Your Event Lineup for Sep 21

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Macbeth

Lyric Opera House — Chicago

Thu, Sep 23 +  1 more

$46 - $124    $69 - $199

Lyric’s riveting season opener is the inaugural production of Music Director Enrique Mazzola’s...

The Elixir of Love

Lyric Opera House — Chicago

Sun, Sep 26 +  1 more

$52 - $154    $79 - $199

No operatic hero is more endearing than Nemorino, who pines for the flirtatious Adina. She’s the owner of...

Teatro ZinZanni at Spiegeltent ZaZou

Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop

Wed, Sep 22 +  24 more

$99 - $170    $123.90 - $188

Described as “dynamic, hilarious and delicious,” the four-course feast and fast-paced action unfolds...

American Mariachi

Goodman Theatre - The Albert — Chicago

Wed, Sep 22 +  3 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...

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Citadel Theatre — Lake Forest

Thu, Sep 23 +  17 more

$22.50    $45

Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in...

City Winery Chicago

Sun, Sep 26 +  4 more

$6 - $17.50    $12 - $35

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

The World Goes ’Round

Marriott Theatre — Lincolnshire

Wed, Sep 22 +  14 more

$29.44    $47 - $57

Before “New York, New York” became Frank Sinatra’s signature song, it was the title track to a Scorsese...

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion — Chicago

Wed, Sep 22 +  36 more

$20 - $45    $39 - $79

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

Anyone Can Whistle

Skokie Theatre

Wed, Sep 22 +  7 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 Art of Banksy Exhibit

4th Floor of 360 N. State St — Chicago

Wed, Sep 22 +  13 more

$44.99    $59.99

This globally acclaimed showcase features original and authenticated works associated with, arguably, the...

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 25

$20 - $25    $40

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

Chiaroscuro

Nichols Concert Hall — Evanston

Sun, Oct 10

$20.50    $41

Our 2021-2022 season opener, Chiaroscuro, marks Sandra and Robert Morgan’s farewell performance with the...

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...

Holy Ghost Bingo

Greenhouse Theater Center — Chicago

Fri, Oct 01 +  14 more

$20    $40

Who is the patron saint of werewolves? Which saint died and went to hell, then came back to life? Can you...

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...

Ron Hawking Sings and Swings His Way: A Tribute to the Man and His Music

Prairie Center for the Arts — Schaumburg

Sat, Sep 25

$24    $48

Chicago’s Entertainer, Ron Hawking, knows how to deliver a performance that truly comes from his heart. In...

Kashmir: Chicago’s Led Zeppelin Show

Prairie Center for the Arts — Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 02

$17.50    $35

This remarkable artist show spans the career of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most celebrated bands....

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Rosemont Theatre

Fri, Dec 10

$49    $87.39

Do you remember the first time you heard the Christmas sounds of Mannheim Steamroller? You can again...

The Blackout Diaries

The Lincoln Lodge — Chicago

Fri, Sep 24 +  5 more

$5    $10

The Blackout Diaries_ is a comedy show where standup comedians and “regular” people (cops,...

New Philharmonic Presents: Halloween Spooktakular

McAninch Arts Center — Glen Ellyn

Sat, Oct 02 +  1 more

$26.50    $53

Maestro Muspratt conjures up witches, sorcerers and poltergeists with only his baton, and of course with...

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...

Manifestations: The Art of the Seance

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Thu, Oct 07 +  3 more

$30    $50

Magic Historian Jim Bergstrom spills the secrets of seances, the supernatural and other scams! A chance...

The Chicago Drag Brunch

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sun, Oct 03 +  4 more

$35    $45

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

Grand Cabaret After Dark!

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Fri, Sep 24 +  11 more

$40    $60

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

Smartphone Video Editing For Beginners – iOS And Android: Online

Online

Unlimited Access to Smartphone Video Editing For Beginners Course

$9    $199

This course teaches the video fundamentals and how to make a great video story with any smartphone. The...

Carb Cycling: Discover This Secret System Of Weight Loss — Online

Online

Unlimited Access to Carb Cycling: Discover This Secret System Of Weight Loss Course

$9    $199

In this online course, you will discover the wonders of carb cycling. Carb cycling helps people who are...

Band Adu Presents: The Sade Experience

Stellar Stream

Livestream is October 15th at 8:00pm Eastern Time -- Available on Demand Through October 22nd at 11:59pm Eastern Time

$10 - $20    $20 - $40

Journey with us into the Sade Experience, presented by Band Adu. Band Adu channels the spirit of this...

Annual Pass The Mic: A Play Festival Amplifying AAPI Voices — Online

Stellar Stream

Livestream is October 9th at 6:00pm Pacific Time -- Available on Demand on October 10th at 12:00am Pacific Time

$7.50 - $10    $15

A Virtual Play Festival amplifying Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices. 5 new plays written and...

LEGACY: Jon Irabagon, A Solo Tenor Odyssey — Online

Stellar Stream

Fri, Oct 15

$10    $20

First-generation Filipino-American saxophonist Jon Irabagon, the restlessly inventive composer and...

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...

LIVE Stand-Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

Wed, Sep 22 +  44 more

COMP    $20

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

The Nasty Show

Laugh Factory Chicago

Sat, Sep 25 +  12 more

COMP    $30

If you’re looking for good, clean fun … you’d better steer clear of The Nasty Show....

Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

Fri, Sep 24 +  2 more

COMP    $30

Stand-up comedy is back at Laugh Factory! Chicago’s best stand-up comedy is back and will be better...

Sunday Supper Club

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sun, Sep 26

$30    $60

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

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...

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...

Peep Show

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sat, Sep 25 +  4 more

$20    $40

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

Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market

Morgan MFG — Chicago

Sun, Oct 17 +  1 more

$5    $10

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

Late Night Date Night Comedy Show!

Laugh Factory Chicago

Fri, Sep 24 +  25 more

COMP    $30

We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s...

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

Fri, Oct 01 +  7 more

$20 - $35    $50 - $60

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

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 27 +  4 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...

Whose Line Is It Saturday

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Sat, Sep 25 +  9 more

COMP    $5

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

Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Palmer House at Hilton Hotel — Chicago

Sat, Sep 25 +  17 more

$72    $109

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

The Signature Show

Chicago Magic Lounge

Thu, Sep 23 +  4 more

$25 - $37.50    $50

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

A Recipe For Disaster!

Windy City Playhouse at Petterino's — Chicago

Fri, Oct 08 +  23 more

$90 - $120

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

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

Leather Archives and Museum — Chicago

Fri, Sep 24 +  2 more

$13.50    $27

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

Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit

Greenhouse Theater Center — Chicago

Fri, Sep 24 +  3 more

$20    $40

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

The Laugh More Showcase

Zanies - Rosemont

Wed, Sep 22 +  5 more

$5    $10

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

The Showcase

Chicago Magic Lounge

Tue, Sep 21 +  1 more

$17.50 - $26.25    $35

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

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...

Neon and Light Museum

Chicago

Any Available Thursday or Friday Through October 10, 2021 (Reserve in Advance)

$15    $25

Stand in, under and around 60 neon and light-based sculptures in a dazzling and dramatic immersive...

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

$19.98    $39.95

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

Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: River North

Chicago

Sat, Sep 25 +  5 more

$59    $75

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

Adults Night at the Trampoline Park

Altitude Trampoline Park — Chicago

Thu, Oct 14 +  2 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...

Trent James: Pure Lies

Chicago Magic Lounge

Wed, Sep 22 +  1 more

$20 - $30    $40

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

Hot Laugh Summer

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg

Sat, Sep 25 +  1 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...

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!

The Sunday Show (ft. The Late 90s)

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Sun, Sep 26

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...

Pimprov

CIC Theater — Chicago

Fri, Sep 24 +  11 more

$7.50    $15

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

Super Human

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar — Chicago

Wed, Sep 22

$5    $10

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

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...

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 smallprov show

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Fri, Sep 24 +  8 more

COMP    $5

the smallprov show is an improv comedy show featuring all duos and trios on the lineup! Come watch some of...

John Dokes Quartet

Winter's Jazz Club — Chicago

Thu, Sep 30 +  3 more

$8.88    $17.75

John Dokes – vocals; Pete Benson – piano; Jake Vinsel – bass; George Fludas – drums

SinFul – A Burlesque, Cabaret & Drag Event

Red Door Event Center — Chicago

Fri, Nov 05 +  5 more

$30    $40

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

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...

Newport Peek-Easy

The Newport Theater — Chicago

Sat, Sep 25

$13    $20

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

Soul Message Band

Winter's Jazz Club — Chicago

Wed, Sep 29 +  1 more

$8.88    $17.75

Soul Message Band with Special Guest Vocalist Hinda Hoffman

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...

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...

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...

Girls Night Out The Show at Club 55

Lasalle

Thu, Sep 23

$12.50 - $32    $25 - $44

Get ready for the BEST GIRLS NIGHT EVER! Whether you’re celebrating a Birthday, Bachelorette Party,...

Girls Night Out The Show at The Coach House Grill

Coach House Bar & Grill — Schaumburg

Fri, Sep 24

$9.94 - $29.95    $19.95 - $39.95

Girls Night Out, the #1 Ladies Night Event Is Coming to Schaumburg!

Comedians Up Late With Tyler Fowler and Vik Pandya

Zanies - Rosemont

Sat, Sep 25 +  5 more

$5    $10

Cap off your weekend by staying Up Late with Vik Pandya and Tyler Fowler as they host a showcase of the...

Girls Night Out The Show at Looney Bin

Bradley

Sun, Sep 26

$12.50 - $32    $25 - $44

Get ready for the BEST GIRLS NIGHT EVER! Whether you’re celebrating a Birthday, Bachelorette Party,...

Open Mic Showcase at Laugh Factory Chicago

Tue, Sep 28 +  13 more

FREE

Join us every Tuesday for some hot open mic comedy. Be there to experience the next generation of stand-up...

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...

Emma Willmann at Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge — Chicago

Sun, Oct 03

$10    $20

Maine native and Comedy Cellar regular, Emma is one of the top comedians in New York City. Emma made her...

Chicago Cellar Boys

Winter's Jazz Club — Chicago

Wed, Oct 06 +  3 more

$8.88    $17.75

A five-piece band specializing in jazz and hot dance music from the 1920s and ’30s.

Nick Diffate: Offbeat

Chicago Magic Lounge

Wed, Oct 06 +  4 more

$20 - $30    $40

Nick Diffatte: Offbeat is an evening of dry humor, quick wit, and incredible skill. Nick combines his...

Petra’s Recession Seven

Winter's Jazz Club — Chicago

Sun, Oct 10 +  1 more

$8.88    $17.75

At the start of the Great Recession in September 2008, Petra’s Recession Seven, a Chicago-style...

Soul Message Band

Winter's Jazz Club — Chicago

Wed, Oct 13 +  1 more

$8.88    $17.75

Soul Message Band: A soulful and infectious style crafted around classic organ grooves, and rooted in the...

ComedySportz Halloween-hootacular

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center

Sat, Oct 23

$8.50 - $16    $17 - $32

Laughter is a great distraction. ComedySportz® is live comedic improv played as a sport! Everything is...

2021 Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl (Saturday)

Beaumont Bar — Chicago

Sat, Oct 30

$9 - $10    $18 - $20

Calling all costume wearers, pop culture icons and doppelgangers…join our Halloween Bar Crawl @ top...

SinZation Male Revue

Red Door Event Center — Chicago

Sat, Nov 06 +  6 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...

Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis Christmas Show

Rosemont Theatre

Fri, Dec 17

$35    $58.48

Dean Z, star of the hit internationally touring production Elvis Lives is bringing his high-energy Elvis...

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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