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EXPO CHICAGO
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…

Thursday, April 24th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Under the Dome Concert
Apr24
Music & Comedy

Under the Dome Concert

Join us for a night of live music under the dome with Chicago Musicians + Chicago Fair Trade Clothing Swap! RSVP

Thursday, April 24th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr24
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, April 24th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Hebru Brantley and Derrick Adams in Conversation at EXPO CHICAGO Opening Night
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hebru Brantley and Derrick Adams in Conversation at EXPO CHICAGO Opening Night

THE COLLECTION: Where Art Meets Fashion, the multifaceted contemporary art program located within Fashion Outlets of Chicago will present a special talk, Creative Voices: Fashion,…

Thursday, April 24th
6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Thursday, April 24th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar
Apr24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar

Get ready for a night of laughter, tears, and self-discovery as Tom Moran brings his critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy show Tom Moran is a Big Fat…

Thursday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
4626 N Knox Ave
An Evening at The Auditorium
Apr24
Music & Comedy

An Evening at The Auditorium

Broadway sensation and Roosevelt University alumna Courtney Reed returns home to Chicago for An Evening at The Auditorium—a musical journey from the beloved classics of the…

Thursday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Theo Von: Return of the Rat
Apr24
Music & Comedy

Theo Von: Return of the Rat

Comedian and podcast host Theo Von announced his widely popular comedy tour Return of the Rat is coming to Wintrust Arena on Thursday, April 24. Support acts subject…

Thursday, April 24th
7:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…

Friday, April 25th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair will return for its 12th edition from April 24-27 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This year’s showcases 170 leading contemporary…

Friday, April 25th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, April 25th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr25
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, April 25th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Friday, April 25th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
The Infinite Wrench
Apr25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, April 25th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Loyola Chamber Ensemble Recital
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Loyola Chamber Ensemble Recital

The Chamber Ensemble Recital features a variety of small ensembles performing instrumental chamber works.

Friday, April 25th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Edgar Meyer, double bass
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Edgar Meyer, double bass

“The most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument.” – The New Yorker  In demand as a performer and a composer, Edgar Meyer…

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
1131 East 57th Street
Devil’s Daughter
Apr25
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, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Katt Williams – Heaven On Earth Tour
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Katt Williams – Heaven On Earth Tour

On the heels of his explosive Netflix comedy special, WOKE FOKE, critically acclaimed comedian Katt Williams announces the HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR, which includes a…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Theo Von: Return Of The Rat Tour
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Theo Von: Return Of The Rat Tour

Comedian Theo Von will perform live at Allstate Arena on Apr. 25, 2025.

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
STAND-UP COMEDY: Claire Sundbye and friends
Apr25
Music & Comedy

STAND-UP COMEDY: Claire Sundbye and friends

Don’t be fooled by her sweet face and small stature – CLAIRE SUNDBYE can hold her own with the biggest and baddest on the stand-up…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Laughing Academy
3230 Glenview Road
Coors Memories
Apr25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Coors Memories

Coors Memories is a late-night nostalgic sketch show – 4.2% ABV and 95.8% core memories. In our 60-minute sketch revue, we’ll share old memories and…

Friday, April 25th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Judy’s Beat Lounge
230 W. North Ave. 2nd Floor
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Apr25
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, April 25th
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
Apr25
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, April 25th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
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