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Amadeus
Nov24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Monday, November 24th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
The Lat Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Nov24
Music & Comedy

The Lat Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Vik Pandya is a nationally touring…

Monday, November 24th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Rapornzel
Nov24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Rapornzel

An adult pantomime by Tom Whalley, author of last season’s THROBBIN WOOD. Many years ago, the King and Queen of a far off kingdom were…

Monday, November 24th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hoover-Leppen Theatre
3656 North Halsted Street
Stand Ups Sit Down Comedy Showcase
Nov24
Music & Comedy

Stand Ups Sit Down Comedy Showcase

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, located in the heart of the Windy City, where laughter fills the air every night. Join us on…

Monday, November 24th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Sting 3.0 Tour
Nov24
Music & Comedy

Sting 3.0 Tour

Sting will be performing in Chicago as part of his “3.0” tour on November 24, 2025, at The Auditorium Theatre.

Monday, November 24th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Paul McCartney
Nov24
Music & Comedy

Paul McCartney

The iconic Paul McCartney brings his “Got Back” tour to United Center on November 24 & 25! From The Beatles to Wings to solo hits—experience…

Monday, November 24th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Tuesday, November 25th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
A Beautiful Noise
Nov25
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Beautiful Noise

RETURNING IN 2025 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! Click Here to purchase tickets for the return. THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING,…

Tuesday, November 25th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Nov25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 23rd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Tuesday, November 25th
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
Nov25
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…

Tuesday, November 25th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Nov25
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…

Tuesday, November 25th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Nov25
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…

Tuesday, November 25th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Nov25
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…

Tuesday, November 25th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Nov25
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,…

Tuesday, November 25th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1800 N Clybourn Ave
Chicken Little
Nov25
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 25th
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
Nov25
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…

Tuesday, November 25th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
A Christmas Carol
Nov25
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Christmas Carol

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you…

Tuesday, November 25th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Tuesday Good Show
Nov25
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 25th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Nov25
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Magical Cirque Christmas

A Magical Cirque Christmas is a dazzling holiday variety show that captivates audiences of all ages. Bursting with festive charm, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming magic,…

Tuesday, November 25th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Much Ado About Nothing
Nov25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Much Ado About Nothing

Just in time for the holiday season, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com is “as merry as the day is long!” Beatrice is living it up as a…

Tuesday, November 25th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
Amadeus
Nov25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Tuesday, November 25th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
Nov25
Music & Comedy

Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Join us for the most fun…

Tuesday, November 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Fresh Faces of Chicago
Nov25
Music & Comedy

Fresh Faces of Chicago

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where the Fresh Faces of Chicago will be taking the stage on November 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM.…

Tuesday, November 25th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness
Nov25
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,…

Tuesday, November 25th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
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