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Light Falls
For one clear moment, rain and light fall from a cloudless sky. For one clear moment, Christine sees the lives of her family, her town,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Light Falls
For one clear moment, rain and light fall from a cloudless sky. For one clear moment, Christine sees the lives of her family, her town,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Devil Wears Prada
From Tony®, Grammy®, and Academy Award® winner Elton John, Tony-winning director Anna D. Shapiro (August: Osage County, Steppenwolf Theatre), and Tony-winning producer Kevin McCollum (In…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Drag Brunch
Muffy Fishbasket & BimBamBoom present… CHICAGO DRAG BRUNCH Saturdays at 11AM, join us a for delicious brunch, served with a heaping helping of Camp &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dance the Walk
Dance with us on the Chicago Riverwalk! Links Hall is celebrating the Year of Chicago Dance with FREE performances and community workshops on the Riverwalk!…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Muros Titan Walls Mural Festival
Chicago’s 4th annual mural festival, Titan Walls, has officially kicked off! Brought to you by local art activation agency, Muros, the festival will continue to spread art across Chicago…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Music Theater Works Announces ZORRO THE MUSICAL
Brace yourself for extraordinary aerial acrobatics, spectacular sword-fighting and incredible magic in the theater as Music Theater Works tells the tale of the legendary swordsman…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Thirsty Ears Festival
Chicago’s only classical music street festival features two days of stellar performances, craft beer from Dovetail, food trucks and kid-friendly activities and performances both days.
Theatre & Performing Arts
Wave Wall Moves
Pop-up dance performances and interactive dance classes running about 15 minutes each that will feature a rotating roster of dance companies each Saturday throughout the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour
Experience Jaw-Dropping Magic. Step into the grand Palmer House lobby and meet 3rd Generation Magician and Mind-Reader Dennis Watkins. Bask in the glamour of historic…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Shakespeare
Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Midsommer Flight’s annual summer production of free Shakespeare in Chicago parks. One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, it concerns young lovers who must fight stubborn…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dance for Life
Chicago Dancers United (CDU), which supports the health and wellness of Chicago’s professional dance community, announces the program for its 31st annual fundraiser, Dance for…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dance For Life
Dance for Life returns to the Auditorium Theatre with performances by Chicago Dance Crash, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Giordano Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, NAJWA…
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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery set in present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Shakespeare
Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Restoration Comedy
On the Spot Theatre Company brings their entertaining brand of comedic drama to the Athenaeum Center: A Restoration Comedy, the world premiere of a new…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Playboy of the Western World
Christy Mahon comes into Flaherty’s tavern on the west coast of Ireland and claims to have killed his father with a loy (shovel). The locals…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Light Falls
For one clear moment, rain and light fall from a cloudless sky. For one clear moment, Christine sees the lives of her family, her town,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun?
Continuing her series of religious comedies, including the hit Late Nite Catechism, Vicki Quade is pleased her latest comedy has been extended. It’s a new…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Back at the House… With or Without Roommates
Curious Theatre Branch is pleased to present Back at the House… With or Without Roommates, three two-person plays written by Jenny Magnus, Myle Yan Tay and Beau O’Reilly. Benny and Margaret…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Lincoln Lodge
The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…
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