The spice of life
$10 - $19 $31 - $38
Thu, Dec 12 | Fri, Dec 13 and 19 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, Dec 14 | Sat, Dec 21 and 1 more
Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL
Whose Line Is It Saturday is a weekly improv comedy show featuring Chicago improvisers...
$8 $16
Fri, Dec 13 | Fri, Dec 20 and 1 more
The Blackout Cabaret-Second City - Chicago, IL
Urban Twist returns for its popular fall run! Featuring Second City’s hottest, new diverse...
$5 $10
Under the Gun Theater - Chicago, IL
The Blackout Diaries_ is a comedy show where standup comedians and “regular”...
COMP - $10 $20
Fri, Dec 20 | Fri, Jan 03 and 3 more
The Hyde Speakeasy - Chicago, IL
The E-Line Organ Trio takes over Hyde Park speakeasy The Hyde for a monthly residency. Hyde...
$21 $35
Fri, Dec 13 | Fri, Dec 20
Nita's Gumbo - Country Club Hills, IL
Live up your Friday nights with adult BET comedy and Southern cooking. Come dine in at...
COMP - $4 $8
Wed, Dec 11 | Wed, Dec 18 and 5 more
iO Theater - Chicago, IL
You may have seen an improv show, and you may have seen a puppet show, but have you ever...
$22.50 $45
Sun, Jan 05 | Thu, Jan 09 and 7 more
Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL
Sunday nights are now featuring The Signature Show, the show that created the venue. An...
$10 - $12.50 $25
Fri, Dec 13 | Sat, Dec 14 and 16 more
The ComedySportz Theatre - Chicago, IL
Fans of comedy and improv shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? will love Chicago’s Come...
COMP - $50 $20 - $100
Fri, Dec 13 | Fri, Dec 27 and 6 more
The Hyde After Dark takes you back to the glamorous and sensual days of authentic burlesque...
COMP - $45 $39 - $79
Wed, Dec 11 | Thu, Dec 12 and 122 more
The Lounge at The Lion - Chicago, IL
A self-proclaimed “drinking club with a Shakespeare problem,” the merry members...
COMP - $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...
$10 $20
Mon, Dec 16
Kick off your workweek with a little sleight-of-hand, some jazz, a side of stage magic and...
Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL
Everything you loved as a kid is always more fun when you throw alcohol in the mix: musical...
$20 - $35 $50
Sat, Dec 14 | Sat, Dec 21
Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See... - Chicago, IL
Move aside, candy canes and nutcrackers — there’s a new Christmas tradition in...
$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,...
$12.50 $25
Wed, Jan 22 | Thu, Jan 23 and 2 more
Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL
Known affectionately as “Uncle Lar’,” Larry Reeb is the wisecracking,...
$7 $14
Fri, Jan 03 | Fri, Jan 10 and 22 more
Improv comedy reaches new heights when placed within the structure known as the Harold, a...
Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL
$25 $50
$15.50 $31
Fri, Jan 03 | Sat, Jan 04 and 16 more
Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL
Late Nite Catechism has been a hit with Chicago audiences since 1993. Now you can graduate...
$7.50 $15
Thu, Dec 12 | Thu, Dec 19
Bubbe & Zayde are pleased to welcome you in their home to celebrate Hanukkah. Join...
$6 $12
Wed, Dec 11 | Wed, Dec 18 and 8 more
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL
In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally...
Sat, Dec 21
4153 183rd St - Country Club Hills, IL
Live up your Saturday night and taste the finest louisiana flavor in the South Chicagoland...
Sat, Dec 14 | Sat, Dec 21 and 19 more
You’ll be biting your nails like you’re back in school at Late Night Catechism....
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...
Sat, Dec 14 | Sat, Dec 21 and 5 more
You never know what to expect at an improv comedy show. That’s because every joke,...
Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL
$99 - $199 $119 - $199
Fri, Dec 13 | Sat, Dec 14
RIFF showcases Chicago’s most talented musical comedians backed by a live band. Each...
CIC Theater - Chicago, IL
It’s not hard out here for a Pimprov at Chicago’s Chemically Imbalanced...
$6 - $10 $15 - $20
Tue, Dec 10 | Tue, Dec 10 and 59 more
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL
As Wynton Marsalis put it, “Jazz music is America’s past and its potential,...
$39.75 $84.65
Sat, Dec 14 | Sun, Dec 15
Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL
Who’d have guessed that a group of silent bald blue men would become some of...
$20 $50
Thu, Jan 23
Coronado Performing Arts Center - Rockford, IL
PJ Masks Live!, the super-heroic, live musical show, is returning to North America for an...
Fri, Dec 13 | Fri, Dec 20 and 6 more
It all starts off with an audience suggestion in the improv play Hitch*Cocktails, where...
$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...
$34.50 $69
Tue, Feb 11 | Wed, Feb 12 and 14 more
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL
Sure, you’ll laugh at this live blend of self-help and stand-up, but you’ll...
Wed, Dec 18 | Thu, Dec 19 and 1 more
Comic Michael Palascak is a quiet guy … but it’s the quiet ones you have to...
$8.50 $17
Fri, Jan 03
A Night of Scenes, Stories, and Songs from Chicago’s Top Musical Comedians!
$25.99 $39.99
Sat, Dec 14
Wrigleyville - Chicago, IL
TBOX 2019 — Chicago’s Original 12 Bars of Xmas in Wrigleyville is The...
American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL
$20 - $25 $50 - $60
COMP $17
Sat, Dec 14 | Sun, Dec 15 and 3 more
Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL
Head over to the world-famous Laugh Factory and see what makes Chicago the funniest city on...
$22 - $39 $52.23 - $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...
$12 $24
Sat, Dec 14 | Sat, Dec 28
This year’s annual Christmas celebration at the James’ home has a macabre twist. Along with...
$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...
$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...
$16 $41
Wed, Dec 11 | Thu, Dec 12
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare - Chicago, IL
This wild holiday twist on A Christmas Carol mashes up the time-traveling, spirit-raising...
Mon, Dec 16 | Mon, Dec 23 and 6 more
Chicago has long been known as a hotbed for creating comedy stars, and one of the main...
$10 - $20 $25 - $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...
$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...
$9 - $14 $18 - $28
Fri, Dec 13 | Fri, Dec 13 and 10 more
Northwest Corner - Michigan & Monroe - Chicago, IL
Enjoy this two-and-a-half-hour tour of Chicago’s Holiday Lights. Starting at the northwest...
$14 $28
Fri, Dec 13 | Sat, Dec 14 and 3 more
Steel Beam Theatre - St. Charles, IL
A Christmas Carol is adapted, by local playwright John David Westby, into a modern tale of...
$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...
$29.50 $59
Sun, Dec 15 | Sun, Dec 22 and 1 more
UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL
The Second City scrambles together two of everyone’s favorite weekend...
$14.50 $29
Fri, Dec 13 | Fri, Dec 20 and 23 more
Chicago History Museum - Chicago, IL
Join us on an eerie, on-foot investigation through one of the city’s most haunted places:...
Good for Any Thurs or Fri Tour Through February 1, 2020 (Reserve in Advance)
The underground Winter Chicago Walk is a tour through Chicago’s pedway, a...
Thu, Dec 19 | Thu, Dec 26
A fully improvised, unscripted, unrehearsed dramatic play worthy of the highest stages in...
Sat, Dec 28 | Sun, Dec 29 and 1 more
Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL
Need a plan for New Year’s Eve? These cruises aboard The Anita Dee II won’t be...
A weekly stand up comedy showcase at Logan Square Improv! Catch Chicago comics taking the...
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...
$20 $40
Thu, Dec 12 | Fri, Dec 13 and 17 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...
COMP $10
Sun, Dec 15
The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL
Nite Brunch makes up a fresh comic musical on the spot every week. The hilarious and...
$20 - $30 $40 - $60
Fri, Jan 24
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in... - Chicago, IL
Join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Jeans ‘N’ Classics as they perform the...
Wed, Dec 11 | Wed, Dec 18
The show consists of a series of unrelated scenes that are inspired by a single suggestion...
$15 $50
Can you believe 2019 is almost here? Might as well celebrate all weekend long, kicking off...
$6 - $34 $15 - $68
Wed, Dec 11 | Mon, Dec 16 and 9 more
City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL
City Winery is a truly unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate...
$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...
$13.50 $27
Wed, Dec 11
Mary's Attic at Hamburger Mary's - Chicago, IL
Celebrate the season in sunny Miami as Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia return for brand...
Dreamboat is an LGBTQIA+ focused show, highlighting some of the talented iO performers that...
Fri, Dec 20
There’s plenty of room for funny business at the Laugh Factory Chicago. And just like...
$40 - $67 $59.95 - $99.95
Wed, Dec 11 | Thu, Dec 12 and 9 more
If you can’t imagine cramming seven Harry Potter books into 70 minutes, you should...
$29 - $99 $45 - $125
Wed, Jan 22 | Thu, Jan 23 and 4 more
Peoria Civic Center Theater - Peoria, IL
When the creators of South Park wrote a musical, we all knew it would be … different....
$15 - $25 $30 - $49.99
Fri, Dec 13
Chicago Theatre Works - Chicago, IL
Lets get into the holiday spirit with pure funny! Dyon Brooks and Timothy Wilson bring you...
Fri, Dec 13 | Sat, Dec 14 and 6 more
Vicki Quade, creator of the smash hit Late Nite Catechism, invites you to get into the...
$7.50 $36.11
Fri, May 01 | Sat, May 02
House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL
Letting loose with spot-on renditions of classic tunes from artists like Hall & Oates,...
Mon, Feb 03
SiriusXM Presents Totally 80’s Live With The Motels, Bow Wow Wow and When in Rome II.
$62 - $72 $67 - $77
Thu, Dec 12 | Fri, Dec 13 and 8 more
Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater - Chicago, IL
Enter the world of a Roaring ‘20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers,...
Tue, Dec 10 | Tue, Dec 17
Heard about the Christmas King? Neither had Dakota Pete, until one day he did (hear about...
Pabst Theater - Milwaukee, WI
$17.50 - $22.50 $35 - $45
$7 - $9 $18.23
Sat, Dec 14 | Sun, Dec 15 and 9 more
Marriott Theatre - Lincolnshire, IL
This is the perfect musical trip for the whole family! Madagascar – A Musical Adventure...
Good for Any Available Date Through February 1, 2020
Take a cupcake crawl on the famed Magnificent Mile. This is where all the great cupcake...
Wed, Jan 08 | Thu, Jan 09 and 2 more
Heavily influenced by Richard Pryor and Sam Kinison, Lenny Schmidt’s comedy focused...
Moe's Cantina River North - Chicago, IL
Toast to the holidays at this one of a kind event in River North. Grab your closest friends...
$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,...
$25 $56.33
The producers of Broadway’s smash hit The Illusionists have brought together the world’s...
$20 - $30 $50 - $60
Sat, Feb 01
Old Crow Smokehouse on Kinzie Street - Chicago, IL
Whether you’re a fan of barrel-aged scotch from the Highlands, Kentucky straight...
$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...
Same Time Next Door is a comedy show that happens in close quarters. Watch as the comedians...
$45 - $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...
If your ideal Christmas is the banter between three sassy women with a bottle of wine, The...
$32.50 $65
Thu, Dec 12 | Fri, Dec 13
Mercury Theater - Chicago, IL
Chicago sensation Evan Tyrone Martin (Jesus Christ Superstar) lovingly resonates the...
Wed, Jan 01
Chicago may be the Second City, but our booze cruises are first class! Cruising aboard a...
$29 - $49 $40 - $55
Fri, Dec 20 | Sun, Dec 22
Chicago Theater Works - Chicago, IL
Best-known for his standout roles in Sordid Lives, American Horror Story, The Help,...
$16 - $36 $26 - $66
Sun, Dec 29
BMO Harris Bank Center - Rockford, Illinois
Slam dunking from 885 feet in the air? Setting more Guinness World Records —...
$31.40 $78.50
Fri, Feb 07
Drury Lane Theatre - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
If you’ve seen the Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron film of the same name, you already know what...
$24.50 - $31.50 $35 - $45
Thu, Dec 12 | Fri, Dec 13 and 6 more
Chopin Theatre Mainstage - Chicago, IL
The House Theatre of Chicago’s original, ballet-free version of The Nutcracker...
$20 $29.09
Performance begins at 9PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required...
Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL
Watch Santa guess what the actors want for Christmas, or sing along with an improvised...
$16 - $27 $40 - $54
Wed, Dec 11 | Thu, Dec 12 and 8 more
Goodman Theatre - The Owen - Chicago, IL
If your Christmas vibe is more Bad Santa than It’s a Wonderful Life, then this...
$11 $22
Thu, Dec 19 | Fri, Dec 20 and 2 more
Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL
Over the years, comedian and creator of the TBS sitcom Sullivan & Son Steve Byrne has...
Thu, Dec 12
Join us on this evening as Vince Carone records his fifth album Vincesectomy. Vince, who...
COMP - $16 $10 - $25
Wed, Dec 11 | Sat, Dec 14
Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates, IL
Don’t miss a second of the excitement at Sears Centre Arena when the Windy City Bulls...
$25 $38
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago, IL
Experience one of the most historic, prestigious, and entertaining concert series ever to...
$20 - $59 $33.50 - $93.50
The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL
After 22 years of holiday tours, you might think that Dave Koz has grown tired of playing...
Fri, Dec 13 | Sat, Dec 14 and 1 more
Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to bring back its steamy cabaret sensation – with...
Burlesque is More Presents: Nice N’ Naughty features some of the most hilarious...
Tue, Dec 17 | Tue, Dec 24 and 2 more
Fudge is an evening of comedy and music brought to you by the independent improv team...
$20 $52.23
Sat, Mar 28
Find “somebody to love” at the Rosemont Theatre, where One Night of Queen...
$12.50 - $24.50 $20 - $49
Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb, IL
Just in time for the holiday season, everyone’s favorite Peanuts television special comes...
$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,...
Thu, Dec 12 | Fri, Dec 13 and 4 more
John Heffron, the season two winner of NBC’s hit reality series Last Comic Standing,...
$9.50 - $11 $19 - $22
Thu, Mar 12 | Fri, Mar 13 and 3 more
Catch up with comedian, actor and serious car guy Adam Ferrara at the Chicago Improv of...
Sun, Dec 15 | Sun, Dec 15 and 3 more
Oil Lamp Theater - Glenview, IL
If this isn’t already a tradition, well, there’s always this year. Even better...
$22.50 - $80 Limited Availability
Wed, Dec 11 | Thu, Dec 12 and 7 more
Goodman Theatre - The Albert - Chicago, IL
More than a million Chicagoans can’t be wrong — the Goodman’s heartfelt,...
$18 $45
Thu, Dec 12 | Sat, Dec 14 and 4 more
Grace must save Christmas! How did this happen to a young woman working at her...
$10 $22.50
Stage 773 - Chicago, IL
Would your doctor recommend this show? Probably not. Actually, wait a second, laughter is...
$17.50 - $25 $30 - $35
Thu, Jan 23 | Tue, Jan 28 and 14 more
Listen up, you primitive screw-heads! Prepare yourself for the only musical that features a...
$17 $25
Sat, Dec 14 | Sun, Dec 15 and 12 more
Every child needs a special friend, so when Lisa’s mom refuses to buy the teddy bear...
$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...
$51.75 $69
Hot off its critically-acclaimed, sold out Los Angeles and Off Broadway engagements, the...
$67 - $83 $89 - $111
Auditorium Theatre - Chicago, IL
See Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s production of The Nutcracker...
Fri, Jun 12 | Sat, Jun 13 and 22 more
The Elephant & Piggie books, as any kid (or their parent) knows, are filled with...
COMP - $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 - $25 $30
Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago, IL
Gather your flock of friends and head to Zoo Year’s Eve at Lincoln Park Zoo! This special...
Thu, Jan 30
CRC Music & Post - Chicago, IL
While it started as a small community with limited opportunities, today the world of...
$20 - $35 $44.53 - $67.63
The wildly popular tribute to Michael Jackson, MJ Live, recreates the electrifying stage...
$12 - $19.50 $36
Athenaeum Theatre - Chicago, IL
Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, The Nutcracker is...
$10 $19.24
The pain of losing Tom Petty — one of America’s all-time great rock songwriters...
You’ve been working hard all year! Time to celebrate and end the year on a beautiful...
$10 - $12.50 $20 - $25
Mon, Dec 23 | Fri, Dec 27 and 3 more
Strawdog Theatre - Chicago, IL
Will Hershel of Ostropol outsmart the goblins who haunt the old synagogue so that villagers...
Sat, Jan 04
The Newport Theater - Chicago, IL
Family Magic Matinee presented by Edd Fairman of Magic Shows Chicago. A fun, funny, family...
Tue, Feb 25 | Wed, Feb 26 and 6 more
No, not that show. Book of Moron has one less letter than the Broadway hit, but all the...
COMP - $7.50 $15
Saturday, February 8 or Sunday, February 9, 2020
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL
Pack your bags for adventure! The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show is your one-stop shop...
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...
$25 - $50 $52.95 - $74.65
Sat, Jan 11 | Sat, Jan 11 and 4 more
Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and their friends come to...
$25 $62.61
Sat, Apr 04
MasterChef Junior Live! is coming to Chicago! This all-new production brings the culinary...
Sat, Dec 21 | Thu, Dec 26 and 4 more
Cahn Auditorium - Evanston, IL
Like the fashion-forward cloak Joseph’s father gives him, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim...
$21 $42
The Apartment - Chicago, IL
Founded in 2004, Sinzation was created to provide a show in Chicago that wasn’t targeted at...
$33 - $48 $66 - $96
Tue, Dec 10 | Wed, Dec 11 and 6 more
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL
Five-time Grammy-winning a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo lends their “lush,...
$22 - $32.50 $56 - $65
Tue, Dec 10 | Wed, Dec 11 and 3 more
Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater - Chicago, IL
Originally developed as part of Victory Gardens 2018 Ignition Festival of New Plays, The...
$27 $45
Tue, Dec 10 | Wed, Dec 11 and 15 more
Lookingglass Theatre - Chicago, IL
Called “gloriously creative and terrifically engaging” by the Chicago Sun-Times, ...
$21.50 - $51.50 $40 - $85
Tue, Dec 10 | Wed, Dec 11 and 2 more
Cadillac Palace Theatre - Chicago, IL
Based on the holiday film favorite starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen and...
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