Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Start: 2023-05-05T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-05-05T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Navy Pier

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May 1, 2023: Apr30
May1
Music & Comedy
FemmeDecks w/ flower food and Angelia Word
FemmeDecks is a midwestern American electronic music collective connecting artists from all corners of the worldwide underground, specifically the Tbilisi, Georgian techno community. We platform…
Event details
Sunday, April 30th
9:00 p.m. – Monday, May 1st
1:00 a.m.
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
May1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced…
Streeterville
Event details
Monday, May 1st
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
May1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Virtual Event
B.A.D. Waves Remix (Comedy, Music & Art)
B.A.D. Waves Remix presents the Nation’s brightest artistic multiverse, starting with an art gallery & cocktails from the city’s most poppin culture blessors, live musical…
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Monday, May 1st
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Redline VR
4702 N. Ravenswood
May1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Ekmeles and Sandbox Percussion
The New York-based Ekmeles and Sandbox Percussion join forces to premiere six new works for chamber choir and percussion quartet by UChicago graduate student composers.…
Event details
Monday, May 1st
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Penthouse, 901
915 E 60th St
May1
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,…
Event details
Monday, May 1st
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Foxhole
2444 W Montrose Ave
May 2, 2023: May2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, May 2nd
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
May2
Music & Comedy
Third Coast Percussion presents Metamorphosis
Third Coast Percussion presents Metamorphosis blending street dance and lively percussion in a powerful collaboration with one performance only. The GRAMMY® Award-winning quartet of classically…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph Drive
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Tuesday Musical Improv
The Annoyance’s very own musical ensembles. Every Tuesday at 8pm, two groups improvise brand new musicals based on audience suggestions. Featuring Musical Director Lisa McQueen…
Lakeview
Event details
Tuesday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…
Event details
Tuesday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
May 3, 2023: May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius
Step inside. See the music! Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius complements Mozart’s timeless classics while gorgeous visuals bloom to life all around you.…
Event details
Wednesday, May 3rd
4:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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LIGHTHOUSE ARTSPACE CHICAGO
108 W GERMANIA PL
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced…
Streeterville
Event details
Wednesday, May 3rd
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sirena Huang, Violin and Chih-Yi Chen, Piano
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SIRENA HUANG, VIOLIN CHIH-YI CHEN, PIANO Program: Eddie South – Black Gypsy Sergei Prokofiev – Sonata No. 1 in…
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Wednesday, May 3rd
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sirena Huang, Violin And Chih-Yi Chen, Piano
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SIRENA HUANG, VIOLIN CHIH-YI CHEN, PIANO Program: Eddie South – Black Gypsy Sergei Prokofiev – Sonata No. 1…
Event details
Wednesday, May 3rd
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
May3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Shakespeare
Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, May 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
May 4, 2023: May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced…
Streeterville
Event details
Thursday, May 4th
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius
Step inside. See the music! Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius complements Mozart’s timeless classics while gorgeous visuals bloom to life all around you.…
Event details
Thursday, May 4th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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LIGHTHOUSE ARTSPACE CHICAGO
108 W GERMANIA PL
May4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Shakespeare
Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, May 4th
5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
May4
Music & Comedy
Pouya
SPKRBX & JAM present Pouya May 4, 2023 Patio Theater. Chicago, IL. Doors 6PM. All Ages. Tickets available at SPKRBX.com
Event details
Thursday, May 4th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Patio Theater
6008 W Irving Park Rd
May4
Music & Comedy
Tequila and Shamrocks
An Evening with 2 of Chicagos Funniest Women of Comedy! 1/2 Mexican – 1/2 Irish – All Chicago Comedians Patti Vasquez & Jeanie Doogan
Event details
Thursday, May 4th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Joe’s On Weed Street
940 W Weed St
May4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Percussion Ensemble
The Percussion Ensemble, in conjunction with members of the Piano Program, presents an evening of music exploring cabaret and folk influences on classical composition: with…
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Thursday, May 4th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall
1010 E. 59th St.
May4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera
ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock opera featuring Chicago‘s finest musical improvisers — with live band! Using an audience suggestion,…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Thursday, May 4th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
May4
Music & Comedy
Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour
CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! Every month, Las Locas Comedy celebrate all the badass women in our lives with a hot night of all-loca comedy. Bring your locas…
Lakeview
Event details
Thursday, May 4th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory
3175 N Broadway Chicago
May4
Music & Comedy
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
Chemistry is everything, especially in comedy! Our weekly Thursday night showcase features some of Chicago’s best established improv duos, and a performance with a brand…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Thursday, May 4th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
May 5, 2023: May5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced…
Streeterville
Event details
Friday, May 5th
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue