Your Event Lineup for Oct 13

Your up-to-the-minute list of live entertainment events happening in Chicago.
* Goldstar
Weekly Newsletter

Pretty Woman: The Musical — Pre-Sale

CIBC Theatre — Chicago

Tue, Dec 14 +  7 more

$33 - $106    Pre-Sale

After an incredible Pre-Broadway run in Chicago and on Broadway, Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one...

Blue Man Group Chicago

Briar Street Theatre — Chicago

Wed, Oct 13 +  7 more

$39 - $52    $84.65

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

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

CIBC Theatre — Chicago

Tue, Nov 02 +  7 more

$65 - $91    $76 - $107

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom,...

What the Constitution Means to Me

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place — Chicago

Tue, Oct 26 +  15 more

$64 - $68    $80 - $85

The national tour of What the Constitution Means to Me, Heidi Schreck’s Tony Award-nominated Pulitzer...

Teatro ZinZanni at Spiegeltent ZaZou

Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop

Thu, Oct 14 +  23 more

$99 - $170    $123.90 - $198

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

Holy Ghost Bingo

Greenhouse Theater Center — Chicago

Fri, Oct 15 +  8 more

$20    $40

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

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Citadel Theatre — Lake Forest

Wed, Oct 13 +  2 more

$22.50    $45

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

Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats

CIBC Theatre — Chicago

Sat, Oct 16 +  1 more

$59    $80

Alton Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. Audiences can expect more comedy, more...

The Rat Pack is Back

Rosemont Theatre

Fri, Jan 28

$39    $67.74

The Rat Pack is Back is in its 20th year in Las Vegas and returns to the Rosemont Theatre. This incredible...

2021 Adults Night Out: The Great Pumpkin Glow

Lincoln Park Zoo — Chicago

Thu, Oct 28

$15 - $30    $40

Ever wonder what it would be like to explore Lincoln Park Zoo after hours? This is your chance! Leave the...

The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story

Historic Pleasant Home — Oak Park

Thu, Oct 14 +  19 more

$17 - $22    $34 - $44

OPFT remounts this sold-out performance in 2019 in Oak Park’s historic Pleasant Home! Be part of the...

City Winery Chicago

Sun, Oct 17 +  5 more

COMP - $22.50    $12 - $45

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

Maria Bamford

The Den Theatre — Chicago

Thu, Oct 14 +  5 more

$10 - $23    $26 - $46

Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She starred...

American Mariachi

Goodman Theatre - The Albert — Chicago

Wed, Oct 13 +  12 more

$25 - $30    $50 - $60

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

Giordano Dance Chicago: Illuminate

Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park — Chicago

Fri, Oct 22 +  1 more

$22.50    $45

After two years away, Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) returns home to the Harris Theater with a dynamic and...

Carole’s Kings

Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Sat, Oct 23

$20.50    $41

An iconic singer-songwriter gets a brand-new sound in Carole’s Kings, the world’s first all-male...

2021 Island Party Hut Fall Fest on the Riverwalk

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

Sat, Oct 16 +  7 more

$10    $25

Chicago’s only Riverwalk festival! Throw on your favorite sweater, and enjoy all the activities that...

Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: River North

Chicago

Sat, Oct 16 +  2 more

$59    $75

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

Manifestations: The Art of the Seance

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Thu, Oct 14 +  2 more

$30    $50

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

Chicago Vampire Ball

Twisted Hippo — Chicago

Sat, Oct 30

$45    $60

Resurrecting an American tradition, BimBamBoom presents the infamous Chicago Vampire Ball of 2021! A...

A Valentine Murder Cruise: A Virtual Murder Mystery Party Game

Online

Downloadable Game Available Anytime

$19.50    $39

Become a party legend by throwing this Valentine-themed mystery party for your next game night, birthday...

The Seth Concert Series: Jessie Mueller + Seth Rudetsky – Online

Online Stream

Sun, Oct 17

$20

Jessie Mueller is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actress and singer. She most recently appeared on...

Improve Your Memory — Online

Online

Unlimited Access to Improve Your Memory Course

$9    $199

This is an introductory course on how to improve your memory. This course is intended for those who find...

The Simplified Guide To Stock Trading And Investing With Fibonacci — Online

Online

Unlimited Access to The Simplified Guide To Stock Trading And Investing With Fibonacci Course

$9    $199

The Simplified Guide To Stock Trading And Investing With Fibonacci is a step-by-step guide to becoming a...

Crossovers Live! With Kristin Chenoweth — Online

Stellar Stream

Livestream is October 25th at 8:00pm Eastern Time -- Available on Demand on October 26th at Noon Eastern Time

$10    $15

Host Brian Stokes Mitchell is joined by Tony and Emmy award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth....

Hershey Felder Live From Florence: 7-Show Subscription

Online Stream

Live From Florence: 7-Show Season Subscription — Online (Includes Access to All Past Hershey Felder Virtual Productions)

$220    $660

Hershey Felder is a phenomenon — there’s no other way to categorize this truly unique talent who’s created...

I Put a Spell on You: The Sanderson Variant – Online

Stellar Stream

October 28 @ 8:00pm Eastern Time (On Demand Through November 1 @ 11:59pm ET)

$20

A bewitchingly cinematic extravaganza awaits when I Put a Spell on You, the annual sold-out Halloween...

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...

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion — Chicago

Wed, Oct 13 +  21 more

COMP - $45    $39 - $79

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

Thu, Oct 14 +  46 more

COMP    $20 - $30

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, Oct 16 +  9 more

COMP    $30

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

Grand Cabaret After Dark!

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sat, Oct 16 +  2 more

$40    $60

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

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...

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...

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 Signature Show

Chicago Magic Lounge

Thu, Oct 14 +  23 more

$25 - $37.50    $50

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

Peep Show

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sat, Oct 16 +  1 more

$20    $40

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

Late Night Date Night Comedy Show!

Laugh Factory Chicago

Fri, Oct 15 +  19 more

COMP    $30

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

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...

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 15 +  5 more

$20 - $35    $50 - $60

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

Music & Magic

Chicago Magic Lounge

Mon, Oct 18 +  3 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...

The Art of Banksy Exhibit

4th Floor of 360 N. State St — Chicago

Thu, Oct 14 +  13 more

$32 - $39    $39 - $49.99

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

Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Palmer House at Hilton Hotel — Chicago

Sat, Oct 16 +  13 more

$63 - $72    $79 - $109

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

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...

Something Rotten! Musical Comedy: Presented by Theatre Nebula

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center — Palatine

Fri, Oct 15 +  4 more

$10    $20

Theatre Nebula presents its production of the musical comedy, Something Rotten! Join us opening night for...

Whose Line Is It Saturday

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Sat, Oct 16 +  6 more

COMP    $5

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

A Recipe For Disaster!

Windy City Playhouse at Petterino's — Chicago

Wed, Oct 20 +  19 more

$82.50 - $120    $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, Oct 15 +  3 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

Sat, Oct 16 +  2 more

$20    $40

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

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...

Chicago Artisan Market in Historic Ravenswood

Artifact Events - 4325 N. Ravenswood — Chicago

November 27 & 28, 2021 (Two-Day Pass)

$5    $10

Shop small, local, safe and sustainable at the Chicago Artisan Market. This curated market celebrates the...

USA CBD Expo Chicago

McCormick Place Convention Center — Chicago

October 28-30, 2021

COMP - $50    $45 - $100

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

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...

The Laugh More Showcase

Zanies - Rosemont

Wed, Oct 13 +  2 more

$5    $10

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

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...

Alternative Products Expo Chicago

McCormick Place Convention Center — Chicago

October 28-30, 2021

COMP - $50    $45 - $100

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

The Last Pair of Earlies World Premiere

Raven Theatre East Stage — Chicago

Wed, Oct 27 +  26 more

$15 - $20    $30 - $40

Raven Theatre presents the world-premiere of The Last Pair of Earlies by Joshua Allen. Ever since he was a...

Neon and Light Museum

Chicago

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

Coming Soon    $25

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

The Showcase

Chicago Magic Lounge

Tue, Oct 19 +  4 more

$17.50 - $26.25    $35

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

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!

Titanic Masquerade Chicago Halloween Yacht Party

Spirit of Chicago Yacht

Fri, Oct 29

$19.50    $39

Pier Pressure’s biggest Yacht Party on Lake Michigan this Halloween will be hosted on Spirit of...

Comedian Jeremy Hotz

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg

Fri, Oct 15 +  4 more

$11    $22

Known as “Mr. Standing Ovation,” Canadian comic Jeremy Hotz has appeared on the Tonight Show, L...

Pimprov

CIC Theater — Chicago

Fri, Oct 15 +  8 more

$7.50    $15

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

Nick Diffate: Offbeat

Chicago Magic Lounge

Wed, Oct 13 +  5 more

$20 - $30    $40

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

The Blackout Diaries

The Lincoln Lodge — Chicago

Fri, Oct 15 +  2 more

$5    $10

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

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...

the smallprov show

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Fri, Oct 15 +  5 more

COMP    $5

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

ComedySportz Chicago Live at The Den Theater

Chicago

Fri, Oct 15 +  10 more

$15.50    $31

Chicago’s hit improv show for over 35 years, ComedySportz, is live on stage at the Den Theatre! A...

The Sunday Show (ft. The Late 90s)

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Sun, Oct 17 +  2 more

COMP    $5

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

Chicago Cellar Boys

Winter's Jazz Club — Chicago

Wed, Oct 20 +  1 more

$8.88    $17.75

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

Ragtime: Music Theater Works Presents

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts — Skokie

Thu, Oct 28 +  8 more

$28 - $46    $56 - $92

Music Theater Works brings this 13-time Tony Award-nominated musical with its celebrated score by Stephen...

The Brewery Comedy Tour at Riverlands

Riverlands Brewing Company — St. Charles

Sun, Oct 24 +  2 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

$17.50 - $20    $35 - $40

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

Born Yesterday

Saint Sebastian Players — Chicago

Fri, Oct 15 +  11 more

$12.50    $25

Our 40th season opens with the classic comedy from 1950, Born Yesterday. An uneducated young woman, Billie...

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...

John Dokes Quartet

Winter's Jazz Club — Chicago

Thu, Oct 28 +  1 more

$8.88    $17.75

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

Chicago Philharmonic: Serenades -Brahms, Dvorak & World Premier by Bingham

North Shore Center, Center Theatre — Skokie

Sun, Nov 21

$15 - $25    $27 - $41

Enjoy stunning serenades from two of the great masters of the form, alongside a world premiere from...

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...

Nigel North, Lute

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts — Chicago

Sun, Oct 24

$20    $40

Nigel North’s delicate mastery of the lute harkens the 16th century with astonishing technical genius and...

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...

Pumpkin Spiced Comedy

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg

Sat, Oct 16 +  6 more

$12.50    $25

Autumn means falling leaves, falling temperatures, and pumpkin spiced everything. We tried to resist but...

The American Hustle Plays Hendrix

Brauer House Lombard

Sat, Oct 16

FREE - $3.50

The American Hustle performs one set of their original tunes and then a set of Jimi Hendrix!

Mike Super: Magic & Illusion

McAninch Arts Center — Glen Ellyn

Sun, Oct 17

$27.50    $55

Experience an evening of the impossible – perfect for the whole family! Mike Super returns to deliver...

Open Mic Showcase at Laugh Factory Chicago

Tue, Oct 19 +  10 more

FREE

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

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...

Yacht Party Chicago’s Halloween BOOze Cruises on Lake Michigan

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

Sat, Oct 30 +  4 more

$20 - $30    $50 - $60

Celebrate Halloween with breathtaking views and delicious drinks aboard a 3-story luxury yacht, featuring...

2021 Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl

Beaumont Bar — Chicago

Sat, Oct 30

$7 - $10    $14 - $20

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

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...

Hundred Days

Chopin Theatre — Chicago

Sun, Nov 07 +  4 more

$15 - $19    $30 - $38

Hundred Days is an uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending true story about taking a leap, and loving as...

God of Carnage

The Edge Theater — Chicago

Fri, Nov 12 +  18 more

$10    $20

In the current age of COVID, two high-strung couples, Alan and Annette Raleigh and Michael and Veronica...

Comedian Michael Yo

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg

Fri, Nov 12 +  4 more

$11    $22

Michael Yo has come a long way since his childhood in Texas. The self-described “half-black brother...

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s Cinderella

Genesee Theatre — Waukegan

Sat, Nov 13

$20    $42.50

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine returns to The Genesee to present their captivating two-act...

Chicago Drag Brunch

Twisted Hippo — Chicago

Sun, Nov 14 +  10 more

$40    $50

Every Sunday at 11:00am, join us a for delicious brunch, served up with a heaping helping of camp and sass...

Ladies Night 80s Style

Brauer House Lombard

Sat, Dec 11

$2.50 - $6    $5 - $12

Ladies Night performing 3 of the hair metal bands of the era. Dokken, Cinderella and Poison tributes.

2021 Chicago Santa Crawl in River North – A Holiday-Themed Bar Crawl!

River North's Best Bars TBA — Chicago

Sat, Dec 11

$10    $20

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is drinking loud (Ahem!) SINGING loud for all to hear! Whether...

Tommy DeCarlo, Boston Singer & Music of Boston and Journey

Rosemont Theatre

Sat, Dec 18

$29    $52.78

Tommy DeCarlo has performed on every Boston tour since 2007 playing to sold-out audiences all over the...

MJ LIVE: Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

Rosemont Theatre

Sat, Jan 29

$37    $63.08

MJ LIVE starring Jalles Franca returns to Rosemont Theatre. Opening the show will be the very popular...

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...

See All Events

No comments:

Re-Slim Dunlap

Slimbob Dunlap was one in a million. The outpouring of love for him here in Minneapolis since the news broke is overwhelming. Everyone has a...