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Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Sep26
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, September 26th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Louis CK – Ridiculous Tour
Sep26
Music & Comedy

Louis CK – Ridiculous Tour

Louis CK will bring the Ridiculous Tour to The Chicago Theatre September 25, 26 and 27.

Friday, September 26th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Mr. Wolf
Sep26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

14 years ago, the infant Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now, the precocious 15-year-old has been rescued, and quickly returned to a family that…

Friday, September 26th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Sep26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”

Award-winning Refracted Theatre Company presents Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, September 12 – October 18, at the Den…

Friday, September 26th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”
Sep26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s first production in its 30th anniversary season is Wish You Were Here, written by Sanaz Toossi, Pulitzer Prize winner for English…

Friday, September 26th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Devil’s Daughter
Sep26
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, September 26th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Sep26
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, September 26th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
The Lincoln Lodge
Sep26
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, September 26th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Aida Cuevas: 50 Years Singing to México
Sep26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Aida Cuevas: 50 Years Singing to México

Overview Prepare for an evening of passion, tradition and the soul-stirring beauty of timeless music. Aida Cuevas, the unrivaled queen of ranchera music and “La…

Friday, September 26th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Maná – Vivir Sin Aire Tour
Sep26
Music & Comedy

Maná – Vivir Sin Aire Tour

Fresh off the heels of their historic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, legendary Mexican rock band MANÁ returns this fall with a spectacular…

Friday, September 26th
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Sep26
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, September 26th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Sep26
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, September 26th
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
Sep26
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, September 26th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Sep27
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, September 27th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…

Saturday, September 27th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Messi Experience Chicago

The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…

Saturday, September 27th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
The Cellar Door: The Hilt Estate
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Cellar Door: The Hilt Estate

Just thirteen miles from the Pacific, The Hilt Estate lies at the rugged, windswept edge of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, where challenging conditions shape wines of…

Saturday, September 27th
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
163 N Green St
Division Street Farmers Market
Sep27
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, September 27th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Englewood Village Market
Sep27
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, September 27th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S Halsted
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Sep27
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…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Sep27
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Sep27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing

This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Aladerri International Film Festival
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Aladerri International Film Festival

Aladerri International Film Festival (AIFF) is dedicated to the celebration of ‘Short Films’ a multi-day event in Chicago supporting filmmakers and giving them an opportunity…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Facets Cinema
1517 W. Fullerton
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Sep27
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, September 27th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
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