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The Infinite Wrench
Apr27
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…

Saturday, April 27th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago Wind Symphony Concert
Apr27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Wind Symphony Concert

Join us for a thrilling performance of wind band works by the Chicago Wind Symphony with conductor Michael McCain. Free admission! Program: In Living Color…

Saturday, April 27th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
University of Illinois Chicago – School of Theatre and Music
1040 W Harrison St
Vaudevileins ‘Lights Out’ Album Release Show
Apr27
Music & Comedy

Vaudevileins ‘Lights Out’ Album Release Show

Come join us for an electrifying night of music as Vaudevileins take the stage to celebrate the release of their third full-length album, Lights Out!…

Saturday, April 27th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Roxy Lockport
1017 S. State St.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr27
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…

Saturday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Clued In
Apr27
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…

Saturday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game: Chicago Edition
Apr27
Saturday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
CSO x Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Apr27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CSO x Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Two mighty orchestras present a rousing, jazz-meets-classical event. Discover selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, alternating between the original orchestral version performed by the Chicago…

Saturday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Girl In Red: Doing It Again World Tour!
Apr27
Music & Comedy

Girl In Red: Doing It Again World Tour!

Norwegian singer Girl In Red will perform live at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Apr. 27, 2024.

Saturday, April 27th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Apr27
Music & Comedy

Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to…

Saturday, April 27th
8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arts Center of Oak Park
200 North Oak Park Avenue
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, April 27th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Bollywood Night
Apr27
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Bollywood Night

Chicago’s Hottest Bollywood Night Is Back And This Time Around We Are Coming Back With A Punjabi Twist! Come out and dance in the stars…

Saturday, April 27th
10:00 p.m.Sunday, April 28th
10:00 p.m.
Virgin Hotels Chicago
203 N Wabash Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr28
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…

Sunday, April 28th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Rendezvous Arts Presents The Kaia String Quarter with Visual Artist Ken Reif
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Rendezvous Arts Presents The Kaia String Quarter with Visual Artist Ken Reif

From the tango of the Rio de la Plata to the string quartets of Silvestre Revueltas, the Kaia String Quartet is an ensemble devoted to…

Sunday, April 28th
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood Avenue
BRSO Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Apr28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

BRSO Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

Marking his first season as its chief conductor, Sir Simon Rattle leads the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra) in Mahler’s mighty Sixth…

Sunday, April 28th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
South Asian Music Ensemble
Apr28
Music & Comedy

South Asian Music Ensemble

Guest artists, including Mir Naqibul Islam on tabla, join SAME for a program of songs tracking glimpses into the life cycles of South Asian communities.…

Sunday, April 28th
4:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Penthouse, 901
915 E 60th St
Da Wittle Team Show
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Da Wittle Team Show

Da Wittle Team Show is an improv showcase spotlighting some of the best small-prov teams in the city. Each week, a different lineup of hot, diverse…

Sunday, April 28th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Sadie Jean
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Sadie Jean

Sadie Jean is a rising 19-year-old singer-songwriter based in NYC and LA with a knack for heartbreak songs. Deriving influence from Joni Mitchell, Taylor Swift,…

Sunday, April 28th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Laufey – Bewitched: The Goddess Tour
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Laufey – Bewitched: The Goddess Tour

Grammy-nominated jazz sensation Laufey will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Apr. 28, 2024.

Sunday, April 28th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
CHIRP Night at the Whistler with The Curls and The God Awful Small Affairs
Apr28
Music & Comedy

CHIRP Night at the Whistler with The Curls and The God Awful Small Affairs

On Sunday, April 28th, CHIRP Night at the Whistler returns with The Curls and The God Awful Small Affairs! Every last Sunday of the month…

Sunday, April 28th
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
Michael Charles and His Band
Apr29
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, April 29th
6:00 a.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Sean Harris sings Henry Mancini
Apr29
Music & Comedy

Sean Harris sings Henry Mancini

This program celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mancini’s birth on April 16, 1924 and will include some of his most famous and memorable motion picture…

Monday, April 29th
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago Youth in Music Festival Finale
Apr29
Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation

Chicago Youth in Music Festival Finale

A panorama of sarcastic waltzes, brassy outbursts, ghostly effects and echoes of Mahler, Shostakovich’s Fourth Symphony represents the composer at his most deliriously inventive. The…

Monday, April 29th
7:30 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Apr30
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, April 30th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Chicago’s Best Standup
Apr30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday, April 30th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
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