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Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Sep19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”

Award-winning Refracted Theatre Company presents Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, September 12 – October 18, at the Den…

Friday, September 19th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Devil’s Daughter
Sep19
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, September 19th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Sep19
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, September 19th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Ghost Fetus
Sep19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ghost Fetus

Trap Door Theatre’s Trap Open Series Presents Ghost Fetus Written by Suz Evans Directed by Anna Klos Running September 11th-27th, 2025 A ghost seeking revenge.…

Friday, September 19th
8:00 p.m.9:20 p.m.
Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland St.
The Lincoln Lodge
Sep19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Friday, September 19th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Cosmic Underground Show
Sep19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Cosmic Underground Show

Magic. Mind Reading. Comedy. If you’re looking for that off-beat date night, cosmic-level celebration, or just need a laugh, The Cosmic Underground Show is boarding…

Friday, September 19th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
cosmic underground theater
3433 W Fullerton Ave
The Book of Will
Sep19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Will

Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like ROMEO AND JULIET. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of…

Friday, September 19th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Idle Muse Theatre Company’s World Premiere, “The Blood Countess,” at The Edge Off Broadway
Sep19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s World Premiere, “The Blood Countess,” at The Edge Off Broadway

Idle Muse Theatre Company is proud to announce  the launch of its 2025 – 2026 season, the world premiere of The Blood Countess, September 11…

Friday, September 19th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
Quinn XCII – LOOK! I’m Alive Tour
Sep19
Music & Comedy

Quinn XCII – LOOK! I’m Alive Tour

Pop singer-songwriter Quinn XCII will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Sep. 19, 2025.

Friday, September 19th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Sep19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, September 19th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meechie Hall at The Comedy Bar
Sep19
Music & Comedy

Meechie Hall at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Meechie Hall was born to do…

Friday, September 19th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Sep19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, September 19th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Sep19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, September 19th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Sep20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Saturday, September 20th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…

Saturday, September 20th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Messi Experience Chicago

The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…

Saturday, September 20th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
The 26th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
Sep20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

The 26th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival

The 26th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival, presented by Live the Spirit Residency, returns to Chicago’s historic Hamilton Park on September 18–20, 2025, marking a powerful…

Saturday, September 20th
Hamilton Park and Cultural Center
513 W 72nd St
Chicago Exhibition Weekend
Sep20

Chicago Exhibition Weekend

The third annual Chicago Exhibition Weekend features 50 participating galleries and creative spaces across the city from September 19–21, spotlighting Chicago’s vibrant cultural landscape and…

Saturday, September 20th
Neighborhoods across Chicago
Reeling Film Festival
Sep20

Reeling Film Festival

Reeling is thrilled to invite audiences to enjoy in-person theater screenings at the following venues: Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark St Chicago Filmmakers,…

Saturday, September 20th
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
Chicago Live!
Sep20

Chicago Live!

The Largest Free Performing Arts Festival in the Midwest returns this September! Navy Pier’s free two-day Chicago Live! performing arts festival returns for the fifth…

Saturday, September 20th
Division Street Farmers Market
Sep20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, September 20th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center
Sep20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Abdoulaye Conde. The exhibition will be on display from August…

Saturday, September 20th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep20
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…

Saturday, September 20th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Sep20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…

Saturday, September 20th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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