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GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat

Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, GOOD THINGS. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for the cookbook,…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Wednesday, November 12th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Nov12
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 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Wednesday, November 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Chicken Little
Nov13
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 13th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Alice in Wonderland
Nov13
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, November 13th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show

A night with Cafe Lounge Underwater is like the best house party you’ve ever been to. There’s dancing, music, drinks, and of course, meeting strangers…

Thursday, November 13th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour

The internationally renowned, award-winning author Salman Rushdie discusses his newest novel, The Eleventh Hour, a spellbinding exploration of life, death, and what comes into focus…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
Nov13
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 13th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov13
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 13th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Amadeus
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Based on the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will improvise a…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Ugly Lies The Bone
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ugly Lies The Bone

Jonathan Berry is BACK and he’s directing Shattered Globe’s powerful season opener UGLY LIES THE BONE. After three tours in Afghanistan, Jess returns home to…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar
Nov13
Music & Comedy

OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry OhJay Lamont, born and raised on…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Chen Leads The Four Seasons
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Chen Leads The Four Seasons

Overview Warbling birds, trickling streams, summer storms, barking dogs, icy landscapes — Vivaldi pioneered the art of painting nature through music with his blazingly original Four…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Improvsed DCOM
Nov13
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, November 13th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show

A night with Cafe Lounge Underwater is like the best house party you’ve ever been to. There’s dancing, music, drinks, and of course, meeting strangers…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s “The Mark”
Nov13
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,…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Maroon 5 – LOVE IS LIKE Tour
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Maroon 5 – LOVE IS LIKE Tour

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 announce their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Love Is Like, out August 15th (Interscope). Along with their new…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Thursday, November 13th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
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