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Chicago Pizza Pass
Aug6
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pizza Pass

Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…

Wednesday, August 6th
5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.
City wide
Yoko Ono's installation "Add Color (Refugee Boat)", courtesy the Museum of Contemporary Art
Oct18
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind presents one of the most comprehensive exhibitions to date of Yoko Ono, the trailblazing artist, celebrated musician, and formidable campaigner…

Saturday October 18, 2025Sunday February 22, 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk
Nov1
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk

Pilsen-based nonprofit organization, Pilsen Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Benito Juarez Community Academy and Pilarte to kick off their first Dia De Los Muertos…

Saturday, November 1st
12:00 p.m.Saturday, November 29th
11:59 p.m.
Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen Ave
312 Comedy Festival
Nov4
Nov9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

312 Comedy Festival

The 312 Comedy Festival, Chicago’s premier multi-day celebration of stand-up, returns for its third year from November 4–9, 2025. This year’s stellar lineup includes Pete Holmes,…

Tuesday, November 4thSunday, November 9th
Citywide
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov6

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Thursday, November 6th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week
Nov6
Tours & Attractions

Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week

We invite you to experience the flavors of Andersonville at our inaugural Autumn Restaurant Week, from Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 9. Explore a…

Thursday, November 6th
andersonville
Clark Street Corridor
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov6

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet and the life of Robert Joffrey. The…

Thursday, November 6th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Nov6

Balloon Museum: EmotionAir

The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…

Thursday, November 6th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still

Thousands of music and arts fans gathered to celebrate life and music in Re’im, Israel at the Nova Music Festival. On Saturday, October 7, 2023,…

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1800 N Clybourn Ave
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Nov6
Tours & Attractions

EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu

Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…

Thursday, November 6th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Seether & Daughtry – U.S. 2025 Tour
Nov6
Music & Comedy

Seether & Daughtry – U.S. 2025 Tour

Seether and Daughtry take over Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Nov 6 with special guests P.O.D. and Kami Kehoe.

Thursday, November 6th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Nov6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Nov6
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

Welcome to Chicago’s Best Stand Up at The Laugh Factory – Chicago! Join us on June 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM for a night of…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Justin Willman – One For The Ages 2025-26 Tour
Nov6
Music & Comedy

Justin Willman – One For The Ages 2025-26 Tour

Magician and comedian Justin Willman will perform live at Vic Theatre on Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 23, 2025.

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
Nov6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”

Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Killers of Kill Tony
Nov6
Music & Comedy

Killers of Kill Tony

The Killers of Kill Tony featuring Ari Matti, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips, Timmy No Brakes and Ahren Belisle will come to The Chicago Theatre on…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
The Conspirators’ “Duck Soup”
Nov6
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Conspirators’ “Duck Soup”

The Conspirators present Duck Soup by Harry Ruby and Burt Kalmar, adapted from the Marx Brothers’ movie for the stage by Sid Feldman and directed…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Nov6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Based on the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will improvise a…

Thursday, November 6th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Ugly Lies The Bone
Nov6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ugly Lies The Bone

Jonathan Berry is BACK and he’s directing Shattered Globe’s powerful season opener UGLY LIES THE BONE. After three tours in Afghanistan, Jess returns home to…

Thursday, November 6th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar
Nov6
Music & Comedy

OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry OhJay Lamont, born and raised on…

Thursday, November 6th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Joffrey at the Harris: Matters of the Heart at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Nov6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Joffrey at the Harris: Matters of the Heart at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance

The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance proudly presents what is certain to be a highlight of its Harris Theater…

Thursday, November 6th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Creamboy Show
Nov6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Creamboy Show

If you’re looking for a date night, girls’ night out, or a mandatory work outing (that your staff will actually like)— Look no further! Chicago’s…

Thursday, November 6th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Muti & Sáinz-Villegas
Nov6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Muti & Sáinz-Villegas

Overview Rodrigo’s captivating portrait of the royal palace and gardens near Madrid features guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, who, in his 2019 CSO appearance, “immediately dusted away…

Thursday, November 6th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
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