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The Spongebob Musical
Aug20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Sunday, August 20th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Sunday in the Park with Lyric
Aug20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sunday in the Park with Lyric

Join us for an evening of beautiful music as artists from The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center perform a variety of favorites…

Sunday, August 20th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Michael Charles and His Band
Aug21
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Michael Charles and His Band

When Australian born Michael Charles traveled the 12,500 miles to test the waters for his music in Chicago, he would have never guessed some thirty…

Monday, August 21st
6:00 a.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Aug21
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. View the complete…

Monday, August 21st
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Industry Night
Aug21
Music & Comedy

Industry Night

Industry Night is weekly, variety show featuring Chicago’s top comedic talent on the one night a week the rest of our theaters are dark! Stand-up,…

Monday, August 21st
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Foxhole
2444 W Montrose Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts
Aug22
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts Lei Hou and Qing Hou, violins ​​Larry Neuman, viola Karen Basrak, cello Victor Asuncion,…

Tuesday, August 22nd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Goo Goo Dolls & O.A.R. – The Big Night Out Tour 2023
Aug22
Music & Comedy

Goo Goo Dolls & O.A.R. – The Big Night Out Tour 2023

Seasoned outfit Goo Goo Dolls /w special guests O.A.R. will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on August 22 at 7:00PM.

Tuesday, August 22nd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Rainer Crosett, Cello and Kuang-Hao Huang, Piano
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Rainer Crosett, Cello and Kuang-Hao Huang, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS |  RAINER CROSETT, CELLO  KUANG-HAO HUANG, PIANO Program: Nadia Boulanger – Three Pieces for Cello and Piano   Manuel de…

Wednesday, August 23rd
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Live Jazz on Wednesdays with Myles Hayes at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Aug23
Music & Comedy

Live Jazz on Wednesdays with Myles Hayes at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Join local jazz musician Myles Hayes every Wednesday from 5 – 8:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and enjoy live music, drinks and bites. Guests…

Wednesday, August 23rd
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
5 Seconds of Summer: North American Tour 2023
Aug23
Music & Comedy

5 Seconds of Summer: North American Tour 2023

Aussie punks 5 Seconds of Summer will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on August 23 at 7:00PM.

Wednesday, August 23rd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
LIGHTS at The Annoyance Theatre
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LIGHTS at The Annoyance Theatre

After a sold-out, six-week summer run, LIGHTS returns to the Annoyance Theatre this month. In an effort to give back, two self-important performers (Anna Weatherwax…

Wednesday, August 23rd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Guns N’ Roses Live in Chicago
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Guns N’ Roses Live in Chicago

Legendary rockers Guns N’ Roses /w special guests The Pretenders will perform live at Wrigley Field on August 24 at 5:30PM.

Thursday, August 24th
5:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
Unsent Live Show
Aug24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Unsent Live Show

UNSENT returns to Chicago Thursday, August 24th at The Joinery! What better way to spend a Chicago summer night than patio drinks, a historic venue, and ten…

Thursday, August 24th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Joinery Chicago
2533 W Homer St.
Live Performance: Iconic Movies & Classical Music
Aug24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

Live Performance: Iconic Movies & Classical Music

Join Illinois Holocaust Museum and Dr. Marvin Berman for an emotional journey through live piano improvisations of masterpieces by titans like Beethoven, Puccini, Verdi, Mascagni, and…

Thursday, August 24th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
The Spongebob Musical
Aug24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Thursday, August 24th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Lil Baby w/ The Kid Laroi & GloRilla: It’s Only Us Tour 2023
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Lil Baby w/ The Kid Laroi & GloRilla: It’s Only Us Tour 2023

Diamond certified rapper Lil Baby is embarking on a 32-stop national tour produced by AG Entertainment Touring and Mammoth in support of his most recent…

Thursday, August 24th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
My Momma Told Me Podcast at the Den Theatre
Aug24
Music & Comedy

My Momma Told Me Podcast at the Den Theatre

Comedians Langston Kerman and David Gborie take a deep dive into the most exciting, groundbreaking and sometimes problematic Black conspiracy theories. They’ll have guests cover…

Thursday, August 24th
7:15 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Emerging Artist Showcase
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Emerging Artist Showcase

See the 5 finalists of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals Emerging Artist Showcase compete for the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship! This year’s showcase artists are Jace…

Thursday, August 24th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland
Sorry For Killin’
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Sorry For Killin’

Sorry For Killin’: Chicago’s Best Thursday Night Comedy Show!!! As seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, Hulu, and more!!! Want a night full of laughter and…

Thursday, August 24th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Boney M/Samantha Fox/BBB
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Boney M/Samantha Fox/BBB

Buy tickets now! https://www.itsmyseat.com/enuchicago/tickets.html A 3 hour long evening of nostalgia; A night filled with the music that moved generations across the world – Boney…

Thursday, August 24th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
Dominic Fike: Don’t Stare At The Sun Tour 2023
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Dominic Fike: Don’t Stare At The Sun Tour 2023

Grammy-nominated artist Dominic Fike will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on August 24 at 8:00PM.

Thursday, August 24th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Taylor Swift – Laser Dance Party!
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Taylor Swift – Laser Dance Party!

The ultimate Taylor Swift LASER DANCE PARTY! – Tickets starting at $20 This is an 18+ event Presented by Chop Shop.

Thursday, August 24th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Bands on Broadway
Aug25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Bands on Broadway

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the exciting return of Bands on Broadway this August. This month-long series encourages people to enjoy…

Friday, August 25th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Edgewater, Chicago
1210 W Rosedale
On the Lawn: Hosted by Roxanne Shanté with Music by DJ Spinderella
Aug25
Music & Comedy

On the Lawn: Hosted by Roxanne Shanté with Music by DJ Spinderella

Join the National Public Housing Museum and WBEZ for a free concert featuring artists with meaningful connections to public housing. Iconic rapper Roxanne Shanté will host the evening with music by legendary…

Friday, August 25th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
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