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Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Oct12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Sunday, October 12th
4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Oct12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

YOU’RE INVITED…to bear witness to a fully improvised murder mystery. Six improvisers find themselves trapped on stage with a murderer, and nobody knows who the…

Sunday, October 12th
4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Ashland Avenue
Oct12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ashland Avenue

“You gotta start living your life right now. Because someday you’ll wake up and it’s over.” Pete’s TV and Video has served Chicagoland for 40+…

Sunday, October 12th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Wheel of Improv
Oct12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday, October 12th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Mr. Wolf
Oct12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Sunday, October 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Big White Fog
Oct12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Big White Fog

Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938, funded by the Federal Theatre Project, and influenced…

Sunday, October 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
MOM*
Oct12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

MOM*

What makes a “good mom”? MOM* shines a light on the inner thoughts that we have as potential mothers, stepmothers, bio-moms, and daughters. What did…

Sunday, October 12th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
aloft circus arts
3324 West Wrightwood Avenue
The Lion King
Oct13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Monday, October 13th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Mr. Wolf
Oct13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Monday, October 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Music of the Baroque: Bach’s Brandenburgs
Oct13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Music of the Baroque: Bach’s Brandenburgs

Revel in the vibrant energy and dazzling virtuosity of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. So-called because of Johann Sebastian Bach’s failed attempt to secure a new job, these…

Monday, October 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lion King
Oct14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Tuesday, October 14th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Book of Mormon
Oct14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Mormon

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”…

Tuesday, October 14th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Alice in Wonderland
Oct14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, October 14th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Oct14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Tuesday, October 14th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
TwoSet Violin
Oct14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

TwoSet Violin

Overview Celebrate the joy of music with TwoSet Violin, the classical music duo that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. Known for their hilarious…

Tuesday, October 14th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Mr. Wolf
Oct14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Tuesday, October 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Oct14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World

Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…

Tuesday, October 14th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
The Lion King
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Wednesday, October 15th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Book of Mormon
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Mormon

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”…

Wednesday, October 15th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Alice in Wonderland
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, October 15th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Mr. Wolf
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Goody! An Immersive Folk-Horror Sketch Comedy Show
Oct15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Goody! An Immersive Folk-Horror Sketch Comedy Show

Hear ye, hear ye! Goody! is back by popular demand! This October, join the town elders of Brian’s Hollow in the meetinghouse for an immersive…

Wednesday, October 15th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Oct15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, October 15th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
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