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Bit Bash Presents: XTREME Bit Bash
Aug31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Bit Bash Presents: XTREME Bit Bash

Bit Bash is celebrating its 10th year of indie game festivities with Bit Bash Presents: XTREME Bit Bash, an all-new evening of games, events, and…

Saturday August 31, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The iO Theater
1501 North Kingsbury Street
BLANK! The Musical
Aug31
Theatre & Performing Arts

BLANK! The Musical

This unique show is completely improvised, with no script or book – just the performers on stage and suggestions from the audience. At BLANK! The…

Saturday August 31, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Aug31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday August 31, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Aug31
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Saturday August 31, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Back to the Future: The Musical
Aug31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Back to the Future: The Musical

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Chicago in 2024. Winner of…

Saturday August 31, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Lincoln Lodge
Aug31
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 August 31, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart
Aug31
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater and Lindley and Hall Productions are proud to announce the cast and creative team for Stabbed in the Heart, opening…

Saturday August 31, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
“The Underground Society for Music” at The Den Theatre
Aug31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

“The Underground Society for Music” at The Den Theatre

“The Underground” is a two-part play with music about a world without music. Written by playwright and lyricist Austin Lamewona with music by Brooke Vespoli…

Saturday August 31, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep1
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 1, 2024
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Sep1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Sunday September 1, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Sep1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Sunday September 1, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Sky Blue Music & Culture Festival
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sky Blue Music & Culture Festival

Run From Prostate Cancer is hosting a two day festival on the Southside of Chicago in the Woodlawn Community. This event will be held on…

Sunday September 1, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Southside YMCA
6330 S. Stony Island
Back to the Future: The Musical
Sep1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Back to the Future: The Musical

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Chicago in 2024. Winner of…

Sunday September 1, 2024
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Live On The Lake!
Sep1
Music & Comedy

Live On The Lake!

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of…

Sunday September 1, 2024
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
“The Underground Society for Music” at The Den Theatre
Sep1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

“The Underground Society for Music” at The Den Theatre

“The Underground” is a two-part play with music about a world without music. Written by playwright and lyricist Austin Lamewona with music by Brooke Vespoli…

Sunday September 1, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Sep1
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Sunday September 1, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Sep2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Monday September 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Sep2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Monday September 2, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Sep2
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Monday September 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Sep2
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Monday September 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Sep3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Sep3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Sep3
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Tuesday September 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Sep3
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Tuesday September 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
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