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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
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
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Apr30
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, April 30th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Puscifer, Primus & A Perfect Circle – SESSANTA Tour
May1
Music & Comedy

Puscifer, Primus & A Perfect Circle – SESSANTA Tour

Puscifer, Primus & A Perfect Circle will perform live at Wintrust Arena on May 1, 2024.

Wednesday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
May1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, May 1st
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Tea Time Concert: Percussion Ensemble
May2
Music & Comedy

Tea Time Concert: Percussion Ensemble

Musicians from the Percussion Ensemble present a concert featuring a variety of percussion instruments and musical styles. Tea and cookies are served at 4:15 PM,…

Thursday, May 2nd
4:30 p.m.
Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall
1010 E. 59th St.
Teatro Zinzanni
May2
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…

Thursday, May 2nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Jazz Lizard’s at The Black Eagle Club
May2
Music & Comedy

The Jazz Lizard’s at The Black Eagle Club

Drinks, Food, Good Times, Great Ambiance, Amazing Service

Thursday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.
the black eagle
1938 W Irving Park Rd
ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera
May2
Music & Comedy

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock musical featuring Chicago’s finest musical improvisers. These one-night-only comedy rock operas showcase…

Thursday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Sheherazade
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sheherazade

Elim Chan leads Rimsky-Korsakov’s sumptuous symphonic suite Sheherazade, inspired by the legendary heroine and tales of One Thousand and One Nights. Paul Jacobs, “a virtuoso…

Thursday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
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