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R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts

R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)

In 1920, Karel Čapek’s early science fiction classic R.U.R. coined the term “robot” and looked ahead to the wonders and dangers of artificial intelligence decades…

Friday, May 30th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
The Lincoln Lodge
May30
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, May 30th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Evanston Salt Costs Climbing
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Evanston Salt Costs Climbing

Winters keep getting worse in Evanston, IL, where salt truck drivers Peter and Basil battle the ice and snow and pass the time with jokes…

Friday, May 30th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Everything You Need To Know About Abortion in One Hour or Less
May30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Everything You Need To Know About Abortion in One Hour or Less

Set in an Oklahoma high school in December 2023, Everything You Need to Know About Abortion in One Hour or Less tells the story of three educators…

Friday, May 30th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Anthony ‘Scruncho’ McKinley
May30
Music & Comedy

Anthony ‘Scruncho’ McKinley

Anthony McKinley, (better known as Scruncho) is an American comedian and actor who was known for being in movies such as “How High”, “Budz House”, “Easy Money” and…

Friday, May 30th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS
May30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS

We’re back with all new bits! This joyful mixture of sketch comedy and dance is filled with a variety of characters that are sure to…

Friday, May 30th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May30
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, May 30th
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
May30
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, May 30th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
May31
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, May 31st
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Saturday, May 31st
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
May31
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, May 31st
8:00 a.m.11:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May31
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, May 31st
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
The People’s Music School Presents: Performapaloozathon!
May31
Music & Comedy

The People’s Music School Presents: Performapaloozathon!

It’s The People’s Music School’s biggest performance of the year! Performapaloozathon is an all-day music event hosted by The People’s Music School, featuring 800+ TPMS…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Gary Comer Youth Center
7200 S Ingleside Ave
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
May31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024

Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…

Saturday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago follows up it’s acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob…

Saturday, May 31st
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
May31
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, May 31st
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Maifest Chicago 2025
May31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maifest Chicago 2025

Maifest is Back! Admission is free & open to all agesJoin us May 29 – June 1, 2025at our same awesome temporary spot:4521 N. Lincoln…

Saturday, May 31st
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Maifest Chicago
4521 N. Lincoln Avenue
Urban Rappels at theWit
May31
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Urban Rappels at theWit

Conquer your limits at 278 feet up and rappel down theWit in downtown Chicago. Professional equipment provided and no experience needed. Trained experts guide participants…

Saturday, May 31st
12:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
The Wit
201 North State Street
Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago follows up it’s acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob…

Saturday, May 31st
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Every Brilliant Thing
May31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

CIRCA Pintig, Chicago’s Filipino American theatre company in its 34th year, presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING, the groundbreaking one-performer play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahue.…

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
1332 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
1332 W Irving Park Rd
Titanique
May31
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…

Saturday, May 31st
2:00 p.m.3:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The End of Reality
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

The End of Reality

“The End of Reality” is [Richard Maxwell’s] most eloquent statement to date on the blurring of despair and apathy in American lives. – Ben Brantley,…

Saturday, May 31st
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theatre Y
3611 W Cermak Rd
Teatro Zinzanni
May31
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, May 31st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Miss Renee Live One Night Only
May31
Music & Comedy

Miss Renee Live One Night Only

HollywoodGenGen, widely recognized as “Miss Renee”, is an acclaimed actor, comedian, and social media influencer celebrated for their ability to connect with audiences through humor and…

Saturday, May 31st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
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