📅 Your Event Lineup for Aug 28

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Chicago's Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Thu, Aug 30

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Saturday Night Live: The Experience

$12.50 - $20  $20 - $25

Any Operating Date July 1-August 31, 2018 and 1 more

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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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Sep 01 | Sat, Sep 15 and 2 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...

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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ComedySportz

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 30 | Fri, Aug 31 and 2 more

The ComedySportz Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show Chicago

$69.95  $96.75

Sat, Sep 15 | Sat, Sep 22 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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Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band

COMP - $10  $19.24

Thu, Aug 30 | 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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Free Pizza Comedy Show

$5  $10

Thu, Aug 30 | Thu, Sep 06 and 10 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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Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $10  $25

Mon, Sep 03 | Mon, Sep 10 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...

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Tuesday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $10  $25

Tue, Aug 28 | Tue, Sep 04 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...

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Hitch*Cocktails

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 31 | Fri, Sep 07 and 12 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

It all starts off with an audience suggestion in the improv play Hitch*Cocktails, where...

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Talking Heads Tribute: Start Making Sense

COMP - $15  $27.09

Sat, Sep 29 | Sat, Sep 29

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $10

Tue, Aug 28

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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Buddy -- The Buddy Holly Story

$29 - $39  $39 - $49

Sun, Sep 02 | Sun, Sep 09 and 2 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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Heartbreak Hotel

$39 - $45  $77

Tue, Aug 28 | Wed, Aug 29 and 13 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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Rock the Yacht

COMP - $10  $25

Tue, Aug 28 | Tue, Sep 04 and 2 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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Odyssey Cruises' Luxury Dining Cruises

$115.08  $149.46

Tue, Sep 04

The Odyssey II - Chicago, IL

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

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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Strip Joker

$10  $20

Sat, Sep 08 | Sat, Oct 13 and 1 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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Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise

$8 - $10  $25

Mon, Sep 03 | Mon, Sep 17 and 1 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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Labor Day Weekend Cocktail Cruise

COMP - $20  $55

Fri, Aug 31 | Sun, Sep 02 and 3 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...

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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WaistWatchers The Musical

$45  $65

Thu, Sep 13 | Fri, Sep 14 and 25 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

Grab your girlfriends and enjoy this hilarious and inspirational musical comedy that will...

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20,000 Leagues Under the Seas

$34 - $47  $57 - $67

Thu, Aug 30 | Fri, Aug 31 and 5 more

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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Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater

$57 - $67  $67 - $77

Wed, Aug 29 | Thu, Aug 30 and 23 more

Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Underground Pedway Tour With Food, Chocolate & Wine

$20 - $22  $50

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

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

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Friday Evening Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $12.50  $32

Fri, Aug 31

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Artisan Market

COMP - $15  $10 - $25

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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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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Burlesque Is More

$10  $20

Sat, Sep 01 | Sat, Sep 08

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...

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: Midnight Halloween Yacht Party

$15  $30

Fri, Oct 26

Odyssey Lake Michigan - Chicago, IL

Spend your Halloween weekend on Lake Michigan, living it up on a yacht, draped in your...

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Fire & Beer

$6  $12

Sat, Sep 01 | Sat, Sep 08 and 16 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

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

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It's That Reality Show Show

$10  $20

Sat, Sep 01 | Sat, Sep 01 and 14 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

See all your favorite reality shows recreated in one place, live onstage at Laugh Out Loud...

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Thursday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 30 | Thu, Sep 06 and 2 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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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"...

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...

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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, Aug 31 | Fri, Sep 07 and 3 more

CIC Theater - Chicago, IL

It's not hard out here for a Pimprov at Chicago's Chemically Imbalanced Theater. The show...

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

$19  $38

Fri, Aug 31 | Fri, Sep 07 and 5 more

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...

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 Second City's Summer Blockbuster

$7.25 - $13  $14.75 - $26

Tue, Aug 28 | Wed, Aug 29

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Movies: LIVE!

$6.25  $12.50

Mon, Sep 24

Uptown Underground - Chicago, IL

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

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El Grande de Coca-Cola

$20  $40

Thu, Sep 06 | Fri, Sep 07 and 1 more

Berger Park - Chicago, IL

In a nightclub somewhere south of the border, local impresario Señor Pepe Hernandez has...

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Felt

COMP  $5

Wed, Aug 29 | Wed, Sep 05 and 8 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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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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Nerd-Lesque

FREE  COMP

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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Midnight Terror Haunted House 2018

COMP - $12.50  $25

Fri, Sep 28 | Sat, Sep 29 and 5 more

Midnight Terror Haunted House - Oak Lawn, IL

Midnight Terror Haunted House is a company with 20 years experience in the haunted house...

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Laugh Out Loud Improv Schaumburg

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 31 | Sat, Sep 01

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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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 Second City's Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

Mon, Sep 03 | Mon, Sep 10 and 5 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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...

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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Kiss Kiss Cabaret

$11.25 - $13.75  $22.50 - $27.50

Fri, Sep 07 | Sat, Sep 08 and 13 more

Uptown Underground - Chicago, IL

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

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Urban Art 101: Logan Square

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 31

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...

Naperville Hauntings Ghost Walk

$13  $26

Any Friday or Saturday Through September 29, 2018 at 8:00pm (Advanced Reservation Required)

Quigley's Irish Pub - Naperville, IL

Take an eerie, on-foot ghost hunting excursion through one of Illinois' most historic towns.

Sweet Chicago Dessert Walk

$20 - $25  $50

Good Any Available Sunday at 11:00am or Thursday at 6:00pm Through December 16, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

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Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

$39 - $64  $55 - $90

Tue, Oct 02 | Wed, Oct 03 and 8 more

Oriental Theatre - Chicago, IL

Roald Dahl's amazing tale is now Chicago's golden ticket! It's the perfect recipe for a...

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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Aug 31 | Sat, Sep 01 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...

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...

The Best Of Second City: Late Night Edition

$7.50  $15

Sun, Sep 02

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The Second City is a legendary Chicago comedy company, founded in 1959, that has produced...

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Sy Smith

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 30

The Revival - Chicago, IL

Long regarded as the queen of underground soul, Sy Smith has been dazzling audiences with...

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The Kates

COMP - $8.50  $17

Thu, Aug 30

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

The Kates is an all-female stand-up showcase that provides an intimate night of comedy...

The Family Show

$7.50 - $12.50  $15 - $25

Sun, Sep 02 | Sun, Sep 09 and 3 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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The Other Art Fair Chicago

COMP - $15  $20 - $30

Fri, Sep 28 | Sat, Sep 29 and 1 more

Mana Contemporary Chicago - Chicago, IL

Based in the U.K. and making its appearance during Chi-town's famous Art Week, The Other...

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Undressed Burlesque

COMP  $5

Thu, Sep 20 | Thu, Oct 18 and 1 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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Tributes to Blink 182, Linkin Park & No Doubt

COMP - $5  $13.03

Sat, Sep 01 | 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...

Mobster & Crime Tour

$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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The Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience Movement and Hootenany

$6  $12

Mon, Sep 03 | Mon, Sep 10 and 7 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Chicago has long been known as a hotbed for creating comedy stars, and one of the main...

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Avenue Q

$22.50 - $55  Hot Ticket

Wed, Sep 05 | Sun, Sep 09 and 15 more

Mercury Theater - Chicago, IL

Full of humor and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is a hilarious look at life in New York,...

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She the People

$13  $26

Thu, Aug 30 | Sun, Sep 02 and 11 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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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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The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?

$10 - $16  $16 - $32

Fri, Sep 07 | Sat, Sep 08 and 19 more

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble - Chicago, IL

Martin is an accomplished architect living the American dream. He has a loving wife, a...

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Borealis

COMP - $28  $20 - $40

Thu, Sep 06 | Fri, Sep 07 and 13 more

Chopin Theatre Mainstage - Chicago, IL

When an ominous letter arrives from her brother out on the oil fields, 13-year-old Cozbi...

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The African Company Presents Richard III

$16  $32

Wed, Aug 29 | Thu, Aug 30 and 1 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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Mind Reader

$12.50  $25

Wed, Oct 03 | Wed, Oct 10 and 2 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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National Geographic Live: When Women Ruled the World

$29 - $38  $42 - $54

Wed, Sep 26

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL

National Geographic Live returns to Chicago on the Auditorium's historic stage with a...

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The Magic Parlour

$49  $79

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

Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, IL

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

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NEEDTOBREATHE

$20 - $30  $47.04 - $70.91

Sat, Sep 08

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

The members of Grammy-nominated NEEDTOBREATHE hail from South Carolina, effortlessly...

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Clued In: An Improvised Murder Mystery

$6  $12

Thu, Sep 06 | Thu, Sep 13 and 7 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians also ask the...

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Mind Your Head

$5  $10

Fri, Sep 14

The ComedySportz Theatre - Chicago, IL

Mind Your Head is a limited engagement of limitless amazement — an evening of...

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The Haunted Ghost Ship

$15  $30

Sat, Oct 27

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Call forth the spirit of the Flying Dutchman and its ghostly crew during the Halloween...

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

$16  $31

Fri, Aug 31 | Sat, Sep 01 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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SinZation Male Revue

$22  $44

Sat, Sep 01 | Sat, Sep 08 and 7 more

Jackhammer Nightclub - Chicago, IL

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

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The Haunted Halloween Party Cruise

$15  $30

Sat, Oct 27

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Don your cleverest and kinkiest costumes for a Halloween night of music, dancing and drinks...

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 - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

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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...

China Lights

$8 - $17  $17.50 - $30

Any Date From September 21 - October 21, 2018 (5:30pm - 10:00pm)

Boerner Botanical Gardens - Hales Corner, WI

Dragons, glowing pagodas and iridescent pinwheels are coming to Boerner Botanical Gardens....

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Legally Blonde: The Musical

$36 - $43  Limited Availability

Wed, Sep 05 | Wed, Sep 05 and 3 more

Paramount Theatre - Aurora, IL

This fabulously fun song-and-dance sensation follows a sweet sorority sister named Elle,...

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Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: River North

$42  $60

Fri, Sep 07 | Sat, Sep 08 and 14 more

River North - Chicago, IL

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

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Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class

$20  $40

Fri, Sep 14

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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Music at Joe's Live - Rosemont

COMP - $5  $8 - $10

Fri, Sep 07 | Fri, Sep 14 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...

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...

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Music & Magic

$5  $10

Tue, Aug 28 | Mon, Sep 03 and 17 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

Lyric Opera 4 or 5-Show Season Package

$138 - $490  $178 - $634

Matinee Package: Thurs, Oct 11 (La boheme); Wed, Nov 7 (Siegfried); Wed, Nov 21 (Il trovatore); Wed, Dec 5 (Cinderella) & Sat, May 11 (West Side Story) and 3 more

Lyric Opera House - Chicago, IL

Lyric Opera returns for another exciting season, and with this exclusive four or five-show...

Any Chicago Neighborhood Food Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Any Available Tuesday at 7:00pm, Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm Through October 13, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

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No Child ...

$15 - $20  $20 - $35

Fri, Aug 31 | Sat, Sep 01 and 6 more

Richard Christiansen Theater - Chicago, IL

Set inside the fictional Malcolm X High School in the Bronx, Definition Theatre's No Child ......

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

$15.50  $31

Sat, Sep 01 | Sun, Sep 02 and 10 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Grunge Night: Tributes to Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots & Alice in Chains

COMP - $10  $16.04

Fri, Sep 07 | Fri, Sep 07

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Grunge Night, featuring tributes to Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains, comes...

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Heather Land: i ain't doin it Tour

$24.50  $49

Tue, Sep 11

Rialto Square Theatre - Joliet, IL

Her hilarious Snapchat videos have us laughing — with more than 300 million views. Now you...

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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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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Northwestern Wildcats Football

COMP - $43  $26 - $61

Sat, Sep 08 | Sat, Sep 15 and 2 more

Ryan Field - Evanston, IL

The Northwestern Wildcats come roaring back to Ryan Field after an exciting victory against...

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Comedian Tom Rhodes

$12.50  $25

Wed, Sep 12 | Thu, Sep 13 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

A frequent guest on the Tonight Show and star of the '90s NBC sitcom Mr. Rhodes, Tom Rhodes...

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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...

Chicago Riverwalk Tour With Chocolate, Drinks and Food

$20 - $35  $85

Good Any Sunday at 4:00pm Through October 21, 2018 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

Winding through the Chicago Loop, the Chicago River has been an integral part of the growth...

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Historic Chicago: South Side Tour

$21.95  $31.95

Tue, Aug 28 | Wed, Aug 29 and 32 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 SingEasy

$5  $10

Fri, Aug 31

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Welcome to The SingEasy, a retro speakeasy with a modern twist. Laugh along as...

Neighborhood Wine Walk

$20 - $60  $120

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

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

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All-Star Improv Comedy

COMP  $5

Mon, Sep 03 | Mon, Sep 10 and 7 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Live Music at Joe's Bar - Chicago

COMP - $7.50  $8 - $15

Thu, Sep 27 | Thu, Oct 11 and 4 more

Joe's Bar - Chicago, IL

Joe's Bar is known for its country-music bona fides, with concerts by Eric Church, Brad...

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Whirled News Tonight: Late Edition

$8  $16

Sat, Sep 01 | Sat, Sep 08 and 16 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Sat  

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

$20  $40

Sat, Sep 15

Absolutely Anything Essential - Chicago, IL

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

Yacht Party Chicago's Eve of the Eve Booze Cruise

$25  $50

Sun, Dec 30

Yacht Party Chicago at Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

Can you believe 2019 is almost here? Might as well celebrate all weekend long, kicking off...

The Game Show Game Show

$21  $28

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

The Game Show Chicago - Chicago, IL

Have you ever wanted to be on a live TV game show? Now you can! Broadcast live on Smart TVs...

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Labor Day Weekend Sunset, Fireworks and Night Cocktail Cruises

COMP - $25  $49

Sun, Sep 02 | Sun, Sep 02 and 2 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

The days are getting shorter, and Labor Day signals that the end of summer is imminent....

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Collected Stories

$14  $28

Fri, Aug 31 | Sat, Sep 01

Steel Beam Theatre - St. Charles, IL

The conflict between the established artist and the adulatory fan who becomes a protégé,...

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Man of La Mancha

$21  $42

Fri, Sep 07 | Sat, Sep 08 and 11 more

Skokie Theatre - Skokie, IL

Inspired by the 17-century masterpiece Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha is one of the most...

Wed  

Comedians You Should Know

COMP  $10

Wed, Aug 29

Timothy O'Toole's - Chicago, IL

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

Fri  

Shark Tank: The Musical

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 31 | Fri, Sep 07 and 5 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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Masque Macabre

$15 - $37.50  $30 - $75

Thu, Oct 04 | Fri, Oct 05 and 33 more

Strawdog Theatre - Chicago, IL

The handlers of a Martin Shkreli-type entrepreneur go to extremes to give him one last big...

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Truman and the Birth of Israel

$15 - $25  $25 - $35

Sat, Oct 13 | Thu, Oct 18 and 19 more

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

The man from Independence who ascended to the presidency after the death of FDR, Harry S....

Chicago Fire Major League Soccer

$17.50 - $27.50  $35 - $55

Sun, Oct 28

Toyota Park - Bridgeview, IL

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

Tue  

Devil's Daughter

COMP  $5

Tue, Aug 28 | Tue, Sep 04 and 8 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Fri  

Boy Toy's Pocket Cabaret

$12.50  $25

Fri, Sep 07 | Fri, Oct 05 and 1 more

Uptown Underground - Chicago, IL

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

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Southern Gothic

$65 - $85  $80 - $100

Fri, Aug 31 | Sat, Sep 01 and 24 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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Blue Man Group Chicago

$38.88  $84.40

Sun, Sep 02 | Thu, Sep 06 and 6 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Thu  

Glass Basement

$7  $14

Thu, Sep 06 | Thu, Sep 13 and 6 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Part amazing show, part performance opportunity, part safe space and all funny, Glass Basement...

Sat  

Rock the Yacht: Midnight Yacht Party

$15  $30

Sat, Sep 22

Mystic Blue Yacht - Chicago, IL

Keep the summer spirit going at Rock the Yacht, a late-night cruise party on beautiful Lake...

Fri  

Peep Show

$10 - $12.50  $20 - $25

Fri, Sep 07

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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A Chorus Line

$20  $40

Thu, Sep 27 | Fri, Sep 28 and 27 more

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre - Arlington Heights, IL

A Chorus Line takes you through the final grueling audition for a new Broadway musical....

Randolph Street Market

COMP - $5  $8 - $16

September 29-30, 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...

Sat  

Aaron Neville Duo

$24  $48

Sat, Oct 13

Governors State University Center for... - University Park, IL

American R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville is arguably the most distinctive vocal stylist...

Chocolate, Cupcakes & Sweets Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Sat or Sun at 11:00am, or Thursday at 6:00pm Tour 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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Comedian Chingo Bling

$12 - $14  $24 - $28

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

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Chingo Bling is known for his insightful, unapologetic latino stand-up comedy and multiple...

Tue  

Fudge

$6  $12

Tue, Aug 28 | Tue, Sep 04 and 15 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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Winter's Jazz Club

COMP - $12.50  $10 - $25

Tue, Aug 28 | Wed, Aug 29 and 57 more

Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL

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

Tue  

Steel Pulse & Tribal Seeds

$24.22  $34.59

Tue, Aug 28

Concord Music Hall - Chicago, IL

It's a night of pure roots reggae when legendary British artists Steel Pulse play with...

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City Winery Chicago

$11 - $17.50  $22 - $35

Wed, Aug 29 | Wed, Aug 29 and 2 more

City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL

City Winery is a truly unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate...

Wed  

Cabinet of Curiosities

$17.50  $35

Wed, Aug 29 | Wed, Sep 05 and 8 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

The Chicago Magic Lounge welcomes host David Parr, creator of the critically acclaimed Magic...

Thu  

WQLZ 25th Birthday Bash

COMP - $20  $9.77 - $47.85

Thu, Aug 30

Bank of Springfield Center - Springfield, IL

Springfield radio station 97.7 QLZ has been rocking the area for 25 years. To celebrate,...

 

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