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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
CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

Evanston Art Center 2025 Exhibition: CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form EXHIBITION DATES: September 27 – November 9, 2025 OPENING…

Thursday, November 6th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here

A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here will be exhibited in the Second Floor Gallery of the Art Center. The opening reception is free…

Thursday, November 6th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable

From Dungeons & Dragons to The Witcher, fantasy has long been a popular theme for games. But the relationship between fantasy and games is longer…

Thursday, November 6th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Nov6
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Nov6
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing

This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit

Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into…

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Nov6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still

Thousands of music and arts fans gathered to celebrate life and music in Re’im, Israel at the Nova Music Festival. On Saturday, October 7, 2023,…

Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1800 N Clybourn Ave
Chicken Little
Nov6
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…

Thursday, November 6th
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
Nov6
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…

Thursday, November 6th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Nov6
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…

Thursday, November 6th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Nov6
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…

Thursday, November 6th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Seether & Daughtry – U.S. 2025 Tour
Nov6
Music & Comedy

Seether & Daughtry – U.S. 2025 Tour

Seether and Daughtry take over Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Nov 6 with special guests P.O.D. and Kami Kehoe.

Thursday, November 6th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Nov6
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…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Nov6
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

Welcome to Chicago’s Best Stand Up at The Laugh Factory – Chicago! Join us on June 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM for a night of…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Justin Willman – One For The Ages 2025-26 Tour
Nov6
Music & Comedy

Justin Willman – One For The Ages 2025-26 Tour

Magician and comedian Justin Willman will perform live at Vic Theatre on Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 23, 2025.

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
Nov6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”

Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov6
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 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Killers of Kill Tony
Nov6
Music & Comedy

Killers of Kill Tony

The Killers of Kill Tony featuring Ari Matti, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips, Timmy No Brakes and Ahren Belisle will come to The Chicago Theatre on…

Thursday, November 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
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