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Chicago Philharmonic Presents: Sleeping At Last – Home for the Holidays
Nov29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Philharmonic Presents: Sleeping At Last – Home for the Holidays

Following their acclaimed collaboration and a sold-out World Premiere tour in 2024, Sleeping At Last and the Chicago Philharmonic reunite for a new concert experience—this time, to celebrate the…

Saturday, November 29th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness
Nov29
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,…

Saturday, November 29th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
The Lincoln Lodge
Nov29
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, November 29th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Nov29
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, November 29th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Jefferey Cooke- “My Christmas Spectacular 2025!”
Nov29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Jefferey Cooke- “My Christmas Spectacular 2025!”

Holiday craziness is beginning soon, so why not see a cabaret show that celebrates that zany part of the season?  For the 4th consecutive holiday…

Saturday, November 29th
8:00 p.m.9:45 p.m.
Gateway Theater Annex @ The Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Ave.
Judson Veach at The Comedy Bar
Nov29
Music & Comedy

Judson Veach at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Judson Veach is a Nashville-based comedian…

Saturday, November 29th
8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Nov29
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, November 29th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Joke Sistas Chicago
Nov29
Music & Comedy

Joke Sistas Chicago

Joke Sistas is the unofficial sorority of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest with NYC as home and now DC/DMV & Chicago as Sista…

Saturday, November 29th
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov30
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…

Sunday, November 30th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
A Beautiful Noise
Nov30
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,…

Sunday, November 30th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
A Christmas Carol
Nov30
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…

Sunday, November 30th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
The Taming of the Shrew
Nov30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Taming of the Shrew

Deception, disguise, and desire. What if we want to be tamed? The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry…

Sunday, November 30th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Music of the Baroque: Handel’s Messiah
Nov30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Music of the Baroque: Handel’s Messiah

Celebrate the season with Messiah, Handel’s beloved homage to hope, faith, and triumph. From the soul-stirring “Comfort ye, my people” to the exhilarating “Hallelujah” Chorus, this…

Sunday, November 30th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd.
CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Nov30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Overview A young Viking named Hiccup defies tradition when he befriends a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless, and together, these unlikely heroes must fight against…

Sunday, November 30th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Jason Vest at The Comedy Bar
Nov30
Music & Comedy

Jason Vest at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverages Jason Vest is a viral storytelling…

Sunday, November 30th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Amadeus
Nov30
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…

Sunday, November 30th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Wheel of Improv
Nov30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday, November 30th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
The Taming of the Shrew
Nov30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Taming of the Shrew

Deception, disguise, and desire. What if we want to be tamed? The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry…

Sunday, November 30th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness
Nov30
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,…

Sunday, November 30th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
A Christmas Carol
Dec1
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…

Monday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Amadeus
Dec1
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, December 1st
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Music of the Baroque: Handel’s Messiah
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Music of the Baroque: Handel’s Messiah

Celebrate the season with Messiah, Handel’s beloved homage to hope, faith, and triumph. From the soul-stirring “Comfort ye, my people” to the exhilarating “Hallelujah” Chorus, this…

Monday, December 1st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness World Tour
Dec1
Music & Comedy

Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness World Tour

GRAMMY® Award-winning global icon Burna Boy will celebrate his eagerly awaited eighth studio album, No Sign Of Weakness, with an epic North American headline tour.…

Monday, December 1st
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Elf The Musical
Dec2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Elf The Musical

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he…

Tuesday, December 2nd
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
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