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Iliza Shlesinger Live
Oct10
Music & Comedy

Iliza Shlesinger Live

Iliza Shlesinger comes to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, October 10.

Friday, October 10th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
SCP Jazz: Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau
Oct10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

SCP Jazz: Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau

Overview Two icons, unrivaled chemistry Christian McBride and Brad Mehldau — two music icons with a long history of collaboration — bring the intimacy and…

Friday, October 10th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Oct10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Friday, October 10th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Oct10
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 10th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Paul Faravhar at The Comedy Bar
Oct10
Music & Comedy

Paul Faravhar at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Chicago based Paul Farahvar delights audiences…

Friday, October 10th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Oct10
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 10th
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
Oct10
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 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Ear Taxi Festival
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ear Taxi Festival

The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…

Saturday, October 11th
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct11
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, October 11th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Englewood Village Market
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Englewood Village Market

Grow Greater Englewood’s 6th Annual Englewood Village Market kicks off on Saturday, June 14th to connect residents with Black-owned businesses and activities rooted in Black…

Saturday, October 11th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S Halsted
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Saturday, October 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Stitching Stories Asia from East to West
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Stitching Stories Asia from East to West

As part of Journey Chicago and Open House Chicago, the Heritage Museum of Asian Art—together with the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and Japanese Culture…

Saturday, October 11th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Discover HH Holmes for Halloween: The Devil in the White City Bus Tour by American Ghost Walks
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Discover HH Holmes for Halloween: The Devil in the White City Bus Tour by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks for an immersive 3-hour experience on The Devil in the White City Bus Tour in Chicago. Uncover the chilling tale of…

Saturday, October 11th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Inside the bar at the Congress Plaza Hotel
520 S Michigan Ave.
Stardew Valley: Symphony Of Seasons
Oct11
Music & Comedy

Stardew Valley: Symphony Of Seasons

Step into a musical journey of Stardew Valley, with an orchestra performing brand new arrangements of the game’s soundtrack and video on screen! Symphony of…

Saturday, October 11th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
ComedySportz Chicago
Oct11
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 11th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
A Taste Of Theatre Festival
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Taste Of Theatre Festival

Experience the Magic. Decide the Legacy. At A Taste of Theatre Festival, the spotlight is on YOU. Join us for a thrilling, one-of-a-kind evening where six playwrights showcase…

Saturday, October 11th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
eta Creative Arts Foundation
7558 S South Chicago Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Oct11
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 11th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Comedy Bar Mitzvah: A Roast & Toast of Jewish Culture
Oct11
Music & Comedy

The Comedy Bar Mitzvah: A Roast & Toast of Jewish Culture

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Andrew Roffe is a graduate of…

Saturday, October 11th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct11
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 11th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Halloween Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour: Explore Paranormal Activity with American Ghost Walks
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour: Explore Paranormal Activity with American Ghost Walks

Join the acclaimed Original Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour by American Ghost Walks. Discover the city’s most haunted sites, including the tragic Eastland disaster location and…

Saturday, October 11th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Inside the bar at the Congress Plaza Hotel
520 S Michigan Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday, October 11th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, October 11th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Improvised Shakespeare
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, October 11th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Ear Taxi Festival, DePaul Ensemble 20+, and William Ferris Chorale present “The Lost Birds”
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Ear Taxi Festival, DePaul Ensemble 20+, and William Ferris Chorale present “The Lost Birds”

A stunning choral-orchestral elegy by Christopher Tin, The Lost Birds honors extinct species and the fragile beauty of nature. Featuring William Ferris Chorale and DePaul’s…

Saturday, October 11th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University
2330 N Halsted St
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