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Improvised Shakespeare
Sep13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

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

Saturday, September 13th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Sep13
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Saturday, September 13th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Side by Side by Sondheim”
Sep13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Side by Side by Sondheim”

 Oil Lamp Theater, which recently opened the Oil Lamp Theater’s SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, is proud to present, Side by Side by Sondheim,…

Saturday, September 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025
A New Brain
Sep13
Theatre & Performing Arts

A New Brain

Gordon Schwinn is a talented yet frustrated composer who is working on a children’s TV show and is having a hard time composing a song…

Saturday, September 13th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Hoover-Leppen Theatre
3656 North Halsted Street
Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Sep13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”

Award-winning Refracted Theatre Company presents Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, September 12 – October 18, at the Den…

Saturday, September 13th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Mt. Joy Live in Chicago
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Mt. Joy Live in Chicago

Mt. Joy is coming to United Center on September 13, 2025!

Saturday, September 13th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour
Sep13
Saturday, September 13th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
The Lincoln Lodge
Sep13
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, September 13th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Sep13
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, September 13th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Mojo Brookzz: I know You F*ckin Lying Tour
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Mojo Brookzz: I know You F*ckin Lying Tour

Comedian Mojo Brookzz will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Sep. 13, 2025.

Saturday, September 13th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Sep13
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, September 13th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Sep13
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, September 13th
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
Sep13
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, September 13th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Sep14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Sunday, September 14th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…

Sunday, September 14th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Messi Experience Chicago

The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…

Sunday, September 14th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep14
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, September 14th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Division Street Farmers Market
Sep14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Sunday, September 14th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Sep14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park

The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…

Sunday, September 14th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
Maxwell Street Market
Sep14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maxwell Street Market

Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more.

Sunday, September 14th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Maxwell Street Market
800 S. Desplaines St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Sunday, September 14th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Sep14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…

Sunday, September 14th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Sep14
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Sunday, September 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Sep14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…

Sunday, September 14th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
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