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The Lincoln Lodge
Oct18
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…

Saturday, October 18th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Oct18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday, October 18th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Sweetest Day Comedy Jam: Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy, & T.I. (TIP Harris)
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sweetest Day Comedy Jam: Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy, & T.I. (TIP Harris)

The Sweetest Day Comedy Jam, featuring Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy, & T.I. (TIP Harris), is coming to Chicago.

Saturday, October 18th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Oct18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday, October 18th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Oct18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, October 18th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Oct18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, October 18th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Lion King
Oct19
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…

Sunday, October 19th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Book of Mormon
Oct19
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.”…

Sunday, October 19th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Sunday, October 19th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
SCP Piano: Yunchan Lim
Oct19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

SCP Piano: Yunchan Lim

Overview Yunchan Lim, who at 18 became the youngest-ever winner of the Van Cliburn Competition, climbs the summit of Baroque keyboard music in Bach’s Goldberg Variations. A…

Sunday, October 19th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Mr. Wolf
Oct19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

14 years ago, the infant Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now, the precocious 15-year-old has been rescued, and quickly returned to a family that…

Sunday, October 19th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Mr. Wolf
Oct20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

14 years ago, the infant Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now, the precocious 15-year-old has been rescued, and quickly returned to a family that…

Monday, October 20th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Sound of Music
Oct21
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Sound of Music

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic…

Tuesday, October 21st
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Alice in Wonderland
Oct21
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 21st
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Mr. Wolf
Oct21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

14 years ago, the infant Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now, the precocious 15-year-old has been rescued, and quickly returned to a family that…

Tuesday, October 21st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Sound of Music
Oct22
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Sound of Music

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic…

Wednesday, October 22nd
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Alice in Wonderland
Oct22
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 22nd
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Mr. Wolf
Oct22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

14 years ago, the infant Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now, the precocious 15-year-old has been rescued, and quickly returned to a family that…

Wednesday, October 22nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Oct22
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 22nd
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Sound of Music
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Sound of Music

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic…

Thursday, October 23rd
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Alice in Wonderland
Oct23
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,…

Thursday, October 23rd
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Teatro Zinzanni
Oct23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday, October 23rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Mr. Wolf
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

14 years ago, the infant Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now, the precocious 15-year-old has been rescued, and quickly returned to a family that…

Thursday, October 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: The Soldier’s Tale
Oct23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: The Soldier’s Tale

Overview Step into the engrossing world of Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale — a Faustian fable about a soldier-fiddler who makes a pact with the devil — in…

Thursday, October 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:40 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
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