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The Conspirators’ “Duck Soup”
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Conspirators’ “Duck Soup”

The Conspirators present Duck Soup by Harry Ruby and Burt Kalmar, adapted from the Marx Brothers’ movie for the stage by Sid Feldman and directed…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
About Last Night: A One Night Stand Storytelling Series
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

About Last Night: A One Night Stand Storytelling Series

Great dates get a text back, but bad dates are worth sharing! That’s why we’re finally bringing SF’s favorite storytelling show About Last Night, back…

Thursday, November 13th
7:15 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Revolution(s)
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Amadeus
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Based on the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will improvise a…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Ugly Lies The Bone
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ugly Lies The Bone

Jonathan Berry is BACK and he’s directing Shattered Globe’s powerful season opener UGLY LIES THE BONE. After three tours in Afghanistan, Jess returns home to…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar
Nov13
Music & Comedy

OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry OhJay Lamont, born and raised on…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
The Creamboy Show
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Creamboy Show

If you’re looking for a date night, girls’ night out, or a mandatory work outing (that your staff will actually like)— Look no further! Chicago’s…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Chen Leads The Four Seasons
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Chen Leads The Four Seasons

Overview Warbling birds, trickling streams, summer storms, barking dogs, icy landscapes — Vivaldi pioneered the art of painting nature through music with his blazingly original Four…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Superior Donuts
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Superior Donuts

Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Angry F*gs
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Angry F*gs

An out lesbian state senator is up for re-election. Her female opponent is a moderate conservative who has aligned herself with right-wing extremists. They’re locked…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You’ve Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can’t Get Away From
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You’ve Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can’t Get Away From

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents a world premiere production, Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You’ve Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can’t Get…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Friends with Guns by Stephanie Alison Walker
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Friends with Guns by Stephanie Alison Walker

November 7 – December 7 | The Den Theatre written by Stephanie Alison Walker directed by Nathan Dale Short assistant direction by Emma Leeper You…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Improvsed DCOM
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvsed DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show

A night with Cafe Lounge Underwater is like the best house party you’ve ever been to. There’s dancing, music, drinks, and of course, meeting strangers…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
A Devil Comes to Town
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Devil Comes to Town

Presented with Trap Door Theatre’s Trap Open Series: In a town obsessed with writing, the arrival of a mysterious devilish publisher sets off a sinister…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland St.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s “The Mark”
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s “The Mark”

 Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) is proud to present the world premiere of The Mark, October 11 – November 22 at The Edge Theater,…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
The Chicago Premiere of “Action at a Distance”
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Chicago Premiere of “Action at a Distance”

Santa Fe’s celebrated physical theater ensemble, Theater Grottesco, proudly announces a limited Chicago engagement for Action at a Distance … in 2025, November 13 –…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Facility Theatre
1138 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622
Maroon 5 – LOVE IS LIKE Tour
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Maroon 5 – LOVE IS LIKE Tour

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 announce their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Love Is Like, out August 15th (Interscope). Along with their new…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Los Kjarkas
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Los Kjarkas

Welcome to the Copernicus Center in Chicago, Illinois! On November 13, 2025, at 8:00 PM, get ready for an unforgettable night with the legendary Los…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 West Lawrence Avenue
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving Leftovers is a sketch comedy show that celebrates the beautiful mess of life’s sloppy seconds. Each week, Thanksgiving Leftovers serves up sketches about the…

Thursday, November 13th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Windy City Laughs at The Comedy Bar
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Windy City Laughs at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage 🎤 @360ComedyNetwork presents Windy City Laughs!…

Thursday, November 13th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Thursday, November 13th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
What Could Go Wrong Comedy Show
Nov13
Music & Comedy

What Could Go Wrong Comedy Show

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, a premier comedy venue located in the heart of the Windy City! On November 13, 2025, get ready…

Thursday, November 13th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
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