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FemmeDecks w/ flower food and Angelia Word
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…

Sunday, April 30th
9:00 p.m.Monday, May 1st
1:00 a.m.
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
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…

Monday, May 1st
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
B.A.D. Waves Remix (Comedy, Music & Art)
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…

Monday, May 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Redline VR
4702 N. Ravenswood
Ekmeles and Sandbox Percussion
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.…

Monday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Penthouse, 901
915 E 60th St
Industry Night
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,…

Monday, May 1st
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Foxhole
2444 W Montrose Ave
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
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…

Tuesday, May 2nd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Third Coast Percussion presents Metamorphosis
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…

Tuesday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Tuesday Musical Improv
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…

Tuesday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
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…

Tuesday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Mozart Immersive in Chicag
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.…

Wednesday, May 3rd
4:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTSPACE CHICAGO
108 W GERMANIA PL
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
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…

Wednesday, May 3rd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sirena Huang, Violin and Chih-Yi Chen, Piano
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…

Wednesday, May 3rd
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sirena Huang, Violin And Chih-Yi Chen, Piano
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…

Wednesday, May 3rd
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Drunk Shakespeare
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…

Wednesday, May 3rd
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
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…

Thursday, May 4th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Mozart Immersive in Chicag
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.…

Thursday, May 4th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTSPACE CHICAGO
108 W GERMANIA PL
Drunk Shakespeare
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…

Thursday, May 4th
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
Pouya
May4
Music & Comedy

Pouya

SPKRBX & JAM present Pouya May 4, 2023 Patio Theater. Chicago, IL. Doors 6PM. All Ages. Tickets available at SPKRBX.com

Thursday, May 4th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Patio Theater
6008 W Irving Park Rd
Tequila and Shamrocks
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

Thursday, May 4th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Joe’s On Weed Street
940 W Weed St
Percussion Ensemble
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…

Thursday, May 4th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall
1010 E. 59th St.
Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera
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,…

Thursday, May 4th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour
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…

Thursday, May 4th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory
3175 N Broadway Chicago
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
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…

Thursday, May 4th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
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…

Friday, May 5th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
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