📅 Your Event Lineup for Dec 26

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A Christmas Carol

$35  $71

Wed, Dec 26

Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL

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

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City Winery Chicago

COMP - $22.50  $10 - $45

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 8 more

City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Christmas Bingo: It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night

$16  $31

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

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

Vicki Quade, creator of the smash hit Late Nite Catechism, invites you to get into the...

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The Blackout Diaries

$5  $10

Sat, Dec 29

Under the Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Saturday Night Live: The Experience

$10 - $20  $20 - $25

Any Operating Date in December Only (December 1-30, 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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Jackpot Comedy!

COMP  $10

Tue, Jan 08 | Tue, Jan 15 and 2 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

Are you feeling lucky? Do you like stand-up comedy and a chance to win prizes? Jackpot...

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The Santaland Diaries

$25 - $33  $50 - $66

Sat, Dec 29 | Sat, Dec 29

Goodman Theatre - The Owen - Chicago, IL

Craving a little splash of vodka in your Christmas cheer? Prefer watching Bad Santa over It'...

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Cooley High

$20  $40

Fri, Feb 08 | Sat, Feb 09 and 4 more

Harold Washington Cultural Center - Chicago, IL

Based on the 1975 movie written by Eric Monte (who also wrote for legendary sitcoms Good Times...

Chicago Artisan Market

COMP - $15  $10 - $25

Sun, Mar 10

Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL

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

AMC Yellow Tickets

$9  $13.50

Good for Any Date (Not Valid in CA, NY or NJ)

Any AMC Theatre - AMC Theatres, US

Rain or shine, hot or cold, a movie is the entertainment option that never lets you down....

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$38.88  $84.65

Tue, Jan 01 | Wed, Jan 02 and 1 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind and unleash your spirit. Leave your...

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Nita's Gumbo Jam

$20  $40

Sat, Dec 29

4153 183rd St - Country Club Hills, IL

Live it up on a Saturday night and taste the finest Louisiana food in the South...

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Yippee Ki-Yay Merry Christmas: A Die Hard Musical Parody

$22.50  $45

Sun, Dec 30 | Thu, Jan 03 and 2 more

The Den Theatre - Chicago, IL

Returning to the stage with a vengeance, Yippee Ki-Yay Merry Christmas: A Die Hard Musical...

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Into the Woods

$24.50 - $39.50  $49 - $69

Wed, Dec 26 | Fri, Dec 28 and 5 more

Cahn Auditorium - Evanston, IL

Before Lin-Mauel Miranda came along, Stephen Sondheim was Broadway's rappingest wordsmith. I...

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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Winter's Jazz Club

$6 - $10  $15 - $20

Thu, Dec 13 | Wed, Dec 26 and 62 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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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Dec 29 | Sat, Jan 05 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...

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The Wizard of Oz

$48 - $69  Limited Availability

Sat, Dec 29 | Wed, Jan 02 and 2 more

Paramount Theatre - Aurora, IL

From Kansas to Oz and now to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, the classic movie comes to life on...

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National Theatre Live Screening: The Madness of George III

$12  $24

Thu, Feb 14 | Sun, Feb 17

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

The National Theatre Live takes performances from the London stage to cinemas and...

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New Year's Eve Bar Crawl

$7.50  $15

Mon, Dec 31

The Flat Iron - Chicago, IL

This New Year's Eve, hit the hottest spots in Chicago, starting at The Flat Iron. You'll...

Winter Chicago Underground Pedway Tour With Food, Chocolate & Wine

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Wed at 4:00pm or Fri at 1:00pm or 4:00pm Tour Through April 26, 2019 (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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Chicago's Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Wed, Dec 26 | Fri, Dec 28 and 37 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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Live Music at Joe's Bar - Chicago

COMP  $5 - $8

Sat, Dec 29 | Fri, Jan 11 and 1 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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A Dickens Carol

$20  $35

Thu, Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 28 and 2 more

Madison Street Theatre - Oak Park, IL

Before Scrooge, author Charles Dickens had his own ghosts to contend with. A Dickens Carol...

Broadway In Chicago 6-Show Season Package 2019

$99 - $240  $270.50 - $320.50

Select Tues Evening Shows -- 2019 Season (Mar 12-Sept 22, 2019) and 3 more

Oriental Theatre — Will Become Nederlander... - Chicago, IL

As a Broadway fanatic in Chicago, you already know you'll get your hands on any ticket that...

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Kinky Boots

$69  $80

Tue, Jan 22 | Wed, Jan 23 and 2 more

Cadillac Palace Theatre - Chicago, IL

Pop icon Cyndi Lauper made history as the first solo woman ever to receive the Tony for...

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2019 Mac & Cheese Crawl: Chicago's Cheesiest Bar Crawl

$15  $30

Sat, Jan 26

River North Bars & Restaurants - Chicago, IL

It’s the cheesiest bar crawl ever — and that’s a good thing! You definitely won't go hungry...

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Chicago Bulls Basketball

$23.52 - $65.52  $47.04 - $131.04

Wed, Jan 02 | Fri, Jan 04 and 1 more

United Center - Chicago, IL

The history and success of the Chicago Bulls makes them one of the NBA's premier...

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Late Nite Catechism

$16  $31

Sat, Dec 29 | Sat, Jan 05 and 5 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

This is no easygoing modern Sunday school, this is old-time religion. Late Nite Catechism...

K1 Speed

$17 - $38  $30 - $58

Good Any Date Or Time At All Locations

Any K1 Speed Location Nationwide - K1 Speed, USA

K1 Speed's nationwide indoor go-kart racing lets you race your friends, family, colleagues,...

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Peep Show

COMP - $13.75  $20 - $27.50

Fri, Jan 18 | Fri, Feb 15 and 2 more

Under the Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker

$62 - $81  $88 - $108

Sat, Dec 22 | Thu, Dec 27 and 5 more

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL

See Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's production of The Nutcracker in...

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The Second City: It's Not You, It's Me

$12.80  $32

Sat, Feb 16

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite variety of side effects for...

Regal Cinemas ePremiere Movie Tickets

$9.50  $16

Good For Any Date

Any Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres or... - Any Regal Cinema, USA

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and...

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New Philharmonic New Year's Eve Spectacular

$33.50  $67

Mon, Dec 31

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Ring in the New Year with maestro Kirk Muspratt and the New Philharmonic Orchestra! Joined...

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Recycled Percussion

$16.50 - $17.50  $33 - $35

Fri, Mar 15

Batavia Fine Arts Centre - Batavia, IL

What you see as junk is what Recycled Percussion sees as instruments. Discover how ordinary...

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Santa's List

$8 - $10  $20

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

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Watch Santa guess what the actors want for Christmas, or sing along with an improvised...

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Nude Years Eve 2018

$42.50 - $50  $85 - $100

Mon, Dec 31

Under The Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

Nude Years Eve is Chicago's wildest New Year’s Eve burlesque party! Featuring scintillating...

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Burlesque is More: Nice N' Naughty

$10  $20

Sat, Dec 29

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

The ladies of The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago are back again in a holiday version of the...

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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Jan 11 | Sat, Jan 12 and 6 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 Riverwalk to Chinatown Boat Tour

$34 - $42.50  $85

Any Saturday Through Apr 27, 2019

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

Take a boat and walking tour along the Chicago River while indulging in tasty treats along...

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ComedySportz

$12.50  $25

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 3 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 Book of Merman

$22.50  $42.50

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 2 more

Stage 773 - Chicago, IL

Now playing Off-Broadway, this show has been a hit in seven cities around the country and...

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sweater

$15.50 - $24  $31 - $48

Fri, Dec 28 | Sat, Dec 29 and 4 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

It's the most wonderful time of the year-ish! Laugh along with The Second City as comedy's...

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The Nasty Show

COMP  $17

Sat, Dec 29 | Sat, Jan 05 and 3 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Famous Chicago Food Walk

$20 - $25  $50

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through April 28, 2019 at 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago Cultural Center - Chicago, IL

The Famous Chicago Food walk showcases all of the foods you've come to love that were...

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Felt

COMP  $5

Wed, Nov 07 | Wed, Nov 14 and 20 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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RIFF: Chicago's Music Improv Party

$10  $20

Fri, Dec 28 | Sat, Dec 29

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

RIFF showcases Chicago's most talented musical comedians backed by a live band. Each night,...

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Barney the Elf

$12 - $15  $30

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 9 more

Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL

After Santa Claus retires, his wicked son begins a not-so-jolly reign as the new head of...

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The Revolutionists

$17.50  $35

Thu, Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 28 and 1 more

Strawdog Theatre - Chicago, IL

Charlotte Corday plots to assassinate one of the (French) Revolution's most outspoken...

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La Ruta

$22 - $31.60  $55 - $79

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 2 more

Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL

To the U.S.-owned factories in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, La Ruta is just a bus. But to the...

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The Greatest Holiday Show Alive Ever! Alive!

$12.50  $25

Sat, Dec 29

The Den Theatre - Chicago, IL

It’s that time of year again, the days are shorter, the nights are colder, and we all need...

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Dances from the Heart

$16  $30

Sat, Feb 16

Athenaeum Theatre - Chicago, IL

Get your finger on the pulse of Chicago's thriving dance scene and impress a date in one...

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Doing Our Moms: Christmas is Coming

$7  $14

Fri, Dec 28

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Doing Our Moms is coming to Chicago’s iO Theater for a holiday-themed run in Christmas is...

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Comedian Drew Lynch

$11  $22

Thu, Jan 10 | Fri, Jan 11 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America in 2015 with his Golden Buzzer performance on...

Chicago Riverwalk Tour With Chocolate, Drinks and Food

$34 - $35  $85

Good Any Sunday Through April 28, 2019 at 4:00pm (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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Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP - $8  $17

Sat, Dec 29 | Sat, Dec 29 and 2 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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The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

$29.70  $49.50

Wed, Jan 16

North Shore Center, Center Theatre - Skokie, IL

Come toast Elvis Presley's 84th birthday at this annual concert. The Elvis Tribute Artist...

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Don't Dress For Dinner

$20  $40

Thu, Jan 17 | Fri, Jan 18 and 17 more

Oil Lamp Theater - Glenview, IL

In the romantic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with...

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The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

$9.50 - $90  $24 - $225

Thu, Jan 10 | Fri, Jan 11 and 5 more

Stage 773 - Chicago, IL

The 18th year of this venerable Chicago comedy institution is sketchier than ever, with...

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Comedian Larry Reeb

COMP - $12.50  $25

Wed, Jan 16 | Thu, Jan 17

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Known affectionately as "Uncle Lar'," Larry Reeb is the wisecracking, politically incorrect...

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Holiday Lights Trolley Tour

$9 - $14  $18 - $28

Wed, Dec 26 | Sat, Dec 29

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel - Chicago, IL

Enjoy this two-and-a-half-hour tour of Chicago's Holiday Lights. Starting at the Palmer...

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Swamp Baby

$15 - $16  $30 - $32

Thu, Jan 31 | Fri, Feb 01 and 14 more

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

Armand Aubigny, once a wealthy plantation owner, attempts to reclaim his upper-class...

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...

Chicago Travel & Adventure Show

COMP - $7.50  $15

January 12 or 13, 2019

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL

Find your next travel destination, plus get the latest tips and tricks on saving big from...

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Comedy Magician Trent James

$7.50 - $17.50  $15 - $34

Sat, Dec 29 | Sat, Dec 29

Skokie Theatre - Skokie, IL

Bringing a fresh feel to the classic magic show, Trent James' high-energy performance...

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The Roommate

COMP - $20  $40

Wed, Jan 30 | Thu, Jan 31 and 11 more

Citadel Theatre - Lake Forest, IL

Sharon, in her mid-fifties, is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa...

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Nita's Dinner Club

Sold Out  n/a

Fri, Dec 21 | Fri, Dec 28

Nita's Gumbo - Country Club Hills, IL

Live up your Friday nights with adult BET comedy and Southern cooking. Come dine in at...

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Chicago NYE '19 Dinner & Comedy Show

$32.50  $65

Mon, Dec 31

Beverly Woods - Chicago, IL

Ring in 2019 with good drinks, great food and gut-busting laughs! Catch seven of the most...

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Lula Washington Dance Theatre

$17.50 - $22.50  $35 - $45

Sat, Jan 19

Lund Auditorium - River Forest, IL

Founded in 1980 in the inner-city area of South Los Angeles, Lula Washington Dance Theatre...

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Ken Ludwig's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

$20  $25 - $26

Thu, Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 28 and 2 more

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

This merry, modern mystery takes you along on a playful polar odyssey with Emily and her...

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Familiar

$20 - $39  $30 - $78

Sat, Nov 17 | Wed, Dec 26 and 3 more

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL

It's winter in Minnesota and a Zimbabwean-American family is preparing for the wedding of...

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Stevie Wonder & Aretha Franklin Tribute

$5  $10

Fri, Dec 28

HVAC Pub - Chicago, IL

Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin are two of the most iconic singers within the soul and...

Eve of the Eve Booze Cruise with Buffet

$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...

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Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class

$20  $40

Sun, Jan 27 | Fri, Feb 01 and 1 more

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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Whirled News Tonight

$8  $16

Sat, Dec 29 | Sat, Jan 05 and 12 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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Friday Night Booze Cruise

$25  $50

Fri, Apr 05 | Fri, Apr 12 and 2 more

Yacht Party Chicago at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Yacht Party Chicago invites you to set sail aboard the Anita Dee II at Dusable Harbor, and...

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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Music at Joe's Live - Rosemont

$7.50  $15

Fri, Jan 04

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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Saturday Night Booze Cruise

$20 - $25  $50

Sat, Jan 12 | Sat, Apr 06

Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

When it's time to leave the stresses of the rest of the week behind, there's no better way...

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It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!

$19 - $49  $29 - $59

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 8 more

Stage 773 - Chicago, IL

The second longest-running holiday play returns to Chicago. For 17 years, the American...

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Cupid's Booze Cruise

$20 - $25  $50

Sat, Feb 16

Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Yacht Party Chicago's latest bash gets the boat rocking for Valentine's Day weekend. You'll...

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Snowgirls The Musical

$13.50  $27

Sun, Dec 16 | Thu, Dec 27 and 2 more

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

Hell in a Handbag Productions rings in the holidays with the world-premiere production of Sn...

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Drink, Date, Laugh!

COMP  $17

Fri, Dec 28 | Fri, Jan 04 and 2 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

Dating is hard. Meeting someone and trying to figure out if you two are a match can be...

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The Rat Pack Is Back

$39  $82.73

Fri, Jan 25

Rosemont Theatre - Rosemont, IL

The Rat Pack Is Back, baby, and they're the definition of cool. A talented tribute group...

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Kiss Kiss Cabaret

$13.50  $27

Sat, Dec 29

The Den Theatre - Chicago, IL

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret is Chicago’s finest weekly burlesque and variety cabaret! Every time...

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The House Theatre of Chicago: The Nutcracker

$31.50  $45

Wed, Dec 26 | Fri, Dec 28

Chopin Theatre Mainstage - Chicago, IL

The House Theatre of Chicago's original, ballet-free version of The Nutcracker returns to...

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Fiddler on the Roof

$39 - $75  $55 - $103

Thu, Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 28 and 7 more

Cadillac Palace Theatre - Chicago, IL

This "entirely fresh, funny and gorgeous new production" (New York Magazine) of Fiddler on...

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

$16  $31

Fri, Jan 04 | Sat, Jan 05 and 4 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Prohibition Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Saturday Through April 27, 2019 @ 4:00pm (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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Fantastic Mr. Fox

COMP - $14.50  $24 - $29

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 17 more

Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater - Chicago, IL

Journey deep underground with a merry band of badgers, weasels, rabbits — and yes, foxes...

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Rightlynd

$13.50 - $17.50  $27 - $35

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 4 more

Richard Christiansen Theater - Chicago, IL

Only one alderwoman blocks a massive development that would gentrify the Chicago...

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

$12.40 - $19  $31 - $38

Wed, Dec 26 | Thu, Dec 27 and 33 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...

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Tribute to '80s Hair Metal

$10  $13.11

Wed, Dec 26

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Enjoy this tribute to '80s hair metal at House of Blues Chicago.

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The Old Woman Broods

$12.50  $25

Thu, Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 28 and 9 more

Trap Door Theatre - Chicago, IL

Written in 1969 by one of Poland’s most revolutionary and prophetic playwrights, The Old...

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STARLIGHT KARAOKE

$12.50  $25

Thu, Dec 27

4153 183rd St - Country Club Hills, IL

Starlight! Starbright! The first star I'll see tonight! Jump start your weekend and make it...

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Chicago Blackhawks Hockey

$32 - $99  $90.84 - $141.24

Thu, Dec 27 | Mon, Jan 07 and 4 more

United Center - Chicago, IL

The NHL season is heating up as the Chicago Blackhawks return to tear up the ice at the...

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

$41 - $55  $58 - $78

Thu, Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 28 and 5 more

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

Celebrate 20 years of Shakespeare on Navy Pier in a wonderland where fairies fly, a donkey...

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Thursday Night Prime Time

$6  $12

Thu, Dec 27

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

The Laugh Out Loud ensemble boasts 20 of the top improv performers in all of Chicagoland,...

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Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater

$55 - $67  $67 - $77

Thu, Dec 27 | Fri, Jan 04 and 8 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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Slipknot, Deftones, Marilyn Manson & Rob Zombie Tributes

$10  $13.11

Thu, Dec 27

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Toss up your horns for this hard-hitting show, featuring tributes to Slipknot, Deftones,...

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The Truth About Santa

$12.50  $25

Thu, Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 28 and 1 more

The Buena at Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

Santa Claus is tired of the lies. Like the gods of old, he too has his mortal mistresses....

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Free Pizza Comedy Show

$5  $10

Thu, Dec 27

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, Dec 28 | Fri, Jan 04 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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DJ Nurotic With Host Rufio

FREE  COMP

Fri, Dec 28

Durty Nellie's - Palatine, IL

White Claw and KISS FM bring you a free show with host Rufio, from the Fred and Angi...

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Mike and Marie Love Christmas

COMP - $5  $10

Fri, Dec 28

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Mike and Marie really love Christmas! The festivities, the food, the overt commercialism...

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Jamie Allan's iMagician...It's Magic Beyond Belief

$24.99 - $119.99  Hot Ticket

Fri, Dec 28 | Sat, Dec 29 and 3 more

Harris Theater for Music and Dance in... - Chicago, IL

The Steve Jobs of Magic Make this holiday magical! Direct from London’s West End! Featured...

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Part Dog Presents: Legitimate Theater

$5  $10

Fri, Dec 28

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Part Dog is done with the silly stuff and they're ready to present Legitimate Theater. A...

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Hitch*Cocktails

$10  $20

Fri, Dec 28 | Fri, Jan 04 and 3 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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Logan Square Improv: Stand-Up Showcase

COMP  $5

Fri, Dec 28 | Fri, Jan 04 and 3 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

A stand-up comedy showcase featuring some of the best comics in the city of Chicago! Come...

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Mangoland

$5  $10

Sat, Dec 29

The Cubby Bear - Chicago, IL

See alternative bands Mangoland, Ludlow, The Darling Suns and Resurrection Larry when they...

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Whose Line Is It Saturday

COMP  $5

Sat, Dec 29 | Sat, Jan 05 and 3 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

Whose Line Is It Saturday is a weekly improv comedy show featuring Chicago improvisers...

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It's That Reality Show Show - Holiday Edition

$8 - $10  $20

Sat, Nov 24 | Sat, Nov 24 and 2 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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New Year's Eve Party Cruises

$10 - $20  $49

Sun, Dec 30 | Sun, Dec 30 and 1 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

With New Year's Eve falling on a Monday this year, you've got the entire weekend to let...

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Fire & Beer

$6  $12

Sat, Dec 29

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

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

Eve of the Eve Cocktail Cruise

$10 - $25  $49

Sun, Dec 30 | Sun, Dec 30

Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

2018 is coming to a close, and you know what that means — party time! This year, take the...

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

$15 - $29  $33 - $45

Sun, Dec 30

Chicago Symphony Center - Chicago, IL

Imagine you're walking down a snowy street of Austria's art mecca, and you turn into a...

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Hilton Chicago New Year's Eve Party

$125 - $165  $175 - $215

Mon, Dec 31

Hilton Chicago - Chicago, IL

Ring in 2019 live on NBC 5 at the Hilton Chicago, with this all-inclusive bash including a...

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Second City's NYE Celebration Featuring Gaslight District

$24  $48

Mon, Dec 31

The Second City E.T.C. - Chicago, IL

With a year as crazy as 2018, the best way to say farewell is with a much-needed belly...

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Prohibition New Year's Eve 2019

$110  $150.51

Mon, Dec 31

Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL

On New Year’s Eve, end 2018 by living it up at one of the hottest venues Chicago has to...

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NYE FantaSEA Ball Cruise

$151  $239

Mon, Dec 31

Chicago Elite Yacht at Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

The Chicago Elite yacht is the perfect place to celebrate the New Year with friends. Hop...

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New Year's Eve Family Friendly Cruise

$15 - $25  $49

Mon, Dec 31

Anita Dee II at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

You've been working hard all year! Time to celebrate and end the year on a beautiful...

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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Moonlight NYE Fireworks Cruise

$169 - $179  $220

Mon, Dec 31

Mystic Blue Yacht at Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

Take your New Year’s Eve celebration to the lake this year aboard the Mystic Blue. Sail...

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Medieval Times New Year's Eve Extravaganza

$34.51 - $55.03  $45.61 - $84.51

Mon, Dec 31

Medieval Times — Chicago - Schaumburg, IL

Ring in the New Year with the Lords and Ladies of Medieval Times. The evening begins with...

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The New Year's Eve Mystery Masquerade Ball

$89  $179

Mon, Dec 31

Chicago Dance Factory - Villa Park, IL

Where else can you attend a masquerade ball, learn to dance, solve mysteries for prizes and...

Mon  

Ballroom Blitz New Year's Eve Party

$109 - $129  $169 - $189

Mon, Dec 31

Swissotel Chicago - Chicago, IL

Spend New Year's Eve in style and all-inclusive comfort at a chic new river-top venue at...

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Zoo Year's Eve 2019

$15 - $20  $30 - $40

Mon, Dec 31

Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL

Gather your flock of friends, and head to Zoo Year’s Eve at Lincoln Park Zoo! This special...

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Radiance New Year's Eve

$95  $112

Mon, Dec 31

Wisconsin Center - Milwaukee, WI

Canadian DJ Excision and Zeds Dead get the New Year rocking to the right groove at this...

Mon  

The 7th Annual Resolution Gala

$119  $189

Mon, Dec 31

Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

One of the best Chicago New Year’s Events for the last 6 years is returning to finish off...

Mon  

The Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience Movement and Hootenany

COMP - $6  $12

Mon, Dec 31 | Mon, Jan 07 and 11 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Mon  

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK NYE 2019 AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE

$14.50 - $79  $29 - $152

Mon, Dec 31 |

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL

Get ready to bring in the New Year in Chicago with Chicago New Year’s Eve party at the Hard...

Mon  

New Year's Eve Comedy Bash

$15  $20

Mon, Dec 31

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

Spend your last night of 2018 at Laugh Factory Chicago for the funniest New Year's Eve...

Mon  

Chicago New Year's Eve Party 2019

$135  $195

Mon, Dec 31

W Chicago City Center - Chicago, Illinois

Ring in New Year 2019 at one of Chicago's best New Year's Eve parties at The W Chicago -...

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New Year's Day Brunch 'n' Booze Cruise

$15 - $25  $50

Tue, Jan 01

Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Imagine yourself aboard a luxury yacht for a New Year's Day cruise on Lake Michigan. Pretty...

Tue  

Fudge

$6  $12

Tue, Jan 01 | Tue, Jan 08 and 11 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Tue  

Devil's Daughter

COMP  $5

Tue, Jan 01 | Tue, Jan 08 and 11 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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The All Night Strut!

$25 - $32.50  $50 - $65

Wed, Jan 02 | Fri, Jan 04 and 7 more

Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Milwaukee, WI

An energy-filled musical revue featuring five triple threat actor/musician/dancers, The All...

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Southern Gothic

$65 - $85  $80 - $100

Thu, Jan 03 | Fri, Jan 04 and 8 more

Windy City Playhouse South - Chicago, IL

Windy City Playhouse's hit show, Southern Gothic, moves to a new venue on the South Loop's...

Wed  

Cabinet of Curiosities

$17.50  $35

Wed, Jan 02 | Wed, Jan 09 and 7 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

 

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