πŸ“… Your Event Lineup for Jan 1

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The Wizard of Oz

$48 - $69  Limited Availability

Wed, Jan 02 | Thu, Jan 03 and 1 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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Nita's Gumbo Jam

$20  $40

Sat, Jan 05

4153 183rd St - Country Club Hills, IL

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

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 2 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...

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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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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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...

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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...

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

$22.50  $45

Thu, Jan 03 | Fri, Jan 04 and 5 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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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Jan 05 | Sat, Jan 12 and 6 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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Love Me Tinder

$10  $20

Sat, Jan 05 | Sat, Jan 05 and 14 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

A modern comedy about the world of romance, Love Me Tinder pokes fun at the dating scene...

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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La bohème

$63.25 - $93.25  $83 - $123

Tue, Jan 29 | Thu, Jan 31

Lyric Opera House - Chicago, IL

Puccini's story of love, loss and the artistic world of 19th-century Paris comes to vibrant...

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Drink, Date, Laugh!

COMP  $17

Fri, Jan 04 | Fri, Jan 11 and 1 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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It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!

$14.50 - $19.50  $29 - $39

Wed, Jan 02 | Thu, Jan 03 and 2 more

Stage 773 - Chicago, IL

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

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Live Music at Joe's Bar - Chicago

COMP  $8

Fri, Jan 11 | Sat, Jan 12

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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Kinky Boots

$29 - $59  $40 - $85

Tue, Jan 22 | Wed, Jan 23 and 3 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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City Winery Chicago

COMP - $17.50  $10 - $35

Fri, Dec 28 | Mon, Jan 07 and 4 more

City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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...

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$38.88 - $46.55  $84.65

Tue, Jan 01 | Wed, Jan 02 and 6 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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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Strauss' Elektra

$70.75 - $130.75  $93 - $173

Sat, Feb 02 | Wed, Feb 06

Lyric Opera House - Chicago, IL

Elektra is the Mycenaean princess whose father, Agamemnon, was murdered by her mother,...

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Hi Infidelity

COMP  $8

Sat, Jan 26

Joe's Live & Bub City - Rosemont, IL

Hi Infidelity rocks the hits from the ‘80s and today! Journey, Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon and...

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SinZation Male Revue

$22  $44

Sat, Jan 05 | Sat, Jan 12 and 15 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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Chicago Blackhawks Hockey

$33 - $117  $90.84 - $141.24

Mon, Jan 07 | Wed, Jan 09 and 3 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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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...

Chicago Pizza Tour

$20 - $25  $50

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

American Walks - Chicago Ave. - Chicago, IL

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

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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Chicago Wine Fest by Chi Life Events

$25  $50

Sat, Mar 09

Moe's Cantina River North - Chicago, IL

Cheese, wine, free stuff ... sounds like the recipe for fun. The Chicago Wine Fest...

Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

$10  $18

Any Available Date: Nov 26, 2018-Mar 31, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio - Oak Park, IL

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed some of America's most iconic buildings, from New...

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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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Comedian Drew Lynch

$11  $22

Thu, Jan 10 | Fri, Jan 11 and 2 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

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

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I Know My Own Heart

$7.50 - $10  $15 - $20

Thu, Jan 10 | Fri, Jan 11 and 14 more

Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL

Inspired by the secret coded diaries of Yorkshire gentlewoman Anne Lister, this play...

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La traviata

$69.40 - $123.40  $113 - $203

Sat, Feb 16 | Mon, Mar 04 and 1 more

Lyric Opera House - Chicago, IL

There's a reason that Verdi's tragic romance La traviata is one of the most popular operas...

Chicago Donuts & Sweets Walk

$20 - $25  $50

Any Available Saturday at 11:00am or Sunday at 1:00pm Through February 24, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago Ave. - Chicago, IL

Take a donut stroll on the famed Magnificent Mile. Try all the great donut spots in...

Sweet Chicago Dessert Walk

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Sunday @ 11:00am or Thursday @ 6:00pm Tour Through April 28, 2019 (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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The Nasty Show

COMP  $17

Sat, Jan 05 | Sat, Jan 12 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....

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Queen vs. Bowie: Live Band Tribute

$5  $10

Fri, Jan 11

HVAC Pub - Chicago, IL

This is ground control to Major Tom: Get your space suits ready, as "We Will Rock You" to...

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Barney the Elf

$12 - $15  $30

Wed, Jan 02 | Thu, Jan 03 and 4 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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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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The Second City e.t.c's Gaslight District

$12.40 - $15.50  $31 - $38

Mon, Dec 31 | Fri, Jan 04 and 28 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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Jane Bond: Funny But Deadly

$10  $20

Fri, Jan 04 | Fri, Jan 11 and 2 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Be there as an all-female cast pays tribute to Bond, while also poking fun at the...

The Family Show

$8.75 - $13.75  $17.50 - $27.50

Sun, Feb 03 | Sun, Feb 17 and 6 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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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...

Chocolate, Wine & Spirits Expo

$16  $25

March 9 or 10, 2019

Plumbers Union Hall - Chicago, IL

Spend a day in Chicago's red-hot West Loop and historic Randolph Street Market District, as...

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...

Winter Chocolate, Cupcakes & Sweets Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Saturday at 11:00am, Sunday at 4:00pm or Thursday at 6:00pm Tour Through April 28, 2019 (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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Felt

COMP  $5

Wed, Nov 07 | Wed, Nov 14 and 19 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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The Tin Woman

$10.50 - $11.50  $21 - $23

Thu, Jan 17 | Fri, Jan 18 and 8 more

Theatre of Western Springs - Western Springs,, IL

In this deeply touching story, a woman, Joy, is saved by a heart transplant and seeks out...

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Mother Courage and Her Children

$9  $18

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 2 more

Lund Auditorium - River Forest, IL

Itinerant trader Mother Courage pulls her wagon of wares and her children through the...

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Historic Chicago: South Side Tour

$15.97  $31.95

Thu, Jan 03 | Fri, Jan 04 and 43 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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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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Hitch*Cocktails

$10  $20

Fri, Jan 04 | Fri, Jan 11 and 2 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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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

$7.50 - $90  $15 - $225

Thu, Jan 10 | Thu, Jan 10 and 34 more

Stage 773 - Chicago, IL

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

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Nina Simone: Four Women

$22.50  $45

Tue, Jan 29 | Thu, Jan 31

Northlight Theatre - Skokie, IL

In the aftermath of 1963’s 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, Nina Simone rocked the...

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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...

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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The Producers

$46 - $63  Hot Ticket

Wed, Feb 06 | Wed, Feb 06 and 2 more

Paramount Theatre - Aurora, IL

Based on the 1968 film, Mel Brooks' musical The Producers is a laugh-out-loud, outrageous,...

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Fiddler on the Roof

$39 - $75  $55 - $98

Tue, Jan 01 | Wed, Jan 02 and 4 more

Cadillac Palace Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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Music & Magic

$7.50  $15

Mon, Nov 12 | Tue, Nov 13 and 15 more

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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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

$15  $30

Fri, Dec 21 | Fri, Dec 28 and 2 more

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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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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Winter's Jazz Club

$7.50 - $10  $15 - $20

Thu, Dec 13 | Tue, Jan 01 and 53 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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Familiar

$20 - $40  $30 - $86

Sat, Nov 17 | Wed, Jan 02 and 10 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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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, Jan 05 | Sat, Jan 12 and 11 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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She the People

$10.40  $26

Sun, Jan 13 | Thu, Jan 17 and 5 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 Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Jan 11 | Sat, Jan 12 and 14 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 Kira Soltanovich

COMP - $12.50  $25

Wed, Jan 30 | Thu, Jan 31 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Headlining comic Kira Soltanovich was a series regular on TruTV's How To Be A Grownup, the...

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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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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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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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Late Nite Catechism

$16  $31

Sat, Jan 05 | Sun, Jan 06 and 6 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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

$16  $31

Fri, Jan 04 | Sat, Jan 05 and 6 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

AMC Yellow Tickets

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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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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...

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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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Chicago's Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Tue, Jan 01 | Thu, Jan 03 and 31 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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Fantastic Mr. Fox

$12 - $14.50  $24 - $29

Wed, Jan 02 | Thu, Jan 03 and 8 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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La Ruta

$27.50 - $39.50  $55 - $79

Wed, Jan 02 | Fri, Jan 04 and 4 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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A Midsummer Night's Dream

$41 - $48  $58 - $68

Wed, Jan 02 | Thu, Jan 03 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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Southern Gothic

$65 - $85  $80 - $100

Fri, Jan 04 | Sat, Jan 05 and 6 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...

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The Second City's 107th Revue

$12.40  $31

Tue, Jan 08 | Wed, Jan 09 and 8 more

The Second City Mainstage Theatre - Chicago, IL

The Second City’s Mainstage is where comedy legends are made. For decades the troupe has...

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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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Sherman and Rob

$7  $14

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

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Comedians Sherman Edwards and Rob Wilson seamlessly improvise with a jazz ensemble led by...

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Dirty Ditties

COMP - $10  $10 - $20

Thu, Jan 03 | Thu, Jan 31 and 2 more

Under The Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

BimBamBoom Productions presents Dirty Ditties. This 45-minute long musical production...

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Inside Chicago: Grand Tour

$24.98  $49.95

Thu, Jan 03 | Thu, Jan 03 and 88 more

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel - Chicago, IL

Starting at the Palmer House Hilton, this Inside Chicago Grand Tour is a comprehensive look...

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32nd Young Playwrights Festival

$12 - $15  $30

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

Pegasus Theatre at Chicago Dramatists - Chicago, IL

Celebrate the 32nd year of plays written by Chicago teens and experience an evening of new...

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The Old Woman Broods

$12.50  $25

Fri, Jan 04 | Sat, Jan 05 and 5 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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The Woman in Black

$25 - $34.50  $69

Fri, Jan 04 | Sat, Jan 05 and 22 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

A lawyer obsessed with a curse the he believes has been cast over him and his family by a...

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Logan Square Improv: Stand-Up Showcase

COMP  $5

Fri, Jan 04 | Fri, Jan 11 and 2 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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Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater

$57 - $67  $67 - $77

Fri, Jan 04 | Sat, Jan 05 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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Two Chicks' Variety Hour

$5  $10

Fri, Jan 04 | Fri, Jan 11 and 4 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

Friday gets freakier when, in an unexpected turn of events, Two Chicks find themselves...

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Kick: The INXS Experience

COMP - $9  $19.04

Fri, Jan 04 | Fri, Jan 04

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

The next best thing to catching a live show by INXS in their late-'80s prime, Kick brings...

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Alex and Andrew

COMP  $5

Fri, Jan 04 | Fri, Jan 11 and 6 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

Alex Prichodko and Andrew Lemna perform an hour-long improvised play at the intimate Logan...

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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, Jan 04 | Fri, Jan 11 and 2 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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Dance Dance Resolution

$10  $20

Sat, Jan 05

The Menomonee Club for Boys & Girls - Chicago, IL

Get ready to dance, sweat and live in 2019 at Dance Dance Resolution! Start the year off...

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Bad Habit Presents: 2019

$5  $10

Sat, Jan 05 | Sat, Jan 12 and 4 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

The roughest, toughest, rambunctiest kids in Chicago are having a party — and you’re...

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Whose Line Is It Saturday

COMP  $5

Sat, Jan 05 | Sat, Jan 12 and 2 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

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

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I Call My Brothers

$10 - $16  $16 - $32

Sat, Jan 05 | Sat, Jan 05 and 19 more

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble - Chicago, IL

Stockholm, Sweden. A car bomb rocks the peaceful city, and leaves the Arab-Swedish Amor on...

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Anarchy

$10  $20

Sat, Jan 05

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Anarchy is a completely sung, completely improvised rock opera featuring some of Chicago’s...

Comedy at The Playground Theater

COMP  $10

Sun, Jan 06 | Sun, Jan 13 and 2 more

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

The Playground Theater is a non-profit, artist-led theater with a special interest in...

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Charlie Johnson Reads All of Proust

$10  $20

Sun, Jan 06 | Thu, Jan 10 and 3 more

The Den Theatre - Chicago, IL

An old man decides to prove he's no dummy by reading Proust's masterwork Remembrance of...

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Broadway 1999

$15  $30

Mon, Jan 07

Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater - Chicago, IL

The turn of the 21st century was an amazing time on Broadway. Chicago Cabaret salutes shows...

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The Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience Movement and Hootenany

$6  $12

Mon, Jan 07 | Mon, Jan 14 and 10 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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All-Star Improv Comedy

COMP  $5

Mon, Jan 07 | Mon, Jan 14 and 10 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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2POC

COMP  $5

Mon, Jan 07 | Mon, Jan 14 and 2 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

2POC (sounds like 2PAC, stands for two performers of color) boasts a new, diverse lineup...

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The Showcase: New and Experimental Works

$15  $30

Tue, Jan 08 | Tue, Jan 15 and 6 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

The Chicago Magic Lounge proudly presents their newest production, The Showcase. This new...

Tue  

Emo Night: Tyler Carter

$5  $10

Tue, Jan 08

HVAC Pub - Chicago, IL

Metalcore hitmaker Tyler Carter of the bands Issues and Woe, Is Me goes pop-R&B for his new...

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Comedian Reno Collier

COMP - $12.50  $25

Wed, Jan 09 | Thu, Jan 10

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

A former P.E. teacher, West Virginia native Reno Collier has endeared himself to a wide...

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Noises Off

$30 - $70  $45 - $85

Thu, Jan 10 | Sat, Jan 12 and 6 more

Windy City Playhouse - Chicago, IL

With just hours until opening night of the comic farce, Nothing On, an amateur theater...

Wed  

Adira

$6  $12

Wed, Jan 09 | Wed, Jan 16 and 2 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Adira, the one-woman musical, tells the story of one princess living in a kingdom under a...

Wed  

Chicago - Getting Paid to Talk, Making Money with Your Voice

$20  $40

Wed, Jan 09

Bughouse Theater - Chicago, IL

PLEASE NOTE! Due to the popularity of this workshop we recommend enrolling early. This...

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Dark Matters

$5  $10

Thu, Jan 10 | Fri, Jan 11 and 8 more

Rogers Park Women's Club - Chicago, IL

In an isolated house at the edge of a cornfield, in the mountains of Virginia, something...

Thu  

STARLIGHT KARAOKE

$10  $20

Thu, Jan 10

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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The Realistic Joneses

$6 - $9  $12 - $18

Thu, Jan 10 | Fri, Jan 11 and 6 more

Theater Wit - Chicago, IL

Meet Bob and Jennifer Jones. And their new neighbors, John and Pony Jones. These two...

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The Original Improv Gladiators

$7.50  $15

Fri, Jan 11 | Sat, Jan 12 and 10 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

What started as an idea to fill a recently vacated production slot back in 2008 has turned...

Sat  

We Found a Hat

$5 - $7.50  $15

Sat, Jan 12 | Sat, Jan 12 and 18 more

Lifeline Theatre - Chicago, IL

Two tortoises who happen to be best buds happen to find a hat in the sand — and both...

Sat  

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...

Sat  

Fifty Shades of Men

COMP - $12.50  $25

Sat, Jan 12

Stereo Nightclub - Chicago, IL

Rev up your girls' night out or make your best friend's bachelorette party a night to...

Sat  

Snow Tubing & Brewery Bus

$78  $110

Sat, Jan 12 | Sat, Jan 19 and 7 more

Sourced Adventures Bus - Chicago - Chicago, IL

Indulge in a full Saturday night of pre-planned winter fun where you never have to lift a...

Comedy Central's T. Murph: Comedy Give Back

$15  $30

Sun, Jan 13

Majestic Theater - Kankakee, IL

T. Murph is coming home for a night of comedy and charity! A lot has happened in the last...

John Pizzarelli - A Centennial Celebration of Nat King Cole

$23  $46

Sun, Jan 13

Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg, IL

World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has established himself as a prime...

Wed  

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...

Thu  

Murder Mystery: Wine & Die

$10 - $30  $20 - $60

Thu, Jan 17

HVAC Pub - Chicago, IL

HVAC Pub in Chicago hosts this interactive theatrical experience that lets you put your...

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The Farnsworth Invention

$18  $30

Thu, Jan 17 | Fri, Jan 18 and 5 more

Otherworld Theatre Performance Venue and Bar - Chicago, IL

It’s 1929. Two ambitious visionaries, Philo Farnsworth and David Sarnoff, race against each...

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Comedian Finesse Mitchell

$11  $22

Thu, Jan 17 | Fri, Jan 18 and 4 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

A former University of Miami football player turned stand-up comic, actor and author,...

Fri  

The Blind Boys of Alabama

$25 - $39  $40 - $50

Fri, Jan 18

Paramount Theatre - Aurora, IL

Blending classic gospel with authentic soul and blues, The Blind Boys of Alabama are...

Fri  

Well-Strung

$14.50  $29

Fri, Jan 18

Batavia Fine Arts Centre - Batavia, IL

This isn't your typical boy band. The four handsome men of Well-Strung are accomplished...

Fri  

Photograph 51

$15  $38

Fri, Jan 18

Court Theatre - Chicago, IL

History may well remember the work of Watson and Crick that shaped biology, but it was...

Fri  

Comedian Robert Kelly

$20  $40

Fri, Jan 18

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

Robert Kelly's comedy is deeply rooted in his own life, which makes it honest and...

Fri  

Side Chicks vs. Side Pieces

$20  $40

Fri, Jan 18

Joliet Area Historical Museum - Joliet, IL

Side Chicks vs. Side Pieces tells both sides of the coin. What goes on in the mind of the...

Sat  

Go, Dog. Go!

$6  $12

Sat, Jan 26 | Sun, Feb 03

Merle Reskin Theatre - Chicago, IL

The canine characters of Go, Dog. Go! come to vibrant life in this musical adaptation of...

Sat  

The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

$64.25  $90.25

Sat, Jan 19

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino - Hammond, IN

The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular is a concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley...

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How to Catch Creation

$15 - $25  $30 - $50

Sat, Jan 19 | Sun, Jan 20 and 5 more

Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL

Change can happen in a heartbeat. In How to Catch Creation, a young writer’s life turns...

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Comedian Dan LaMorte

COMP - $12.50  $25

Wed, Jan 23 | Thu, Jan 24 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Dan LaMorte is a New York-based stand-up comedian, comedy writer and podcaster, best known...

Fri  

Fauxdown Showdown

COMP - $5  $10

Fri, Jan 25

Joe's Live & Bub City - Rosemont, IL

If you're in the mood for some country, you'll want to make sure you head to Joe's Live &...

Sat  

New Philharmonic: Die Fledermaus

$23.60  $59

Sat, Jan 26 | Sun, Jan 27

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

An effervescent and sparkling confection, J. Strauss II’s beloved operetta waltzes into...

 

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