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Michael Charles and His Band
Aug28
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 August 28, 2023
6:00 a.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Industry Night
Aug28
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 August 28, 2023
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Foxhole
2444 W Montrose Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts
Aug29
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts Lei Hou and Qing Hou, violins ​​Larry Neuman, viola Karen Basrak, cello Victor Asuncion,…

Tuesday August 29, 2023
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Amir Hoshang Farsi, Flute and Yun Janice Lu, Piano
Aug30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Amir Hoshang Farsi, Flute and Yun Janice Lu, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS |  AMIR HOSHANG FARSI, FLUTE  YUN JANICE LU, PIANO    Program: Samuel Barber – Canzone Charles T. Griffes – Poem…

Wednesday August 30, 2023
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Pixies & Modest Mouse Live In Concert
Aug30
Music & Comedy

Pixies & Modest Mouse Live In Concert

Veteran collectives Pixies and Modest Mouse will perform live at The Salt Shed on August 30-31 at 6:00PM.

Wednesday August 30, 2023
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
A Night at the Disco!
Aug30
Music & Comedy

A Night at the Disco!

The nonprofit Guarneri Hall, a custom-built classical music venue in the heart of downtown Chicago at 11 E. Adams St., launches its 5th Anniversary Season…

Wednesday August 30, 2023
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Guarneri Hall
11 East Adams Street Suite 350A
Brewing Up Laughs
Aug30
Music & Comedy

Brewing Up Laughs

Brewing Up laughs is a monthly comedy show featuring hilarious Chicago comedians featured at Zanies and Laugh Factory and on HBO.

Wednesday August 30, 2023
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Eris Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park Rd
LIGHTS at The Annoyance Theatre
Aug30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LIGHTS at The Annoyance Theatre

After a sold-out, six-week summer run, LIGHTS returns to the Annoyance Theatre this month. In an effort to give back, two self-important performers (Anna Weatherwax…

Wednesday August 30, 2023
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
80s Dueling Pianos Party at The Original Mother’s
Aug30
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

80s Dueling Pianos Party at The Original Mother’s

The Original Mother’s will host a 80s Party on Saturday, September 30th, from 8pm to 5am. Guests are invited to break out their favorite 80s…

Wednesday August 30, 2023
8:00 p.m.Friday September 1, 2023
5:00 a.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
Chicago Jazz Festival
Aug31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Chicago Jazz Festival

A Labor Day weekend tradition, the Chicago Jazz Festival (Aug 31–Sept 3) returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the…

Thursday August 31, 2023
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Pixies & Modest Mouse Live In Concert
Aug31
Music & Comedy

Pixies & Modest Mouse Live In Concert

Veteran collectives Pixies and Modest Mouse will perform live at The Salt Shed on August 30-31 at 6:00PM.

Thursday August 31, 2023
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Beck & Phoenix – Summer Odyssey Tour 2023
Aug31
Thursday August 31, 2023
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Live @ Lighthouse
Aug31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Live @ Lighthouse

Event Details The stage is set for a magical summer with Live @ Lighthouse, a new concert series at Lighthouse Artspace Chicago. Join us on…

Thursday August 31, 2023
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTSPACE CHICAGO
108 W GERMANIA PL
The Spongebob Musical
Aug31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Thursday August 31, 2023
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Hot Dog Comedy Show
Aug31
Music & Comedy

Hot Dog Comedy Show

Chicago’s newest independent comedy showcase featuring some of the city’s funniest comics. The event is free with a suggested donation of $5-$10 Produced and hosted…

Thursday August 31, 2023
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
archie’s
1228 W Loyola Ave
The Fly Honeys at Thalia Hall
Aug31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Fly Honeys at Thalia Hall

Voted Chicago’s best dance production of 2022 for their pride month show at Thalia Hall, the Fly Honeys return with an all-new four-night production this…

Thursday August 31, 2023
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
Chicago Jazz Festival
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Chicago Jazz Festival

A Labor Day weekend tradition, the Chicago Jazz Festival (Aug 31–Sept 3) returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the…

Friday September 1, 2023
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
D-Composed Presents: Composers Within These Walls
Sep1
Music & Comedy

D-Composed Presents: Composers Within These Walls

Are you aware that the library can be a valuable source for exploring the works and stories of Black composers? D-Composed invites you to a…

Friday September 1, 2023
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
Shedd Aquarium After Hours: House Party
Sep1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

Shedd Aquarium After Hours: House Party

What better place to experience house music than overlooking the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan? Vibe with local DJs as they spin the beats. Catch…

Friday September 1, 2023
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
The Infinite Wrench
Sep1
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 September 1, 2023
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Spongebob Musical
Sep1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Friday September 1, 2023
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Duran Duran w/ Nile Rodgers & Bastille – Future Past Tour 2023
Sep1
Music & Comedy

Duran Duran w/ Nile Rodgers & Bastille – Future Past Tour 2023

New wave icons Duran Duran are coming to Chicago for their brand-new Future Past Tour 2023! See them live in concert at Huntington Bank Pavilion…

Friday September 1, 2023
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
First Date Comedy Show
Sep1
Music & Comedy

First Date Comedy Show

The First Date is a comical hunt for love. Chicago’s funniest stand-up comedians hit the stage as one audience member is selected from the crowd…

Friday September 1, 2023
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Cigarettes After Sex Live In Concert
Sep1
Music & Comedy

Cigarettes After Sex Live In Concert

Dream pop band Cigarettes After Sex will perform live at The Salt Shed on September 1-2 at 8:00PM.

Friday September 1, 2023
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
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