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The Lion King
Oct14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Tuesday, October 14th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Book of Mormon
Oct14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Mormon

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”…

Tuesday, October 14th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct14
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.…

Tuesday, October 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens
Oct14
Music & Comedy

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens

Cat On The Road To Findout – An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries is an intimate night where stories, songs, and secrets intertwine.…

Tuesday, October 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct15
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…

Wednesday, October 15th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Lion King
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Wednesday, October 15th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Book of Mormon
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Mormon

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”…

Wednesday, October 15th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct15
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.…

Wednesday, October 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct16
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…

Thursday, October 16th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Lion King
Oct16
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Thursday, October 16th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Book of Mormon
Oct16
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Mormon

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”…

Thursday, October 16th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct16
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.…

Thursday, October 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct16
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…

Thursday, October 16th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Coco in Concert Live to Film
Oct16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Coco in Concert Live to Film

Join Lyric for Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Live to Film, the story of Miguel, a young boy who dreams of being an accomplished musician,…

Thursday, October 16th
7:00 p.m.9:15 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Oct16
Music & Comedy

Elvis Costello and The Imposters

Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, will bring “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour to The Chicago Theatre on October…

Thursday, October 16th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct17
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…

Friday, October 17th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Lion King
Oct17
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Friday, October 17th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Book of Mormon
Oct17
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Mormon

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”…

Friday, October 17th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct17
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.…

Friday, October 17th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct17
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…

Friday, October 17th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Morgan Jay – The Goofy Guy Tour
Oct17
Music & Comedy

Morgan Jay – The Goofy Guy Tour

Comedian Morgan Jay will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Oct. 17, 2025.

Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Sarah Millican – Late Bloomer Tour
Oct17
Music & Comedy

Sarah Millican – Late Bloomer Tour

When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs ‘til she was 16. Now? NOW she…

Friday, October 17th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct18
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…

Saturday, October 18th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Lion King
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Saturday, October 18th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
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