📅 Your Event Lineup for Jul 31

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Bites and Booze Festival

$20 - $32.50  $45 - $65

Fri, Aug 24

Lacuna Artist Lofts - Chicago, IL

Pair strong drinks with delicious food at the Bites and Booze Festival. With unique decor,...

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Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $10  $25

Mon, Aug 06 | Mon, Aug 13 and 2 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...

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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The Second City's Summer Blockbuster

$13  $26

Wed, Aug 01 | Wed, Aug 08 and 2 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Chicago's Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Thu, Aug 02 | Sun, Aug 05 and 9 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Buddy -- The Buddy Holly Story

$19 - $29  $29 - $39

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 7 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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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...

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Tuesday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $10  $25

Tue, Aug 07 | Tue, Aug 14 and 3 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...

The Family Show

$7.50 - $12.50  $15 - $25

Sun, Aug 05 | Sun, Aug 12

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure

$15 - $25  $22 - $34

Thu, Aug 02 | Thu, Aug 02 and 22 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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Heartbreak Hotel

$20 - $55  $77

Tue, Jul 31 | Wed, Aug 01 and 25 more

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

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

Pentatonix

$20 - $55  $33.38 - $86.40

Sun, Sep 16

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Grammy Award-winning a cappella superstars Pentatonix bring their five-part vocal harmonies...

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Rock the Yacht

$8 - $10  $25

Tue, Aug 07 | Tue, Aug 28 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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Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class

$17.50  $35

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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TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' Band

$20 - $34.50  $49 - $69

Fri, Aug 10

Rialto Square Theatre - Joliet, IL

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

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Labor Day Weekend Cocktail Cruise

COMP - $20  $55

Fri, Aug 31 | Sun, Sep 02 and 2 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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Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo

COMP  $10

Sat, Sep 15 | Sun, Sep 16

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL

The two-day Ultimate Women's Expo blows back into the Windy City in all its glory with...

Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: Wicker Park

$42  $60

Sun, Aug 05 | Sun, Aug 12 and 1 more

Wicker Park - Chicago, IL

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

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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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Odyssey Cruises' Luxury Dining Cruises

$115.08 - $149.64  $149.46 - $194.34

Tue, Aug 14 | Fri, Aug 17 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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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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Music at Joe's Live - Rosemont

COMP - $5  $8 - $10

Fri, Aug 03 | Fri, Aug 17 and 1 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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Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise

$8 - $10  $25

Mon, Aug 06 | Mon, Aug 13 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 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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Winter's Jazz Club

COMP - $12.50  $10 - $25

Tue, Jul 31 | Tue, Jul 31 and 106 more

Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL

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

Randolph Street Market

COMP - $5  $8 - $16

August 25-26, 2018 (10:00am - 5:00pm)

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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Free Pizza Comedy Show

$5  $10

Thu, Aug 02 | Thu, Aug 09 and 3 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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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

$32 - $40  $44.90 - $60.65

Wed, Aug 01 | Thu, Aug 02 and 30 more

Drury Lane Theatre - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

In the heat of the South, under the gaze of patriarch Big Daddy, the expectations of...

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Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: River North

$42  $60

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 6 more

River North - Chicago, IL

Besides Cubs vs. Sox, Chicagoans passionately debate two other controversies: who makes the...

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Talking Heads Tribute: Start Making Sense

$15  $27.09

Sat, Sep 29

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

From guaranteed-to-get-you-dancing rockers like "Burning Down the House" to the pop...

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 &...

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She the People

$13  $26

Sun, Aug 05 | Thu, Aug 09 and 6 more

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...

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The Roommate

$29 - $41.50  $58 - $83

Wed, Aug 01 | Thu, Aug 02 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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Neverwhere

$15 - $20  $40

Thu, Aug 02 | Fri, Aug 03 and 8 more

Lifeline Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Ragnarok Axe Throwing Chicago

$20 - $24  $34

Any Available Date Through December 31, 2018 (Reserve 48 Hours in Advance)

Fine Arts Building - Chicago, IL

Nothing says active entertainment more than chucking axes on a night out with family,...

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Nerd-Lesque

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Thu, Aug 09 | Thu, Sep 13

Headquarters Beercade - River North - Chicago, IL

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

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$38.88 - $46.55  $84.40

Thu, Aug 02 | Sat, Aug 04 and 6 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tours: Loop and River North Haunted Ghost Walk

$12.50  $25

Any Available Monday or Wednesday June 21, 2018 - September 30, 2018 @ 8:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

Eastland Memorial Plaque - Chicago, IL

Few cities rival the Windy City when it comes to skeletons in the closet, and the expert...

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...

Chicago Artisan Market

COMP - $5  $10

Sun, Sep 16 | Sun, Dec 02

Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL

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

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Thursday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 02 | Thu, Aug 16

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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Chicago White Sox: Fireworks Night

$14.56 - $30.24  $17 - $40

Fri, Aug 10 | Fri, Aug 17

Guaranteed Rate Field - Chicago, IL

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

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Chris Young

$50  $90

Fri, Aug 17

RiverEdge Park - Aurora, IL

This summer, Chris Young takes his Losing Sleep world tour to Aurora with special guests,...

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Pamplona

$21.50 - $42.50  $53 - $85

Tue, Jul 31 | Wed, Aug 01 and 5 more

Goodman Theatre - The Owen - Chicago, IL

Stacy Keach triumphantly returns to Chicago's Goodman Theatre in a tour-de-force...

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Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $10

Tue, Jul 31 | Tue, Aug 07 and 3 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Laugh Out Loud Improv Schaumburg

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 8 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...

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Labor Day Weekend All White Midnight Yacht Party On the Spirit of Chicago

$15  $30

Fri, Aug 31

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Okay, we know you put in those hours grinding away at your job for the whole year. So we're...

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Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker: Summer Plays On Tour

$24 - $55  $51.28 - $86.25

Sat, Sep 15

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

The three members of Lady Antebellum perform musical alchemy, blending contemporary country...

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

$6  $12

Sat, Aug 04 | Sat, Aug 11 and 1 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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The Second City's Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

Mon, Aug 06 | Mon, Aug 27 and 1 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Comedians You Should Know

COMP  $10

Tue, Jul 31

Timothy O'Toole's - Chicago, IL

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

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Friday Evening Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $12.50  $25 - $32

Fri, Aug 03 | Fri, Aug 10 and 1 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Kick off your weekend with a Friday evening happy-hour cruise aboard the lovely Anita Dee...

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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 8 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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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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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...

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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2018 Donut Fest at the Zoo

$20 - $35  $50 - $60

Sat, Sep 08

Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

Taste some of the best donuts in Chicago while taking in views of the zoo's amazing animals...

Chicago Pet Show: Oak Lawn

COMP - $3.50  $7

May 4 & 5, 2019 (10:00am-5:00pm)

Oak Lawn Pavilion - Oak Lawn, IL

The Chicago Pet Show is back for more animal-related awesomeness at Oak Lawn Pavilion....

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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Aug 04 | Sat, Aug 11 and 7 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...

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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The Infinite Wrench

$12.50  $25

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 10 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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Music & Magic

$5  $10

Tue, Jul 31

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

Kick off your workweek with a little sleight-of-hand, some jazz, a side of stage magic and...

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Mind Reader

$12.50  $25

Wed, Sep 05 | Wed, Sep 12 and 5 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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The Lady Demands Satisfaction

COMP - $12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 02 | Fri, Aug 03 and 10 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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Burlesque Is More

$10  $20

Sat, Aug 04 | Sat, Aug 11 and 4 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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Urban Art 101: Logan Square

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 7 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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Peep Show

COMP - $12.50  $20 - $25

Fri, Aug 03 | Fri, Aug 17

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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The Whitney Houston Show

$18 - $31.50  $48.75 - $73.35

Sat, Aug 11

Rosemont Theatre - Rosemont, IL

The acclaimed stage spectacular The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show pays...

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Cider & Sliders

$22  $35

Sat, Sep 01 | Sat, Sep 01 and 1 more

3500 N Lincoln Ave - Chicago, IL

Cider & Sliders is taking Lakeview by storm with its apple-infused beer and iconic mini...

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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SinZation Male Revue

$22  $44

Sat, Aug 04 | Sat, Aug 11 and 11 more

Jackhammer Nightclub - Chicago, IL

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

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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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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North Coast Music Festival

$39 - $170  $71.03 - $258.90

Fri, Aug 31 | Sat, Sep 01 and 2 more

Union Park - Chicago, IL

North Coast Music Festival returns for its ninth year, celebrating multiple music genres...

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Illusionist Ivan Amodei: Secrets and Illusions

$20 - $65  $65 - $85

Sat, Dec 01 | Sat, Dec 01 and 2 more

Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater - Chicago, IL

Join master illusionist and Winner of Penn & Teller: Fool Us Ivan Amodei on an epic journey...

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Late Night Booze Cruises on Lake Michigan

$25  $50

Friday Night/Saturday Morning, August 17, 2018 / 1:00am Departure (Boarding Begins at 12:15am) and 2 more

Yacht Party Chicago at Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

Take your night out onto the water aboard a luxury yacht. Soak up the sparkling lights of...

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Rascal Flatts

$20 - $35  $50.78 - $80.10

Fri, Aug 10

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

With tender ballads like "What Hurts the Most" and "Bless the Broken Road," infectious...

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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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Chicago White Sox Baseball

$16.80 - $35.48  $19 - $46

Mon, Aug 06 | Tue, Aug 07 and 3 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...

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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George Thorogood and Foghat

$20  $45

Sat, Aug 04

RiverEdge Park - Aurora, IL

George Thorogood and the Destroyers are throwing a rock party, and you're invited! Known...

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,...

Signature Scent Class

$30  $60

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

Aroma Workshop - Chicago, IL

Aroma Workshop's crack team of olfactory authorities leads you through the process of...

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...

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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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A Christmas Carol

$40 - $80  Hot Ticket

Sat, Nov 17 | Sat, Nov 17 and 15 more

Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL

Now a beloved Chicago tradition celebrating its 40th anniversary, The Goodman Theatre...

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The God Committee

$17.50  $35

Thu, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 17 and 22 more

Oil Lamp Theater - Glenview, IL

The God Committee is the third in a trilogy of plays presented by Glenview's Oil Lamp...

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Undressed Burlesque

COMP  $5

Thu, Aug 16 | Thu, Sep 20 and 2 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...

Neighborhood Wine Walk

$20 - $60  $120

Good Any Sunday at 2:00pm Through February 24, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago, IL

Go on a wine tasting adventure through one of Chicago's many trendy neighborhoods. You'll...

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Devil's Daughter

COMP  $5

Tue, Jul 31 | Tue, Aug 07 and 3 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Pet Show

COMP - $3.50  $7

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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All-Star Improv Comedy

COMP  $5

Mon, Aug 06 | Mon, Aug 13 and 2 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Whirled News Tonight: Late Edition

$8  $16

Sat, Aug 04 | Sat, Aug 11 and 20 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Love Me Tinder -- Schaumburg

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 8 more

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

This Valentine's Day, love is in the air in Schaumburg as Laugh Out Loud Theater's...

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Comedian Tommy Davidson

$11  $22

Fri, Nov 23 | Fri, Nov 23 and 2 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Tommy Davidson's exceptional performance skills, from stand-up comedy to acting to musical...

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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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The Blackout Diaries

$5  $10

Sat, Aug 04 | Sat, Aug 11 and 2 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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The Second City's Dysfunctional Family Affair (or It's All Relatives)

$15.50  $31

Sat, Aug 04 | Sun, Aug 05 and 6 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Comedian Shawn Wayans

$16.50  $33

Fri, Nov 02 | Fri, Nov 02

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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Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater

$57 - $67  $67 - $77

Thu, Aug 02 | Fri, Aug 03 and 7 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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The Nasty Show

COMP  $17

Sat, Aug 04 | Sat, Aug 11 and 2 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Improv Brunch

$24.50  $49

Sun, Aug 05 | Sun, Aug 12 and 1 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Sundays are tough for everybody. With the work week looming in less than 24 hours, it can...

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Tributes to Blink 182, Linkin Park & No Doubt

$5  $13.03

Sat, Sep 01

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Get ready to rock out to tribute acts devoted to three of the biggest bands of the '90s at...

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ComedySportz

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 02 | Fri, Aug 03 and 18 more

The ComedySportz Theatre - Chicago, IL

Fans of comedy and improv shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? will love Chicago's ComedySportz...

Chicago Pet Show

COMP - $3.50  $7

November 10 & 11, 2018 (10:00am-5:00pm)

Kane County Fair Grounds - St. Charles, IL

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

Chicago's Haunted History & Ghost Tour

$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...

The Tempel Lipizzans

$13.50  $27

Sun, Aug 05 | Sun, Aug 12

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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Something In The Game: An All-American Musical

$15  $35

Thu, Aug 02 | Fri, Aug 03 and 3 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 Last Five Years

COMP - $10  $20

Fri, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 25 and 6 more

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center - Cicero, IL

Jason Robert Brown's Drama Desk winner The Last Five Years has been translated into a...

Nite Brunch: A Variety Show

COMP  $6

Sun, Aug 05 | Sun, Aug 12

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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Felt

COMP  $5

Wed, Aug 01 | Wed, Aug 08 and 3 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

You may have seen an improv show, and you may have seen a puppet show, but have you ever...

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Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash

$17.75  $35.50

Fri, Aug 03 | Sun, Aug 05 and 3 more

Raue Center for the Arts - Crystal Lake, IL

From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes Ring of Fire, a musical about love and faith,...

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The Harvest

$18  $36

Thu, Aug 02 | Fri, Aug 03 and 2 more

The Den Theatre - Chicago, IL

In the basement of a small evangelical church in southeastern Idaho, a group of young...

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Scenes for a Green World

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 7 more

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

This world premiere drama examines the friendship of two remarkable women — one an...

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Bus Stop

$10 - $18.50  $35

Thu, Aug 02 | Fri, Aug 03 and 6 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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Southern Gothic

$80 - $100  Hot Ticket

Fri, Aug 10 | Sat, Aug 11 and 10 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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Afterthoughts: A Comedy Roast Show

COMP  $17

Mon, Aug 06 | Mon, Aug 20

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

The Laugh Factory Chicago presents a fresh and unconventional roast show where the roasting...

The Classic Auto Show

$7.50 - $15  $15 - $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...

Wed  

Heroes of Cornquest: A Live D&D Adventure!

$5  $10

Wed, Aug 01 | Wed, Aug 08 and 2 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

Avast, mateys — are ye lookin' for tales of adventure, excitement and a dash of seaworthy...

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The Magic Parlour

$49  $79

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 13 more

Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, IL

An evening of classic close-up magic, The Magic Parlour features award-winning,...

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Spirit of Chicago Buffet Cruise

$83.67 - $104.61  $108.66 - $135.86

Wed, Aug 01 | Sun, Aug 05 and 4 more

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Cocktail Crawl

$20 - $60  $120

Good for Any Sunday Through December 16, 2018 @ 2:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago, IL

Don't be sad because it's Sunday and the weekend is drawing to a close — Cap it off by...

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The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2

$12.50  $25

Wed, Aug 01 | Thu, Aug 02

Mary's Attic at Hamburger Mary's - Chicago, IL

When The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes debuted last year, it was supposed to be a short...

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Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity ... in Two Acts

$16  $31

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 8 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

From Vicki Quade, the creator of the popular comedy Late Nite Catechism, comes the new...

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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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The Original Improv Gladiators: Season 30

$6  $12

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 4 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

The Original Improv Gladiators return to The Cornservatory for their 30th season! Nearly...

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Kiss Kiss Cabaret

$11.25 - $13.75  $22.50 - $27.50

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 22 more

Uptown Underground - Chicago, IL

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

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Comedian Vince Carone

COMP - $8.50  $17

Thu, Aug 16

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Stand-up comic Vince Carone — who has shared the stage with comedians like Dave Attell,...

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...

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F*CKING MEN

$15  $30

Fri, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 04 and 9 more

Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL

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

Sat  

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...

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...

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Charlie Puth: Voicenotes Tour

$40 - $55  $66.36 - $77.24

Tue, Jul 31

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

Multi-platinum musician-producer Charlie Puth headlines the massive North American tour, The...

Tue  

Fudge

$6  $12

Tue, Jul 31 | Tue, Aug 07 and 19 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Historic Chicago: South Side Tour

$21.95  $31.95

Tue, Jul 31 | Wed, Aug 01 and 60 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 African Company Presents Richard III

$5 - $12  $10 - $32

Wed, Aug 01 | Fri, Aug 03 and 17 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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Comedian Tim Walkoe

COMP - $11  $22

Wed, Aug 01 | Thu, Aug 02 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

"Nonstop laughter from start to finish" is what the Chicago Tribune had to say about the...

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Hurricane Damage

$7.50 - $15  $15 - $30

Wed, Aug 01 | Thu, Aug 02 and 14 more

Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL

Hurricane Gilda has spared Oscar and Dennis' home on the Florida coast, but the appearance...

 

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