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Big White Fog
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Big White Fog

Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938, funded by the Federal Theatre Project, and influenced…

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Oct4
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, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”
Oct4
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, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Monstrous
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Monstrous

written by Stephanie Lewis, directed by Rachel Borgo After a merciless punishment, Medusa loses her way—and her memory—traveling to the Underworld. She awakens at The…

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
The Rhapsody Theater Presents “Joshua Jay: Making Magic”
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Rhapsody Theater Presents “Joshua Jay: Making Magic”

Rogers Park’s premier entertainment venue, The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W Morse Ave, presents Joshua Jay: Making Magic, Sept. 18 – Oct. 5.    Joshua Jay,…

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 W Morse Ave
The National Parks at Metro
Oct4
Music & Comedy

The National Parks at Metro

The National Parks are a husband and wife duo that capture the expansive beauty of the world through soaring melodies and evocative storytelling. The Provo,…

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Metro Chicago
“The Shortlist: A Refracted Festival”
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

“The Shortlist: A Refracted Festival”

Award-winning Refracted Theatre Company announces The Shortlist: A Refracted Festival, September 19 – October 18, at the Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. The Shortlist…

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Gaslight”
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Gaslight”

Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present Gaslight (Angel Street), October 2 – November 2, by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Susan Gorman at Oil…

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025
Parker McCollum – What Kinda Man Tour
Oct4
Music & Comedy

Parker McCollum – What Kinda Man Tour

/w special guests Ashley Cooke & Hudson Westbrook

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Ava Max – Don’t Click Play Tour
Oct4
Music & Comedy

Ava Max – Don’t Click Play Tour

Ava Max is bringing the Don’t Click Play Tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion on Saturday, October 4!

Saturday, October 4th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Revolution(s)
Oct4
Nov9
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 4th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 9th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
The Lincoln Lodge
Oct4
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, October 4th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Oct4
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 4th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Book of Will
Oct4
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…

Saturday, October 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Idle Muse Theatre Company’s World Premiere, “The Blood Countess,” at The Edge Off Broadway
Oct4
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…

Saturday, October 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
The Psychedelic Furs
Oct4
Saturday, October 4th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Pásele
Oct4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Pásele

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, ESCÁNDALO Comedy and iO Theater are bringing a new variety show, “Pásele,” featuring some of Chicago’s best Latine improvisers. The four…

Saturday, October 4th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Oct4
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, October 4th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Ahamed Weinberg at The Comedy Bar
Oct4
Music & Comedy

Ahamed Weinberg at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Ahamed Weinberg is a Los Angeles-based…

Saturday, October 4th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Oct4
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, October 4th
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
Oct4
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, October 4th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Lion King
Oct5
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…

Sunday, October 5th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Leo Lionni’s Frederick
Oct5
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…

Sunday, October 5th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Woodland Creatures’ Halloween
Oct5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Woodland Creatures’ Halloween

Theater for Young Audiences @ Corn presents our newest show, perfect for young ones and the entire family! In Woodland Creatures’ Halloween, our friends are…

Sunday, October 5th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
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