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UniverSoul Circus
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

UniverSoul Circus

UniverSoul Circus 30th Anniversary Extravaganza features superstars from five continents. Electrifying audiences with new fusions of infectious World Music, including popular Afro Beats and hot…

Friday September 20, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Washington Park
5531 S. King Dr.
Spoon River House Festival
Sep20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Spoon River House Festival

Unique House Festival Honors Chicago Literary Classic in Song Spoon River House Festival Embark on a poetic journey! Let the spirit of author Edgar Lee…

Friday September 20, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Historic Home
Kenwood and 49th Street
Family Weekend Concert
Sep20
Music & Comedy

Family Weekend Concert

An annual tradition, we welcome family and friends to see and hear the accomplishments student ensemble musicians have made about one month into the semester.

Friday September 20, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
The Lincoln Lodge
Sep20
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 September 20, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Sara & Kenny: Live at Studio5!
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sara & Kenny: Live at Studio5!

In this concert, Wisconsin meets Italy as composer/guitarist Kenny Reichert and his Italian wife, composer/guitarist Sara d’Ippolito Reichert, perform a unique mixture of jazz, pop,…

Friday September 20, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
studio5
Studio5 1934 Dempster Street
The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater and Lindley and Hall Productions are proud to announce the cast and creative team for Stabbed in the Heart, opening…

Friday September 20, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Sep20
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 September 20, 2024
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,
Avenue Q Raue Center For The Arts logo
Sep21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Avenue Q

Avenue QMusic and Lyrics By Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book By Jeff Whitty Directed by Joe Lehman Music Director: James Mablin September 13 –…

Saturday September 21, 2024
Raue Center for the Arts
26 N. Williams St.
Woodstock Art Fair on the Square: Woodstock, Illinois
Sep21
Sep22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Woodstock Art Fair on the Square: Woodstock, Illinois

Hosted by the City of Woodstock and Real Woodstock, Amdur Productions is thrilled to announce an exciting new art festival taking place on Saturday and…

Saturday September 21, 2024
10:00 a.m.Sunday September 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.
100 S Johnson St Woodstock, IL 60098
100 S Johnson St
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Sep21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Saturday September 21, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Sep21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Saturday September 21, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
8th Annual Jerk Seafood & Vegan Festival
Sep21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

8th Annual Jerk Seafood & Vegan Festival

The 8th Annual Jerk Seafood and Vegan Festival is a two-day celebration of culture, cuisine, and community, taking place on September 21st and 22nd from…

Saturday September 21, 2024
11:00 a.m.9:30 p.m.
2400 S Dearborn
2400 S State
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep21
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…

Saturday September 21, 2024
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
5th Annual World Dumpling Fest
Sep21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

5th Annual World Dumpling Fest

World Dumpling Fest returns to celebrate cultural diversity throughout Chicago with food, music, and fun. The Chicago Cultural Alliance is excited to host its Fifth…

Saturday September 21, 2024
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Square Park – 3150 W LOGAN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL
3150 W. Logan Blvd
UniverSoul Circus
Sep21
Theatre & Performing Arts

UniverSoul Circus

UniverSoul Circus 30th Anniversary Extravaganza features superstars from five continents. Electrifying audiences with new fusions of infectious World Music, including popular Afro Beats and hot…

Saturday September 21, 2024
12:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Washington Park
5531 S. King Dr.
Live On The Lake!
Sep21
Music & Comedy

Live On The Lake!

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of…

Saturday September 21, 2024
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep21
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…

Saturday September 21, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Spoon River House Festival
Sep21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Spoon River House Festival

Unique House Festival Honors Chicago Literary Classic in Song Spoon River House Festival Embark on a poetic journey! Let the spirit of author Edgar Lee…

Saturday September 21, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Historic Home
Kenwood and 49th Street
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Sep21
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 September 21, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Avalon String Quartet, Dvorak’s Vision for America
Sep21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Avalon String Quartet, Dvorak’s Vision for America

Dvorak was beloved for incorporating folk elements in his compositions, and he encouraged American composers to do the same with their indigenous music. Three works…

Saturday September 21, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago
1335 South Michigan Avenue
The Lincoln Lodge
Sep21
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…

Saturday September 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart
Sep21
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater and Lindley and Hall Productions are proud to announce the cast and creative team for Stabbed in the Heart, opening…

Saturday September 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Sigur Rós with The Wordless Orchestra
Sep21
Music & Comedy

Sigur Rós with The Wordless Orchestra

Off the back of their acclaimed 2023 album, ÁTTA, Sigur Rós is embarking on a brand new US tour this fall. For their return trip…

Saturday September 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Avenue Q Raue Center For The Arts logo
Sep22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Avenue Q

Avenue QMusic and Lyrics By Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book By Jeff Whitty Directed by Joe Lehman Music Director: James Mablin September 13 –…

Sunday September 22, 2024
Raue Center for the Arts
26 N. Williams St.
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