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Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Sep27
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…

Saturday, September 27th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”
Sep27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s first production in its 30th anniversary season is Wish You Were Here, written by Sanaz Toossi, Pulitzer Prize winner for English…

Saturday, September 27th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
The Lincoln Lodge
Sep27
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…

Saturday, September 27th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Sep27
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…

Saturday, September 27th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Sep27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty 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,…

Saturday, September 27th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Sep27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, September 27th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Sep27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep28
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…

Sunday, September 28th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep28
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…

Sunday, September 28th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Late Nite Catechism, the Comedy Legend, Returns
Sep28
Theatre & Performing Arts

Late Nite Catechism, the Comedy Legend, Returns

Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett and Whoopi Goldberg. Late Nite Catechism is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by Vicki Quade &…

Sunday, September 28th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
The iO Theater
1501 North Kingsbury Street
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Ravel Piano Concertos & Suite from Carmen
Sep28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Ravel Piano Concertos & Suite from Carmen

Overview Ravel’s jazz-fueled Piano Concerto in G Major fits Alice Sara Ott “like a custom suit,” raves The New York Times. Ott presents the glittering score…

Sunday, September 28th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Sep28
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…

Sunday, September 28th
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Alice in Wonderland
Sep30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, September 30th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Alice in Wonderland
Oct1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, October 1st
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Oct1
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, October 1st
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Alice in Wonderland
Oct2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Thursday, October 2nd
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Teatro Zinzanni
Oct2
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, October 2nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Oct2
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…

Thursday, October 2nd
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”
Oct2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s first production in its 30th anniversary season is Wish You Were Here, written by Sanaz Toossi, Pulitzer Prize winner for English…

Thursday, October 2nd
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Improvsed DCOM
Oct2
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, October 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Sketch Playlist
Oct2
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, October 2nd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Lion King
Oct3
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Friday, October 3rd
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Oct3
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre

Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…

Friday, October 3rd
12:00 a.m.Saturday, October 4th
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Piccolo Play & Adagio for Strings
Oct3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Piccolo Play & Adagio for Strings

Overview Pergolesi’s sacred masterpiece, the Stabat Mater, is filled with gorgeous, spine-tingling music that explores the nature of grief, hope and healing. These emotions also course…

Friday, October 3rd
1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
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