Your Event Lineup for Aug 31

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Brad Paisley Tour 2021 With Jimmie Allen & Kameron Marlowe

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre — Tinley Park

Fri, Sep 10

$25 - $55    $57.68 - $100.91

Grammy, CMA and ACM awarded global entertainer Brad Paisley is kicking off the Summer of 2021 with new...

311 – Live From The Ride Tour With Iration and Iya Terra

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island — Chicago

Fri, Sep 10

$20 - $35    $45.64 - $67.63

On the heels of their 30th Anniversary as a band, 311 is excited to announce their return to the road with...

Black Violin / Blind Boys of Alabama

Ravinia Festival — Highland Park

Sat, Sep 11

$30 - $35    $60 - $70

Black Violin is an inventive violin/viola hip-hop duo Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste. By merging...

Collective Soul / Better Than Ezra / Tonic

Ravinia Festival — Highland Park

Wed, Sep 01

$25    $50

Collective Soul leapt into the national consciousness with 1993’s multi-platinum Hints Allegations and...

Knotfest Roadshow: Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Fever 333, Code Orange

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre — Tinley Park

Tue, Sep 28

$20 - $59    $43.40 - $103.91

SLIPKNOT sit alongside musical institutions like Metallica and Iron Maiden, as one of a select few bands...

Fiesta Ravinia: Ana Bárbara / Las Cafeteras

Ravinia Festival — Highland Park

Sun, Sep 12

$25 - $30    $50 - $60

Ana Bárbara skyrocketed to stardom in the mid-‘90s as one of the foremost artists of the grupera movement:...

Chicago Sinfonietta

Ravinia Festival — Highland Park

Wed, Sep 08

$17.50 - $40    $35 - $80

Since 1987, Chicago Sinfonietta has been a defiantly different kind of orchestra. Maestro Paul Freeman...

Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit

Greenhouse Theater Center — Chicago

Fri, Sep 10 +  8 more

$20    $40

Late Nite Catechism is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by Vicki Quade & Maripat...

The Other Art Fair Chicago

Revel Fulton Market — Chicago

Thu, Sep 30 +  6 more

COMP - $15    COMP - $30

Discover art differently at The Other Art Fair Chicago. The Other Art Fair returns to Chicago this fall in...

Teatro ZinZanni at Spiegeltent ZaZou

Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop

Wed, Sep 01 +  23 more

$99 - $170    $123.90 - $188

An experience unlike any other, Teatro ZinZanni is a whirlwind of international cirque, comedy and cabaret...

Heathers

The Edge Theater — Chicago

Thu, Sep 02 +  8 more

$28    $40

The original Mean Girls musical … ’80s style. Heathers was a cult classic film, and now they...

City Winery Chicago

Tue, Aug 31 +  9 more

COMP - $22.50    $12 - $45

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

Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: River North

Chicago

Sat, Sep 04 +  8 more

$59    $75

Enjoy the luxury and opulence of the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast on this three-hour culinary tour...

Chicago Pizza Tour

American Walks - Chicago Ave.

Any Available Saturday or Sunday - September Through December 26, 2021 at 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

$30    $60

Explore Chicago’s River North neighborhood with an expert tour guide while tasting the best pizza...

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

A hidden speakeasy located behind the Chicago Theater

Fri, Sep 03 +  9 more

$20 - $49    $45 - $89

The stage is set in a hidden library with over fifteen thousand books. Five classically trained actors...

LIVE Stand-Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

Wed, Sep 01 +  17 more

COMP    $20

LIVE stand-up comedy returns to Laugh Factory Chicago! Chicago’s best stand-up comedy is back better...

Yacht Party Chicago’s Booze Cruise on Lake Michigan Aboard Anita Dee II

Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of Eventbrite listing for exact location) — Chicago

Mon, Sep 06 +  5 more

$15 - $35    $30 - $50

Chicago may be the Second City, but our cruises are first class. Cruising aboard a three-story, 140-foot,...

Pimprov

CIC Theater — Chicago

Fri, Sep 03 +  15 more

$7.50    $15

It’s not hard out here for a Pimprov at Chicago’s Chemically Imbalanced Theater. The show has...

Grand Cabaret After Dark!

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Fri, Sep 03 +  7 more

$40    $60

Live jazz & mysterious magic paired with an unforgettable meal in Chicago’s newest vintage...

The Chicago Drag Brunch

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sun, Sep 12 +  2 more

$35    $45

Muffy Fishbasket and her Superstar Drag Queens & Kings invite you to munch on their brunch! Every...

Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

Fri, Sep 03 +  11 more

COMP    $30

Standup Comedy is back at Laugh Factory! Limited tickets are available due to capacity limitations so...

Alternative Products Expo Chicago

McCormick Place Convention Center — Chicago

October 28-30, 2021

$22.50 - $50    $45 - $100

One-of-a-kind event featuring thousands of innovative products & services currently creating trends...

USA CBD Expo Chicago

McCormick Place Convention Center — Chicago

October 28-30, 2021

$22.50 - $50    $45 - $100

USA CBD Expo Chicago – The Nation’s Largest CBD Event. USA CBD Expo succeeds in concentrating...

Kickboxing For Fitness: Lose Body Fat Fast! – Online

Online

Available Anytime Through December 31, 2021

$9    $199

Kickboxing for Fitness – Lose Body Fat Fast is a new course brought to you by expert personal trainer and...

Speed Reading Mastery: Double Your Reading Speed – Online

Online

Available Anytime Through December 31, 2021

$9    $199

Enjoy reading slow? Of course you don’t. This course is for you if you have experienced the frustration of...

AMC Yellow Tickets

Any AMC Theatre — AMC Theatres

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

$9    $13.50

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

Regal Premiere Print-at-Home eTickets

Any Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres or Edwards Theatres Nationwide

Good for Any Date

$9.50    $13

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide...

Family Friendly Cruise on the Chicago River

Island Time located at Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) — Chicago

Sat, Sep 04 +  4 more

$20 - $25    $40

Enjoy a 75-minute cruise on the Chicago River with breathtaking views of the city & skyline! Get out...

Sunday Supper Club

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sun, Sep 05 +  3 more

$30    $60

Chicago Saxophonist Edwin Daugherty has long been an influential innovator on the experimental and acid...

2021 Riverwalk Mimosa Fest: An Outdoor Tasting Experience

Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) — Chicago

Sun, Sep 05 +  3 more

$60 - $180    $120 - $360

Includes a private table and 12 tastings! Kick back and enjoy the riverwalk views while you and friends...

AXPONA — Audio Expo North America

Schaumburg Convention Center

April 22-24, 2022

COMP - $12.50    $25

It’s finally time to gather together again with your fellow audio enthusiasts and experience the massive...

2021 Margarita Fest on the Riverwalk: An Outdoor Tasting Experience

Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) — Chicago

Thu, Sep 02 +  1 more

$60 - $180    $120 - $360

Includes a private table and 12 tastings! Kick back and enjoy the riverwalk views for a little Thirsty...

Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market

Morgan MFG — Chicago

Sun, Oct 17

$5    $10

The Chicago Artisan Market is a curated indoor market that celebrates the ingenuity of small businesses...

American Mariachi

Goodman Theatre - The Albert — Chicago

Sat, Sep 18 +  8 more

$27.50 - $34.50    $55 - $69

Familia, amor and tradición—and breaking it—are at the heart of this “big-hearted musical tug at the...

Fragrance Creation for Men and Women

Aroma Workshop — Chicago

Any Available Date Through June 30, 2022

$30    $60

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

Peep Show

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sat, Sep 04 +  3 more

$20    $40

The exciting return of Chicago’s wildest night of burlesque, comedy & music! This wild sexy...

Whose Line Is It Saturday

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Sat, Sep 04 +  3 more

COMP    $5

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

Winter Pizza & Beer Tour

American Walks - Daley Center — Chicago

Good Any Saturday or Sunday at 2:00pm - September - December 26, 2021 (Reserve in Advance)

$50    $100

Explore the trendy River North neighborhood while discovering some of Chicago’s best brewskis and...

International Gem & Jewelry Show

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center — Rosemont

Fri, Dec 10 +  2 more

COMP    $6

This is the most dazzling display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals you’ll ever see under...

Music & Magic

Chicago Magic Lounge

Mon, Sep 06 +  7 more

$10 - $15    $20

Kick off your workweek with a little sleight-of-hand, some jazz, a side of stage magic and a cocktail or...

Hitch*Cocktails

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar — Chicago

Fri, Sep 03

$10    $20

There could be murder, car chases, gun play, beautiful women, exciting music and drinks — plenty of...

Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Palmer House at Hilton Hotel — Chicago

Fri, Sep 03 +  24 more

$54.50 - $72    $109

Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour is an intimate evening of classic magic and mind-reading at...

The Laugh More Showcase

Zanies - Rosemont

Wed, Sep 01 +  8 more

$5    $10

Join us every Wednesday for a lineup of some of Chicago’s best comedians.

Forever Plaid

Drury Lane Theatre — Oakbrook Terrace

Fri, Sep 24 +  2 more

$50.57 - $54.25    $70.10 - $75.35

On the way to their first big gig, tragedy strikes Forever Plaid, a “guy group” specializing in barbershop...

Anyone Can Whistle

Skokie Theatre

Fri, Sep 10 +  14 more

$30    $45

The Mayoress of a small town, who tries to fake a “miracle” to boost her popularity as well as the bring...

The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 5- SEX! A Handbag Parody

Leather Archives and Museum — Chicago

Thu, Sep 16 +  1 more

$13.50 - $17.50    $27 - $35

Chicago’s favorite drag seniors return in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – Vol. 5. , SEX! A Handbag...

Los Chicos del 512: A Selena Tribute

Genesee Theatre — Waukegan

Thu, Nov 04

$10    $20

Known as the Queen of Tejano music, Selena delivered an irresistible mix of Tex-Mex and Latin pop that...

HUNKS The Show at Petergof Nightclub

Northbrook

Fri, Nov 26

$10.97 - $19.98    $21.95 - $39.95

The biggest girls night out of the year comes to Petergof Nightclub in Northbrook!

Chinatown History & Culture Tour

Chinatown Square — Chicago

Any Available Saturday at 10:00am From June 26-September 4, 2021 (Reserve in Advance)

$20

Learn the stories behind Chinatown’s beautiful buildings and sites on this 90-minute walking tour...

A Recipe For Disaster!

Windy City Playhouse at Petterino's — Chicago

Fri, Oct 08 +  25 more

$90 - $120

It’s influencer night at The Contumacious Pig, one of the city’s hottest restaurants, and with...

Wisecrackin’ With Greg Proops

Laugh Factory — Chicago

Thu, Sep 02

COMP - $5    $10

Wisecrackin’ hits the Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?...

The Showcase

Chicago Magic Lounge

Tue, Aug 31 +  4 more

$17.50 - $26.25    $35

The Tuesday night Showcase shows feature performances by our talented company of seasoned magicians...

Trent James: Pure Lies

Chicago Magic Lounge

Wed, Sep 01 +  4 more

$20 - $30    $40

Pure Lies is a show that will play on your senses but, most importantly, will have you in stitches. Over...

I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience

Genesee Theatre — Waukegan

Sun, Oct 24

$21    $35

I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience is a live, jaw-dropping show that will have you awestruck from...

Dick Wolf: Special Improv Unit

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar — Chicago

Sat, Sep 04

$7.50    $15

In the Criminal Justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups....

Hot Laugh Summer

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg

Sat, Sep 04 +  7 more

$10 - $12.50    $20 - $25

It’s a Hot Laugh Summer so you know it’s gonna be lit. Laugh Out Loud Theater is back and...

Adults Night at the Trampoline Park

Altitude Trampoline Park — Chicago

Thu, Sep 16 +  3 more

$20    $40

Remember all the fun you had jumping on a trampoline as a kid? Who says you can’t do that as an...

Champions Of Magic

Egyptian Theatre — DeKalb

Thu, Oct 28

$25 - $40    $35 - $40

Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic –...

The Signature Show

Chicago Magic Lounge

Sun, Sep 12 +  2 more

$37.50    $50

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

The Brewery Comedy Tour at Riverlands

Riverlands Brewing Company — St. Charles

Sun, Sep 26 +  3 more

$6    $12

Top-notch comedians traveling the country in crews of 2-4 comedians performing seven nights a week in 48...

Super Human

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar — Chicago

Wed, Sep 01 +  3 more

$5    $10

Super Human is an improv team that tore into Chicago’s comedy scene in 2012 at The Upstairs Gallery (RIP)....

The Sunday Show (ft. The Late 90s)

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Sun, Sep 05 +  3 more

COMP    $5

Join us for a night of improv comedy! Featuring The Late 90s, one of Chicago’s best and...

2021 Chicago Country Crawl – Country Themed Bar Crawl in Wrigleyville

Old Crow Smokehouse on Clark Street — Chicago

Sat, Oct 02

$10    $20

Throw on your cowboy boots and daisy dukes for the Chicago Country Crawl in Wrigleyville. Whether you’re a...

SinFul – A Burlesque, Cabaret & Drag Event

Red Door Event Center — Chicago

Fri, Sep 17 +  12 more

$30    $40

Dance, music and crazy fun are all a part of SinFul! Brought to you by the creative minds of SinZation...

The Annoyance Comedy Hour

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar — Chicago

Fri, Sep 03 +  5 more

$10    $20

Directed and curated by Annoyance founder and artistic director Mick Napier, The Annoyance Comedy Hour is...

The Ebonized Experience

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Fri, Sep 24

$15    $25

Ebony the Ebonizer performs her original song & poetry with her small band and special guests!

Newport Peek-Easy

The Newport Theater — Chicago

Sat, Sep 04 +  3 more

$13    $20

Catch some of Chicago’s finest burlesque, belly dance, drag, and variety entertainers plus...

Any Chicago Neighborhood Food Tour

American Walks - Daley Center — Chicago

Any Available Tuesday at 7:00pm, Saturday or Sunday at 1:00pm - September Through December 26, 2021 (Reserve in Advance)

Coming Soon    $60

Choose from one of five neighborhood food tours with more neighborhoods to be added in 2019. Guests can...

Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class

Absolutely Anything Essential — Chicago

Fri, Sep 03 +  2 more

$45    $75

Natural skin care is all the rage these days, but it’s hard to know which remedies work for you. Get...

SinZation Male Revue

Red Door Event Center — Chicago

Sat, Sep 04 +  15 more

$30    $40

Sinzation has a new home a Red Door Event Center! We have a full bar with bottle service and an on-site...

Magic Mike XXL Ladies Night Out

Loose Screw — German Valley

Thu, Sep 09

$30    $60

Ladies, it’s time to get out the house and to the ultimate ladies’ night out. We have the best...

Comedian Jason Cheny

Zanies - Rosemont

Thu, Sep 16 +  1 more

$15    $30

Born and raised in Taiwan, re-raised in America, toiled in Canada and soiled in a military school, Jason...

Comedian Rob Little

Zanies - Rosemont

Thu, Sep 23 +  1 more

$15    $30

Rob Little’s outlook on life can be summed-up in two words: Pure Optimism. The ability to see things in a...

Comedian Greg Warren

Zanies - Rosemont

Thu, Sep 30 +  1 more

$15    $30

Greg Warren, most recently seen on Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show on CBS and Last Comic...

Easter Bunny HOP! + Pictures With the Bunny

The Musical Offering — Evanston

Sat, Mar 12 +  10 more

$10 - $20    $20 - $30

Off-Broadway show direct from New York to Chicago! When the Easter Bunny misplaces his eggs, he calls on a...

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