The spice of life
$9 $18
Sat, Nov 30
UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL
Stay up late with The Second City as they bring you their latest and greatest with After Hours...
$15.50 - $19 $31 - $38
Fri, Nov 29 | Sat, Nov 30 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...
COMP $5
Sat, Nov 30 | Sat, Dec 07 and 3 more
Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL
Whose Line Is It Saturday is a weekly improv comedy show featuring Chicago improvisers...
$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,...
COMP - $50 $20 - $100
Fri, Dec 13 | Fri, Dec 27
The Hyde Speakeasy - Chicago, IL
The Hyde After Dark takes you back to the glamorous and sensual days of authentic burlesque...
$21 $35
Fri, Dec 06 | Fri, Dec 13 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...
$12.50 $25
Wed, Nov 27 | Sat, Nov 30 and 13 more
The ComedySportz Theatre - Chicago, IL
Fans of comedy and improv shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? will love Chicago’s Come...
$15 $30
Tue, Dec 03 | Tue, Dec 17
Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL
The Tuesday night Showcase shows feature performances by our talented company of seasoned...
$25 $60
Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through February 1, 2020 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...
Thu, Dec 05 | Thu, Dec 19
Headquarters Beercade - River North - Chicago, IL
Indulge both your nerdy and your naughty sides with Nerd-Lesque at Headquarters Beercade...
$8 $16
Fri, Nov 29 | Fri, Dec 06 and 3 more
The Blackout Cabaret-Second City - Chicago, IL
Urban Twist returns for its popular fall run! Featuring Second City’s hottest, new diverse...
$7.50 $15
Fri, Nov 29 | Fri, Dec 13 and 2 more
CIC Theater - Chicago, IL
It’s not hard out here for a Pimprov at Chicago’s Chemically Imbalanced...
COMP - $10 $20
Fri, Dec 06 | Fri, Dec 20
The E-Line Organ Trio takes over Hyde Park speakeasy The Hyde for a monthly residency. Hyde...
$20 - $45 $39 - $83
Wed, Nov 27 | Fri, Nov 29 and 85 more
The Lounge at The Lion - Chicago, IL
A self-proclaimed “drinking club with a Shakespeare problem,” the merry members...
$22.50 $45
Sun, Dec 15
Sunday nights are now featuring The Signature Show, the show that created the venue. An...
COMP $12
Wed, Nov 27 | Wed, Nov 27
Timothy O'Toole's - Chicago, IL
If you’re tired of the same old jokes you’ve heard before, you can catch...
$6 $12
Sat, Nov 30 | Sat, Dec 07 and 7 more
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL
You never know what to expect at an improv comedy show. That’s because every joke,...
Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL
Be there as an all-female cast pays tribute to Bond, while also poking fun at the...
$7 $14
Fri, Jan 03 | Fri, Jan 10 and 22 more
iO Theater - Chicago, IL
Improv comedy reaches new heights when placed within the structure known as the Harold, a...
COMP - $15 $8 - $25
Sun, Dec 01
Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL
The artisanal movement is all about authenticity and hand craftsmanship, and producing...
$10 $20
Mon, Dec 02 | Mon, Dec 09 and 2 more
Kick off your workweek with a little sleight-of-hand, some jazz, a side of stage magic and...
$30 - $35 $38 - $45
Fri, Nov 29 | Sat, Nov 30 and 8 more
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare - Chicago, IL
This wild holiday twist on A Christmas Carol mashes up the time-traveling, spirit-raising...
$18 - $25 $28 - $35
Thu, Jan 30 | Fri, Jan 31 and 14 more
Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL
Words have extraordinary power, especially in the charged world of Spoken Word. In the...
Fri, Nov 29 | Fri, Dec 06 and 1 more
It all starts off with an audience suggestion in the improv play Hitch*Cocktails, where...
Wed, Nov 27
In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally...
$21 $28
Any Available Date Through December 31, 2019 (Reserve 48 Hours in Advance)
In this interactive experience, you’re trapped in a room — and a hungry zombie...
$33.50 $67
Tue, Dec 31
McAninch Arts Center - Glen Ellyn, IL
Ring in the New Year with New Philharmonic and Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting waltzes,...
$5 $10
Fri, Nov 29 | Sat, Nov 30
The Cornservatory - Chicago, IL
The Fifth Ace brings fresh talent to the stage each night. Our stage is a springboard for...
Wed, Nov 27 | Sat, Nov 30 and 4 more
Everything you loved as a kid is always more fun when you throw alcohol in the mix: musical...
COMP $8
Wed, Dec 04 | Wed, Dec 11 and 1 more
You may have seen an improv show, and you may have seen a puppet show, but have you ever...
$10 $18
Any Available Date From Dec. 2, 2019 Through March 31, 2020
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio - Oak Park, IL
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed some of America’s most iconic buildings, from...
$25 $50
Good for Any Thurs or Fri Tour Through February 1, 2020 (Reserve in Advance)
American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL
The underground Winter Chicago Walk is a tour through Chicago’s pedway, a...
COMP $17
Fri, Nov 29 | Fri, Nov 29
Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL
There’s plenty of room for funny business at the Laugh Factory Chicago. And just like...
$12 $24
This year’s annual Christmas celebration at the James’ home has a macabre twist. Along with...
$20 - $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...
$15.50 $31
Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL
You’ll be biting your nails like you’re back in school at Late Night Catechism....
COMP - $10 $15 - $20
Tue, Nov 26 | Tue, Nov 26 and 46 more
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL
As Wynton Marsalis put it, “Jazz music is America’s past and its potential,...
$11 $22
Fri, Dec 06 | Fri, Dec 06 and 3 more
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL
Samuel J. Comroe is a Los Angeles native and a stand-up comedian who performs at over 100...
A weekly stand up comedy showcase at Logan Square Improv! Catch Chicago comics taking the...
Wed, Dec 18 | Thu, Dec 19 and 1 more
Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL
Comic Michael Palascak is a quiet guy … but it’s the quiet ones you have to...
COMP - $16 $10 - $25
Fri, Nov 29 | Wed, Dec 11 and 1 more
Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates, IL
Don’t miss a second of the excitement at Sears Centre Arena when the Windy City Bulls...
Tue, Dec 03 | Tue, Dec 10 and 3 more
Fudge is an evening of comedy and music brought to you by the independent improv team...
$34 - $42.50 $100
Good Any Sat or Sun at 2:00pm Through February 1, 2020 (Reserve in Advance)
Explore the trendy River North neighborhood while discovering some of Chicago’s best...
Sat, Dec 07
Moe's Cantina River North - Chicago, IL
Cheese, wine, free stuff … sounds like the recipe for fun. The Chicago Wine Fest...
$15 - $35 $50
Sat, Dec 28
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...
COMP - $20 $20 - $49
Mon, Dec 30
Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL
Who says you have to wait until the 31st to have the biggest night of the year? This Eve of...
$42 - $79 $64.50 - $107.33
Sun, Dec 01 | Wed, Dec 04 and 1 more
The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL
’Twas the Night Before… is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas...
Sun, Dec 01 | Tue, Dec 03 and 4 more
A Second City Sneak Peek! Celebrate the holidays in the middle of summer with the holiday...
$99 - $199 Hot Ticket
Wed, Nov 27 | Sat, Nov 30 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...
Mon, Dec 02 | Mon, Dec 09 and 4 more
Chicago has long been known as a hotbed for creating comedy stars, and one of the main...
$20 $29.09
House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL
Performance begins at 9PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required...
$40 - $67 $59.95 - $99.95
Wed, Dec 11 | Thu, Dec 12 and 9 more
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL
If you can’t imagine cramming seven Harry Potter books into 70 minutes, you should...
$20 $20
Fitz’s Spare Keys - Elmhurst, IL
Join us for a Musical Brunch with Santa featuring live Christmas music, a meet and greet...
Good Any Available Date Through December 31, 2019
Museum of Broadcast Communications - Chicago, IL
Straight from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, come out and be part of the...
$22.50 - $80 Limited Availability
Sun, Dec 01 | Wed, Dec 04 and 7 more
Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL
More than a million Chicagoans can’t be wrong — the Goodman’s heartfelt,...
Fri, Nov 29 | Fri, Dec 06 and 2 more
We love a good show spinoff! Fresh off their run in Home for Hanukkah with Bubbe & Zayde,...
$8 - $13 $15 - $20
Good Any Date Except Tuesdays and Wednesdays Through January 20, 2020
Bixbee Imagination Station - Chicago, IL
An experiential pop-up inspired by a child’s innate ability to transform their reality into...
$10 - $35 $20 - $45
Fri, Nov 29 | Sat, Nov 30 and 13 more
Goodman Theatre - The Owen - Chicago, IL
If your Christmas vibe is more Bad Santa than It’s a Wonderful Life, then this...
Thu, Dec 05 | Thu, Dec 12 and 1 more
Bubbe & Zayde are pleased to welcome you in their home to celebrate Hanukkah. Join...
Fri, Dec 06 | Sat, Dec 07 and 2 more
RIFF showcases Chicago’s most talented musical comedians backed by a live band. Each...
$8.50 $17
Riverfront Playhouse - Aurora, IL
Daddies is described as a “comic drama” which takes place during the Christmas season. The...
$17 $25
Wed, Nov 27 | Fri, Nov 29 and 18 more
Every child needs a special friend, so when Lisa’s mom refuses to buy the teddy bear...
Afc World Outreach Center - Chicago, IL
When the impossible seems unreachable, young Annalyse defeats the odds set out against her....
Fri, Nov 29 | Fri, Jan 03
A Night of Scenes, Stories, and Songs from Chicago’s Top Musical Comedians!
$20 $40
Tue, Jan 28
Bughouse Theatre - North Center/Lakeview - Chicago, IL
Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you’re looking for a new...
$28 - $32.50 $56 - $65
Tue, Nov 26 | Wed, Nov 27 and 4 more
Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater - Chicago, IL
Originally developed as part of Victory Gardens 2018 Ignition Festival of New Plays, The...
COMP $10
Sun, Dec 01 | Sun, Dec 08 and 1 more
The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL
Nite Brunch makes up a fresh comic musical on the spot every week. The hilarious and...
Fri, Dec 06 | Sun, Dec 08
Harold Washington Cultural Center - Chicago, IL
A welfare-bound single mother of six finds love with a garbage collector in Claudine the...
$9 - $22.50 $18 - $45
Tue, Nov 26 | Tue, Nov 26 and 11 more
City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL
City Winery is a truly unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate...
Dreamboat is an LGBTQIA+ focused show, highlighting some of the talented iO performers that...
$10 $19.24
Fri, Jan 03
The pain of losing Tom Petty — one of America’s all-time great rock songwriters...
$62 - $72 $67 - $77
Fri, Nov 29 | Sat, Nov 30 and 16 more
Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater - Chicago, IL
Enter the world of a Roaring ‘20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers,...
Sun, Dec 22
For one night only, join the Live Studio Audience for this sensational, breathtaking,...
COMP $10 - $17
Tue, Nov 26 | Wed, Nov 27 and 3 more
Head over to the world-famous Laugh Factory and see what makes Chicago the funniest city on...
$7.50 $36.11
Mon, Feb 03
SiriusXM Presents Totally 80’s Live With The Motels, Bow Wow Wow and When in Rome II.
Tue, Nov 26 | Tue, Dec 03 and 2 more
Heard about the Christmas King? Neither had Dakota Pete, until one day he did (hear about...
$59 $89
Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, IL
An evening of classic close-up magic, The Magic Parlour features award-winning,...
$10 - $20 $25 - $49
Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL
You’ve been working hard all year! Time to celebrate and end the year on a beautiful...
$39 $62.48
Fri, Jan 31
Rosemont Theatre - Rosemont, IL
The Rat Pack Is Back, baby, and they’re the definition of cool. A talented tribute...
Thu, Jan 30
CRC Music & Post - Chicago, IL
While it started as a small community with limited opportunities, today the world of...
Can you believe 2019 is almost here? Might as well celebrate all weekend long, kicking off...
$30 - $120 Hot Ticket
Wed, Dec 25 | Fri, Dec 27 and 9 more
James M. Nederlander Theatre - Chicago, IL
Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning...
Sun, Dec 08
Join Ariel (and Flounder!) as she celebrate Christmas time with you and your kids! You can...
Wed, Nov 27 | Wed, Dec 04 and 2 more
Same Time Next Door is a comedy show that happens in close quarters. Watch as the comedians...
$15 $20
Fri, Nov 29
The Newport Theater - Chicago, IL
We’re getting down with the Get Down again! Join us at the Newport Theater where we...
$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...
COMP $20
House of Blues is the ultimate night out. It’s where great food sets the stage for...
Fri, Nov 29 | Fri, Nov 29 and 14 more
Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL
Watch Santa guess what the actors want for Christmas, or sing along with an improvised...
Sat, Mar 21
Piven Theatre - Evanston, IL
In a world where to some black lives matter is a movement and to others black lives matter...
$23 $46
Mon, Dec 02
Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL
Every holiday season something magical happens with your favorite queens from the Emmy...
$10 - $12.50 $25
Sat, Dec 07 | Sat, Dec 07 and 7 more
Berger Park - Coach House - Chicago, IL
Three Cat Production is thrilled to announce the return of the hit show The Holiday Radio...
$14 $28
Steel Beam Theatre - St. Charles, IL
A Christmas Carol is adapted, by local playwright John David Westby, into a modern tale of...
The show consists of a series of unrelated scenes that are inspired by a single suggestion...
Thu, Dec 12 | Fri, Dec 13 and 4 more
John Heffron, the season two winner of NBC’s hit reality series Last Comic Standing,...
$20 - $59 $33.50 - $93.50
Fri, Dec 13
After 22 years of holiday tours, you might think that Dave Koz has grown tired of playing...
$15 - $17.50 $30 - $35
Thu, Jan 16 | Fri, Jan 17 and 14 more
Can you really make the life you want for yourself? Two families struggle and grapple with...
$19 $38
Rivendell Theatre - Chicago, IL
WORLD PREMIERE! Written by Kate Tarker. Directed by Devon De Mayo. Featuring RTE Members...
$25.99 $39.99
Sat, Dec 14
Wrigleyville - Chicago, IL
TBOX 2019 — Chicago’s Original 12 Bars of Xmas in Wrigleyville is The...
$56 - $64 $56 - $64
Wed, Nov 27 | Fri, Nov 29 and 3 more
Paramount Theatre - Aurora, IL
What is beauty? Join us as we step inside this classic storybook fairytale and discover...
$37.50 - $60 $75 - $120
Sat, Jan 11
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in... - Chicago, IL
A Symphony for the Senses. This American premiere is based on the genius of Wolfgang...
$67 - $80 $89 - $106
Sat, Nov 30 | Sun, Dec 01 and 7 more
Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL
See Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s production of The Nutcracker...
$34.50 $69
Sat, Dec 21 | Thu, Dec 26 and 5 more
Cahn Auditorium - Evanston, IL
Like the fashion-forward cloak Joseph’s father gives him, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim...
Tue, Feb 11 | Wed, Feb 12 and 14 more
Sure, you’ll laugh at this live blend of self-help and stand-up, but you’ll...
$22.50 - $31.50 $45
Wed, Nov 27 | Fri, Nov 29 and 7 more
Grace must save Christmas! How did this happen to a young woman working at her...
$21 $42
The Apartment - Chicago, IL
Founded in 2004, Sinzation was created to provide a show in Chicago that wasn’t targeted at...
$9 $18.23
Sat, Nov 30 | Sat, Nov 30 and 14 more
Marriott Theatre - Lincolnshire, IL
This is the perfect musical trip for the whole family! Madagascar – A Musical Adventure...
$20 - $25 $50 - $60
$11 $20
Robie House - Chicago, IL
It’s not very often you get to walk around inside a building that’s so iconic Lego sold a...
Sat, Dec 07 | Sat, Dec 07
Laugh Out Loud’s first-class improvisers can make up comedy on the spot, but can they...
$30 $60
Any Available Date Through May 31, 2020
Aroma Workshop - Chicago, IL
Aroma Workshop’s crack team of olfactory authorities leads you through the process of...
$16.49 $26.99
Good For Any Saturday or Sunday Between October 5 - December 22, 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,...
$12.50 $22.50
Tue, Dec 17 | Wed, Dec 18
Stage 773 - Chicago, IL
There’s nothing like a holiday about warmth and togetherness to remind you of how...
$21 - $31.50 $30 - $45
Sat, Dec 07 | Sun, Dec 08 and 11 more
Chopin Theatre Mainstage - Chicago, IL
The House Theatre of Chicago’s original, ballet-free version of The Nutcracker...
John Barleycorn Pub - Chicago, IL
Spending Thanksgiving with the family this year? Sounds like you’re going to need a...
$15.50 - $21 $31 - $42
Fri, Dec 06
Lund Auditorium - River Forest, IL
With their sparkling renditions of holiday classics, this concert will put anyone in the...
Sat, Dec 28 | Sun, Dec 29 and 1 more
Need a plan for New Year’s Eve? These cruises aboard The Anita Dee II won’t be...
$30 - $61 $68.93 - $109.99
Sun, Dec 08 | Sun, Dec 08
The most famous of all holiday ballets has its roots in Russia, premiering there in 1892...
Congregational Church of Batavia - Batavia, IL
Join Acappellago for songs that celebrate winter: Snow, ice, toboggans, holiday decorations...
$19.50 $36
Fri, Dec 13 | Sat, Dec 14 and 3 more
Athenaeum Theatre - Chicago, IL
Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, The Nutcracker is...
Pabst Theater - Milwaukee, WI
$17.50 - $34.50 $35 - $69
$29 $66.58
Sat, Dec 14 | Sat, Dec 14
This touring production of A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz features...
$10 - $20 $20 - $40
Fri, Nov 29 | Sat, Nov 30 and 27 more
Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage - Chicago, IL
We all know the story of the outcast toys and how they were rescued from their island by a...
$28 - $105 $44.80 - $134.40
Wed, Dec 04 | Mon, Dec 09 and 26 more
United Center - Chicago, IL
Enjoy a legendary outing at a Chicago Bulls game with colleagues, family and friends. Share...
Old Crow Smokehouse on Kinzie Street - Chicago, IL
$39 - $49 $50 - $60
Like roaming carolers being paid in drink specials, you’ll go door to door through...
$27 - $117 $43 - $193
Sat, Nov 30 | Tue, Dec 03
Lyric Opera House - Chicago, IL
The seducer. The philanderer. The libertine who takes what he wants and lives only for his...
$16 $32
While the weather outside could be frightful, the laughter inside is most delightful as...
$5 - $12.50 $10 - $25
Elmhurst College — Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel - Elmhurst, IL
Christmas music, from carols to movies to classical, and a sing-along! Enjoy a big variety...
Thu, Dec 19 | Fri, Dec 20 and 3 more
Over the years, comedian and creator of the TBS sitcom Sullivan & Son Steve Byrne has...
$19 - $59 $29 - $69
Fri, Nov 29 | Sat, Nov 30 and 22 more
The second longest-running holiday play returns to Chicago. For 18 years, the American...
Mayslake Hall - Oak Brook, IL
Join Acappellago for songs that celebrate winter: Snow, ice, toboggans, holiday...
Fri, Nov 29 | Sat, Nov 30 and 2 more
Three Brothers Theatre - Waukegan, IL
Afghanistan/Wisconsin is a collection of stories from service members and their spouses....
$10 $22.50
Tue, Nov 26
How would you and your family like to create a comical comic book in real time? Audience...
COMP - $6 $5 - $15
Rare Form Lounge - Chicago, IL
Bring some laughs to your Tuesday evening with an original, showcase-style stand-up comedy...
$41.25 - $56.25 $55 - $75
Tue, Nov 26 | Thu, Dec 05 and 1 more
Windy City Playhouse South - Chicago, IL
A sobering and interactive take on this modern favorite shoots for cathartic release. Windy...
$30 - $48 $66 - $96
Tue, Nov 26 | Wed, Nov 27 and 8 more
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL
Five-time Grammy-winning a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo lends their “lush,...
$36.60 $61
Tue, Nov 26 | Wed, Nov 27
Northlight Theatre - Skokie, IL
An original holiday sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice! While the Bennets...
Court Theatre - Chicago, IL
Oedipus seeks to cure his city of a mysterious plague by discovering the murderer of the...
$14.75 $29.50
Wed, Nov 27 | Wed, Nov 27 and 13 more
Sure, you can take your kids to the mall to meet Santa — or! — you can bring them to the...
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