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Improvised Shakespeare
Oct25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, October 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Mr. Wolf
Oct25
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…

Saturday, October 25th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: The Soldier’s Tale
Oct25
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…

Saturday, October 25th
7:30 p.m.9:40 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert
Oct25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert

Venue: The Auditorium Date: October 25, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $69.50-$99.50 What’s this?! Back by popular demand, see one of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films like never before!…

Saturday, October 25th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
The Lincoln Lodge
Oct25
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 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Oct25
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 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Dive in Anniversary Series at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dive in Anniversary Series at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

Make this summer a splash at our 21+ Dive In Movies: The Anniversary series featuring cinematic classics, popcorn, a canned cocktail bar and a fun…

Saturday, October 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel
505 North Michigan Avenue
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Oct25
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 25th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Oct25
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 25th
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
Oct25
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 25th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Sound of Music
Oct26
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…

Sunday, October 26th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct26
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 26th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Herbie Hancock
Oct26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Herbie Hancock

Overview A living legend, always looking forward After Herbie Hancock’s 2024 performance at Symphony Center, the Chicago Tribune hailed him as “one of music’s most catalytic forces,”…

Sunday, October 26th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Mr. Wolf
Oct26
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 26th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Sound of Music
Oct27
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…

Monday, October 27th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Mr. Wolf
Oct27
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 27th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Sound of Music
Oct28
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 28th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Alice in Wonderland
Oct28
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 28th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Mr. Wolf
Oct28
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 28th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
An Evening With David Byrne – Who is the Sky Tour
Oct28
Theatre & Performing Arts

An Evening With David Byrne – Who is the Sky Tour

It’s all inside your head. But is any of it real? Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar,…

Tuesday, October 28th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
The Sound of Music
Oct29
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 29th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Alice in Wonderland
Oct29
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 29th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Mr. Wolf
Oct29
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 29th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
An Evening With David Byrne – Who is the Sky Tour
Oct29
Theatre & Performing Arts

An Evening With David Byrne – Who is the Sky Tour

It’s all inside your head. But is any of it real? Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar,…

Wednesday, October 29th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
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