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“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Friday, April 26th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
The Infinite Wrench
Apr26
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 26th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Take Two: The Improvised Movie at Second City
Apr26

Take Two: The Improvised Movie at Second City

Take Two is a longform, narrative show consisting of TWO never-before-seen, made-up-on-the-spot movies! Give us a song, we’ll give you a movie! Based on a…

Friday, April 26th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
BIG LOVE
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

BIG LOVE

[producingbody]’s second show – BIG LOVE by Charles Mee a play – 90 minutes, no intermission. Fifty brides flee their fifty grooms and seek refuge…

Friday, April 26th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Friday, April 26th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Sapphic Showcase
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sapphic Showcase

A series of 10-minute plays interspersed with standup and spoken word performers.

Friday, April 26th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Pride Arts Center
4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613
Fairview
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Fairview

Dinner is served in the Frasier household…or at least, it is cooking. With the clock ticking towards Mama’s birthday party, Beverly frantically tries to corral…

Friday, April 26th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Newhart Family Theatre
1020 W. Sheridan Rd.
In The Back/On The Floor
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

In The Back/On The Floor

IN THE BACK/ON THE FLOOR examines the issues that minimum wage workers face through the lives of several employees at a big-box retail store. Though…

Friday, April 26th
8:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…

Friday, April 26th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Devil’s Daughter
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

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 8+ years. This…

Friday, April 26th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nana
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Nana

Trap Door Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season closes with Olwen Wymark’s splendid dramatization of Zola’s Nana: a story of sexual and financial greed in nineteenth-century Parisian…

Friday, April 26th
8:00 p.m.9:45 p.m.
Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland, Chicago, IL, 60622
Bible Bingo: A Comedy With God, Games, & Silly Prizes
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bible Bingo: A Comedy With God, Games, & Silly Prizes

Now in its 14th year, Bible Bingo is a long-running comedy about the Catholic culture of fundraising and bingo, featuring the character, Mrs. Mary Margaret…

Friday, April 26th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Factory Theater Announces Party at the Pantheon: A Modern Greek
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater Announces Party at the Pantheon: A Modern Greek

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the second production of The Factory’s 28th season, Party at the Pantheon:…

Friday, April 26th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Improvised Sitcom
Apr26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Sitcom

Cue the laugh track- it’s a very special episode of your favorite long running tv show! The gang gets up to the same ‘ol wacky…

Friday, April 26th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s The S Paradox
Apr27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s The S Paradox

CHICAGO – Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2024 season opens with The S Paradox, written by Joining Sword & Pen International Playwright Competition and…

Saturday, April 27th
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
Apr27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Saturday, April 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Trashy Earth Market 2024
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Trashy Earth Market 2024

Wrap up Earth Month with our junky jamboree at Gallagher Way featuring artisans who transform reclaimed materials into one-of-a-kind goods and promote zero-waste activities. Shop…

Saturday, April 27th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Apr27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Saturday, April 27th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Late Nite Catechism
Apr27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Late Nite Catechism

Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett and Whoopi Goldberg. Late Nite Catechism is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by Vicki Quade &…

Saturday, April 27th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Infinite Wrench
Apr27
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…

Saturday, April 27th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr27
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, April 27th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Clued In
Apr27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
BIG LOVE
Apr27
Theatre & Performing Arts

BIG LOVE

[producingbody]’s second show – BIG LOVE by Charles Mee a play – 90 minutes, no intermission. Fifty brides flee their fifty grooms and seek refuge…

Saturday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Apr27
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Saturday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
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