street - Chicago, IL

Yee-haw! Throw on your cowboy boots and daisy dukes for a country-fried bar crawl through...

Chicago Architecture Tour

COMP - $12.50  $25

Any Available Saturday at 11:00am Through January 5, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

Take a journey through the stunning streets of downtown Chicago with an expert tour guide,...

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Heavy Metal Tributes

COMP  $13.03

Fri, Aug 10

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

The House of Blues Chicago is going mental for metal with a night of tributes to Slipknot,...

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Chicago Fire Major League Soccer

$17.50 - $27.50  $35 - $55

Sat, Aug 11 | Sun, Oct 28

Toyota Park - Bridgeview, IL

The Chicago Fire Soccer Club are already blazing their way through the 2018 season,...

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Odyssey Cruises' Luxury Dining Cruises

$115.08 - $149.64  $149.46 - $194.34

Tue, Jul 24 | Tue, Aug 14 and 3 more

The Odyssey II - Chicago, IL

This sophisticated getaway cruise was featured on HGTV as one of the Top 10 Reasons to Live...

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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 21 and 12 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Stay up late with The Second City as they bring you their latest and greatest with After Hours...

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Buddy -- The Buddy Holly Story

$14.50 - $29  $29 - $39

Thu, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 20 and 21 more

Stage 773 - Chicago, IL

Before the Beatles or The Rolling Stones ever played a note, rock 'n' roll was forever...

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Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure

$15 - $25  $22 - $34

Fri, Jul 20 | Fri, Jul 20 and 29 more

Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard... - Chicago, IL

Just like Peter Pan himself, the story of his many adventures never grows old — and it's...

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The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show Chicago

$69.95  $96.75

Sat, Jul 28 | Sat, Aug 11 and 1 more

Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago - Chicago, IL

Named the best show of its kind in Los Angeles and Denver for four years running, The...

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Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $12.50  $25

Mon, Jul 23 | Mon, Jul 30 and 4 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

There aren't many cities more beautiful than Chicago in the summer, and on this Monday...

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$38.88 - $46.55  $84.40

Thu, Jul 19 | Sat, Jul 21 and 10 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

The entertainment phenomenon known as the Blue Man Group is better than ever in this...

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The Nasty Show

COMP  $17

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 28

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

If you're looking for good, clean fun... you'd better steer clear of The Nasty Show....

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The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show North Chicago

$54.95  $87.95

Sat, Aug 04

Chicago Marriott Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Now a favorite across the country, The Dinner Detective arrives in Chicago to serve up a...

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Rock the Yacht

$7 - $10  $25

Tue, Jul 24 | Tue, Aug 07 and 3 more

The Mystic Blue - Chicago, IL

Just because it's Tuesday, that doesn't mean you can't have a great night out! Enjoy...

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The Blackout Diaries

$5  $10

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 28 and 4 more

Under the Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

The Blackout Diaries is a comedy show were standup comedians and "regular" people (cops,...

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Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise

$8 - $10  $25

Mon, Jul 23 | Mon, Jul 30 and 4 more

The Mystic Blue - Chicago, IL

The weekend may be over, but that's no excuse to stop the fun. With music, drinks for...

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Chicago Craft Beer Festival

$25  $35

Sat, Jul 21 | Sun, Jul 22

DePaul-Sheffield Neighborhood - Chicago, IL

The craft-beer movement is still very much alive and hopping in Chicago, so the awesome...

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Bring it! Live

$25 - $38  $57.93 - $75.37

Thu, Jul 26

The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL

Catch your favorite dance stars from the Lifetime dance reality show Bring It! as they pack...

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The Second City's Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

Mon, Jul 23 | Mon, Jul 30

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny, The Second City celebrates nearly...

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Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class

$17.50  $35

Fri, Jul 20 | Sat, Aug 04

Absolutely Anything Essential - Chicago, IL

Natural skin care is all the rage these days, but it's hard to know which remedies work for...

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Love & Rock: Concert Musical Tribute to Women of Rock

COMP - $10  $19.24

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 21

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

This clever hybrid of musical and tribute concert uses the story of a fictional female rock...

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Free Pizza Comedy Show

$5  $10

Thu, Jul 19 | Thu, Jul 26 and 5 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Free Pizza is a weekly extravaganza at Laugh Out Loud Chicago featuring musical guests,...

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Music & Magic

COMP - $5  $10

Tue, Jul 17 | Mon, Jul 23 and 3 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

Kick off your workweek with a little sleight-of-hand, some jazz and a cocktail or two at...

She the People

$16.50  $33

Sun, Jul 22 | Sun, Jul 29

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The women of Second City bet you 72 cents on the dollar you'll fall head over heels for She...

Chicago's Haunted History & Ghost Tour

COMP - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Saturday or Sunday at 7:00pm Through October 27, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

Take a spooky stroll through downtown Chicago during this Chicago's Haunted History & Ghost...

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Neverwhere

$15 - $20  $40

Thu, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 20 and 18 more

Lifeline Theatre - Chicago, IL

Richard Mayhew commits an act of kindness on the streets of London and finds himself...

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Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $10 - $17

Tue, Jul 17 | Sat, Jul 21 and 9 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

Named the No. 1 Comedy Club in the country by USA Today, the Laugh Factory regularly hosts...

Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: Wicker Park

$42  $60

Sun, Jul 22 | Sun, Jul 29 and 4 more

Wicker Park - Chicago, IL

Get to know the real Chicago by discovering where the locals chow down. Sidewalk of...

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Spirit of Chicago Buffet Cruise

$83.67 - $104.61  $108.66 - $135.86

Thu, Jul 19 | Wed, Aug 01 and 6 more

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Cruise along the lakefront aboard the Spirit of Chicago, a cruise ship designed for fun and...

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Tuesday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $10  $25

Tue, Jul 17 | Tue, Jul 24 and 6 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Work week got you down already? Take a break with a Tuesday night happy-hour cruise aboard...

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The Second City's Summer Blockbuster

$13  $26

Wed, Jul 18 | Wed, Jul 25

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The beaches are closed due to contamination, the sprinklers are all shut off thanks to...

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Nerd-Lesque

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Thu, Aug 09

Headquarters Beercade - River North - Chicago, IL

Indulge both your nerdy and your naughty sides with Nerd-Leqsue at Headquarters Beercade...

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Peep Show

COMP - $12.50  $20 - $25

Sat, Jul 28 | Fri, Aug 03 and 1 more

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

Wanna include a bit of naughtiness in your weekend entertainment? Bim Bam Boom presents Peep...

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Tony n' Tina's Wedding

$59 - $69  $79 - $89

Wed, Jul 25 | Wed, Jul 25

Chicago Theater Works - Chicago, IL

Presented by the original New York producers in conjunction with Chicago Theater Works, one...

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Deep Purple & Judas Priest

$17 - $65  $32.45 - $122.39

Wed, Aug 22

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, pioneering rock band Deep Purple made up what...

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SinZation Male Revue

$22  $44

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 28 and 13 more

Jackhammer Nightclub - Chicago, IL

Whether you're looking for an awesome bachelorette party or just a fun girls' night out,...

Santa's Village

$17.99  $24.99

Good Any Day From July 7-October 28, 2018

Santa's Village Azoosment Park - East Dundee, IL

Forget the North Pole — Santa's Village in East Dundee has all the holiday fun you can...

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

$13.10  $20.50

Good for Any Date Through December 31, 2018

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago - Schaumburg, IL

Step inside LEGOLAND Discovery Center and it's like you've just jumped into the biggest box...

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Kiss Kiss Cabaret

$11.25 - $13.75  $22.50 - $27.50

Fri, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 21 and 24 more

Uptown Underground - Chicago, IL

The entertainment extravaganza known as Kiss Kiss Cabaret combines comedy, burlesque, magic...

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Shark Tank: The Musical

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 17 | Fri, Aug 24 and 7 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Ever watch the TV show Shark Tank and think, "That show would make a great musical!"? Well,...

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Labor Day Weekend Cocktail Cruise

COMP - $20  $55

Fri, Aug 31 | Sun, Sep 02 and 1 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Nothing says "summer" like being on the water at sunset, and you can toast the end of the...

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Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band

$10  $19.24

Thu, Aug 30

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Short of the King of Pop himself, it doesn't get any better than Who's Bad. The world's...

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Counting Crows and Live

$19 - $24  $31.25 - $64.25

Sat, Sep 08

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Two iconic bands join forces. Counting Crows rose to prominence in 1994 with the release of...

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DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game: Return of the 90's

$6  $12

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 28 and 3 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

Ready yet? Get set, it's DRINK! Return of the '90s! Grab your booze of choice and lace up...

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Music at Joe's Live - Rosemont

COMP - $5  $8 - $10

Sat, Jul 28 | Fri, Aug 03 and 2 more

Joe's Live & Bub City - Rosemont, IL

From honky-tonk country to yacht rock, Joe's Live in Rosemont has a band for every fan of a...

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All-Star Improv Comedy

COMP  $5

Mon, Jul 23 | Mon, Jul 30 and 4 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Three of Chicago's favorite improv teams combine their comedy powers for a night of...

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Comedians You Should Know

COMP  $10

Wed, Jul 18

Timothy O'Toole's - Chicago, IL

If you're tired of the same old jokes you've heard before, you can catch original, fresh,...

Chocolate, Cupcakes & Sweets Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Sat or Sun Tour @ 11am Through Dec. 30, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

Mmm chocolate truffle bars, gourmet cupcakes and handmade gelato — is your mouth watering...

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Chris Brown

$20  $37.48

Sat, Jul 28

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Grammy winning rapper Chris Brown's latest album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon, is his fifth...

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Shrek The Musical

$18  $30

Thu, Aug 09 | Fri, Aug 10 and 3 more

J Theatre at Harper College - Palatine, IL

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony...

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Mind Reader

$12.50  $25

Wed, Jul 18 | Wed, Jul 25 and 10 more

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

Mark Toland knows what you're thinking. He can tell you your birthday, where you grew up,...

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Something In The Game: An All-American Musical

$10 - $15  $20 - $35

Fri, Jul 20 | Sun, Jul 22 and 10 more

Josephine Louis Theater - Evanston, IL

Legendary Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne is regarded as one of America's greatest...

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The Infinite Wrench

$12.50  $25

Fri, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 21 and 16 more

The Neo-Futurarium - Chicago, IL

Every performance of a play is a little different, but The Infinite Wrench takes that...

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Devil's Daughter

COMP  $5

Tue, Jul 17 | Tue, Jul 24 and 5 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Improv comedy reaches new heights when placed within the structure known as the Harold, a...

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Fire & Beer

$6  $12

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 28 and 4 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Enjoy an evening of off-the-cuff improv with some of the best emerging talent in the...

Nite Brunch: A Variety Show

COMP - $1  $6

Sun, Jul 22

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

Nite Brunch makes up a fresh comic musical on the spot every week. The hilarious and...

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Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice Over

$20  $40

Thu, Aug 16

Chicago Recording Company - Chicago, IL

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or...

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The Roommate

$29 - $39.50  $58 - $79

Tue, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 18 and 3 more

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL

Though they're both in their mid-50s, Sharon and Robyn make an unlikely pair of roommates,...

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The Lady Demands Satisfaction @ City Lit Theater

COMP - $12.50  $25

Sat, Jul 21 | Sun, Jul 22 and 15 more

City Lit Theater - Chicago, IL

A young maiden, Trothe, learns that her entire inheritance will be forfeit to anyone that...

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20,000 Leagues Under the Seas

$55  Hot Ticket

Tue, Jul 17

Lookingglass Theatre - Chicago, IL

Take a deep dive into the wonders of the ocean as 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas takes the...

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Support Group for Men

$22.50 - $35  $45 - $75

Wed, Jul 18 | Thu, Jul 19 and 6 more

Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL

Every Thursday in Wrigleyville is "Guys' Night" for a crew of longtime pals who gather to...

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Bus Stop

COMP - $18.50  $35

Tue, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 19 and 15 more

Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three - Chicago, IL

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful...

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The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra

$12.50  $25

Sat, Jan 26

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center - South Milwaukee, WI

The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra (MMO) has been a cultural fixture since 1900. Performing...

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Urban Art 101: Logan Square

$10  $20

Fri, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 21 and 11 more

Green Eye Lounge - Chicago, IL

There's more to urban art than just graffiti and street art — it's a symbol of pride for a...

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Strip Joker

$10  $20

Sat, Aug 11 | Sat, Sep 08 and 2 more

Uptown Underground - Chicago, IL

There are comedians who bare it all — and then there are comedians who really bare it all....

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Rosé on the Water Chicago

$47.40  $79

Fri, Jul 20

Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

The fourth annual Rosé on the Water Chicago is about to set sail from Navy Pier. Break out...

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3 Doors Down & Collective Soul: The Rock & Roll Express Tour

$25 - $35  $64.57 - $80.11

Tue, Jul 24

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

Alt-rockers 3 Doors Down rose to international fame in 2000 with their first single,...

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The Stand Up Show

$7.50  $15

Fri, Jul 20

The Revival - Chicago, IL

The Stand Up Show at The Revival is hosted by Jonah Jurkens (Comedians You Should Know,...

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Bath and Body Werkz: Soap and Lotion Making at the AAE Gift Shop

$20  $40

Fri, Jul 27

Absolutely Anything Essential - Chicago, IL

Bath and Body Werkz: Soap and Lotion Making class at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift...

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Chicago White Sox: Fireworks Night

$14.56 - $32.48  $17 - $42

Fri, Jul 27 | Fri, Aug 10 and 1 more

Guaranteed Rate Field - Chicago, IL

Head to Guaranteed Rate Field for exciting White Sox baseball and enjoy a spectacular,...

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Chicago's Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Thu, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 20 and 1 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

Head over to the world-famous Laugh Factory and see what makes Chicago the funniest city on...

Trapped in a Room With a Zombie

$21  $28

Any Available Date Through Dec 31, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

Fine Arts Building - Chicago, IL

In this interactive experience, you're trapped in a room — and a hungry zombie is in...

Pier Pressure Labor Day Party Cruise

$14  $25

Sun, Sep 02

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Four decks, three DJs, two floors of music and one stunning skyline add up to Pier Pressure,...

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Rage Fest

COMP  $36.11

Wed, Jul 25

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Rage Fest, featuring metal bands like Attila, Suicide Silence, Volumes, Rings of Saturn,...

The Classic Auto Show

$12.50  $20

September 8 or 9, 2018 (One-Day Pass)

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL

If terms like "t-buckets," "suicide doors," "woodie" and "three-on-the-tree" get your...

Chicago Pizza Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Any Available Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm Through October 28, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago Ave. - Chicago, IL

Explore Chicago's River North neighborhood with an expert tour guide while tasting the best...

Sweet Chicago Dessert Walk

$20 - $25  $50

Good Any Available Sunday at 11:00am Through December 16, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago, IL

Indulge your sweet tooth with fresh baked pastries, specialty coffees and hot chocolate,...

Pontoon Boat Rentals

$125 - $250  $300 - $500

Any Available Wed or Sat: May 28-Sept 3, 2018 (Fireworks Boat Rental)

Corporate Tailgate and Boat Rentals Dock - Chicago, IL

Nothing says "summer" like going for a cruise on a pontoon boat with some drinks, good...

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The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi

$20  $40

Thu, Sep 13

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center - South Milwaukee, WI

John Pinero's inspirational one-man play portraying football's greatest coach premiered in...

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Daughters of Ire

$12  $24

Sat, Jul 21 | Sun, Jul 22 and 2 more

Open Door Theater - Oak Park, IL

This new solo show offers an updated take on the traditional Irish storyteller, also known...

Chicago Underground Pedway Tour With Food, Chocolate & Wine

$10 - $22  $50

Good Any Friday at 4:00pm Through December 28, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago, IL

The underground Chicago Walk is a tour through Chicago's pedway, a little-known tunnel...

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Chicago White Sox Baseball

$16.80 - $35.48  $19 - $46

Sat, Jul 28 | Mon, Aug 06 and 4 more

Guaranteed Rate Field - Chicago, IL

One of baseball's most promising young teams takes the field in 2018 and you can see why...

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Comedian Adam Ferrara

$9.50 - $11  $19 - $22

Thu, Oct 18 | Fri, Oct 19 and 4 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Catch up with comedian, actor and serious car guy Adam Ferrara at the Chicago Improv of...

BODY

COMP  $5

Sun, Jul 22 | Sun, Jul 29

The Promontory - Chicago, IL

Prepare your body for BODY, where you can shake it to the best in Afro-Caribbean grooves....

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Comedian Bill Bellamy

$13.50  $27

Fri, Oct 26

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

It may come as a surprise that the comedian credited with coining the phrase "booty call"...

Any Chicago Neighborhood Food Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Any Available Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm Through October 13, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago, IL

Choose from one of five neighborhood food tours with more neighborhoods to be added in...

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Niall Horan: Flicker World Tour 2018

$20  $43.91

Thu, Jul 26

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Niall Horan has come into his own as a singer and songwriter, blending folk harmonies into...

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Undressed Burlesque

COMP  $5

Thu, Jul 19 | Thu, Aug 16 and 3 more

Undressed Burlesque at Simone's - Chicago, IL

Every third Thursday at Simone's bar and grill in Chicago, you'll see Kitty la Royall and...

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Comedian Pat Chase

COMP - $7.50  $15

Thu, Aug 02

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Pat Chase started performing stand-up comedy in 2006. Since then he's developed a unique...

Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers & Ann Wilson of Heart: Stars Align Tour

$30 - $45  $79.01 - $101.44

Sun, Jul 29

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

Take a guitarist from The Yardbirds, add in the lead singer of Bad Company and throw in a...

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T.J. Miller

$13.50  $27

Fri, Sep 28 | Sat, Sep 29 and 2 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Beloved for his turn as would-be tech mogul Erlich Bachman on HBO's Silicon Valley, T.J....

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Thursday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $12.50  $25

Thu, Jul 19 | Thu, Aug 02 and 1 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

The weekend is almost here, so you might as well start partying... Celebrate with a...

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Martin Luther On Trial

$34  $64

Sat, Jul 21 | Sun, Jul 22

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Everyone loves a juicy courtroom drama — the lineup of colorful witnesses, the slick...

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Toby Keith Tribute: Made in America

COMP - $10  $19.04

Fri, Aug 24 | Fri, Aug 24

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

If you ever get the feeling that you should've been a cowboy, or have ever declared your...

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F*CKING MEN

$15  $30

Fri, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 21 and 3 more

Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL

Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro's kinetic update of the classic LaRonde finds 10 men — a...

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Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater

$57 - $62  $67 - $72

Fri, Jul 20 | Sun, Jul 22 and 3 more

Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater - Chicago, IL

Enter the world of a Roaring '20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers, food,...

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Comedian Joel McHale

$16.50  $33

Fri, Oct 05

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Joel McHale is one of the most sought-after comedians and actors in the industry. McHale...

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Midnight Yacht Party

$9 - $11  $30

Fri, Aug 24

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Take your Friday night onto the water on the Rock the Yacht: Midnight Yacht Party. Grab...

Chinatown Walking Tour

$10  $15

Good Any Friday-Sunday @ 10:00am From May 28–Sept 3, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

Chinatown Square - Chicago, IL

Learn the stories behind Chinatown's beautiful buildings and sites on this 90-minute...

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TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' Band

$20  $49

Fri, Aug 10

Rialto Square Theatre - Joliet, IL

TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' Band brings to life the Grammy Award-winning collaboration...

Chicago Pet Show

COMP - $5  $7 - $14

Oct 13-14, 2018, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Libertyville Sports and Fitness Complex - Libertyville, IL

Your pet is a huge part of your life, and now an entire weekend can be about them! The...

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Southern Accents: A Birthday Celebration of Tom Petty

$10  $19.04

Fri, Oct 19

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

What better way to honor the man who gave us "Free Fallin'," "American Girl," "Breakdown"...

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Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice Over

$20  $40

Mon, Aug 13

Bughouse Theatre - North Center/Lakeview - Chicago, IL

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or...

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Comedian Nikki Glaser

$13.50  $27

Thu, Nov 08 | Fri, Nov 09 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Nikki Glaser is on the rise in a major way. Never mind the solid stand-up routine and major...

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Movies: LIVE!

$6.25  $12.50

Mon, Jul 23 | Mon, Aug 27 and 1 more

Uptown Underground - Chicago, IL

Experience some of your favorite movies in an entirely new way as Uptown Underground...

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Comedian Dale Jones

COMP - $12.50  $25

Wed, Aug 08 | Thu, Aug 09 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

See the zany, high-energy comedy of Dale Jones at Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont. In fact,...

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The African Company Presents Richard III

$5 - $12  $10 - $32

Sat, Jul 28 | Sun, Jul 29 and 19 more

Oak Park Festival Theatre in Austin Gardens - Oak Park, IL

In 1821, forty years before Lincoln ended slavery, and fifty years before African Americans...

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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 28 and 9 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Everything you loved as a kid is always more fun when you throw alcohol in the mix: musical...

The Family Show

$7.50 - $12.50  $15 - $25

Sun, Jul 22 | Sun, Jul 29 and 4 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

Every Sunday, Chicago Magic Lounge relaxes its age restriction and opens the Blackstone...

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The Second City's Dysfunctional Family Affair (or It's All Relatives)

$15.50  $31

Sat, Jul 21 | Sun, Jul 22 and 2 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The Saturday & Sunday matinee Dysfunctional Family Show (or It's All Relatives) draws from...

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Whirled News Tonight: Late Edition

$8  $16

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 28

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Forget the perfectly coiffed anchors on CNN, MSNBC and Fox News — the talented cast of Whir...

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Comedian Shawn Wayans

$16.50  $33

Fri, Nov 02 | Fri, Nov 02 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

A member of comedy royalty, Shawn Wayans got his start on Fox's trailblazing Emmy-winning...

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Laugh Factory Chicago Open Mic

FREE  COMP

Wed, Jul 18 | Wed, Jul 25

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

For virtually every comedian in the world, the road to stardom begins with just two magic...

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Boy Toy's Pocket Cabaret

$12.50  $25

Fri, Aug 03 | Fri, Sep 07 and 2 more

Uptown Underground - Chicago, IL

Immerse yourself in a sensual, cheeky, and all out entertaining experience with Boy Toy's...

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Barbecue Apocalypse

$15  $30

Thu, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 20 and 2 more

Prop Thtr - Chicago, IL

A backyard barbecue designed to impress the neighbors quickly devolves into a battle for...

Chicago Artisan Market

COMP - $15  $8 - $25

Sun, Jul 22

Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL

The artisanal movement is all about authenticity and hand craftsmanship, and producing...

Wiz Khalifa & Rae Sremmurd: Dazed & Blazed Tour

$20 - $45  $43.51 - $82.36

Sun, Jul 29

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Multi-platinum-selling rapper Wiz Khalifa lights up the summer stage with the Dazed & Blazed...

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Fudge

$6  $12

Tue, Jul 17 | Tue, Jul 24 and 21 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Fudge is an evening of comedy and music brought to you by the independent improv team...

Mobster & Crime Tour

COMP - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Friday or Saturday at 7:00pm Through October 20, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

Take a spooky stroll through the once-rough downtown Chicago streets during this Mobster &...

Chicago Prohibition Tour

COMP - $12.50  $25

Any Available Saturday at 4:00pm Through December 16, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Franklin St. - Chicago, IL

Prohibition stirred a massive controversy at its time in America. However, it also started...

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The View Upstairs

$15  $30

Thu, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 20 and 2 more

Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

When a young fashion designer named Wes buys an abandoned building in the French Quarter of...

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Wild Women of Planet Wongo

$20  $40

Thu, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 20 and 4 more

Chopin Theatre Mainstage - Chicago, IL

Enter a world of Amazonian warrior women and their alluring Queen, who first meet men when...

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Heartbreak Hotel

$59 - $62  $77

Tue, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 18 and 14 more

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

Heartbreak Hotel follows the tender story of Elvis Presley in the early years of his...

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You Can't Take It With You

$16  $32

Thu, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 20 and 2 more

Oak Park Festival Theatre in Austin Gardens - Oak Park, IL

When a member of the wealthy Kirby family falls in love with a girl from the eccentric,...

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Southern Gothic

$80 - $100  Hot Ticket

Wed, Aug 01 | Fri, Aug 03 and 21 more

Windy City Playhouse - Chicago, IL

It's 1960. Ashford, Georgia. Tom Collins is the drink of choice. Dean Martin's on the...

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Guards at the Taj

$32 - $41  $64 - $82

Tue, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 18 and 5 more

Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL

It's India 1648 and dawn will reveal, for the first time, the extraordinary beauty of the...

Saturday Night Live: The Experience

$15 - $20  $20 - $25

Any Operating Date July 1-August 31, 2018

Museum of Broadcast Communications - Chicago, IL

You've watched SNL for years. Now relive 40 years of the show in a way you never imagined. At ...

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Burlesque Is More

$10  $20

Sat, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 28 and 6 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

The ladies of the Annoyance are back again in a remount of the show that's the perfect mix...

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Passin' Where the River Bends

$15  $30

Fri, Sep 07 | Sat, Sep 08 and 2 more

Madison Street Theatre - Oak Park, IL

A quest for racial identity, this historical drama follows a young college student's search...

Chicago Pizza & Beer Tour

$20 - $42.50  $85

Good Any Sat or Sun at 2:00pm Through Dec 30, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago, IL

Explore the trendy River North neighborhood while discovering some of Chicago's best...

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House of Burlesque

$5  $13.03

Sat, Jul 21

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

The scandalously elegant Foundation Room — the VIP club at the House of Blues — will be...

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Laugh Out Loud Improv Schaumburg

$10  $20

Fri, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 21 and 2 more

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs We...

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

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Fri, Aug 17, 2018 (10:00am-6:00pm) or Sat, Aug 18, 2018 (9:00am-5:00pm)

Schaumburg Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL

Both a fun hobby and unique art form, scrapbooking is more than just a photo album — it's...

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The Color Purple

$49 - $85  $70 - $100

Tue, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 18 and 13 more

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL

The Color Purple was the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival and has been...

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Winter's Jazz Club

COMP - $12.50  $10 - $25

Tue, Jul 17 | Tue, Jul 17 and 124 more

Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL

As Wynton Marsalis put it, "Jazz music is America's past and its potential, summed up and...

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Historic Chicago: South Side Tour

$21.95  $31.95

Tue, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 18 and 74 more

Gray Line Chicago - Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, IL

Starting at the Palmer House Hilton, this Gray Line bus tour will take you past all the...

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The Tempel Lipizzans

$13.50  $27

Wed, Jul 18 | Sun, Aug 05 and 1 more

Tempel Farms - Old Mill Creek, IL

The Tempel Lipizzaner Stallions prance into Tempel Farms to combine art and history in a...

 

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