📅 Your Event Lineup for Sep 17

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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 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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The Second City’s Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

Mon, Sep 30

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 the People

$13  $26

Sun, Sep 22 | Thu, Sep 26 and 1 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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

$15.50 - $19  $31 - $38

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 and 1 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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Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Tue, Sep 17 | Wed, Sep 18 and 31 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 Showcase: New and Experimental Magic

$15  $30

Tue, Sep 17 | Tue, Sep 24

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

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

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Saturday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 21 and 2 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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Drunk Shakespeare

COMP - $45  $39 - $79

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 67 more

The Lounge at The Lion - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago’s Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Sun, Sep 22 | Sun, Sep 22 and 2 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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SHE-ZAM: A Superheroine Comedy

$10  $20

Fri, Sep 20

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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Nita’s Dinner Club

$21  $35

Fri, Sep 20 | Fri, Sep 27

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 Second City’s Legendary Laughs

$15.50  $31

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 28

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

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Nita’s Gumbo Jam

$12  $20

Sat, Sep 21

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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Whose Line Is It Saturday

COMP  $5

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 28 and 13 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

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

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Music & Magic

$10  $20

Mon, Sep 30 | Mon, Oct 07 and 12 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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Jazz at The Hyde

COMP - $10  $20

Fri, Sep 20 | Fri, Oct 04 and 1 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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The Signature Show

$21 - $22.50  $42 - $45

Thu, Sep 19 | Thu, Sep 26 and 6 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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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, Sep 20 | Fri, Sep 27 and 4 more

CIC Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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The Hyde After Dark

COMP - $50  $20 - $100

Fri, Sep 27 | Fri, Oct 11 and 1 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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Nerd-Lesque

COMP  $5

Thu, Sep 26 | Thu, Oct 10 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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Tuesday Late Night Stand-Up Comedy

COMP  $10

Tue, Sep 17 | Tue, Sep 24

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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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Comedians You Should Know

COMP  $8

Wed, Sep 18 | Wed, Sep 25 and 5 more

Timothy O'Toole's - Chicago, IL

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

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Same Time Next Door

$5  $10

Wed, Sep 18 | Wed, Sep 25 and 5 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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Dick Wolf Improv

$6  $12

Fri, Sep 20

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally...

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Felt

COMP  $8

Wed, Sep 18 | Wed, Sep 25 and 12 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

Wrigley Neighborhood Food Walk

$25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through February 1, 2020 at 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL

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

The Magic Parlour

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Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, IL

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

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RIFF: Chicago’s Music Improv Party

$10  $20

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 and 2 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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ComedySportz

$12.50  $25

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 and 29 more

The ComedySportz Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Riverwalk to Chinatown Boat Tour

$42.50  $85

Any Saturday Through February 1, 2020

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, Sep 20 | Fri, Sep 27 and 11 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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Teatro ZinZanni: Love, Chaos & Dinner

$89 - $193  Limited Availability

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 10 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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Late Nite Catechism

$15.50  $31

Sat, Sep 21 | Sun, Sep 22 and 7 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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Friday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Fri, Sep 20 | Fri, Sep 27

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

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

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Fire & Beer

$6  $12

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 28 and 4 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

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

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Trump in Space

$10  $20

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

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Pizza & Beer Tour

$34 - $42.50  $100

Good Any Sat or Sun at 2:00pm Through February 1, 2020 (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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Holmes & Watson

$21  $42

Thu, Sep 19 | Thu, Sep 26 and 1 more

McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL

Keeps you guessing. Three years following the mysterious “death” of Sherlock Holmes at...

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The Best of The Second City

$13  $26

Tue, Sep 17 | Tue, Sep 24 and 1 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Pizza Tour

American Walks - Chicago Ave. - Chicago, IL

$25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through February 1, 2020 at 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

Chicago Riverwalk Tour With Chocolate, Drinks and Food

$20 - $35  $85

Good Any Sunday Through February 1, 2020 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...

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Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making

$34 - $44  $59 - $69

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 11 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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The Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience Movement and Hootenany

$6  $12

Mon, Sep 23 | Mon, Sep 30 and 13 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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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 28 and 4 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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Southern Gothic

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 16 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 Blackout Diaries

$5  $10

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 28 and 4 more

Under the Gun Theater - Chicago, IL

The Blackout Diaries_ is a comedy show where standup comedians and “regular”...

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Devil’s Daughter

COMP  $5

Tue, Sep 24 | Tue, Oct 01 and 4 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

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

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...

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Casa Valentina

$20  $40

Thu, Sep 19 | Fri, Sep 20 and 6 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 One: The Matrix Parody Musical

$12.50  $25

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 and 2 more

The Den Theatre - Chicago, IL

The minds behind FRIENDS: The One Where They Sing!, Rookie of the Year The Musical, and Hitc...

Chicago Artisan Market

COMP - $15  $8 - $25

Sun, Sep 22 | Sun, Dec 01

Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL

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

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show — Chicago

Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago - Chicago, IL

$69.95  $96.75

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Get Out With the Chicago Sinfonietta

$39 - $48  $56 - $68

Sat, Sep 21

Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL

The live orchestral experience of Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele’s Get Out...

Famous Chicago Food Walk

$25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through February 1, 2020 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

Sat, Nov 09 | Sat, Nov 16 and 1 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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Burlesque is More

$12  $24

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 28

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...

Chicago Sculpture & Art Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Any Sat Tour at 4:00pm Through February 1, 2020

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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Fudge

$6  $12

Tue, Sep 24 | Tue, Oct 01 and 13 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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Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class

$22.50  $45

Sat, Oct 05

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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The Original Improv Gladiators — Season 32

$7.50  $15

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 and 2 more

The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL

The Original Improv Gladiators is back with their thirty-second season! Over 180 teams and...

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Monday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory (FREE RSVP)

FREE  COMP

Mon, Sep 23

Laugh Factory - Chicago, IL

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

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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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SinZation Male Revue

$21  $42

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 28 and 13 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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Sean Masterson – Timeless Magic

$17.50  $35

Wed, Sep 18 | Wed, Sep 25 and 1 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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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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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...

Sweet Chicago Dessert Walk

$25  $50

Good for Any Sunday @ 11:00am or Thursday @ 6:00pm Tour Through February 1, 2020 (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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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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City Winery Chicago

$5 - $19  $10 - $38

Sun, Sep 22 | Mon, Sep 23 and 4 more

City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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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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The Scene

$5  $10

Thu, Sep 19 | Thu, Sep 26 and 5 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Improv only gets one chance to be funny. What if you could give it new life and fresh humor...

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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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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...

Chicago Underground Pedway Tour With Food, Chocolate & Wine

$25  $50

Good for Any Thur. or Fri. Tour Through February 1, 2020 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

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

Mobster & Crime Tour

$12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Friday or Saturday Through February 1, 2020 at 7:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago’s Haunted History & Ghost Tour

$12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Saturday or Sunday at 7:00pm Through February 1, 2020 (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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Magic Mike XXL

$12.50 - $25  $25 - $50

Thu, Nov 07

The Forge - Joliet, IL

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

Randolph Street Market

$5 - $7.50  $10 - $15

September 28 & 29, 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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The Haunted Halloween Party Cruise

$20  $40

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...

Signature Scent Class

$20 - $30  $60

Any Available Date Through December 27, 2019

Aroma Workshop - Chicago, IL

Aroma Workshop’s crack team of olfactory authorities leads you through the process of...

Beer, Bacon and Wine Walk

$40 - $50  $100

Good for Any Wednesday or Sunday Through February 1, 2020 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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Late Night Booze Cruises With Included Buffet

$20 - $35  $50

Sat, Oct 05 | Sat, Oct 12 and 1 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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The Part Dog Show

$5  $10

Thu, Sep 19 | Thu, Oct 03 and 4 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

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

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UB40, Ali, Astro & Shaggy

$25  $54.25

Wed, Sep 18

Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL

“Red Red Wine, you make me feel so fine” — you’re probably singing...

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Citadel Theatre Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher

$10 - $25  $20 - $45

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 12 more

Citadel Theatre - Lake Forest, IL

The five-time Tony-winning show that The New York Times called “the most exhilarating...

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Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity … in Two Acts

$15.50  $31

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 and 2 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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Rock the Yacht: Midnight Halloween Yacht Party

$25  $50

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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Comedian Dusty Slay

COMP - $8.50  $17

Fri, Sep 27 | Fri, Sep 27 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Dusty was recently selected to be a New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal....

Nite Brunch: A Variety Show

COMP  $10

Sun, Sep 22 | Sun, Sep 29 and 4 more

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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Northwestern Wildcats Football

$14 - $39  $43 - $58

Sat, Oct 26 | Sat, Nov 09

Ryan Field - Evanston, IL

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

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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Selfie Schtick: A Comedy of Social Media

$10  $20

Fri, Sep 20 | Fri, Sep 20 and 18 more

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

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

Bixbee Imagination Station

$7.50 - $13  $15 - $20

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  $86.65

Fri, Sep 20 | Fri, Sep 27 and 1 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Cupcakes & Ice Cream Tour

$25  $50

Good for Any Available Date Through February 1, 2020

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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Winter’s Jazz Club

COMP - $17.50  $15 - $35

Tue, Sep 17 | Tue, Sep 17 and 74 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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Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner Theater

$62 - $72  $67 - $77

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 71 more

Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater - Chicago, IL

Enter the world of a Roaring ‘20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers,...

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Mother Truckin’ Booze Fest

$45  $48.47

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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House of Blues Concerts

COMP  $25 - $35

Wed, Sep 18 | Wed, Oct 23

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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Shark Tank: The Musical

$12  $24

Sat, Sep 21

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Ever watch the TV show Shark Tank and think “That show would make a great musical!” Well,...

Chocolate, Cupcakes & Sweets Tour

Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

$25  $50

Good for Any Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm Through February 1, 2020 (Reserve in Advance)

Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: Wicker Park

$38  $60

Sun, Sep 22 | Sun, Sep 29 and 8 more

Wicker Park - Chicago, IL

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

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Inside the Glitter Factory

COMP - $2.50  $5

Thu, Sep 19

Replay Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL

In conjunction with REPLAY’s Parks N Rec pop-up bar, BimBamBoom is transforming...

Chicago Cocktail Crawl

$48 - $60  $120

Good for Any Sunday Through February 1, 2020 @ 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 —...

AMC Yellow Tickets

$9  $13.50

Good for Any Date (Not Valid in CA, NY or NJ)

Any AMC Theatre - AMC Theatres, US

Rain or shine, hot or cold, a movie is the entertainment option that never lets you down....

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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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The Barber of Seville

$56 - $131  $73 - $169

Wed, Oct 02 | Sat, Oct 05 and 2 more

Lyric Opera House - Chicago, IL

Irrepressible Rosina refuses to marry her pompous old guardian. Meanwhile, a bold young...

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Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money With Your Voice

$20  $40

Wed, Nov 13

CRC Music & Post - Chicago, IL

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

Chicago Navy Pier Food Tour

$25  $60

Good for Any Saturday or Sunday Through February 1, 2020 @ 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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Comedian Dr. Bill Miller

$12.50  $25

Wed, Sep 25 | Thu, Sep 26 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

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

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Laugh Out Loud Improv Schaumburg

$10  $20

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 21 and 17 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...

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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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Happy Hour Chasers Tasting

$9  $18

Sat, Sep 21 | Sat, Sep 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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The Seance

$11.99 - $21.99  $24.99 - $44.99

Sat, Oct 19

Prop Thtr - Chicago, IL

The Seance is an intimate theater experience following in the tradition of the traditional...

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The Haunted Ghost Ship Party Cruise

$15  $30

Thu, Oct 31

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

The Spirit of Chicago Yacht has been haunted by the ghost of a wild party animal, and for...

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Sons and Lovers

$15 - $20  $29

Thu, Sep 19 | Fri, Sep 20 and 5 more

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

There’s nothing like seeing a classic novel’s characters brought to life onstage –...

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Midsummer (A Play with Songs)

$20  $25 - $32

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 17 more

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

A wickedly funny story about Helena, a high-powered attorney looking for revenge sex and...

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Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: River North

$42  $60

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 and 20 more

River North - Chicago, IL

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

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Whiskey and Barrel Nite

$69 - $105  $99 - $149

Fri, Oct 11

Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL

150+ whiskies, select barrel-aged spirits, beers and cocktails, whisky-infused dinner...

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Deep Purple

$30 - $45  $63.85 - $84.40

Fri, Oct 18

Rosemont Theatre - Rosemont, IL

There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution Deep...

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Summer Fun & Games

$6  $12

Thu, Sep 19 | Thu, Sep 26

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

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

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The Seance

$9.99 - $19.99  $19.99 - $39.99

Sat, Oct 05

Three Brothers Upstage - Waukegan, IL

A “spook-house” show for the smart set; The Seance is an original stage show...

Any Chicago Neighborhood Food Tour

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

$25  $60

Any Available Tuesday at 7:00pm, Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm Through February 1, 2020 (Reserve in Advance)

The Game Show Game Show

$21  $28

Any Available Date Through Dec 31, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

The Game Show Chicago - Chicago, IL

Have you ever wanted to be on a live TV game show? Now you can! Broadcast live on Smart TVs...

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Country Bar Crawl

$10  $20

Sat, Sep 28

Old Crow Smokehouse on Clark Street - Chicago, IL

All kinds of excitement is fixing to be rustled up in Wrigleyville, as the Chicago Country...

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70 Scenes of Halloween

$12  $22

Wed, Oct 02 | Thu, Oct 03 and 7 more

Athenaeum Theatre Studio One - Chicago, IL

The turbulent tale abandons linear narrative in favor of 70 brief scenes played out of...

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Health Kick Day Fest: A Wellness Experience for Womxn

$15  $30

Sat, Oct 05

FFC Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL

Health Kick Day Fest is back this Fall to bring you an intimate workout & product...

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Stand Up Logan Square

COMP  $5

Fri, Sep 20 | Fri, Sep 27 and 13 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

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

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Mixtape: An Instant Drama One Act Production

$5  $10

Fri, Sep 20 | Sat, Sep 21 and 2 more

Pendulum Space - Chicago, IL

Mixtape is an instant one-act drama that uses music to follow the history of a relationship...

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The Recommendation

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 18 more

Windy City Playhouse - Chicago, IL

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

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An Evening With Groucho Starring Frank Ferrante

$59.50  Hot Ticket

Tue, Sep 17

Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL

“The Caesar” does Groucho! Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante...

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Funny Thought Tuesdays

COMP  $5

Tue, Sep 17 | Tue, Sep 24 and 2 more

Rare Form Lounge - Chicago, IL

Bring some laughs to your Tuesday evening with an original, showcase-style stand-up comedy...

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King Hedley II

$22 - $25  $44 - $50

Wed, Sep 18 | Sun, Sep 22

Court Theatre - Chicago, IL

Placing his hopes and dreams on the line, a man pieces together his life in Pittsburgh...

Bernhardt/Hamlet

Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL

$17.50 - $35  $35 - $70

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Inside Chicago – Grand Tour

$26.48  $52.95

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 11 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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Something Rotten!

$30  $55 - $60

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 2 more

Marriott Theatre - Lincolnshire, IL

Welcome to the Renaissance! Something Rotten! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post)....

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Generational Gap Comedy Show

$12.50  $25

Wed, Sep 18

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Three generations of performers bringing you three generations of gut-busting laughs....

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The King’s Speech

$44 - $68  $59 - $90

Wed, Sep 18 | Thu, Sep 19 and 3 more

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare - Chicago, IL

In this inspiring true story from Oscar Award-winning writer David Seidler, Great Britain’s...

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The Color Purple

$30 - $50  $57.50 - $73.25

Wed, Sep 18 | Wed, Sep 18 and 5 more

Drury Lane Theatre - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Join the heroic journey of Celie, an African-American woman in the American South during...

 

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