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May 30, 2026: May30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Clued In
After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…
Old Town
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Saturday, May 30th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…
Lincoln Park
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Saturday, May 30th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts
Covenant
BY YORK WALKER DIRECTED BY MALKIA STAMPLEY “Everybody got a secret.” Expect one devilish twist after another in Covenant, a mythic and suspenseful new play hailed…
Loop
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Saturday, May 30th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts
Windfall
This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the local police,…
Lincoln Park
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Saturday, May 30th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
Celebrate 30 years of artistic excellence with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater as they continue to reimagine and diversify the aesthetics of contemporary dance at the…
Loop
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Saturday, May 30th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts
[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”
[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater, May 19 – June 13, at The…
Edgewater
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Saturday, May 30th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
May30
Jul6
Theatre & Performing Arts
Redtwist Theatre’s “‘Night Mother” By Marsha Norman
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre announces the cast and creative team for ‘night Mother, April 16 – May 24, by Marsha Norman and directed by Executive Artistic…
Edgewater
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Saturday, May 30th
7:30 p.m. – Monday, July 6th
9:30 p.m.
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Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
May30
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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Saturday, May 30th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
May30
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…
Lakeview
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Saturday, May 30th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
May 31, 2026: May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
Giordano Dance Chicago: Ignite the Soul! Season 63
Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC), America’s Original Jazz Dance company, returns to the Harris Theater for its 63rd season, radiating energy and boundless spirit with three…
Loop
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Sunday, May 31st
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
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The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph Street
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
Goodnight Moon
This musical based on Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved children’s book is drenched in primary colors that pay homage to Clement Hurd’s vivid illustrations in an…
West Loop
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Sunday, May 31st
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen
CHICAGO – YPT’s acclaimed 4th season concludes with Thelma Lynn Goodin’s joyous celebration of family, friends, and community in a close-knit Harlem neighborhood! Evanston playwright…
Lincoln Park
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Sunday, May 31st
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen
CHICAGO – YPT’s acclaimed 4th season concludes with Thelma Lynn Goodin’s joyous celebration of family, friends, and community in a close-knit Harlem neighborhood! Evanston playwright…
Lincoln Park
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Sunday, May 31st
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
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Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
The 8th Dwarf
Binkley, an outsider dwarf from the Kingdom of Magical Land, is quiet, timid and scared of the dark — not exactly the best characteristics for…
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Sunday, May 31st
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park Road
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
Stories
Join Cunning Folk Theatre Co. for a new play based on a tale by classic Yiddish author Y.L. Peretz (and the company’s Midwest debut!) In…
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Sunday, May 31st
2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
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Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
Covenant
BY YORK WALKER DIRECTED BY MALKIA STAMPLEY “Everybody got a secret.” Expect one devilish twist after another in Covenant, a mythic and suspenseful new play hailed…
Loop
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Sunday, May 31st
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
Windfall
This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the local police,…
Lincoln Park
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Sunday, May 31st
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
Spamalot
THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…
Loop
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Sunday, May 31st
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”
[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater, May 19 – June 13, at The…
Edgewater
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Sunday, May 31st
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
May31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Malarkey Comedy Expo League
Welcome to Expo League, where competition and exhibition meet to make an entertaining and interactive experience you’ll never forget! Like the Savannah Bananas and Harlem…
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Sunday, May 31st
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Conspirators Presents “Tartuffe, or The Charlatan”
The Conspirators present Tartuffe, or, The Charlatan by playwright Molière (1622-1673), directed by Wm. Bullion, at Stars & Garters, 3914 N. Clark St., May 8…
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Sunday, May 31st
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Stars & Garters
3914 N Clark St
May31
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!)…
Old Town
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Sunday, May 31st
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
May31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised DCOM
Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage with…
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Sunday, May 31st
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
June 1, 2026: Jun1
Theatre & Performing Arts
Giordano Dance Chicago: Ignite the Soul! Season 63
Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC), America’s Original Jazz Dance company, returns to the Harris Theater for its 63rd season, radiating energy and boundless spirit with three…
Loop
Event details
Monday, June 1st
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
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The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph Street

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