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Katie Couric: Going There Book Tour

The Chicago Theatre

Sat, Nov 06

$30 - $40    $59.50 - $79.50

Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Katie Couric will be joined by special guests at every...

Bug

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre — Chicago

Thu, Nov 11 +  9 more

$31 - $43    $62 - $86

Tracy Letts’s mind-bending cult classic—a luridly funny tale of love, paranoia and government...

A Johnny Mathis Christmas

Rosemont Theatre

Sat, Dec 11

$59    $93.29

Celebrating his 65th year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis’ sublime vocal approach to...

Paradise Square

James M. Nederlander Theatre — Chicago

Tue, Nov 02 +  16 more

$59    $75 - $90

New York City. 1863. The Civil War raged on. An extraordinary thing occurred amid the dangerous streets...

The Magic Flute

Lyric Opera House — Chicago

Sun, Nov 07 +  3 more

$40 - $154    $64 - $204

Mozart’s delightful blend of the human and the supernatural, comedy and romance, draws us into a world...

Fannie (The Music & Life of Fannie Lou Hamer)

Goodman Theatre - The Owen — Chicago

Wed, Nov 03 +  12 more

$15 - $20    $30 - $40

Inspired by the life of famed civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and performed and sung by Chicago’s...

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

CIBC Theatre — Chicago

Tue, Nov 02 +  7 more

$49 - $75    $76 - $107

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

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...

Scott Green: The Magician in the Box

The Scott Green Theater at Aloft River North — Chicago

Sat, Nov 06 +  2 more

$40    $80

It’s the magic show that happens in YOUR hands. You’ll get a mystery box—the surprises inside...

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre - The Albert — Chicago

Sat, Nov 20 +  13 more

$15 - $59.50    $30 - $119

More than a million Chicagoans can’t be wrong — the Goodman’s heartfelt, high-end...

Queen C

Trap Door Theatre — Chicago

Thu, Nov 04 +  13 more

$10 - $12.50    $20 - $25

In Queen C, a Queen pushes back against being defined by the obligations she was born to fulfill. How far...

Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Palmer House at Hilton Hotel — Chicago

Fri, Nov 05 +  7 more

$63 - $72    $79 - $109

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

Blue Man Group Chicago

Briar Street Theatre — Chicago

Thu, Nov 04 +  4 more

$39 - $52    $84.65

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

Teatro ZinZanni at Spiegeltent ZaZou

Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop

Wed, Nov 03 +  26 more

$99 - $170    $123.90 - $198

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

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical

Rosemont Theatre

Sun, Dec 19 +  1 more

$39.57 - $52.90    $60.88 - $81.39

This holiday season, the beloved tradition that has captured the hearts of families everywhere returns to...

Comedian John Heffron

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg

Fri, Dec 10 +  4 more

$11    $22

John Heffron, the season two winner of NBC’s hit reality series Last Comic Standing, returns to the...

What the Constitution Means to Me

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place — Chicago

Tue, Nov 02 +  7 more

$49    $80 - $85

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

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Citadel Theatre — Lake Forest

Wed, Nov 17 +  13 more

$10 - $22.50    $20 - $45

In this musical, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life`s great questions as they play...

The Wind Phone

Skokie Theatre

Fri, Nov 05 +  9 more

$25    $38

MadKap Productions presents a world premiere by award-winning playwright Madelyn Sergel. A mother and her...

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents Stove Toucher

McAninch Arts Center — Glen Ellyn

Fri, Nov 26 +  14 more

$21    $42

What happens when you achieve the high-rolling lifestyle you always dreamed of … at 13 years old? An...

The Art Deco Nutcracker

Athenaeum Theatre — Chicago

Sat, Dec 04 +  1 more

$20.50    $28

Set in 1920’s America, A&A BALLET’s The Art Deco Nutcracker, featuring Tchaikovsky’s...

The Texas Tenors – Live!

McAninch Arts Center — Glen Ellyn

Sun, Nov 21

$27.50    $55

The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third-highest selling artist in the history of...

Eurydice

The Den Theatre — Chicago

Thu, Nov 04 +  10 more

$17.50    $35

Whisked down to the underworld on her wedding day, Eurydice tries to make sense of her memories and her...

Country Night at BHouse Live with BRASS BUCKLE BAND

Lombard

Sat, Nov 13

$5    $10

Don’t miss country night at B-House Live on NOV 13th with Brass Buckle Band!

ComedySportz Chicago Live at The Den Theater

Chicago

Fri, Nov 05 +  14 more

$15.50    $31

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

Comedian Dustin Nickerson

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg

Thu, Nov 18

$11    $22

A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise....

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker — Online

Stellar Stream

Video on Demand Only (Available December 1, 2021 - January 3, 2022) +  1 more

$19.99 - $29    $24.99 - $39.99

Take your family back to a simpler time with 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, and a cast of the...

The Seth Concert Series: Krysta Rodriguez + Seth Rudetsky – Online

Online Stream

Sun, Nov 07

$20    $25

Krysta Rodriguez stars as the iconic Liza Minnelli in the Netflix limited series Halston from Ryan Murphy...

Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol With A Twist — Online

Online

3-Day Rental +  1 more

$9.99 - $19.99    $14.99 - $29.99

See a Magical Broadway Film at Home! A story for our times. Estella Scrooge (like her ancestor Ebenezer)...

Walk the Camino de Santiago Info Session — Online

Zoom Stream

Sat, Nov 20

FREE

Join us for an info session designed for those interested in walking the Camino de Santiago with us in...

Introduction To Astral Projection — Online

Skill Success

Any Available Date Through October 21, 2022

$9    $199

This is a fascinating subject and simply by learning about astral projection, it enables a more relaxed...

Rome: A Lifetime Is Not Enough — Online

Zoom Stream

Sun, Nov 14

FREE

Start planning your next visit to Rome! This is a 75-minute Virtual Visit for those who have been to Rome...

Influence And Manipulation: How Marketing Manipulates Us — Online

Skill Success

Any Available Date Through October 21, 2022

$9    $199

In this highly entertaining and interactive course, you will discover how and why marketing works. First,...

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...

City Winery Chicago

Wed, Nov 03 +  8 more

$7.50 - $22.50    $15 - $45

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

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion — Chicago

Wed, Nov 03 +  95 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

Wed, Nov 03 +  21 more

COMP    $20

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

The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story

Historic Pleasant Home — Oak Park

Wed, Nov 10 +  11 more

$22    $44

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

The Nasty Show

Laugh Factory Chicago

Sat, Nov 06 +  6 more

COMP    $30

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

Ragtime: Music Theater Works Presents

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts — Skokie

Wed, Nov 03 +  4 more

$28 - $46    $56 - $92

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

Grand Cabaret After Dark!

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sat, Nov 06 +  5 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 +  1 more

COMP    $6

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

The Signature Show

Chicago Magic Lounge

Thu, Nov 04 +  11 more

$25 - $37.50    $50

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

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...

Late Night Date Night Comedy Show!

Laugh Factory Chicago

Fri, Nov 05 +  13 more

COMP    $30

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

A Christmas Carol

Pabst Theater — Milwaukee

Tue, Nov 30 +  10 more

$15 - $35    $30 - $70

Milwaukee’s Favorite Holiday Tradition. Make up for lost time with family and friends this holiday season...

Peep Show

The Grand Cabaret — Chicago

Sat, Nov 06 +  5 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, Dec 12

$5    $10

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

A Recipe For Disaster!

Windy City Playhouse at Petterino's — Chicago

Sun, Nov 07 +  9 more

$82.50 - $120    $110 - $130

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

Music & Magic

Chicago Magic Lounge

Mon, Nov 15

$10 - $15    $20

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

Late Nite Catechism: The Interactive Comedy Hit

Greenhouse Theater Center — Chicago

Fri, Nov 05 +  12 more

$20    $40

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

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...

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...

Whose Line Is It Saturday

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Sat, Nov 06 +  3 more

COMP    $5

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Laugh More Showcase

Zanies - Rosemont

Wed, Nov 03 +  3 more

$5    $10

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

God of Carnage

The Edge Theater — Chicago

Fri, Nov 12 +  17 more

$10    $20

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

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...

Pimprov

CIC Theater — Chicago

Fri, Nov 05 +  6 more

$7.50    $15

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

The Showcase

Chicago Magic Lounge

Tue, Nov 02 +  2 more

$17.50 - $26.25    $35

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

Adults Night at the Trampoline Park

Altitude Trampoline Park — Chicago

Thu, Nov 11 +  1 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...

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...

Born Yesterday

Saint Sebastian Players — Chicago

Fri, Nov 05 +  2 more

$12.50    $25

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

Nick Diffate: Offbeat

Chicago Magic Lounge

Wed, Nov 03 +  2 more

$20 - $30    $40

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

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!

New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise

Anita Dee II Yacht at DuSable Harbor — Chicago

Sat, Jan 01

$20 - $39    $50

Start your new year off right with a brunch cruise on Lake Michigan! Chicago may be the Second City, but...

Chicago Drag Brunch

Twisted Hippo — Chicago

Sun, Nov 14 +  9 more

$40    $50

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

the smallprov show

Logan Square Improv — Chicago

Fri, Nov 05 +  2 more

COMP    $5

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

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...

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...

The Brewery Comedy Tour at Riverlands

Riverlands Brewing Company — St. Charles

Sun, Nov 28 +  1 more

$6    $12

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

New Philharmonic Presents Dvořák’s New World Symphony No. 9 in E Minor

McAninch Arts Center — Glen Ellyn

Sat, Nov 13 +  1 more

$26.50    $53

Audience favorite, David Taylor, Assistant Principal Violin for the CSO, returns to the MAC stage to...

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...

Pumpkin Spiced Comedy

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg

Sat, Nov 06 +  6 more

$12.50    $25

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

Comedian Amir K

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg

Fri, Nov 05 +  4 more

$11    $22

Amir K has been entertaining audiences for 10 years, performing live across the U.S. and on television....

Comedian Calvin Evans

Zanies - Rosemont

Fri, Nov 12 +  2 more

$15    $30

A native of Chicago, Calvin began his comedy career right here. Recognized as one of the hottest young...

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 James Johann

Zanies - Rosemont

Thu, Nov 04 +  2 more

$15    $30

James Johann was born in the Midwest during the 70’s era of bell-bottom jeans, wood paneled station wagons...

Open Mic Showcase at Laugh Factory Chicago

Tue, Nov 09 +  7 more

FREE

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

Comedian Abi Sanchez

Zanies - Rosemont

Thu, Nov 11

$15    $30

Taking a comedy workshop with comedic legend Rich Ramirez was all Abi Sanchez needed to realize that...

Her Honor Jane Byrne

Lookingglass Theatre — Chicago

Thu, Nov 11 +  13 more

$27 - $39    $45 - $65

Chicago is “The City That Works”—but does it work for everybody? It’s 1981, the city’s simmering pot of...

Girls Night Out The Show at Claudettes

Claudette's — Oglesby

Tue, Nov 16

COMP - $24.95    $19.95 - $39.95

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

Comedian Don Friesen

Zanies - Rosemont

Fri, Nov 19 +  1 more

$15    $30

Fresh and frenetic, Don Friesen’s comedy is outrageously physical yet thoroughly relatable —...

Girls Night Out the Show at HVAC Pub

Chicago

Mon, Nov 22

COMP - $24.95    $19.95 - $39.95

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

The Turkey Crawl – Wrigleyville's Black Wednesday Bar Crawl

Wrigleyville's Best Bars TBA — Chicago

Wed, Nov 24

$10    $20

Spending Thanksgiving with the family this year? Sounds like you’re going to need a drink. In...

Christmas Bingo: It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night!

Greenhouse Theater Center — Chicago

Fri, Nov 26 +  16 more

$20    $40

Did Santa babysit the baby Jesus? Why were the Three Wise Men so lost? Do you know what the holiday...

Florencia en el Amazonas

Lyric Opera House — Chicago

Sun, Nov 28

$64 - $139    $84 - $184

Lyric’s first Spanish-language work to be presented as part of the mainstage opera season, this story...

B2wins: Sounds of the Season

Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Fri, Dec 03

$17.50 - $19    $35 - $38

B2wins (Pronounced B-Twins … short for Brazilian Twins). This high-energy entertainment group continues to...

New Year’s Weekend Skyline Cruises

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

Wed, Dec 29 +  1 more

$20 - $39    $50

Enjoy breathtaking views and delicious drinks aboard a 3-story luxury yacht, featuring one of...

Santa Skyline Cruises on Lake Michigan aboard Anita Dee II

Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor — Chicago

Sat, Dec 04 +  2 more

$20 - $39    $50

Throw on your included Santa hat and get into the holiday spirit with a Skyline Cruise! Throw on your...

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.

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...

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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