📅 Your Event Lineup for Aug 20

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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Aug 23 | Sat, Aug 24 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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She the People

$13  $26

Thu, Aug 22 | Sun, Aug 25 and 2 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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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Drunk Shakespeare

$15 - $45  $39 - $79

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 88 more

The Lounge at The Lion - Chicago, IL

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

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Saturday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 24 and 4 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Sun, Aug 25 | Sun, Aug 25

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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Second City’s Algorithm Nation or the Static Quo

$15.50 - $19  $31 - $38

Tue, Aug 20 | Wed, Aug 21 and 2 more

The Second City Mainstage Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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The Second City’s Legendary Laughs

$15.50  $31

Sat, Aug 31

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

$15.50 - $19  $31 - $38

Tue, Aug 20 | Wed, Aug 21 and 2 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’s Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

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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Whose Line Is It Saturday

COMP  $5

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 31 and 17 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

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

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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Same Time Next Door

$5  $10

Wed, Aug 21 | Wed, Aug 28

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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SHE-ZAM: A Superheroine Comedy

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 23 | Fri, Aug 30 and 3 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Music & Magic

$7.50  $15

Mon, Aug 26 | Mon, Sep 02 and 4 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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ComedySportz

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 22 | Fri, Aug 23 and 5 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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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...

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Nita’s Dinner Club

$21  $35

Fri, Aug 23 | Fri, Aug 30

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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The Showcase: New and Experimental Magic

$15  $30

Tue, Aug 20 | Tue, Aug 27 and 4 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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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Tuesday Late Night Stand-Up Comedy

COMP  $10

Tue, Aug 20 | Tue, Aug 27

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Wrigley Neighborhood Food Walk

$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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Comedians You Should Know

COMP  $12

Wed, Aug 21 | Wed, Aug 28

Timothy O'Toole's - Chicago, IL

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

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Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making

$34 - $44  $59 - $69

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 18 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Donuts & Sweets Walk

$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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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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FREE TICKETS TUESDAY NIGHT STANDUP COMEDY at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

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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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...

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Southern Gothic

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Wed, Aug 21 | Fri, Aug 23 and 11 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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The Best of The Second City

$13  $26

Tue, Aug 20 | Wed, Aug 21

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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...

The Signature Show

$21  $42

Sun, Sep 08 | Sun, Sep 15 and 1 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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Chicago’s Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Tue, Aug 20 | Wed, Aug 21 and 9 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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Booze Cruises on Lake Michigan

$10 - $35  $50

Sun, Sep 01 | Mon, Sep 02 and 13 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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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,...

Chicago Underground Pedway Tour With Food, Chocolate & Wine

$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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Saturday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 31

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

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

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Teatro ZinZanni: Love, Chaos & Dinner

$89 - $109  $124 - $148

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 5 more

Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL

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

Famous Chicago Food Walk

$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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Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $20  $25

Mon, Aug 26 | Mon, Sep 02 and 4 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

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

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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 31

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’s Jazz Club

COMP - $17.50  $15 - $35

Tue, Aug 20 | Tue, Aug 20 and 67 more

Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL

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

The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 3

$13.50  $27

Sun, Aug 25

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...

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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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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, Aug 23 | Fri, Aug 30

CIC Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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Felt

COMP  $8

Wed, Aug 21 | Wed, Aug 28 and 16 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

You may have seen an improv show, and you may have seen a puppet show, but have you ever...

Chicago Cupcakes & Ice Cream Tour

$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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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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SinZation Male Revue

$21  $42

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 31 and 17 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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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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Late Nite Catechism

$15.50  $31

Sat, Aug 24 | Sun, Aug 25 and 11 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

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 Wizard of Oz

$18 - $29  $24 - $38

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 7 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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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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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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Galaxy of Glitter

$10 - $15  $20 - $30

Sat, Aug 24

Elbo Room - Chicago, IL

An evening of sci-fi themed burlesque and comedy! BimBamBoom (producers of Nerdlesque,...

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Friday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

Fri, Aug 23 | Fri, Aug 30 and 1 more

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

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

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Tuesday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $20  $25

Tue, Aug 27 | Tue, Sep 03 and 3 more

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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THE NASTY SHOW Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE  COMP

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 31

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

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

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Hamilton: The Exhibition

$20 - $39.50  $39.50 - $75

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 5 more

Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

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

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Hitch*Cocktails

$10  $20

Fri, Aug 23 | Fri, Aug 30

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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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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Fire & Beer

$6  $12

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 31 and 8 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

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

Nite Brunch: A Variety Show

COMP  $10

Sun, Aug 25

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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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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Diamond Lil & The Pansy Craze

$12.50  $25

Thu, Aug 22 | Fri, Aug 23 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...

Pontoon Boat Rentals

$151 - $251.50  $303 - $503

Good Any Available Date From May 25-October 1, 2019

Corporate Tailgate and Boat Rentals Dock - Chicago, IL

Nothing says “summer” like going for a cruise on a pontoon boat with some...

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Head Over Heels: The Musical

$28  $40

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 13 more

Theater Wit - Chicago, IL

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

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...

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...

Mobster & Crime Tour

$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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Laugh Out Loud Improv Schaumburg

$10  $20

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 24 and 2 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...

Chicago Pizza Tour

$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...

Any Chicago Neighborhood Food Tour

$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 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...

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Late Night Booze Cruises With Included Buffet

$20 - $35  $50

Sat, Sep 07 | Sat, Sep 14 and 2 more

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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Wednesday Night Fireworks & Sunset Cruise

$8 - $20  $25

Wed, Aug 28 | Wed, Sep 04 and 3 more

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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Sean Masterson – Timeless Magic

$17.50  $35

Wed, Aug 21 | Wed, Aug 28 and 5 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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Burlesque is More

$12  $24

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 31 and 4 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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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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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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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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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...

Sweet Chicago Dessert Walk

$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,...

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A Kind of Love Story

$20  $40

Sat, Aug 24 | Sun, Aug 25 and 5 more

Oil Lamp Theater - Glenview, IL

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

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Season Pass: Deux Over

FREE  COMP

Sat, Sep 14 | Thu, Sep 19 and 9 more

The Jarvis Square Theater - Chicago, IL

For our first-ever revival, we’re bring back our delightfully demented sci-fi spectacular...

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Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity … in Two Acts

$15.50  $31

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 31 and 8 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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If You Die, I’ll Die

$10  $20

Thu, Aug 29 | Thu, Sep 05 and 1 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

As Carrie Fisher dies on December 27, 2016, her mother, Debbie Reynolds dies within 24...

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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...

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...

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...

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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The Magic Parlour

$49 - $69  $79 - $109

Fri, Aug 23 | Sat, Aug 24 and 3 more

Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, IL

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

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Breaking Benjamin

$20 - $65  $41.43 - $98.59

Wed, Sep 04

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Headed up by lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Benjamin Burnley, alt-rock outfit...

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The Part Dog Show

$5  $10

Thu, Aug 22 | Thu, Aug 29

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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,...

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...

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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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Thursday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

$8 - $20  $25

Thu, Aug 29 | Thu, Sep 05 and 2 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

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

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...

Chicago Navy Pier Food Tour

$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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House of Blues Concerts

COMP  $25

Mon, Oct 21

House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL

House of Blues is the ultimate night out. It’s where great food sets the stage for...

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City Winery Chicago

$5 - $16  $10 - $32

Mon, Aug 26 | Fri, Aug 30 and 6 more

City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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The Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience Movement and Hootenany

$6  $12

Mon, Aug 26 | Mon, Sep 02 and 17 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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Trump in Space

$10  $20

Sat, Aug 24 | Sat, Aug 24 and 10 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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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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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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Summer Fun & Games

$6  $12

Thu, Aug 22 | Thu, Aug 29 and 4 more

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

If you need to take a summer break from all things serious, we suggest spending your...

Chocolate, Cupcakes & Sweets Tour

$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...

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

COMP  $17

Fri, Aug 23 | Fri, Aug 30

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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A Christmas Carol

$35 - $80  Limited Availability

Sat, Nov 16 | Sat, Nov 16 and 13 more

Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL

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

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$39.75  $86.65 - $91.65

Fri, Aug 23 | Sat, Aug 24 and 11 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Architecture Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Any Available Saturday at 11:00am Through September 11, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

Take a journey through the stunning streets of downtown Chicago with an expert tour guide,...

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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Comedian Tommy Davidson

$11  $22

Thu, Sep 05 | Fri, Sep 06 and 2 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Tommy Davidson’s exceptional performance skills, from stand-up comedy to acting to...

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Disney’s Freaky Friday

$19.75  $39.50

Fri, Aug 23 | Sat, Aug 24 and 4 more

Raue Center for the Arts - Crystal Lake, IL

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just...

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The Drag Seed

$14  $28

Thu, Aug 22 | Fri, Aug 23

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

A tale of pronouns and crowns, The Drag Seed is a world premiere parody of the 1956...

Sunday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory

FREE  COMP

Sun, Aug 25 | Sun, Sep 01

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Sculpture & Art Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Any Sat Tour at 4:00pm Through October 3, 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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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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Chicago Sky Basketball

COMP - $30  $21 - $45

Fri, Aug 23 | Thu, Aug 29

Wintrust Arena - Chicago, IL

Bring your family and friends out for a world-class basketball experience at the Wintrust...

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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The Haunted Halloween Party Cruise

$15  $30

Sat, Oct 26

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

We’re pre-gaming for Halloween with a night out on Lake Michigan. Dance until you can’t...

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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 —...

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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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Northwestern Wildcats Football

$4.50 - $50  $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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Comedian Michael Yo

$11  $22

Fri, Aug 23 | Fri, Aug 23 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Michael Yo has come a long way since his childhood in Texas. The self-described...

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Women of 4G

$14  $28

Thu, Aug 22

The Factory Theater - Chicago, IL

Seventy-five years in the future, an all-female crew and their male captain depart on what...

Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: Wicker Park

$38  $60

Sun, Aug 25 | Sun, Sep 01 and 12 more

Wicker Park - Chicago, IL

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

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The Close-Up Show

$12.50  $25

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

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

The Chicago Magic Lounge brings classic, close-up magic to the Harry Blackstone Cabaret...

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Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: River North

$42  $60

Fri, Aug 23 | Sat, Aug 24 and 28 more

River North - Chicago, IL

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

Fri  

Selfie Schtick: A Comedy of Social Media

$10  $20

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

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Swipe left or swipe right? Cat filter or gender-switch filter? What the duck, auto correct?! ...

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Frankenstein

$27 - $33  $45 - $55

Tue, Aug 20 | Wed, Aug 21 and 14 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

$31 - $39  $62 - $78

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 2 more

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Wed  

Comedian Vince Maranto

$12.50  $25

Wed, Aug 21

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Vince started his comedy career at the now defunct Comedy Cottage in suburban Chicago in...

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The Recommendation

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 13 more

Windy City Playhouse - Chicago, IL

Chicago Reader calls The Recommendation “a penetrating analysis of class...

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

$24.50 - $34.50  $49 - $69

Wed, Aug 21 | Fri, Aug 23 and 2 more

Cahn Auditorium - Evanston, IL

Victor Hugo’s epic tale of a captive bell-ringer and the woman he loves comes to the...

Wed  

Happy Hour Chasers Tasting

$10  $20

Wed, Aug 21 | Wed, Aug 28

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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Inside Chicago – Grand Tour

$26.48  $52.95

Wed, Aug 21 | Thu, Aug 22 and 39 more

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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Three’s Company

$5  $15

Thu, Aug 22

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

Say hello to your new best friends and hosts for the evening — Jonah Jurkens, Nate...

 

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