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The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre
May7
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 7, 2026
8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May7
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 7, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
May7
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Thursday May 7, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May7
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 7, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
May7
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 7, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
May7
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Thursday May 7, 2026
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
May7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”

Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.…

Thursday May 7, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Teatro Zinzanni
May7
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 May 7, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Out Here
May7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Out Here

Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a world-premiere musical, a thrilling collaboration between Court Theatre and the University of Chicago, and an intimate…

Thursday May 7, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
May8
May9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre

Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…

Friday May 8, 2026
12:00 a.m.Saturday May 9, 2026
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May8
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…

Friday May 8, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
May8
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Friday May 8, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May8
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…

Friday May 8, 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
May8
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,…

Friday May 8, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
May8
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…

Friday May 8, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
May8
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Friday May 8, 2026
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
The Infinite Wrench
May8
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 May 8, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
May8
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 May 8, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
May8
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 its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Friday May 8, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Out Here
May8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Out Here

Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a world-premiere musical, a thrilling collaboration between Court Theatre and the University of Chicago, and an intimate…

Friday May 8, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Devil’s Daughter
May8
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 May 8, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
May8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show

Missed Call is a premier Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday — inspired by the audience’s suggestion!

Friday May 8, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
The Lincoln Lodge
May8
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…

Friday May 8, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May8
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 May 8, 2026
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,
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