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moonwatchers
It is Rocco and Allen’s job to watch the moon, and it is really quite boring. Night after night, they time the sequences exactly –…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
moonwatchers
It is Rocco and Allen’s job to watch the moon, and it is really quite boring. Night after night, they time the sequences exactly –…
Music & Comedy
Stargazers Adventure Club
Blast off with Stargazers Adventure Club in Planetary Games, an interactive space spectacular where imagination fuels the fun! You’ll learn planetary facts from out-of-this-world host,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at Utopian Tailgate: Down & Derby
Enjoy a Kentucky Derby watch party in perfect form at Utopian Tailgate; Old Town’s premier rooftop and high-energy party landscape. Saturday, May 2nd * 3pm to…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at The J. Parker: Running of the Roses Party
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with no stakes and high limits at The J. Parker Rooftop. This Lincoln park attraction is sure to impress with its indoor/outdoor…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at Parlay: Welcome To The Infield
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with all the right style at Parlay (Lincoln Park). Dress up and throw down at one of the city’s finest indoor/outdoor…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at Joy District: Welcome To The Grandstands
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with a “Grand Stand” experience at the Rooftop of JOY District. This picture-perfect setting is sure to deliver a high-roller’s party scene…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at Paradise Park
Get ready for a day of big hats, cold drinks, and horse racing! Paradise Park is turning Wicker Park into your Derby Day destination with…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Party at ROOF on theWit: Derby Disco
Watch the Kentucky Derby 27 stories above Chicago at one of the top-rated rooftop bars in the world. ROOF on theWit puts a disco spin…
Music & Comedy
McLuhan and Friends Celebrate Kentucky Derby Day
McLuhan & Friends: 4:00-5:30 pm Watch the Derby and Raffles (prizes): 5:40-6:10 pm Esmerelda’s Boys: 6:15-7:00 pm Happy Birthday to McLuhan band leader Neal Rosner!
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
You Win Some, You Dim Sum: an uplifting comedy show
We don’t celebrate our wins enough — so we made a comedy show where you can watch stand-up, win dim sum treats, and celebrate each…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Music & Comedy
Aurie Styla at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Aurie Styla is an award-winning comedian,…
Music & Comedy
Matteo Lane – We Gotta Catch Up! Tour
Matteo Lane is bringing his much‑anticipated “We Gotta Catch Up!” comedy tour to Chicago, performing at the historic The Chicago Theatre on May 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Hailing from the Chicago area,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Clued In
After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised Jane Austen
Improvised Jane Austen Improvised Jane Austen continues its entirely improvised tales of love and laughter. Audiences will enjoy an evening with wit and heart in…
Music & Comedy
Saturday Night’s Alright For Improv
Saturday Night’s Alright for Improv and Corn Productions is the best place to see it! Two Saturdays, two amazing line-ups, one great host. Hosted by…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
“Going Bacharach” Presents the Greatest Hits of Bacharach at the Apollo Theater
Rediscover the soundtrack of a lifetime with GOING BACHARACH, a vibrant new revue, direct from a sold-out run in New York, celebrating the legacy of…
Music & Comedy
The Head and The Heart at Auditorium Theatre
Alternative music reigns over North America this 2026 because The Head And The Heart just plotted the North American dates and will be touring many…
Music & Comedy
The Head and The Heart at Auditorium Theatre
Alternative music reigns over North America this 2026 because The Head And The Heart just plotted the North American dates and will be touring many…
Music & Comedy
Katt Williams – Heaven On Earth Tour
On the heels of his explosive Netflix comedy special, WOKE FOKE, critically acclaimed comedian Katt Williams announces the HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR. The upcoming tour…
Music & Comedy
Il Volo: North American 2026 Tour
Renowned Italian vocal trio IL Volo will perform live at Rosemont Theatre on May 2, 2026.
Music & Comedy
They Might Be Giants – The Bigger Show Tour
They Might Be Giants are scheduled to perform a three-night residency in Chicago from Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, 2026. These are their…
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