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Evanston Salt Costs Climbing
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Evanston Salt Costs Climbing

Winters keep getting worse in Evanston, IL, where salt truck drivers Peter and Basil battle the ice and snow and pass the time with jokes…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Drink the Past Dry
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Drink the Past Dry

The nondescript neighborhood bar in the middle of Chicago looks like every other bar in every other neighborhood in the city. A few regulars sit…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave
R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)

In 1920, Karel Čapek’s early science fiction classic R.U.R. coined the term “robot” and looked ahead to the wonders and dangers of artificial intelligence decades…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
The End of Reality
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

The End of Reality

“The End of Reality” is [Richard Maxwell’s] most eloquent statement to date on the blurring of despair and apathy in American lives. – Ben Brantley,…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theatre Y
3611 W Cermak Rd
Acts Of Kindness Cabaret — Final Bow
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Acts Of Kindness Cabaret — Final Bow

Celebrate 20 years of music, kindness, and community with Acts Of Kindness Cabaret (AOKC) as we take our final bow. For two decades, AOKC has…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Chicago Theater Works
1113 W. Belmont Ave.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Season 47 Spring Series
May18
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Season 47 Spring Series

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) closes out its thrilling 47th season with Spring Series, a dynamic program featuring a World Premiere by Matthew Rushing, Interim…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 20th
4:30 p.m.
Love, Chaos, and Dinner at Teatro Zinzanni
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Love, Chaos, and Dinner at Teatro Zinzanni

The most unique and magical experience in Chicago! “You have to see to believe.” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni’s signature show offers an unforgettable sensory experience.…

Sunday, May 18th
4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni
32 W Randolph St. 14th Floor
Diverse Desires(Defiant Silk Festival)
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Diverse Desires(Defiant Silk Festival)

Welcome to the third Diverse Desires! Diverse Desires was created to showcase a diverse variety of talented performers to share their individual, unique perspective on…

Sunday, May 18th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 West Newport Avenue
Drew Dunn at The Comedy Bar
May18
Music & Comedy

Drew Dunn at The Comedy Bar

Drew Dunn started his stand-up career in 2014, quickly gaining recognition in New England for his quick wit, voices, and unique style. After winning the…

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Authentic Flamenco Presents Patricia Donn in Chicago
May18
Music & Comedy

Authentic Flamenco Presents Patricia Donn in Chicago

After its international success, with over 225,000 attendees, Authentic Flamenco is back in Chicago with an all-new production and cast! The brand new show features…

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Sam Fazio Sings the Classics
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sam Fazio Sings the Classics

Close out our Cabaret Week with Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio. Fazio has established a name for himself in the music scene over the years with…

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Vincent Restaurant
1475 W Balmoral Ave
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
May18
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…

Sunday, May 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Berlin
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Berlin

Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…

Sunday, May 18th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Franz West: Millennium Park
May19
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…

Monday, May 19th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Monday, May 19th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Magic Mondays
May19
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 19th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
May19
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…

Monday, May 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
May19
Music & Comedy

Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar

IMPORTANT HOUSE POLICIES: PLEASE READ 📍 All shows take place at 162 E Superior St. – The entrance to the venue is on Superior Street, just east of the…

Monday, May 19th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Franz West: Millennium Park
May20
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…

Tuesday, May 20th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Tuesday, May 20th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Tuesday, May 20th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
The Farmer at The Green
May20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Farmer at The Green

The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is a downtown Chicago farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based…

Tuesday, May 20th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Flamenco and Fondue
May20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Flamenco and Fondue

Celebrating 60 Years of Flamenco Guitarists and Fondue Dining! Get ready for an incredible evening of Flamenco and Fondue. Gather your friends and family at Geja’s Cafe on Tuesday,…

Tuesday, May 20th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Geja’s Cafe
340 W Armitage Ave
Tuesday Good Show
May20
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 20th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
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