The Infinite Wrench
May23
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, May 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
May23
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, May 23rd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
May23
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, May 23rd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
May23
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…

Saturday, May 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Windfall
May23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Windfall

This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the local police,…

Saturday, May 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
The Lincoln Lodge
May23
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…

Saturday, May 23rd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Secret Sketch Show
May23
Music & Comedy

Secret Sketch Show

Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…

Saturday, May 23rd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
May23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, May 23rd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Les Misérables
May24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Les Misérables

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return…

Sunday, May 24th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Sunday, May 24th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Sunday, May 24th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
May24
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…

Sunday, May 24th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The 8th Dwarf
May24
Theatre & Performing Arts

The 8th Dwarf

Binkley, an outsider dwarf from the Kingdom of Magical Land, is quiet, timid and scared of the dark — not exactly the best characteristics for…

Sunday, May 24th
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park Road
Windfall
May24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Windfall

This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the local police,…

Sunday, May 24th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Spamalot
May24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spamalot

THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…

Sunday, May 24th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Thornhill – The Mercia Tour
May24
Music & Comedy

Thornhill – The Mercia Tour

Australian alternative metal band Thornhill is scheduled to perform in Chicago on May 24 as part of The Mercia Tour. Supporting Acts: 156/Silence, Fox Lake,…

Sunday, May 24th
6:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Wheel of Improv
May24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday, May 24th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Monday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Monday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
May25
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…

Monday, May 25th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
May26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Tuesday, May 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
May26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Tuesday, May 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Spamalot
May26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spamalot

THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…

Tuesday, May 26th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Tuesday Good Show
May26
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, May 26th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave