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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 PierMusic & 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,…
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.Episcopal Cathedral of St. James
65 E. Huron StreetFestivals, 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 DriveMusic & 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, ILMusic & 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 350AMusic & 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 RdMusic & 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.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 StFestivals, 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 StMusic & 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, ILMusic & Comedy
Beck & Phoenix – Summer Odyssey Tour 2023
Beck & Phoenix are coming to Chicago on August 31.
Thursday August 31, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.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 PLMusic & 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 StreetMusic & 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 AveMusic & 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 StreetFestivals, 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 StMusic & 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 StreetMuseums, 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.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.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 StreetMusic & 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.Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.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 StMusic & 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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