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The Book of Will
Oct24
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, October 24th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
The Factory Theater’s “The Sporting Life”
Oct24
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater’s “The Sporting Life”

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., presents The Sporting Life, October 10 – November 22, written by Marjorie Muller and directed by Kayla Menz.…

Friday, October 24th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s “The Mark”
Oct24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s “The Mark”

 Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) is proud to present the world premiere of The Mark, October 11 – November 22 at The Edge Theater,…

Friday, October 24th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Oct24
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, October 24th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Oct24
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, October 24th
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
Oct24
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, October 24th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Sound of Music
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Sound of Music

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic…

Saturday, October 25th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Leo Lionni’s Frederick
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Leo Lionni’s Frederick

While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick daydreams the summer away. But when fall weather comes, it is Frederick who has stored…

Saturday, October 25th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
ABLE presents Frankenstein
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

ABLE presents Frankenstein

Following a sold-out run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations is thrilled to bring our critically acclaimed adaptation of Frankenstein back to…

Saturday, October 25th
1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Oct25
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…

Saturday, October 25th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

In a lively underground colony where clothing is taboo and rock music reigns, naked mole rats live by one rule: stay bare. But when Wilbur…

Saturday, October 25th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo, Chicago, IL, 60605
Paranormal Activity – A New Story Live On Stage
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Paranormal Activity – A New Story Live On Stage

“★ ★ ★ ★! Enough connection to the movies to be beloved by fans, while being completely accessible to the unfamiliar.” –Chicago Sun-Times “The one…

Saturday, October 25th
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
800 East Grand Avenue
In Good Company – Chicago and Theatre Y
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

In Good Company – Chicago and Theatre Y

What if democracy isn’t just a system—but a shared movement forward? Beginning Saturday, October 18th and running Saturdays and Sundays through November 9th, 2025, Theatre…

Saturday, October 25th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
3611 W Cermak Road
3611 W Cermak Road
In Good Company
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

In Good Company

What if democracy isn’t just a system—but a shared movement forward? Beginning Saturday, October 18th and running Saturdays and Sundays through November 9th, 2025, Chicagoans are invited…

Saturday, October 25th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Theatre Y
3611 W Cermak Rd
A Family Magic Show
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Family Magic Show

Looking for a family outing that’s out of this world? Our Family Cosmic Magic Show isn’t your typical “pull a rabbit out of a hat”…

Saturday, October 25th
4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
cosmic underground theater
3433 W Fullerton Ave
ComedySportz Chicago
Oct25
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, October 25th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Zoo After Dark: BOOs & Brews
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Zoo After Dark: BOOs & Brews

Join us for an unforgettable evening of thrills, chills, and specialty drinks at Zoo After Dark: BOOs & Brews, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s exclusive Halloween event for…

Saturday, October 25th
6:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
The Infinite Wrench
Oct25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Saturday, October 25th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Paranormal Activity – A New Story Live On Stage
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Paranormal Activity – A New Story Live On Stage

“★ ★ ★ ★! Enough connection to the movies to be beloved by fans, while being completely accessible to the unfamiliar.” –Chicago Sun-Times “The one…

Saturday, October 25th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
800 East Grand Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct25
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…

Saturday, October 25th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Conspirators’ “Duck Soup”
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Conspirators’ “Duck Soup”

The Conspirators present Duck Soup by Harry Ruby and Burt Kalmar, adapted from the Marx Brothers’ movie for the stage by Sid Feldman and directed…

Saturday, October 25th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Revolution(s)
Oct25
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…

Saturday, October 25th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Oct25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday, October 25th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Oct25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, October 25th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
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