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Chicken Little
Nov5
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…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Wednesday, November 5th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Nov5
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Wednesday, November 5th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Nov5
Tours & Attractions

EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu

Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…

Wednesday, November 5th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Tropical Wednesdays
Nov5
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, November 5th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Siskel & Ebert at 50
Nov5

Siskel & Ebert at 50

A month-long screening series and live performance will honor the 50th anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert,” revisiting their favorite “hidden gems” and celebrating the critics…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E Washington Street
Here 4 A Bit: Chicagos Favorite Dirty Improv
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Here 4 A Bit: Chicagos Favorite Dirty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Boz Scaggs: Rhythm Review 2025
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Boz Scaggs: Rhythm Review 2025

BOZ SCAGGS is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. An early bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band, he began…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Kevin Gates – The Amilio Tour
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Kevin Gates – The Amilio Tour

Kevin Gates will perform live at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Nov. 5, 2025.

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
My Favorite Murder
Nov5
Music & Comedy

My Favorite Murder

After nearly six years of podcast-only performances, My Favorite Murder is embarking on an 11-city “mini‑tour” this fall, marking a major return to the live…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Revolution(s)
Nov5
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…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Women Off-Colour
Nov5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Women Off-Colour

Debuting at the world famous A Red Orchid Theatre as a part of their 2025 Incubator Series, Women Off-Colour is a brand new sketch comedy…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
A Red Orchid Theatre
1531 N Wells St
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Nov5
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 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Superior Donuts
Nov5
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…

Wednesday, November 5th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Modern Butchood
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Modern Butchood

Modern Butchood is an explosive, hilarious, new play about a big lesbian mess. This one woman show follows the misadventures of “Butch” the sardonic girlfriend…

Wednesday, November 5th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov5
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 5th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

Welcome to Chicago’s Best Stand Up at The Laugh Factory – Chicago! Join us on May 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM for a night of…

Wednesday, November 5th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Little Simz – Lotus Tour
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Little Simz – Lotus Tour

British rapper Little Simz will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on Nov. 5, 2025.

Wednesday, November 5th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Kaytranada & Justice: North American 2025 Tour
Nov5
Music & Comedy

Kaytranada & Justice: North American 2025 Tour

Kaytranada and Justice are teaming up to bring their fall tour to United Center on November 5! Sam Gellaitry will be joining as support.

Wednesday, November 5th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Nov5
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 5th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov6

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Thursday, November 6th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week
Nov6
Tours & Attractions

Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week

We invite you to experience the flavors of Andersonville at our inaugural Autumn Restaurant Week, from Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 9. Explore a…

Thursday, November 6th
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov6

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet and the life of Robert Joffrey. The…

Thursday, November 6th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
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