📅 Your Event Lineup for Aug 13

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

$15.50 - $19  $31 - $38

Tue, Aug 13 | Wed, Aug 14 and 5 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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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Aug 16 | Sat, Aug 17 and 4 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, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 18 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

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

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Second City’s Algorithm Nation or the Static Quo

$15.50 - $19  $31 - $38

Tue, Aug 13 | Wed, Aug 14 and 6 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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She the People

$13  $26

Thu, Aug 15 | Sun, Aug 18 and 4 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman, young or “seasoned,”...

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Drunk Shakespeare

$15 - $45  $39 - $79

Tue, Aug 13 | Wed, Aug 14 and 95 more

The Lounge at The Lion - Chicago, IL

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

Improv Brunch

$24.50  $49

Sun, Aug 25

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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The Showcase: New and Experimental Magic

$15  $30

Tue, Aug 13 | Tue, Aug 20 and 5 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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The Second City’s Legendary Laughs

$15.50  $31

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 1 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

American history is serious, but it can also be extremely funny! The legendary Second City...

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The Second City’s Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

Mon, Aug 19 | Mon, Aug 26

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The Second City’s Improv Comedy Hour (it’s more than an hour, but that’s...

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SHE-ZAM: A Superheroine Comedy

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 23 and 4 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Sun, Aug 18 | Sun, Aug 18 and 2 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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The Best Of Second City: Late Night Edition

$9  $18

Thu, Aug 15

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Same Time Next Door

$5  $10

Wed, Aug 14 | Wed, Aug 21 and 1 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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Nita’s Dinner Club

$21  $35

Fri, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 23 and 1 more

Nita's Gumbo - Country Club Hills, IL

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

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...

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FREE TICKETS TUESDAY NIGHT STANDUP COMEDY at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

Tue, Aug 20 | Tue, Aug 27

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

Jackpot Comedy brings the best comedians Chicago has to offer on one night and every...

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Music & Magic

$7.50  $15

Mon, Aug 19 | Mon, Aug 26 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...

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,...

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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Nita’s Gumbo Jam

$12  $20

Sat, Aug 17

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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Chicago’s Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Tue, Aug 13 | Wed, Aug 14 and 15 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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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 23 and 1 more

CIC Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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...

Famous Chicago Food Walk

$20 - $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...

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Booze Cruises on Lake Michigan

$20 - $35  $50

Sun, Aug 25 | Sun, Sep 01 and 12 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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Jazz at The Hyde

COMP - $10  $20

Fri, Sep 06 | Fri, Sep 20 and 2 more

The Hyde Speakeasy - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Pizza Tour

American Walks - Chicago Ave. - Chicago, IL

$20 - $25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 2019 at 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)
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ComedySportz

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 15 | Fri, Aug 16 and 9 more

The ComedySportz Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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Nerd-Lesque

COMP  $5

Thu, Aug 22 | Thu, Sep 12 and 5 more

Headquarters Beercade - River North - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Donuts & Sweets Walk

$20 - $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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Wine Riot 2.0

$40  $65

Sat, Sep 14 | Sat, Sep 14

Revel Fulton Market - Chicago, IL

If you’re looking for a completely unpretentious — and fun — wine tasting event, ...

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Sean Masterson – Timeless Magic

$17.50  $35

Wed, Aug 14 | Wed, Aug 21 and 6 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

Sean Masterson’s Timeless Magic is a magic show interwoven with the story of the souvenir...

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Fire & Beer

$6  $12

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 9 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

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

The Signature Show

$21  $42

Sun, Aug 18 | Sun, Aug 25 and 5 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

Sunday nights are now featuring The Signature Show, the show that created the venue. An...

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Minefaire

$31.99 - $89.99  Hot Ticket

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 21 and 2 more

Schaumburg Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL

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

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Late Nite Catechism

$15.50  $31

Sat, Aug 17 | Sun, Aug 18 and 10 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

You’ll be biting your nails like you’re back in school at Late Night Catechism....

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Felt

COMP  $8

Wed, Aug 14 | Wed, Aug 21 and 17 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 Best of The Second City

$13  $26

Tue, Aug 13 | Wed, Aug 14

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Legendary Chicago comedy company The Second City has produced some of the world’s...

Chicago Riverwalk to Chinatown Boat Tour

$42.50  $85

Any Saturday Through October 3, 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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Hitch*Cocktails

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 23 and 1 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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THE NASTY SHOW Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 1 more

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

This ain’t your grandma’s stand up. Forget about cute puns and adorable...

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Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making

$34 - $44  $59 - $69

Wed, Aug 14 | Thu, Aug 15 and 19 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

Remember way back in 2016, when Cubs fans who’d been bleeding blue for generations...

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Burlesque is More

$12  $24

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 5 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

The ladies of the Annoyance are back again in a remount of the show that’s the perfect mix...

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SinZation Male Revue

$21  $42

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 18 more

The Apartment - Chicago, IL

Founded in 2004, Sinzation was created to provide a show in Chicago that wasn’t targeted at...

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Tuesday Late Night Stand-Up Comedy

COMP  $10

Tue, Aug 13 | Tue, Aug 20 and 1 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand...

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Drink, Date, Laugh Standup Comedy Dating Show Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Fri, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 23 and 1 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

FREE ENTRY WITH EVENTBRITE RESERVATION *$10 FEE FOR LATE ENTRY* Drink Date Laugh is a...

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Hamilton: The Exhibition

$20 - $39.50  $39.50 - $75

Wed, Aug 14 | Thu, Aug 15 and 17 more

Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

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

Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics

$8 - $9  $14 - $18

Any Available Date From August 1-25, 2019

Museum of Broadcast Communications - Chicago, IL

The Epiphone that Lennon used on “Revolution,” Dylan’s handwritten lyrics...

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The Hyde After Dark

COMP - $50  $20 - $100

Fri, Aug 23 | Fri, Aug 30 and 4 more

The Hyde Speakeasy - Chicago, IL

The Hyde After Dark takes you back to the glamorous and sensual days of authentic burlesque...

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Comedian Larry Reeb

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 22 | Fri, Aug 23 and 1 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

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

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Tuesday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise

$12  $25

Tue, Aug 27

The Mystic Blue - Chicago, IL

After a hard Tuesday’s work, you deserve to hit the hottest happy hour in town, which...

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Smoke

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 16 | Sat, Aug 17

Three Brothers Theatre - Waukegan, IL

Syd has been missing for 22 days, but that’s Syd, right? Syd’s a flake. It’s not like he’s...

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City Winery Chicago

$5 - $11  $10 - $22

Sun, Aug 18 | Mon, Aug 19 and 2 more

City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Head Over Heels: The Musical

$28  $40

Wed, Aug 14 | Thu, Aug 15 and 18 more

Theater Wit - Chicago, IL

Head Over Heels is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The...

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...

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...

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The Wizard of Oz

$18 - $29  $24 - $38

Fri, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 16 and 4 more

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

Take an unforgettable, 75-minute journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of...

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Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise

$8 - $20  $25

Mon, Aug 19 | Mon, Sep 02

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

There aren’t many cities more beautiful than Chicago in the summer, and on this...

Chicago Riverwalk Tour With Chocolate, Drinks and Food

$20 - $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...

Sweet Chicago Dessert Walk

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Sunday @ 11:00am or Thursday @ 6:00pm Tour Through October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

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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Chicago Hip-Hop Showcase

$5  $10

Sat, Aug 24

Virgin Hotels Chicago - Chicago, IL

Featuring Chicago’s hottest hip-hop acts all performing at the vibrant Virgin Hotel,...

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Southern Gothic

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Wed, Aug 14 | Thu, Aug 15 and 13 more

Windy City Playhouse South - Chicago, IL

Think of Southern Gothic as a live soap opera that unfolds inside a model home showroom. We...

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Diamond Lil & The Pansy Craze

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 15 | Fri, Aug 16 and 1 more

Berger Park - Coach House - Chicago, IL

We first took you to Rush street with At Mister Kelly’s of the 1950s/60s. Three Cat...

Chocolate, Cupcakes & Sweets Tour

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm Through October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

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

Bixbee Imagination Station

$7.50 - $13  $15 - $23

Good Any Date Through Sept 22, 2019

Bixbee Imagination Station - Chicago, IL

An experiential pop-up inspired by a child’s innate ability to transform their reality into...

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$39.75  $91.65

Fri, Aug 16 | Sat, Aug 17 and 6 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

Who’d have guessed that a group of silent bald blue men would become some of...

Randolph Street Market

$5 - $7.50  $10 - $15

August 24 & 25, 2019

Plumbers Union Hall - Chicago, IL

Hailed as the “Best Market in Chicago” by “Time Out Chicago” and one of the...

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Oktoberfest on the Beach

$20 - $35  $50

Fri, Sep 27

Shore Club - Chicago, IL

Join fellow beer lovers at Shore Club on Chicago’s North Avenue beach for Oktoberfest...

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Thursday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

$10 - $20  $25

Thu, Aug 29

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

The weekend is almost here, so you might as well start partying… Celebrate with a...

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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Teatro ZinZanni: Love, Chaos & Dinner

$59 - $109  $124 - $148

Wed, Aug 14 | Thu, Aug 15 and 3 more

Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL

Teatro ZinZanni is a whirlwind of international cirque, comedy and cabaret served with a...

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Tuesday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $20  $25

Tue, Aug 27 | Tue, Sep 03

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Work week got you down already? Take a break with a Tuesday night happy-hour cruise aboard...

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USA Today Wine & Food Experience

$32.50  $65

Sat, Nov 16

The United Club at Soldier Field - Chicago, IL

Join your fellow foodies at the United Club at Soldier Field for the USA Today Wine &...

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Wine Fest on the Beach

$25 - $35  $50

Fri, Sep 13

Shore Club - Chicago, IL

Raise a toast to another Windy City summer with a wine-tasting event at Lake Shore...

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Mother Truckin’ Booze Fest

COMP  $45

Sat, Nov 23

Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates, IL

Different name, same Mother Truckin’ good time! Returning to the Sears Centre Arena on...

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Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise

$12  $25

Mon, Aug 19

The Mystic Blue - Chicago, IL

The weekend may be over, but the party doesn’t have to stop. Head to Navy Pier after...

Chicago Artisan Market

COMP - $15  $8 - $25

Sun, Sep 22

Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL

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

KIDZ BOP World Tour 2019

$20  $35.41

Sun, Aug 25

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Rocking an all-new show for 2019, KIDZ BOP is back with their latest summer concert...

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The Magic Parlour

$49 - $69  $79 - $109

Sat, Aug 24 | Fri, Aug 30 and 3 more

Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, IL

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

Labor Day Weekend Cocktail Cruise

$10 - $25  $20 - $35

Sun, Sep 01 | Sun, Sep 01

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Nothing says “summer” like being on the water at sunset, and you can toast the...

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Trump in Space

$10  $20

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 17 and 12 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Star Trek meets Sondheim meets Battlestar Galactica meets Trump in this battle of good vs....

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Booze Cruises On Lake Michigan and Chicago River

$20  $50

Fri, Aug 30

Anita Dee I Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

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

Rock the Yacht: All White Midnight Party

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Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Rock the Yacht: Midnight Halloween Yacht Party

$15  $30

Fri, Oct 25

Odyssey Lake Michigan - Chicago, IL

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

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The Plastic Cup Boyz

$11  $22

Thu, Aug 29 | Fri, Aug 30 and 4 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

The Plastic Cup Boyz are Na’im Lynn and Will “Spank” Horton. The surest...

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2019 Chicago Mimosa Crawl

$10  $20

Sat, Aug 24

Moe's Cantina River North - Chicago, IL

Start your day with the warm sun shining, a smile on your face, and a mimosa in hand!...

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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 1 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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A Kind of Love Story

$20  $40

Thu, Aug 15 | Fri, Aug 16 and 2 more

Oil Lamp Theater - Glenview, IL

Did you know that Oil Lamp Theater was originally a private venture, where Artistic...

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Equus

$10  $20

Fri, Sep 27 | Sat, Sep 28 and 17 more

The Edge Theater - Chicago, IL

AstonRep opens its season with Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award-winning classic play Equus, a...

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Northwestern Wildcats Football

$4.50 - $47  $33 - $63

Sat, Sep 14 | Sat, Sep 21

Ryan Field - Evanston, IL

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

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Magic Mike XXL

$12.50 - $25  $25 - $50

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Nov 07

The Forge - Joliet, IL

Magic Mike XXL is the first live stage production to bring the phenomenon of Magic Mike,...

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Leoni Torres

$20 - $29.50  $59.14

Thu, Aug 29

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

Leonardo Torres Álvarez is a vocalist, composer and producer, cataloged as one of the most...

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The Part Dog Show

$5  $10

Thu, Aug 15 | Thu, Aug 22 and 1 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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The Great American Lobster Fest

$34 - $94  $50 - $128

Fri, Aug 30 | Sat, Aug 31 and 1 more

Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

The Midwest’s largest seafood festival returns for a Labor Day weekend’s worth...

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Late Night Booze Cruises With Included Buffet

$20 - $35  $50

Sat, Sep 07

Yacht Party Chicago at Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

Take your night out onto the water aboard a luxury yacht. Soak up the sparkling lights of...

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Saturday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 1 more

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

FREE RSVP WITH EVENTBRITE! LATE ENTRY FOR $10 FEE. We have searched the entire city of...

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Winter’s Jazz Club

$7.50 - $17.50  $15 - $35

Tue, Aug 13 | Tue, Aug 13 and 79 more

Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Fifty Shades Ladies Night Male Revue

$15  $30

Fri, Oct 18

Stereo Nightclub - Chicago, IL

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

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An Evening with Dionne Warwick

$25  $30

Fri, Aug 16

RiverEdge Park - Aurora, IL

Scintillating, soothing and sensual best describe the familiar and legendary voice of...

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Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity … in Two Acts

$15.50  $31

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 24 and 7 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

Late Nite Catechism has been a hit with Chicago audiences since 1993. Now you can graduate...

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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show — Chicago

$69.95  $96.75

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Sep 14 and 2 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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Friday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

Fri, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 23 and 2 more

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

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

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The Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience Movement and Hootenany

$6  $12

Mon, Aug 19 | Mon, Aug 26 and 18 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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Just Chilling

$7.50  $15

Fri, Aug 16 | Sat, Aug 17 and 2 more

Corn Productions Business Office - Chicago, IL

It’s just a regular Friday night in Chicago… except for the whole zombie...

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The Recommendation

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Fri, Aug 16 | Sat, Aug 17 and 11 more

Windy City Playhouse - Chicago, IL

Aaron Feldman arrives at college fully prepared with a charming personality, wealthy father...

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Comedian Pablo Rodriguez

$7.50  $15

Thu, Aug 15

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

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

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Catapult: The Amazing Magic of Shadow Dance

$13.50  $27

Sat, Sep 28

Batavia Fine Arts Centre - Batavia, IL

An America’s Got Talent finalist from Season 8, Catapult is a magical production that...

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Comedian Taylor Tomlinson

$11  $22

Fri, Nov 01 | Fri, Nov 01 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Taylor Tomlinson started doing stand up comedy at just sixteen years old, when she realized...

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Comedian Harland Williams

$12  $24

Thu, Oct 10 | Fri, Oct 11 and 1 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Quirky Canadian Harland Williams left behind a career as a forest ranger to try stand-up...

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Darling Grenadine

$30  $55 - $60

Wed, Aug 14 | Thu, Aug 15 and 5 more

Marriott Theatre - Lincolnshire, IL

Harry is a charming songwriter whose fanciful view of the world rivals the Technicolor of...

Trapped in a Room With a Zombie

$21  $28

Any Available Date Through December 31, 2019 (Reserve 48 Hours in Advance)

Fine Arts Building - Chicago, IL

In this interactive experience, you’re trapped in a room — and a hungry zombie...

Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: Wicker Park

$38  $60

Sun, Aug 18 | Sun, Aug 25 and 13 more

Wicker Park - Chicago, IL

Get to know the real Chicago by discovering where the locals chow down. Sidewalk of...

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Stand Up Logan Square

COMP  $5

Fri, Aug 16 | Fri, Aug 23 and 18 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

A weekly stand up comedy showcase at Logan Square Improv! Catch Chicago comics taking the...

K1 Speed

$17 - $38  $30 - $58

Good Monday-Friday From June 1-August 31, 2019 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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Lara Fabian

$69  $129.50

Wed, Sep 18

The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL

Lara Fabian is the definition of an international pop star: She’s represented...

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 —...

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Wednesday Night Fireworks & Sunset Cruise

$20  $25

Wed, Aug 28

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Sunsets, fireworks and boat rides — that’s how you know it’s summer in...

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Fifty Shades of Men

$15  $30

Fri, Aug 23

Stereo Nightclub - Chicago, IL

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

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Jamison Ross

$8.50  $17

Wed, Aug 14

The Promontory - Chicago, IL

Jamison Ross is a vocalist and drummer who delivers messages of humanity through the medium...

Chicago Navy Pier Food Tour

$20 - $25  $60

Good for Any Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 2019 @ 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

The “Navy Pier Food Walk” is a food tour showcasing some of Chicago’s...

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The Penis Talk Show

$18  $25

Mon, Aug 26 | Tue, Aug 27

The Buena at Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

Cue jokes about getting a “rise” out of the audience … The Penis Talk Show...

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Laugh Out Loud Improv Schaumburg

$10  $20

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 17 and 4 more

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs We...

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...

Beer, Bacon and Wine Walk

$40 - $50  $100

Good for Any Wednesday or Sunday Through October 3, 2019 at 4:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Winter Beer, Bacon and Wine Walk - Chicago, IL

Did someone say beer, wine and bacon? Yes, please! Explore the trendy River North...

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Citadel Theatre Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher

$25  $40 - $45

Thu, Sep 19 | Sat, Sep 21 and 10 more

Citadel Theatre - Lake Forest, IL

A secret mission, a daring heist on the high seas, a gang of pirates in disguise —...

Labor Day Weekend Sunset and Night Cocktail Cruises

$10 - $25  $20 - $35

Sun, Sep 01 | Sun, Sep 01

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

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

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Beyond Therapy

$17.50  $35

Thu, Aug 15 | Fri, Aug 16 and 2 more

Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three - Chicago, IL

The 2019 Christopher Durang Season continues with his wry farcical hit, Beyond Therapy....

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Much Ado About Nothing

$17.50  $35

Thu, Aug 15 | Fri, Aug 16 and 9 more

Austin Gardens - Oak Park, IL

Much Ado About Nothing, written by William Shakespeare directed by Melanie Keller. Love is...

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Casa Valentina

$10 - $20  $20 - $40

Thu, Aug 22 | Fri, Aug 23 and 23 more

Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL

Casa Valentina is set in 1962, in an inconspicuous bungalow colony in New York’s Catskill...

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The Music Man

$31 - $51.50  $62 - $103

Tue, Aug 13 | Wed, Aug 14 and 2 more

Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL

Coming to Chicago’s Goodman Theatre for Independence Week, the All-American classic Th...

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Inside Chicago – Grand Tour

$16.48 - $26.48  $32.95 - $52.95

Tue, Aug 13

Grant Park North Parking Garage - Chicago, IL

On this tour you will see all the great sights that make up Chicago’s great history...

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Frankenstein

$33  $55

Sat, Aug 17 | Sat, Aug 17 and 1 more

Lookingglass Theatre - Chicago, IL

Within every man there is a monster; within every monster, a man. But which is which? An...

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True West

$28 - $41  $56 - $82

Tue, Aug 13 | Wed, Aug 14 and 12 more

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL

Explore the seedy underbelly of the American dream during Sam Shepard’s True West. Pitting...

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The Spitfire Grill

$14.50 - $29  $29 - $39

Wed, Aug 14 | Wed, Aug 14 and 3 more

Stage 773 - Chicago, IL

When you’re fresh out of prison, getting hired as a waitress in a small-town grille...

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Comedian Phil Palisoul

$12.50  $25

Wed, Aug 14 | Thu, Aug 15 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

With a remarkably unique, self-deprecating style combined with side-splitting material,...

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Hank Von Hell with Spiders & Krank Daddies at BHouse LIVE

$9  $18

Wed, Aug 14

BHouse LIVE - Lombard, IL

Hank Von Hell (former lead singer of Turbonegro) with Spiders and The Krank Daddies on the...

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Happy Hour Chasers Tasting

$10  $20

Wed, Aug 14 | Wed, Aug 21 and 1 more

Nita's Gumbo - Country Club Hills, IL

Taste the Chase. You’ll get a choice of flavored Long Island Teas (strawberry, green...

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All That He Was

$20  $40

Thu, Aug 15 | Fri, Aug 16 and 15 more

The Buena at Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

With music by Cindy O’Connor and book and lyrics by Larry Todd (Johnson) Cousineau, this...

 

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