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Dumb and Drummer
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dumb and Drummer

Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…

Thursday, November 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar
Nov20
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 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mozart Requiem
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mozart Requiem

Overview Mozart’s Requiem was his great send-off to the world — a work of plaintive, yet darkly radiant beauty, left unfinished on his deathbed in…

Thursday, November 20th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Improvsed DCOM
Nov20
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 20th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
Nov20
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 20th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov20
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…

Thursday, November 20th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
The Band CAMINO: The NeverAlways Tour
Nov20
Thursday, November 20th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Sketch Playlist
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…

Thursday, November 20th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Movies and TV in Chicago’s Union Station: Guided Tour
Nov21
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Movies and TV in Chicago’s Union Station: Guided Tour

Embark on a 90-minute guided walking tour through Chicago’s historic Union Station to explore its longtime Hollywood connections. Discover how this iconic train station has…

Friday, November 21st
10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Union Station
225 S Canal St
Christkindlmarket
Nov21
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,…

Friday, November 21st
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Nov21
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Friday, November 21st
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree, the 112th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and…

Friday, November 21st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, November 21st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown
Nov21
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown

Duration 3 hours Multi-course buffet dinner  Premium open bar Shared cabaret seating Onboard DJ entertainment Stunning city skyline views Live show experience

Friday, November 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown
Nov21
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown

Relive the 2006 season with legends aboard City Cruises Live! Celebrate one of the most unforgettable chapters in Chicago football history with the players who…

Friday, November 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Nov21
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, November 21st
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Nov21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Friday, November 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Nov21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Friday, November 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Marc-Anthony Sinagoga at The Comedy Bar
Nov21
Music & Comedy

Marc-Anthony Sinagoga at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Marc-Anthony Sinagoga is known for telling…

Friday, November 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov21
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, November 21st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mozart Requiem
Nov21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mozart Requiem

Overview Mozart’s Requiem was his great send-off to the world — a work of plaintive, yet darkly radiant beauty, left unfinished on his deathbed in…

Friday, November 21st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness
Nov21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

Billy Corgan achieved stratospheric fame as the founder, frontman, and creative force behind the legendary Smashing Pumpkins. A Grammy winner whose powerful songwriting, commanding vocals,…

Friday, November 21st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Devil’s Daughter
Nov21
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, November 21st
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Nov21
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, November 21st
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
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