πŸ“… Your Event Lineup for Feb 20

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Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Wed, Feb 20 | Thu, Feb 21 and 5 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Ragnarok Axe Throwing Chicago

$24  $34

Any Available Date Through December 31, 2019 (Reserve 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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Take 6

$33  $55

Fri, Mar 22

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Heralded as the "baddest vocal cats on the planet," Take 6 is bringing their legendary...

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She the People

$13 - $15.50  $26 - $31

Thu, Feb 21 | Sat, Feb 23 and 29 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, Feb 22 | Sat, Feb 23 and 2 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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Saturday Night Laughs

COMP - $20  $17 - $27

Sat, Feb 02 | Sat, Feb 02 and 8 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

The folks at Laugh Factory searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the...

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Pipeline

$23  $46

Thu, Feb 21

Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater - Chicago, IL

Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate...

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Nita's Dinner Club

$24  $40

Fri, Dec 21 | Fri, Dec 28 and 5 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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Defiance

$20  $40

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 6 more

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

The year is 1971, and at a Marine Corps base in North Carolina, two officers — one white...

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Peep Show

COMP - $13.75  $20 - $27.50

Fri, Mar 15 | Fri, Apr 19

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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Hyde Top Fade

$7.50  $15

Sat, Feb 23 | Sat, Mar 02

The Revival - Chicago, IL

Hyde Top Fade is a fast-paced sketch comedy show filled with larger than life characters in...

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Whirled News Tonight

$8  $16

Sat, Feb 23 | Sat, Mar 02 and 4 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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Chicago's Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Fri, Feb 22 | Sat, Feb 23 and 3 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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How to Catch Creation

$15 - $27.50  $30 - $55

Wed, Feb 20 | Thu, Feb 21 and 1 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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Wanted: EbonyEssenceJet

$7.50  $15

Fri, Mar 01 | Fri, Apr 05 and 1 more

Collaboraction in the Flat Iron Arts Building - Chicago, IL

EbonyEssenceJet brings its signature brand of topical and conscious humor to The Storefront...

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Comedian Jen Kober

$12.50  $25

Wed, Mar 06 | Thu, Mar 07

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Jen Kober is originally from Lake Charles, LA, and has energetically bounded onto the...

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Boyband: The Musical

$7  $14

Thu, Feb 21 | Thu, Feb 28 and 1 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

It’s not always easy being part of the sexiest, most talented boyband to ever exist. Follow...

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The Second City's Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

Mon, Feb 25

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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We Don't Play Fight

$10  $20

Sat, Mar 09

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

A theater troupe and a group of professional wrestlers train under the same roof in We...

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Rock the Yacht Memorial Day Party

$15  $30

Mon, May 27

Mystic Blue - Chicago, IL

Set sail aboard the stylish and spacious Mystic Blue yacht for an unforgettable Memorial...

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Bite Size Broadway: 2.0

$9  $18

Fri, Feb 22

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Ruth Lloyd Webber (no relation) has been struggling for thirty years to throw her hat in...

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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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Cabinet of Curiosities

$17.50  $35

Wed, Feb 20 | Wed, Feb 27

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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ComedySportz

$12.50  $25

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 5 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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Shadowland: The New Adventure

$28  $55

Sat, Mar 23

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Legendary contemporary dance company Pilobolus continues the story of Shadowland, their...

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The Second City's Black History Month Show

$10  $20

Wed, Feb 20 | Tue, Feb 26 and 1 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Second City's current cadre of improv-comedy specialists celebrates February's Black...

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The Capitol Steps

$27  $42

Sat, Mar 09

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Be there when the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn welcomes back The Capitol Steps, the...

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Comedian Dr. Bill Miller

$12.50  $25

Wed, Mar 20

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Laughter is the best medicine! After growing up in Los Angeles and graduating from UCLA,...

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Y2Gay

$10  $20

Sat, Mar 02 | Sat, Mar 09

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Set at the edge of the new millennium, Y2Gay is a high school comedy for the '90s kid in...

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...

FreakShow & Tell

$9.99 - $19.99  $19.99 - $39.99

Sun, Mar 31

Trickery - Chicago, IL

Fusing comedy, storytelling, science and danger, Thom Britton's acclaimed solo show pulls...

The Family Show

$8.75 - $13.75  $17.50 - $27.50

Sun, Mar 24

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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Felt

COMP  $5

Wed, Nov 07 | Wed, Nov 14 and 12 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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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, Feb 22 | Fri, Mar 01 and 4 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 Showcase: New and Experimental Works

COMP - $15  $30

Tue, Feb 26 | Tue, Mar 05 and 12 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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The Nasty Show

COMP - $20  $17 - $27

Sat, Feb 23

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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The Mousetrap

$20  $40

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 9 more

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre - Arlington Heights, IL

There's a reason that British author Agatha Christie's the best-selling mystery writer of...

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All-Star Improv Comedy

COMP  $5

Mon, Feb 25 | Mon, Mar 04 and 3 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Just for Laughs -- Montreal Showcase

$7.50  $15

Thu, Mar 28

The Revival - Chicago, IL

Join in at The Revival as 12 of the hottest young comics in Chicago try to earn a featured...

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Nita's Gumbo Jam

$24  $40

Sat, Mar 02 | Sat, Mar 16

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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City Winery Chicago

$9 - $30  $18 - $60

Fri, Dec 28 | Fri, Feb 22 and 3 more

City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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...

Saturday Night Live: The Experience

$10 - $15  $15 - $20

Any Operating Date in February Only (February 1-28, 2019)

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 ...

Chicago Cupcakes & Ice Cream Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Available Date Through April 28, 2019

Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

Take a cupcake crawl on the famed Magnificent Mile. This is where all the great cupcake...

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Yacht Rock Revue

$15  $36.11

Sat, Apr 20

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Letting loose with spot-on renditions of classic tunes from artists like Hall & Oates,...

Rock the Yacht: Memorial Weekend Yacht Party

$15  $30

Sun, May 26

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Get ready for an epic Memorial Day Weekend event like no other. You’ll be boarding the...

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Comedy Kickstart

COMP  $5

Sat, Mar 02 | Sat, Mar 09 and 3 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Laugh Out Loud Theater has a happy hour to start your night right. Nab some included pizza...

Wrigley Neighborhood Food Walk

$20 - $25  $50

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

Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL

Take a stroll through Wrigleyville, home of the Chicago Cubs and the landmark Wrigley...

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Falsettos

$27 - $98  Pre-Sale

Tue, May 28 | Wed, May 29 and 14 more

James M. Nederlander Theatre - Chicago, IL

Fresh off its Tony-nominated Broadway revival, Falsettos arrives at the James M....

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Corduroy

$12.50 - $17.50  $22 - $32

Sat, Mar 02 | Sun, Mar 03 and 9 more

Athenaeum Theatre - Chicago, IL

A small teddy bear’s quest for a missing button leads to the friendship of a lifetime in Cor...

Magician Michael Carbonaro

$25  $50.24

Sun, Mar 24

The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL

From the popular truTV series The Carbonaro Effect, magician-actor Michael Carbonaro brings...

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Whose Line Is It Saturday

COMP  $5

Sat, Feb 23 | Sat, Mar 02 and 4 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

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

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The Vagina Melodies: Here We Go Again

$7.50 - $10  $15 - $20

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 15 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

Yes, WE can! Back for its fourth all-new installment, The Vagina Melodies: Here We Go Again...

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The Second City's Greatest Hits: '80s Edition

$13  $26

Tue, Apr 02 | Wed, Apr 03 and 5 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Before comedy giants like Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Mike Myers and Chris Farley conquered...

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Ravenscroft

$10.50 - $11.50  $21 - $23

Thu, Feb 28 | Fri, Mar 01 and 8 more

Theatre of Western Springs - Western Springs,, IL

Written by Don Nigro, Ravenscroft is a hilarious and puzzling who-done-it. In it, Inspector...

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Seussical the Musical

$9  $18.23

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 7 more

Marriott Theatre - Lincolnshire, IL

Oh, the Thinks you can think...when you think about Seuss! In this fantastical, magical...

Chicago Donuts & Sweets Walk

COMP - $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...

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Little Stones

$10  $20

Fri, Feb 22 | Sat, Feb 23 and 7 more

Saint Sebastian Players Theatre - Chicago, IL

Little Stones is a world premiere. This romantic drama combines notions of reincarnation...

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Music & Magic

COMP - $7.50  $15

Mon, Nov 12 | Tue, Nov 13 and 8 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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Groov3 Is Green

$10  $20

Sat, Mar 16

The Menomonee Club for Boys & Girls - Chicago, IL

Get ready to bring out your inner background dancer at this St. Patrick’s Day birthday bash...

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Einstein Resident Ensembles' Dramatic Improv

COMP  $8

Fri, Feb 22 | Sat, Feb 23 and 2 more

Theatre Momentum - Chicago, IL

Theatre Momentum’s Einstein Resident Ensembles showcase their talents in this one-hour...

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Emma!

$17.50 - $17.75  $35.50

Fri, Mar 29 | Sat, Mar 30 and 9 more

Raue Center for the Arts - Crystal Lake, IL

Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep, is certain she knows what’s best for her classmates’ love...

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Historic Chicago: South Side Tour

$15.97  $31.95

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 8 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 Second City's Greatest Hits: '70s Edition

$13  $26

Wed, May 01 | Tue, May 07 and 7 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

There'd be no Saturday Night Live to premiere in 1975 without Second City's legendary...

Mobster & Crime Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Friday or Saturday Through April 27, 2019 at 7:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago 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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MΓΌnsterspiel

$10  $20

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 10 more

Berger Park - Coach House - Chicago, IL

What if enough people decided to disagree about the rules of the universe? From the...

Chicago's Haunted History & Ghost Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Saturday or Sunday at 7:00pm Through April 28, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

The tour starts off at the beloved Garrett's popcorn. Guests will receive a treat bag of...

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Chicago Repertory Ballet presents William Shakespeare's Macbeth

$18 - $20.50  $33 - $38

Fri, Mar 29 | Sat, Mar 30 and 1 more

Athenaeum Theatre - Chicago, IL

Performance lasts two hours including intermission. Parents should be advised that there...

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The Blackout Diaries

$5  $10

Sat, Feb 23

Under the Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Fudge

$6  $12

Tue, Feb 26 | Tue, Mar 05 and 3 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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Bar Crawl De Mayo

$10  $20

Sat, May 04

River North's BEST Bars - Chicago, IL

Take the fiesta to the streets of Chicago’s River North neighborhood as you and your amigos...

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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Mar 02 | Sat, Mar 09 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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Winter Tequila Festival

$17.50 - $22.50  $35 - $45

Sat, Feb 23

Trophy Room - Chicago, IL

Whether you prefer it neat, as a shot with lime or mixed into a margarita, tequila reigns...

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Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class

$20  $40

Sat, Mar 02 | Sat, Mar 30 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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University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra

$11  $22

Wed, Mar 27

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Chicago, IL

This UISO concert will showcase two iconic compositions by American composers Aaron Copland...

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Timeless Magic

$10  $20

Sat, Mar 23 | Sat, Mar 30 and 4 more

Theater Wit - Chicago, IL

Audiences of all ages will have fun — and wonder "How'd he do that?!" — at illusionist...

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Michael Jackson vs. Bruno Mars Tribute

$7.50  $15

Fri, Mar 08

HVAC Pub - Chicago, IL

Celebrate two of music's greatest icons with this true battle of the decades. Michael...

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

$57 - $77  $78 - $104

Wed, Mar 06 | Thu, Mar 07 and 1 more

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater gave its first, now-fabled performance in March 1958 at...

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Devil's Daughter

COMP  $5

Tue, Feb 26 | Tue, Mar 05 and 3 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Southern Comfort

$7.50 - $20  $15 - $40

Thu, Feb 28 | Thu, Feb 28 and 35 more

Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL

Based on the 2001 Sundance Film Festival documentary, the musical Southern Comfort follows...

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Free Pizza Comedy Show

$5  $10

Thu, Feb 21 | Thu, Feb 28

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Chicago Wolves Hockey

$14.50  $29

Sat, Feb 23 | Sun, Feb 24 and 1 more

Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL

The Chicago Wolves take to the ice at Allstate Arena for fast-paced American Hockey League...

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Short Shakespeare! Macbeth

$18 - $27  $27 - $34

Sat, Feb 23 | Sat, Feb 23

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

Driven by the desire for power, Macbeth struggles with his conscience and ends up on a...

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A Bronx Tale

$39 - $69  $55 - $90

Tue, Mar 12 | Wed, Mar 13 and 2 more

James M Nederlander Theatre - Chicago, IL

In 1960s New York City, a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss...

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Battle of the Bands

$12.50  $25

Thu, Feb 21

The Elbo Room - Chicago, IL

The Battle of the Bands is back and rocking it out for the third year in a row. This...

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Nerd-Lesque

COMP - $2.50  $5

Thu, Mar 21 | Thu, Apr 11 and 1 more

Headquarters Beercade - River North - Chicago, IL

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

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Comedian Ron White

$39 - $46  $65.43 - $76.72

Fri, Feb 22

The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL

They call him Tater Salad. Ron White, one of the charter members of the Blue Collar Comedy...

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The Queen's Cartoonists

$12.50  $25

Sat, Mar 02

Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg, IL

The Queen's Cartoonists are a jazz band specializing in music from cartoons. The music runs...

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Schaumburg Love Me Tinder

$10  $20

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

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

From Tinder to tenderness, this improv comedy show pokes fun at dating, romance, and...

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Yes Hard Feelings

$7.50  $15

Fri, Feb 22

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Remember that breakup? Remember how it felt? The kicked-in-the-gut, hole-through-the-head...

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Comedian Graham Elwood

$12.50  $25

Wed, Feb 27 | Thu, Feb 28 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Graham Elwood has been a stand-up comic for more 20 years working comedy clubs, colleges,...

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Inside Chicago: Grand Tour

$24.98  $49.95

Thu, Feb 21 | Thu, Feb 21 and 18 more

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel - Chicago, IL

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

5th Annual 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 at Plumbers Hall with free parking. This year,...

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One for the Road

$15 - $16  $30 - $32

Thu, May 02 | Fri, May 03 and 14 more

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

The year is 1972 and Ray Haskins is the proud owner of a Southside bar passed down to him...

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...

Chicago Sculpture & Art Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Any Sat Tour at 4:00pm Through April 27, 2019

American Walks - Chicago Cultural Center - Chicago, IL

Chicago is known for many things. We are known for our food, our brilliant architecture and...

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Circo Hermanos Vazquez

COMP - $45  $15 - $60

Fri, Apr 05 | Sat, Apr 06 and 38 more

North Riverside Park Mall - North Riverside, IL

Circo Hermanos Vazquez delivers a turbo-charged take on the traditional circus that's sure...

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Comedian Michael Somerville

$12.50  $25

Wed, Mar 13 | Thu, Mar 14 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Michael Somerville has performed four times on The Late Show with David Letterman, wrote...

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2019 Family Easter Cruise

$25  $50

Sat, Apr 20 | Sat, Apr 20

Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Make an epic bunny hop from land to sea as you cruise along Lake Michigan this Easter. This...

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The Abuelas

$15 - $17.50  $30 - $35

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

Richard Christiansen Theater - Chicago, IL

Teatro Vista presents the world premiere of the powerful sequel to The Madres. Gabriela is...

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2019 Chicago Beer Fest

$30  $50

Sat, Apr 13

Old Crow Smokehouse on Kinzie Street - Chicago, IL

Calling all beer lovers: Formerly known as the River North Beer Fest, the 2019 Chicago Beer...

Nite Brunch: A Variety Show

$5  $10

Sun, Feb 24

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Regal Premiere Print-at-Home eTickets

$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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The Second City's Greatest Hits: '90s Edition

$13  $26

Tue, Mar 05 | Wed, Mar 06 and 6 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Before comedy giants like Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert conquered Hollywood,...

Chicago Flower & Garden Show 2019

COMP - $10  $5 - $20

March 20–24, 2019

Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

Check out garden displays as well as DIY solutions to inspire, educate and motivate the...

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Hitch*Cocktails

$10  $20

Fri, Feb 22 | Fri, Mar 01 and 8 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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Comedians You Should Know

$4  $12

Wed, Jan 02 | Wed, Jan 09 and 5 more

Timothy O'Toole's - Chicago, IL

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

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Comedian Gareth Reynolds

$12.50  $25

Wed, Feb 20 | Thu, Feb 21

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

One of the rising stars of stand-up, Gareth Reynolds heads to Zanies in Rosemont for a...

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The Other Art Fair Chicago

COMP - $15  $13.50 - $30

Thu, May 16 | Fri, May 17 and 2 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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Winter's Jazz Club

$7.50 - $12.50  $15 - $25

Thu, Dec 13 | Wed, Feb 20 and 59 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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Rachel Feinstein

$11  $22

Thu, Mar 21 | Fri, Mar 22 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg presents the stand-up comedy of Rachel Feinstein. Best known...

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Late Nite Catechism

$16  $31

Sat, Feb 23 | Sun, Feb 24 and 10 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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

$20  $40

Sun, Jan 27 | Sat, Mar 02 and 2 more

Absolutely Anything Essential - Chicago, IL

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

Sat  

Chicago Whiskey Festival

$25 - $30  $50 - $60

Sat, Apr 20

Old Crow Smokehouse on Kinzie Street - Chicago, IL

Whether you're a fan of barrel-aged scotch from the Highlands, Kentucky straight bourbon,...

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,...

Mon  

Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice Over

$20  $40

Mon, Mar 18

Bughouse Theatre - North Center/Lakeview - Chicago, IL

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

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

$16  $31

Fri, Feb 22 | Sat, Feb 23 and 10 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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Chicago Blackhawks Hockey

$45 - $56  $90.84 - $100.92

Thu, Mar 07 | Mon, Mar 11 and 2 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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Rock of Ages: 10th Anniversary Tour

$20 - $85  Pre-Sale

Tue, Apr 23 | Wed, Apr 24 and 6 more

James M Nederlander Theatre - Chicago, IL

We're going back to a sexier time — The Reagan Era — where the party has been raging hard...

Mon  

Chicago Bulls Basketball

$23.52 - $30.24  $47.04 - $60.48

Mon, Feb 25

United Center - Chicago, IL

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

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RENT: The 20th Anniversary Tour

$25 - $90  Pre-Sale

Fri, May 10 | Sat, May 11 and 11 more

James M. Nederlander Theatre - Chicago, IL

Back in 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway ......

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The Roommate

COMP - $22.50  $40 - $45

Wed, Feb 20 | Thu, Feb 21 and 3 more

Citadel Theatre - Lake Forest, IL

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

Disney's DCappella

$25 - $32  $43.75 - $54.20

Sun, Mar 03 | Sun, Mar 03

The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL

Disney's going all a cappella, all the time with its latest live show, starring a vocal...

Any Chicago Neighborhood Food Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Any Available Tuesday at 7:00pm, Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm Through April 28, 2019 (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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Music at Joe's Live - Rosemont

$10  $20

Fri, Mar 08

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...

Sat  

Chicago Wine Fest by Chi Life Events

$25 - $35  $50

Sat, Mar 09 | Sat, Apr 27

Moe's Cantina River North - Chicago, IL

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

Fri  

Lea Salonga

$35 - $45  $70 - $90

Fri, May 10

Copernicus Center - Chicago, IL

Broadway royalty, Disney princess and international superstar Lea Salonga brings her...

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$38.88 - $46.55  $84.65

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 and 10 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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St. Patrick's Day Booze Cruise

$10 - $25  $50

Fri, Mar 15 | Fri, Mar 15 and 4 more

Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

The week surrounding St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest party times of the year — so...

Mon  

All That He Was Anniversary Concert

$12.50  $25

Mon, Mar 11

The Broadway, Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

Chicago's Pride Arts Center hosts a benefit concert presentation of the 1993 AIDS-themed...

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Weezer vs. The Killers Tributes

$7.50  $15

Fri, Mar 22

HVAC Pub - Chicago, IL

Arguably responsible for some of the best sing-along songs and karaoke favorites in modern...

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...

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A Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds

$7.50  $15

Wed, Feb 20 | Thu, Feb 21 and 3 more

Watts Theatre - Chicago, IL

In Jewish folklore, a Dybbuk is a malevolent wandering spirit that enters and possesses the...

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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An Inspector Calls

$35  $46

Tue, Feb 26 | Wed, Feb 27 and 1 more

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare - Chicago, IL

A knock on the door brings a celebratory dinner party to an abrupt end when a determined...

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Southern Gothic

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Thu, Feb 21 | Fri, Feb 22 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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A Doll's House, Part 2

$31 - $43  $62 - $86

Wed, Feb 20 | Thu, Feb 21 and 6 more

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL

Well ahead of its time for its depiction of Nora, a wife and mother whose search for...

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Noises Off

$48.75 - $63.75  $65 - $85

Fri, Jan 18 | Sat, Jan 19 and 5 more

Windy City Playhouse - Chicago, IL

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

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FebruFriendsDay

$5  $10

Wed, Feb 20 | Wed, Feb 27

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Come out of your winter hibernation, bring some friends and join Laugh Out Loud Theater for ...

 

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