📅 Your Event Lineup for Apr 30

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She the People

$13  $26

Thu, May 02 | Sun, May 05 and 6 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The women of Second City bet you 72 cents on the dollar you’ll fall head over heels for ...

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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, May 03 | Sat, May 04 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...

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Whose Line Is It Saturday

COMP  $5

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 7 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 Second City’s Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

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

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Djembe! The Show

$30 - $40  $53

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

Apollo Theater - Mainstage - Chicago, IL

With a drum on every seat, Djembe! The Show is a new, interactive theatrical experience...

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Nita’s Dinner Club

$24  $40

Fri, May 03 | Fri, May 10 and 3 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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Music & Magic

$7.50  $15

Mon, May 06 | Mon, May 13 and 5 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Pizza Tour

$18 - $25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 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...

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Comedy Court

$5  $10

Fri, May 03 | Fri, May 10 and 3 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Real cases litigated by Chicago comedians in this reality court room show. Think of your...

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The Second City e.t.c.’s 43rd Revue: Grinning From Fear to Fear

$15.50 - $19  $31 - $38

Fri, May 03 | Sun, May 05 and 7 more

The Second City E.T.C. - Chicago, IL

Come see The Second City e.t.c.’s brand new 43rd Revue, titled Grinning From Fear to...

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Nita’s Gumbo Jam

$24  $40

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 18

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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Peep Show

$10  $20

Fri, May 17

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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Same Time Next Door

$5  $10

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

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Same Time Next Door is a comedy show that happens in close quarters.Watch as the comedians...

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The Second City’s Legendary Laughs

$13 - $15.50  $26 - $31

Sat, May 11 | Sat, May 18 and 2 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Put politics aside for a night and focus on having fun as The Second City presents Legendary...

Chicago Donuts & Sweets Walk

COMP - $25  $50

Any Available Saturday at 11:00am or Sunday at 1:00pm Through September 11, 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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Chicago’s Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Tue, Apr 30

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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Nerd-Lesque

COMP - $2.50  $5

Thu, May 09

Headquarters Beercade - River North - Chicago, IL

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

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Miracle on South Division Street

$16 - $20  $40

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

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Ever since the miraculous night in 1942 when the Blessed Mother appeared to Grandpa in his...

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Saturday Late Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory

FREE  COMP

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 4 more

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

FREE ENTRY WITH EVENTBRITE RSVP $10 FOR LATE ENTRY Laugh Factory has compiled the best...

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The Showcase: New and Experimental Magic

$15  $30

Tue, Apr 30 | Tue, May 07 and 3 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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Comedy Kickstart

COMP  $5

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

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Stomping Grounds V Grand Finale

$22.50 - $32.50  $45 - $65

Fri, May 31

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

Make your way to Chicago’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park for the...

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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Jackpot Comedy!

COMP  $10

Tue, Apr 30

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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Jazz at The Hyde

COMP  $5

Thu, May 09 | Thu, Jun 13

The Hyde Speakeasy - Chicago, IL

The E-Line Organ Trio takes over Hyde Park speakeasy The Hyde for a monthly residency. Hyde...

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Little Shop of Horrors

$22.50 - $32.50  $45 - $65

Wed, May 01 | Thu, May 02 and 10 more

Mercury Theater - Chicago, IL

A deviously delicious Broadway sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured...

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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 7 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Everything you loved as a kid is always more fun when you throw alcohol in the mix: musical...

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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, May 03 | Fri, May 10 and 3 more

CIC Theater - Chicago, IL

It’s not hard out here for a Pimprov at Chicago’s Chemically Imbalanced...

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Matt Damon Improv

$6  $12

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

The cast of Matt Damon Improv is comprised of all women of color “slaying improv comedy,”...

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Monday Funday

COMP  $5

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

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Jumpstart your week with some some purebred Chicago improv stylings, courtesy of Laugh Out...

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Minefaire

$34.99 - $89.99  Hot Ticket

Sat, Sep 21 | Sun, Sep 22

Schaumburg Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL

Delve into the blocky world of Minecraft, the worldwide video game phenomenon, as Minefaire...

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Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity … in Two Acts

$16  $31

Fri, May 03 | Sat, May 04 and 12 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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Buyer & Cellar

$20  $40

Thu, May 02 | Fri, May 03 and 10 more

Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL

BUYER & CELLAR is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and...

Santa’s Village

$18.99  $26.99

Good For Any Day Between April 27th - October 27th, 2019

Santa's Village Azoosment Park - East Dundee, IL

Santa’s Village in East Dundee has all the fun you can handle: tons of cool rides,...

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The Second City’s Greatest Hits: ’70s Edition

COMP - $13  $26

Wed, May 01 | Tue, May 14 and 5 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Cupcakes & Ice Cream Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Available Date Through October 3, 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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Comedian and Magician Derek Hughes

COMP - $12.50  $25

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

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

The live performances of celebrated conjurer, “Stand-Up Magician” Derek Hughes, have been...

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Fifty Shades Ladies Night Male Revue

COMP - $12.50  $25

Fri, May 17 | Sat, May 18

Stereo Nightclub - Chicago, IL

Rev up your girls’ night out, give your BFF a bachelorette party or birthday...

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Anarchy: An Improvised Rock Opera

$10  $20

Fri, May 03 | Fri, May 10

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

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

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SHE-ZAM: A Superheroine Comedy

$10  $20

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

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

SHE-ZAM! follows our fearless superherione and outrageous villain from their origins to...

Improv Brunch

$24.50  $49

Sun, May 05 | Sun, May 12 and 3 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Top Notch Tuesday

COMP  $5

Tue, Apr 30 | Tue, May 07 and 3 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Get ready for some purebred Chicago improv stylings. Tuesdays start with ensembles that put...

Chicago Underground Pedway Tour With Food, Chocolate & Wine

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Thur. or Fri. Tour Through October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Prohibition Tour

COMP - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Saturday Through October 3, 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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Baby with the Bathwater

$10 - $17.50  $35

Thu, May 02 | Fri, May 03 and 10 more

Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three - Chicago, IL

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9 to 5

$15 - $18  $30

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

Big Noise Theatre at Prairie Lakes - Des Plaines, IL

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers navigating the corporate world of the...

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Afterglow

$20  $40

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

The Buena at Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

AFTERGLOW is a raw 90-minute play exploring the emotional, intellectual, and physical...

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The Part Dog Show

$5  $10

Thu, May 02 | Thu, May 09 and 7 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

A fully improvised, unscripted, unrehearsed dramatic play worthy of the highest stages in...

Famous Chicago Food Walk

$18 - $25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 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...

Mobster & Crime Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Friday or Saturday Through October 3, 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...

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New Player Has Entered The Show

COMP  $5

Thu, May 09

Under the Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

New Player Has Entered The Show is a stand-up comedy show and mini video game tournament....

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That’s F*cked Up

$10  $20

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

Three Brothers Theatre - Waukegan, IL

One late April afternoon, four college coeds convene to one-up each other. Their weekly...

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RENT: The 20th Anniversary Tour

$30 - $59  $45 - $90

Fri, May 10 | Sun, May 12 and 6 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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RIFF: Chicago’s Music Improv Party

$10  $20

Fri, May 03 | Sat, May 04 and 14 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

RIFF showcases Chicago’s most talented musical comedians backed by a live band. Each...

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Comedian Larry Reeb

COMP - $12.50  $25

Wed, May 22 | Thu, May 23 and 1 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Known affectionately as “Uncle Lar’,” Larry Reeb is the wisecracking,...

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Drunk Shakespeare

COMP - $45  $39 - $79

Thu, May 02 | Fri, May 03 and 51 more

The Lounge at The Lion - Chicago, IL

A self-proclaimed “drinking club with a Shakespeare problem,” the merry members...

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Jerrod Niemann With Chris Karabas

COMP  $12

Fri, May 17

Joe's Bar - Chicago, IL

Nashville prolific hitmaker Jerrod Niemann is speaking from his heart — instead of...

Tue  

Fudge

$5 - $6  $12

Tue, Apr 30 | Tue, May 07 and 7 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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The House Theatre of Chicago: Pinocchio

$20  $40

Fri, May 10

Chopin Theatre Mainstage - Chicago, IL

The House Theatre of Chicago brings to life the classic fairy tale of a wooden boy who...

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Ballet Hispánico

$24.50  $49

Sat, May 11

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Ballet Hispánico, the premier Latino dance organization in the United States, brings...

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Falsettos

$30 - $49  $55 - $98

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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Silk Road Rising: Epic Showcase Spring 2019

$6.50  $13

Sat, Jun 08 | Sun, Jun 09

Pierce Hall - Chicago, IL

Epic Showcase is a compilation of short plays written by two generations of creative...

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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...

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The Oddball Social Club

$6  $12

Fri, May 03 | Fri, May 10

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

This sweet variety show is a mashup of improv with other art forms. The show features...

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Southern Gothic

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Wed, May 01 | Thu, May 02 and 15 more

Windy City Playhouse South - Chicago, IL

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

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$38.88  $84.65

Wed, May 01 | Fri, May 03 and 2 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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Scenes From an Italian Spaceship

$6.50  $13

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

After a successful mission to the outer reaches of the Milky Way, the crew of the SS...

Any Chicago Neighborhood Food Tour

$18 - $25  $60

Any Available Tuesday at 7:00pm, Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm Through October 3, 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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Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest

$8 - $29  $10 - $40

Sat, Jun 15

Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL

It’s finally summer in the Windy City, and tacos and tequila are the perfect combination...

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Saturday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 3 more

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

FREE RSVP WITH EVENTBRITE! THESE ARE STANDBY TICKETS. LATE ENTRY FOR $10 FEE. We have...

Wrigley Neighborhood Food Walk

$20 - $25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 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...

Sunday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory (FREE RSVP)

FREE  COMP

Sun, May 05

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

FREE ENTRY TO STANDUP COMEDY SHOW WITH EVENTBRITE RSVP! We have searched the entire city of...

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2019 EDM Bar Crawl in River North: Chicago EDM-Themed Party

$10  $20

Sat, May 18

Tunnel Chicago - Chicago, IL

Crawl from bar to bar during the day while listening to Chicago’s best EDM DJs! Fuel...

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Memorial Day Weekend Booze Cruises on Lake Michigan

$20 - $39  $50

Fri, May 24 | Sat, May 25 and 3 more

Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Tickets include a live DJ, dancing, giveaways and the best views of Chicago! Chicago may be...

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Booze Cruise on 3-Story Luxury Yacht on Lake Michigan

$20 - $35  $50

Fri, May 10 | Sat, May 11 and 5 more

Yacht Party Chicago at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Yacht Party Chicago invites you to set sail aboard the Anita Dee II on Lake Michigan at...

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Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class

$22.50  $45

Fri, May 03 | Sat, May 04

Absolutely Anything Essential - Chicago, IL

Natural skin care is all the rage these days, but it’s hard to know which remedies...

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Oresteia

$5 - $7.50  $10 - $15

Wed, May 01 | Thu, May 02 and 7 more

Watts Theatre - Chicago, IL

by Aeschylus
adaptation by Robert Icke
directed by April Cleveland​​​​​In an epic evening,...

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2019 Chi Town Hot Sauce Expo

COMP - $50  $7 - $75

Sat, Jun 29 | Sun, Jun 30

SeatGeek Stadium - Bridgeview, IL

If you can’t take the heat, get out of Chicago — because the second annual Chi...

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American Girl Live

$29  $69

Tue, Apr 30 | Wed, May 01 and 7 more

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

Bold tales of bravery, friendship and teamwork take center stage when your favorite...

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SIGMA LXXXV Tour: The Alarm, Modern English + Jay Aston’s GLJ

COMP  $30

Fri, Aug 16

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

The Alarm was made in Wales, UK and by the time of 1981’s debut single “Unsafe...

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Love, Loss and What I Wore

$10  $20

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

Saint Sebastian Players Theatre - Chicago, IL

Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, Love, Loss and What I Wore is a play of...

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

$20  $40

Thu, May 23 | Fri, May 24 and 26 more

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre - Arlington Heights, IL

Broadway’s greatest farce promises to have audiences rolling in the aisles. This...

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Schaumburg Nourished Festival

COMP - $7.50  $15

Sat, Jun 01

Schaumburg Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL

The Nourished Festivals (Formerly GFAF Expos) are the greatest events on earth for those...

Chicago’s Haunted History & Ghost Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Saturday or Sunday at 7:00pm Through October 3, 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...

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Overkill With Death Angel and Mothership

COMP  $30

Thu, May 02

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Although everybody seems to have a different account of who came first in the world of New...

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Rezoned: Sketches from the Twilight

$7.50 - $10  $15 - $20

Thu, May 02 | Fri, May 03 and 1 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound...

Rock the Yacht: All White Midnight Party

$15 - $20.50  $30 - $41.80

June 29, 2019 @ 11:55pm (Departing at 1:00am)

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Enjoy a night of breathtaking views, refreshing drinks and a fun and lively atmosphere on...

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The Secret of the Biological Clock

$12 - $17  $22 - $32

Sat, May 04 | Sun, May 05 and 20 more

Athenaeum Theatre Studio Two - Chicago, IL

What happens when our favorite teen detectives grow up? Tag along on the big case that...

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Utility

$16  $32

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

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble - Chicago, IL

Amber is doing everything she can to keep her head above water, but no matter how hard she...

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Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice Over

$20  $40

Wed, Jul 31

Bughouse Theatre - North Center/Lakeview - Chicago, IL

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

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Arrival: The Music of ABBA

$29 - $35  $82.78

Fri, May 10

Rosemont Theatre - Rosemont, IL

Considering ABBA’s last public performance was in 1982, Arrival — the acclaimed...

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Non-Player Character

COMP - $12  $22

Thu, May 02 | Fri, May 03 and 11 more

Athenaeum Theatre Studio One - Chicago, IL

Comic and poignant, Non-Player Character is a timely, boldly theatrical exploration of the...

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

$6  $10

August 16-17, 2019

Schaumburg Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL

Both a fun hobby and unique art form, scrapbooking is more than just a photo album —...

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Heart: Love Alive Tour with Sheryl Crow

$20 - $30  $41.43 - $54.48

Thu, Jul 11

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

For the first time in three years, Heart is back on the road, bringing all the...

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Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Memphis Soulphony

$39  $65

Fri, May 03

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

American jazz singer, three-time Grammy Winner and Tony Award winner for The Wiz Dee Dee...

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....

National Geographic Live: Standing at the Water’s Edge

$15  $26

Sun, May 05

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Christina Mittermeier, marine biologist and photographer, comes to Glen Ellyn’s...

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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show — Chicago

$69.95  $96.75

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 1 more

Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago - Chicago, IL

Named the best show of its kind in Los Angeles and Denver for four years running, The...

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Hamilton: The Exhibition

$25 - $39.50  Hot Ticket

Wed, May 01 | Thu, May 02 and 102 more

Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

Alexander Hamilton’s remarkable story has inspired millions of Americans. Now you can see...

Nelly & TLC

$20 - $55  $37.44 - $78.43

Sun, Aug 18

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Nelly knows how to get the party started, and TLC will keep it going, when the two...

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Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: River North

$42  $60

Fri, May 03 | Sat, May 04 and 16 more

River North - Chicago, IL

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

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,...

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Mark Toland — Mind Reader

$17.50  $35

Wed, May 08 | Wed, May 15 and 5 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

Mark Toland presents Mind Reader, where the audience is the cast, your thoughts are his...

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

$8 - $9.75  $16 - $19.50

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 04 and 10 more

Filament Theatre - Chicago, IL

Kate DiCamillo’s beloved book is brought to life in Filament’s characteristic intimate...

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The Who: Moving On! Tour

$35 - $99  $70.50 - $126.81

Tue, May 21

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

For fans of The Who, the announcement of a brand-new tour means only one thing: The world’s...

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August Rush

$37 - $48  $48 - $60

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

Paramount Theatre - Aurora, IL

Be the first to see the world premiere of August Rush, a new musical based on the uplifting...

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MONDAY NIGHT STANDUP COMEDY LAUGH FACTORY CHICAGO

FREE  COMP

Mon, May 06

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

FREE ENTRY WITH EVENTBRITE RSVP We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have...

Chicago Cocktail Crawl

$48 - $60  $120

Good for Any Sunday Through October 3, 2019 @ 2:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

Don’t be sad because it’s Sunday and the weekend is drawing to a close —...

Shinedown

$20 - $45  $35.41 - $71.50

Sun, Jul 14

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Over the course of the 21st century, Shinedown has not-so-quietly become one of the most...

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 October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

Mmm, chocolate truffle bars, gourmet cupcakes and handmade gelato — is your mouth...

Fri  
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Lincoln Park Wine Festival

$35  $40 - $60

Fri, May 17 | Sat, May 18 and 2 more

Jonquil Park - Chicago, IL

Spring will be in full swing when glorious grapes, great tunes, talented artists and fine...

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...

Thu  
Fri  
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Admissions

$15 - $21  $30 - $42

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

Theater Wit - Chicago, IL

Privilege. Race. Carrot Cake. An unbelievable examination of who’s right and who...

Sat  

Fire & Beer

$6  $12

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 7 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

You never know what to expect at an improv comedy show. That’s because every joke,...

Thu  
Fri  
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Matter Dance Company: Once Upon

$13  $25

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

The Den Theatre - Chicago, IL

Matter Dance Company invites you to their upcoming concert, Once Upon, at the Den Theatre....

Thu  

BWBTC Shakespeare: Othello

$14  $28

Thu, May 02 | Sun, May 05

The Factory Theater - Chicago, IL

Babes With Blades Theatre Company brings you their biennial production of BWBTC...

Sat  

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

$22.50  $45

Sat, May 04

Absolutely Anything Essential - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Pizza & Beer Tour

$34 - $42.50  $100

Good Any Sat or Sun at 2:00pm Through October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

Sat  

SinZation Male Revue

$22  $44

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 6 more

Jackhammer Nightclub - Chicago, IL

Whether you’re looking for an awesome bachelorette party or just a fun girls’...

Thu  
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Sat  

Schiller’s Mary Stuart

$12.50  $25

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

Ethel M. Barber Theater - Evanston, IL

Friedrich Schiller’s classic play, in an acclaimed translation by Peter Oswald, brings to...

Fri  

Jack & Jack: Good Friends Are Nice Tour

COMP  $28

Fri, May 03

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

We make the best memories among friends. The meteoric rise of Jack & Jack hinges on the...

Sat  

Jane of the Jungle

$6  $12

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 1 more

Merle Reskin Theatre - Chicago, IL

book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías music by Deborah Wicks La Puma directed by Michelle...

Sat  

Adventure Stage Chicago: Fast Food Chain

$8.50  $17

Sat, May 04 | Sat, May 11 and 1 more

Adventure Stage Chicago - Chicago, IL

Rudy is a teenage boy who dreams of becoming a famous chef. The problem is, his schemes...

Fri  

Raks Geek

$12.50 - $19.50  $25 - $39

Fri, May 10

Under The Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

Hang with a belly-dancing Wookiee, fire-spinning superheroes and sword-wielding villains...

Chicago Riverwalk Tour With Chocolate, Drinks and Food

$34 - $35  $85

Good Any Sunday Through October 3, 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...

Thu  

Dirty Ditties

COMP - $10  $10 - $20

Thu, May 02

Under The Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Tue  

Nat Geo Live: Point of No Return

$29 - $38  $42 - $54

Tue, May 07

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL

When you’re setting out to climb Southeast Asia’s highest mountain, traversing from...

Mon  

Music of the Baroque: Pulpit & Playhouse

$24 - $32  $48 - $64

Mon, May 13

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

Pulpit & Playhouse with Nicholas Kraemer, conductor. The program includes Bach’s Cantata...

Nite Brunch: A Variety Show

COMP  $10

Sun, May 05 | Sun, May 12 and 2 more

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Comedian Brian Hicks

COMP - $7.50  $15

Sun, May 05

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Shoulders slumped, shirt untucked, in need of a shave, Brian Hicks approaches the stage...

Thu  

Cash Unchained

COMP - $10  $19.24

Thu, May 23 | Thu, May 23

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

At just 18 years old, singer James Tamelcoff III has so perfectly captured the drawling,...

Wed  
Sat  

Cambodian Rock Band

$23.50 - $27.50  $47 - $55

Sat, May 04 | Wed, May 08

Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater - Chicago, IL

This thrilling story toggles back and forth in time, combining comedy, mystery and even a...

Thu  
Fri  

The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 3

$13.50  $27

Thu, May 02 | Fri, May 03

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

Now in its third year, Chicago’s geriatric “Fab Four” return in Hell in a Handbag...

Tue  

Devil’s Daughter

COMP  $5

Tue, Apr 30 | Tue, May 07 and 2 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Wed  
Thu  
Fri  
Sat  

Noises Off

$48.75 - $63.75  $65 - $85

Wed, May 01 | Thu, May 02 and 16 more

Windy City Playhouse - Chicago, IL

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

Comedian Pablo Rodriguez

COMP - $7.50  $15

Sun, Jun 09

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

A staple of the local stand-up scene, Pablo Rodriguez returns to the Chicago Improv stage...

Tue  

The Long Con: A Postmodern Vaudeville?

$5  $10

Tue, Apr 30 | Tue, May 07

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

Comedy, tragedy, ecstasy, sincerity, clarity, parody, rarity, vulgarity, severity,...

Tue  
Wed  
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Fri  

Winter’s Jazz Club

$7.50 - $12.50  $15 - $25

Tue, Apr 30 | Tue, Apr 30 and 52 more

Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL

As Wynton Marsalis put it, “Jazz music is America’s past and its potential,...

Tue  

Black Label Society: Sonic Brew

$25  $43.40

Tue, Apr 30

Concord Music Hall - Chicago, IL

Black Label Society fans, get ready for two nights of powerlifting rifts at Concord Music...

Wed  

Black Label Society: Greatest Hits

$25  $43.40

Wed, May 01

Concord Music Hall - Chicago, IL

Black Label Society fans, get ready for two nights of powerlifting rifts at Concord Music...

 

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