Friends with Guns by Stephanie Alison Walker
Dec5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Friends with Guns by Stephanie Alison Walker

November 7 – December 7 | The Den Theatre written by Stephanie Alison Walker directed by Nathan Dale Short assistant direction by Emma Leeper You…

Friday, December 5th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Wild Door Theater Makes Its Chicago Debut With “Smokefall” at Theater Wit
Dec5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Wild Door Theater Makes Its Chicago Debut With “Smokefall” at Theater Wit

A new voice joins Chicago’s vibrant theater scene this fall as Wild Door Theater proudly launches its inaugural production, Smokefall, November 10 – December 21,…

Friday, December 5th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Friends with Guns by Stephanie Alison Walker
Dec5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Friends with Guns by Stephanie Alison Walker

You think you know your friends, your neighbors, your spouse; but what happens when you suddenly find out they have a garage full of guns?…

Friday, December 5th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Oil Lamp Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Dec5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Oil Lamp Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present the final production in its 2025 season, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, November 20 –…

Friday, December 5th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025
Devil’s Daughter
Dec5
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, December 5th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Dec5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show

Missed Call is a premier Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday — inspired by the audience’s suggestion!

Friday, December 5th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
The Lincoln Lodge
Dec5
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…

Friday, December 5th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Friday, December 5th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Holly Dolly Christmas
Dec5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Holly Dolly Christmas

Have a holly Dolly holiday with Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus! Over 200 performers will light up the stage with rhinestones, twang, and high-energy dancing in…

Friday, December 5th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brett Eldredge – Glow Live 2025 Tour
Dec5
Music & Comedy

Brett Eldredge – Glow Live 2025 Tour

Brett Eldredge will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Dec. 4, 2025.

Friday, December 5th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Brett Eldredge: GLOW Live
Dec5
Music & Comedy

Brett Eldredge: GLOW Live

Brett Eldredge: Glow Live with special guest Steven Rogers will come to The Chicago Theatre on December 4, 5 & 6.

Friday, December 5th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Dec5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, December 5th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Che Durena at The Comedy Bar
Dec5
Music & Comedy

Che Durena at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry PLEASE NOTE: This is a special…

Friday, December 5th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Words with Nerds
Dec5
Music & Comedy

Words with Nerds

Join us for Words with Nerds, a great show for information sponges who love to laugh! Think TED Talks, but way funnier. Speakers and topics…

Friday, December 5th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
Dec5
Music & Comedy

Lowkey Funny Comedy Show

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where laughter is always guaranteed! Join us on May 12, 2025, at 9:15 PM for a night of…

Friday, December 5th
9:15 p.m.11:15 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Dec5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, December 5th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Dec5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, December 5th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec6
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…

Saturday, December 6th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Elf The Musical
Dec6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Elf The Musical

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he…

Saturday, December 6th
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
SIX
Dec6
Theatre & Performing Arts

SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration…

Saturday, December 6th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Viceroy Lobby Holiday Tree
Dec6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Viceroy Lobby Holiday Tree

Step into the spirit of the season as our lobby transforms into a festive haven. You are invited to take part in holiday tree decorating,…

Saturday, December 6th
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Letter to Santa
Dec6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Letter to Santa

Little ones are invited to share their holiday wishes in our beautifully decorated lobby. Children can pen letters to Santa and place them in our…

Saturday, December 6th
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Dec6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 23rd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Saturday, December 6th
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Dec6

Lincoln Park ZooLights

Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds…

Saturday, December 6th