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Filament Theatre’s Think Fast, Jordan Chase!
Mar18
Apr16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Filament Theatre’s Think Fast, Jordan Chase!

Chicago’s Filament Theatre (4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park) – nationally recognized as a pioneer in ‘anti-adultist’ theater-making and creating work for, and with,…

Saturday, March 18th
2:00 p.m.Sunday, April 16th
2:00 p.m.
Filament Theatre
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Filament Theatre’s Think Fast, Jordan Chase!
Mar18
Apr16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Filament Theatre’s Think Fast, Jordan Chase!

Chicago’s Filament Theatre (4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park) – nationally recognized as a pioneer in ‘anti-adultist’ theater-making and creating work for, and with,…

Saturday, March 18th
2:00 p.m.Sunday, April 16th
2:00 p.m.
Filament Theatre
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Layalina
Mar20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Layalina

A surprising new play about how families fall apart—and find each other again—amidst turbulent global and social change. In 2003, newly-wed Layal and her family…

Monday, March 20th
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Layalina
Mar21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Layalina

A surprising new play about how families fall apart—and find each other again—amidst turbulent global and social change. In 2003, newly-wed Layal and her family…

Tuesday, March 21st
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Mar21
Theatre & Performing Arts

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

THERE IS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA…

Tuesday, March 21st
Third Tuesday Jazz: Marques Carroll Trio
Mar21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Third Tuesday Jazz: Marques Carroll Trio

Marques Carroll alongside Micah Collier and Julius Tucker joins us for Logan Center’s Third Tuesday Jazz Series season with an intimate performance in Café Logan. Marques Carroll – Trumpet…

Tuesday, March 21st
7:30 p.m.11:59 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th Street
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Mar21
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, March 21st
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not
Mar21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not

The Second City is sorry not sorry for making you laugh with the 110th Mainstage revue, Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not. Leave your worries…

Tuesday, March 21st
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
CFC Presents: Tuesday Takeover @ The Lincoln Lodge
Mar21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CFC Presents: Tuesday Takeover @ The Lincoln Lodge

We’re making Tuesday’s funny again! Every week at 9! Featuring the best comics from all over the country in the heart of Logan Square. Tuesdays…

Tuesday, March 21st
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Layalina
Mar22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Layalina

A surprising new play about how families fall apart—and find each other again—amidst turbulent global and social change. In 2003, newly-wed Layal and her family…

Wednesday, March 22nd
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Mar22
Theatre & Performing Arts

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

THERE IS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA…

Wednesday, March 22nd
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Meghan Bennett, Flute and Maria Lyapkova, Piano
Mar22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Meghan Bennett, Flute and Maria Lyapkova, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | MEGHAN BENNETT, FLUTE MARIA LYAPKOVA, PIANO   Program: Cécile Chaminade – Concertino for flute and piano Valerie Coleman –…

Wednesday, March 22nd
12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Drunk Shakespeare
Mar22
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…

Wednesday, March 22nd
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
Cabaret ZaZou
Mar22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Cabaret ZaZou

Cabaret ZaZou is a unique entertainment experience where raucous comedy, extraordinary live music, international cirque performances, and a multi-course feast collide. As guests enter the…

Wednesday, March 22nd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Carmen
Mar22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Carmen

Carmen is irresistible from the first note of the electrifying prelude right to the end of the devastating finale. The immortal tale of the restless, free-spirited…

Wednesday, March 22nd
7:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera House
20 N Wacker Drive
Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not
Mar22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not

The Second City is sorry not sorry for making you laugh with the 110th Mainstage revue, Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not. Leave your worries…

Wednesday, March 22nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Music Theater Works Announces The Tony Award-Winning “Avenue Q,”
Mar22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Music Theater Works Announces The Tony Award-Winning “Avenue Q,”

Music Theater Works is proud to announce the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q, directed and choreographed by Christopher Pazdernik, assistant directed by…

Wednesday, March 22nd
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd.
Layalina
Mar23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Layalina

A surprising new play about how families fall apart—and find each other again—amidst turbulent global and social change. In 2003, newly-wed Layal and her family…

Thursday, March 23rd
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Mar23
Theatre & Performing Arts

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

THERE IS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA…

Thursday, March 23rd
Drunk Shakespeare
Mar23
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…

Thursday, March 23rd
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
Dance Residency Open Studio Series
Mar23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dance Residency Open Studio Series

During 2022’s Year of Chicago Dance, a new dance floor was installed in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Dance Studio and an application was opened to…

Thursday, March 23rd
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
The Dude Abides: A Live Reading of The Big Lebowski
Mar23
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dude Abides: A Live Reading of The Big Lebowski

Ghostlight Ensemble presents the next installment of its ongoing live movie reading series: The Dude Abides: A Live Reading of The Big Lebowski. Join us at 7…

Thursday, March 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Black Eagle Club
1938 W Irving Park Rd
Cabaret ZaZou
Mar23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Cabaret ZaZou

Cabaret ZaZou is a unique entertainment experience where raucous comedy, extraordinary live music, international cirque performances, and a multi-course feast collide. As guests enter the…

Thursday, March 23rd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience
Mar23
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience

Go back in time to Chicago’s Prohibition Era at The Roar on Rush! A lively Speakeasy that lights the way to a hidden 4-room cocktail…

Thursday, March 23rd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Roar on Rush
437 N. Rush Street
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