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Felon: An American Washi Tale
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Felon: An American Washi Tale

Alone in solitary confinement, a teenager called out to the men in the hole with him: “Somebody, send me a book! Moments later, Dudley Randall’s…

Saturday November 2, 2024
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre
710 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60611
Ruth on the Rocks
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ruth on the Rocks

Ruth Guerra is just your average Mexican American, middle-aged girl that grew up in the hood on Chicago’s Southside and loves a good drink or…

Saturday November 2, 2024
Free Street Storefront
4627 S. Ashland Ave.
Becky Nurse of Salem
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Becky Nurse of Salem

The Midwest premiere of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new dark comedy by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Polly Noonan, promises to bewitch Chicago audiences as…

Saturday November 2, 2024
Theater Wit
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Nov2
Tours & Attractions

Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof

Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…

Saturday November 2, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Nov2

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Four Athenians run away to the forest in the name of love (reciprocated and otherwise). They find themselves in the midst of a war between…

Saturday November 2, 2024
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Dracula
Nov2
Nov18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dracula

Prepare to be transported to the eerie landscapes of Transylvania and the shadowy corners of Victorian England as you embark on a spine-tingling journey filled…

Saturday November 2, 2024Monday November 18, 2024
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall
31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL, 60540
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Nov2
Dec8
Theatre & Performing Arts

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

It’s The Golden Age of Hollywood, and the streets of Los Angeles teem with aspiring starlets. When Vera Stark-maid to “America’s Sweetie Pie,” Gloria Mitchell-lands…

Saturday November 2, 2024Sunday December 8, 2024

“Elementos del Alma”: A ‘Día de los Muertos’ Experience
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

“Elementos del Alma”: A ‘Día de los Muertos’ Experience

Are you ready for a Día de los Muertos celebration that will make you laugh, reflect, and feel more connected than ever? Tus Tías Productions,…

Saturday November 2, 2024
6:00 a.m.
Urban Theater Company
2620 W. Division St.
Milo Imagines The World – A World Premiere Musical
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Milo Imagines The World – A World Premiere Musical

MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD is a musical odyssey of imagination. Through vibrant song, expressive dance, and a whole lot of imagination, this magical, musical journey…

Saturday November 2, 2024
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Saturday November 2, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Saturday November 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Saturday November 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces
Nov2
Tours & Attractions

All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” (William Faulkner) This tour is Inside Chicago Walking Tours’ answer to many requests for an Art-Deco-specific…

Saturday November 2, 2024
11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov2
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 November 2, 2024
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Nov2
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Saturday November 2, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
The RSC’s Pericles
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

The RSC’s Pericles

Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years as part of a new, ongoing partnership with CST Direct from a run…

Saturday November 2, 2024
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
Primary Trust
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Primary Trust

An open-hearted, “utterly absorbing, very funny, darn near perfect play” (The Daily Beast) about leaving your comfort zone to find fulfillment. Meet Kenneth, a 38-year-old…

Saturday November 2, 2024
2:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Brick of Chicago Albany Park Walking Tour
Nov2
Tours & Attractions

Brick of Chicago Albany Park Walking Tour

On a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you’ll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities…

Saturday November 2, 2024
2:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Hibbard Elementary
3244 W Ainslie St
Alexander Hersh + Victor Santiago Asunción
Nov2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Alexander Hersh + Victor Santiago Asunción

About the Performance A passionate multimedia artist and imaginative genre/era-blending concert curator, cellist Alexander Hersh returns to Ravinia on the heels of his debut album Absinthe and the fifth…

Saturday November 2, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Road
SAUCED 10 Year Anniversary Night Market
Nov2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED 10 Year Anniversary Night Market

For the past ten years, SAUCED has welcomed hundreds of local vendors and thousands of customers to dozens of night markets throughout Chicago. To celebrate…

Saturday November 2, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Half Acre Beer Co
2050 W Balmoral Ave
David & David
Nov2
Music & Comedy

David & David

In “David & David”, audiences will be delighted (and a little confused) as they are welcomed into 123 Main Street, the brownstone apartment of the…

Saturday November 2, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov2
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 November 2, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Award/Closing Night: 11th Annual Shortcut 100 Costume Film Festival at FACETS
Nov2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Award/Closing Night: 11th Annual Shortcut 100 Costume Film Festival at FACETS

Shortcut 100 International Film Festival is an annual showcase dedicated to promoting the best in independent short film from both established and emerging filmmakers. To…

Saturday November 2, 2024
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Facets Cinema
1517 W. Fullerton
BLANK! The Musical
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

BLANK! The Musical

Gather your friends, grab your phone, and share your ideas. At BLANK! The Musical, you create an entire Broadway-style production. This incredible show is completely improvised.…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.

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