American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Jan30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Friday January 30, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Friday January 30, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
The Three Little Pigs at Beverly Arts Center
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Three Little Pigs at Beverly Arts Center

Meet Roxanne, Petunia, and Babe…three Sister Piggies who set out to build their own houses.  Roxanne (the Rock’n Roll Pig) builds hers out of Sticks,…

Friday January 30, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Jan30
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Friday January 30, 2026
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Jan30
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…

Friday January 30, 2026
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jan30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday January 30, 2026
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Jan30
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…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jan30
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…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jan30
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…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Unknown Variable by Nahal Navidar
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Unknown Variable by Nahal Navidar

Momentary Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of The Unknown Variable, written by Nahal Navidar, and directed by Jacob C. Shuler. The production…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
1133 W Catalpa
1133 W Catalpa Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Jan30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph St
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Jan30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas

We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble
Jan30
Music & Comedy

Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble

The Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble is rewriting jazz history—one long-overdue note at a time. Drawing from deep-rooted Indigenous musical traditions and the untold legacy…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Reva and David – Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
Northwestern University’s 83rd Annual Dolphin Show Presents “Footloose”
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Northwestern University’s 83rd Annual Dolphin Show Presents “Footloose”

America’s largest student-produced musical returns for its 83rd annual production with Footloose! Produced by Aiden Kaliner, Ryan Lien, and JingXi Yap and directed by Katherine…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson St
The Dance of Death
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dance of Death

In the high stone tower of an isolated naval fortress, Alice and Edgar are about to celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss—if decades of resentment,…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Oil Lamp Theater’s “The Outsider”
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Oil Lamp Theater’s “The Outsider”

Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present the first production of its 2026 season, The Outsider, written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Scott…

Friday January 30, 2026
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025
Devil’s Daughter
Jan30
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 January 30, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Jan30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show

Missed Call is a premier Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday — inspired by the audience’s suggestion!

Friday January 30, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
3 Stages of Love
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

3 Stages of Love

Ghostlight begins its 9th Season with the first installment of a three-part cabaret experience devised by Ensemble Member Khnemu Menu-Ra, 3 Stages of Love. The…

Friday January 30, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave
The Lincoln Lodge
Jan30
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 January 30, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Green Corridors
Jan30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Green Corridors

Green Corridors Written by Natalka Vorozhbyt Translated by John Freedman with Natalia Bratus Directed by Kay Martinovich Using elements of absurdity and dark humor, Green Corridors is a…

Friday January 30, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland St.
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Jan30
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 January 30, 2026
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Magic City Hippies
Jan30
Music & Comedy

Magic City Hippies

Welcome to Metro Chicago, where the Magic City Hippies will be taking the stage on January 30, 2026, at 9:00 PM. This dynamic trio is…

Friday January 30, 2026
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Metro Chicago