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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Sunday May 17, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Teatro Zinzanni
May17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Sunday May 17, 2026
4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Wheel of Improv
May17
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!)…

Sunday May 17, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Les Misérables
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Les Misérables

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return…

Monday May 18, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May18
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…

Monday May 18, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Monday May 18, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Magic Mondays
May18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday May 18, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Les Misérables
May19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Les Misérables

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return…

Tuesday May 19, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May19
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…

Tuesday May 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Tuesday May 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Spamalot
May19
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…

Tuesday May 19, 2026
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Tuesday Good Show
May19
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday May 19, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Les Misérables
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Les Misérables

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return…

Wednesday May 20, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May20
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…

Wednesday May 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Wednesday May 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre

Meet Roxanne, Petunia, and Babe…three Sister Piggies who set out to build their own houses.  Roxanne (the Rock’n Roll Pig) builds hers out of Sticks,…

Wednesday May 20, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This musical is JUST RIGHT!  This show is based on the classic story of a young girl who ventures into the woods and stumbles on…

Wednesday May 20, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
May20
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 May 20, 2026
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Les Misérables
May21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Les Misérables

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return…

Thursday May 21, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May21
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…

Thursday May 21, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Thursday May 21, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre
May21
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre

Meet Roxanne, Petunia, and Babe…three Sister Piggies who set out to build their own houses.  Roxanne (the Rock’n Roll Pig) builds hers out of Sticks,…

Thursday May 21, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
May21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This musical is JUST RIGHT!  This show is based on the classic story of a young girl who ventures into the woods and stumbles on…

Thursday May 21, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Spamalot
May21
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…

Thursday May 21, 2026
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
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