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Amy Miller at The Comedy Bar
Nov15
Music & Comedy

Amy Miller at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Amy Miller was one of Comedy…

Saturday, November 15th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Nov15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, November 15th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Carmina Burana
Nov16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Carmina Burana

For three performances only, Enrique Mazzola leads the celebrated Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus in Carmina Burana, the sweeping cantata based on 24 medieval poems. Lyric’s talented musicians…

Sunday, November 16th
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
SCP Piano: Hayato Sumino
Nov16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

SCP Piano: Hayato Sumino

Overview More than a pianist, Hayato Sumino is a phenomenon. Known on YouTube as “Cateen,” the Japanese musician has earned tens of millions of views…

Sunday, November 16th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Traces Of Time
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Traces Of Time

The International Festival of Language & Culture (IFLC) is preparing to meet its audience this year with the theme “Traces of Time.” The event will…

Sunday, November 16th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
Wil Milz at The Comedy Bar
Nov16
Music & Comedy

Wil Milz at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Wil Milz is a professional Stand…

Sunday, November 16th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Wheel of Improv
Nov16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday, November 16th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Sunday, November 16th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Magic Mondays
Nov17
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, November 17th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Monday, November 17th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary
Nov17
Music & Comedy

Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary

Patti Smith and her band on the 50th Anniversary perform Horses on November 17 and 18 at The Chicago Theatre.

Monday, November 17th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Chicken Little
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Chicken Little

The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys…

Tuesday, November 18th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Carmina Burana
Nov18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Carmina Burana

For three performances only, Enrique Mazzola leads the celebrated Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus in Carmina Burana, the sweeping cantata based on 24 medieval poems. Lyric’s talented musicians…

Tuesday, November 18th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Tuesday Good Show
Nov18
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, November 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Tuesday, November 18th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary

Patti Smith and her band on the 50th Anniversary perform Horses on November 17 and 18 at The Chicago Theatre.

Tuesday, November 18th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Nov19
Music & Comedy

Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…

Wednesday, November 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Wednesday, November 19th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Nov19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, November 19th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Christkindlmarket
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Thursday, November 20th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

This duo of passionate one-act operas explores the depths of spurned lovers’ grief and the lengths they’ll go to in avenging betrayal. Deadly love triangles…

Thursday, November 20th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll

Be among the first to experience the enchantment of Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago with our exclusive Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll…

Thursday, November 20th
5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov20
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, November 20th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Nov20
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 20th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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