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By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Tuesday, September 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Mr. Wolf
Sep16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Tuesday, September 16th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Wednesday, September 17th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Mr. Wolf
Sep17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Wednesday, September 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Thursday, September 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Night Out
Sep18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Night Out

Join us on Thursday, September 18th, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM for an evening at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Guests will enjoy refreshments while exploring the museum’s…

Thursday, September 18th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
YUPLUS
Sep18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

YUPLUS

Come be a part of the first taping of YUPLUS, Chicago’s own live comedy game show! Three comedians represent their respective cities: New York vs.…

Thursday, September 18th
7:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Mr. Wolf
Sep18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Thursday, September 18th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Sketch Playlist
Sep18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…

Thursday, September 18th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Friday, September 19th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Sep19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Friday, September 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Improvised Shakespeare
Sep19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Friday, September 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Mr. Wolf
Sep19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Friday, September 19th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Devil’s Daughter
Sep19
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, September 19th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Saturday, September 20th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Watson Adventures’ Escape from the Chicago History Museum Scavenger Hunt
Sep20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Watson Adventures’ Escape from the Chicago History Museum Scavenger Hunt

You’ve been poisoned and the clock is ticking! You better hope your team can uncover the historical secrets of this remarkable museum – and fast!…

Saturday, September 20th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Imaginarium: An improv show for kids 4 and up!
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Imaginarium: An improv show for kids 4 and up!

Imaginarium is the magical improv show where kids take center stage! In the first half, kids jump up to play fast, funny, and interactive improv…

Saturday, September 20th
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Saturday, September 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Improvised Shakespeare
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, September 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Mr. Wolf
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Saturday, September 20th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Pásele
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Pásele

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, ESCÁNDALO Comedy and iO Theater are bringing a new variety show, “Pásele,” featuring some of Chicago’s best Latine improvisers. The four…

Saturday, September 20th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Sunday, September 21st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Late Nite Catechism, the Comedy Legend, Returns
Sep21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Late Nite Catechism, the Comedy Legend, Returns

Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett and Whoopi Goldberg. Late Nite Catechism is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by Vicki Quade &…

Sunday, September 21st
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
The iO Theater
1501 North Kingsbury Street
Mr. Wolf
Sep21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Sunday, September 21st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
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