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AFI: 2025 Tour
Oct3
Music & Comedy

AFI: 2025 Tour

Award-winning rockers AFI will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on Oct. 3, 2025 /w special guest TR/ST.

Friday, October 3rd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
Oct3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lowkey Funny Comedy Show

This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…

Friday, October 3rd
8:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Oct3
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 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ahamed Weinberg at The Comedy Bar
Oct3
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…

Friday, October 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Oct3
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 3rd
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
Oct3
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 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Saturday, October 4th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Andersonville Arts Weekend
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Andersonville Arts Weekend

Join us for the 21st annual Arts Weekend with more than 30 local businesses that will showcase artists from across Chicago. The event kicks off…

Saturday, October 4th
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct4
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Saturday, October 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct4
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, October 4th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Ferris Bueller Movie Tour in the Art Institute of Chicago
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Ferris Bueller Movie Tour in the Art Institute of Chicago

Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…

Saturday, October 4th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Rappel In Northwest Chicago
Oct4
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Rappel In Northwest Chicago

Conquer your limits at 168 feet up and rappel down the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca Illinois. Professional equipment provided and no experience needed. Trained…

Saturday, October 4th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd.
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Oct4
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Saturday, October 4th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct4
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, October 4th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Oct4
Tours & Attractions

EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu

Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…

Saturday, October 4th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Chicago Composers Consortium // Caroline Jesalva // Shannon McGinnis & Corrine Costello // Constellation Men’s Ensemble
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Chicago Composers Consortium // Caroline Jesalva // Shannon McGinnis & Corrine Costello // Constellation Men’s Ensemble

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. A dynamic afternoon of new music featuring bold performances and thought-provoking works. Baritone Brad Jungwirth joins the…

Saturday, October 4th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Logan Center Penthouse
915 E 60th St
Tikka Masala
Oct4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tikka Masala

Tikka Masala: The Indian Improv Comedy Game Show. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud night of unscripted chaos, cultural flavor, and spicy twists! Tikka Masala is…

Saturday, October 4th
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Oct4
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Saturday, October 4th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George
900 South Wells Street
Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour
Oct4
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour

Step aboard our Seadog Haunted Tours for a fun-filled journey through Chicago’s history of ghosts, spirits, scandals, and sins. As you cruise along the Chicago…

Saturday, October 4th
5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
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
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Chicago, IL
Oct4
Music & Comedy

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Chicago, IL

The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic…

Saturday, October 4th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
165 E Ontario St
The Infinite Wrench
Oct4
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 4th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
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
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct4
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 4th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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