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Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny
Jul11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 – July 20,…

Friday, July 11th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
Jul11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches

Part One of Tony Kushner’s two-part, Pulitzer Prize-winning expansive, poetic, and politically charged look at the ‘80s in America. In the midst of the AIDS…

Friday, July 11th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
You Will Get Sick
Jul11
Theatre & Performing Arts

You Will Get Sick

A young man with a secret. An older woman who will listen. A predatory flock of birds. An upcoming audition for The Wizard of Oz. Welcome…

War of the Worlds
Jul11
Theatre & Performing Arts

War of the Worlds

Breaking news: the Martians have landed…in Chicago! Our world is being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than ours, yet just as mortal. They…

Friday, July 11th
7:30 p.m.
Lifeline Theater, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
Prince T-Dub at The Comedy Bar
Jul11
Music & Comedy

Prince T-Dub at The Comedy Bar

Timothy Wilson also known as Prince T-Dub – The Chicago Comedic Sensation Prince T-Dub, born and raised in the Windy City of Chicago, is a…

Friday, July 11th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Titanique
Jul11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Friday, July 11th
7:30 p.m.9:10 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul11
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Friday, July 11th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jul11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and…

Friday, July 11th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Devil’s Daughter
Jul11
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, July 11th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Lincoln Lodge
Jul11
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…

Friday, July 11th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Live With Jake Shane
Jul11
Music & Comedy

Live With Jake Shane

Jake Shane is a digital entertainer, comedian, and podcast host who reaches an audience of more than 4.3 million followers across social platforms. Since his…

Friday, July 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince
Jul11
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the final production of their 30th season, The Curious Circumstances of Louis…

Friday, July 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Jul11
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, July 11th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.
Prince T-Dub at The Comedy Bar
Jul11
Music & Comedy

Prince T-Dub at The Comedy Bar

Timothy Wilson also known as Prince T-Dub – The Chicago Comedic Sensation Prince T-Dub, born and raised in the Windy City of Chicago, is a…

Friday, July 11th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Latin Dance Night
Jul11
Jul12
Tours & Attractions

Latin Dance Night

Immerse yourself in a cultural experience on Friday evening! It’s the new and exciting Salsa & Bachata Night at Takito Street, where you can immerse…

Friday, July 11th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, July 12th
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Prince T-Dub at The Comedy Bar
Jul11
Music & Comedy

Prince T-Dub at The Comedy Bar

Timothy Wilson also known as Prince T-Dub – The Chicago Comedic Sensation Prince T-Dub, born and raised in the Windy City of Chicago, is a…

Friday, July 11th
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jul11
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, July 11th
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
Jul11
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, July 11th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul12
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, July 12th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, July 12th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Jul12
Sports & Recreation

Millennium Park Summer Workouts

The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn in Millennium Park on Saturdays, May 17 to August 30, 8-11:45 a.m. with a series of…

Saturday, July 12th
8:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Jul12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Saturday, July 12th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
CollectedCon 2025
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CollectedCon 2025

Attention all toy enthusiasts and creative minds! Are you ready for an event that will inspire, educate and celebrate the world of designer toys? Then…

Saturday, July 12th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Aon Grand Ballroom
600 E. Grand Avenue
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jul12
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, July 12th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
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