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Mariah The Scientist – To Be Eaten Alive Tour
May9
Music & Comedy

Mariah The Scientist – To Be Eaten Alive Tour

R&B singer Mariah The Scientist will perform live at House Of Blues on May 9, 2024.

Thursday, May 9th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Mozart & Stravinsky
May9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Mozart & Stravinsky

The versatile Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leads the CSO as soloist in Mozart’s richly melodic Violin Concerto No. 2 and Kreisler’s wistful Liebesleid. Trading violin bow for…

Thursday, May 9th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB: 2024 North American Tour
May9
Music & Comedy

Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB: 2024 North American Tour

Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on May 9, 2024.

Thursday, May 9th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Jazz Ensemble
May9
Music & Comedy

Jazz Ensemble

A Duke Ellington Quasquicentennial Duke Ellington’s influence throughout jazz history as a composer, pianist, orchestrator, and improviser is indisputable. With 2024 marking his 125th birthday,…

Thursday, May 9th
8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 E 60th St
Zaid Fouzi and Friends
May9
Music & Comedy

Zaid Fouzi and Friends

Join us for some laughs off the Magnificent Mile featuring Zaid Fouzi!

Thursday, May 9th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago Cabaret Week 2024
May10
May19
Friday, May 10thSunday, May 19th
Multiple Locations
Teatro Zinzanni
May10
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…

Friday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Civic at Epiphany Center for the Arts: Civic Fellows Chamber Concert
May10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Civic at Epiphany Center for the Arts: Civic Fellows Chamber Concert

Be delighted and inspired by this contemporary chamber music concert curated and performed by the Civic Fellows, members of the International Contemporary Ensemble and special…

Friday, May 10th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland
The Infinite Wrench
May10
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…

Friday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Dee Alexander Quartet
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dee Alexander Quartet

Born on Chicago’s West Side, Dee Alexander is one of Chicago’s most gifted and respected female vocalist/songwriters. Her talents span every music genre, from Gospel…

Friday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W
The Finns
May10
Music & Comedy

The Finns

One of the most popular acts at Trad Fest 2024 in Dublin, we look forward to welcoming The Finns for their first show at the…

Friday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
4626 North Knox Avenue
Women’s Ensemble
May10
Music & Comedy

Women’s Ensemble

Singers from the Women’s Ensemble present a sensational array of music, including Renaissance and Baroque works, folk songs in Ladino, Megrelian, Xhosa, Swedish, Estonian, and…

Friday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game: Chicago Edition
May10
Friday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Mozart & Stravinsky
May10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Mozart & Stravinsky

The versatile Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leads the CSO as soloist in Mozart’s richly melodic Violin Concerto No. 2 and Kreisler’s wistful Liebesleid. Trading violin bow for…

Friday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Mashups* (Mostly) from The Beaus
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Mashups* (Mostly) from The Beaus

Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious melodies and infectious energy of The Beaus, Chicago’s favorite MAN-band. With three talented vocalists and two skilled pianists,…

Friday, May 10th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 North Milwaukee Avenue
The Teskey Brothers – The Winding Way Tour
May10
Music & Comedy

The Teskey Brothers – The Winding Way Tour

ARIA winners and GRAMMY nominees The Teskey Brothers will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on May 10, 2024.

Friday, May 10th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Improvised Sitcom
May10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Sitcom

Cue the laugh track- it’s a very special episode of your favorite long running tv show! The gang gets up to the same ‘ol wacky…

Friday, May 10th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Buddy Damen & the Last Call
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Buddy Damen & the Last Call

Get your Buddy Damen on! That means be ready to play hard, tap into the moment, and have fun. The Tonk Live is featuring Buddy…

Friday, May 10th
9:00 p.m.11:59 p.m.
The Tonk
1800 S Racine Ave
The Improvised Housewives of iO
May10
Friday, May 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, May 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Blacklight Blackout ft. Jezu, GabeGLVZ, Mayaa, Emily, Meachy, MrBobby, Leo
May10
May11
Friday, May 10th
10:30 p.m.Saturday, May 11th
10:30 p.m.
le nocturne
4810 N Broadway St
Sound Waves
May11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sound Waves

Join guest conductor Tania Miller and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a concert that dives into the wonder and symbolism of water. Flow through majestic…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
May11
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…

Saturday, May 11th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Sound Waves
May11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sound Waves

Join guest conductor Tania Miller and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a concert that dives into the wonder and symbolism of water. Flow through majestic…

Saturday, May 11th
12:45 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
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