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Symphony Center Presents: Sphinx Virtuosi: American Form/s
Feb25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Symphony Center Presents: Sphinx Virtuosi: American Form/s

Comprised of 18 outstanding musicians, Sphinx Virtuosi — the dynamic, self-conducted chamber orchestra of the Sphinx Organization — is renowned for its artistic excellence, innovative…

Tuesday, February 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
2025 Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase
Feb25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

2025 Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase

The Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase returns for its 10th year in Chicago! Join us for the 2025 Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase, “The Minority Report: What…

Tuesday, February 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W. North Ave.
Laugh Factory Open Mic with Grace Bahler
Feb25
Music & Comedy

Laugh Factory Open Mic with Grace Bahler

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday, February 25th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Feb25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World

Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…

Tuesday, February 25th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Jonathan Senik, Piano
Feb26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Jonathan Senik, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | JONATHAN SENIK, PIANO   Program Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata Op. 2 No. 2 in A Major Frederic Chopin…

Wednesday, February 26th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Loyola Instrumental Showcase
Feb26
Music & Comedy

Loyola Instrumental Showcase

Featuring the Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble, this performance will include variety of instrumental selections.

Wednesday, February 26th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Jorja Smith Live In Concert
Feb26
Music & Comedy

Jorja Smith Live In Concert

British singer and songwriter Jorja Smith will perform live at Auditorium Theatre on Feb. 26, 2025.

Wednesday, February 26th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Feb26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, February 26th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Teatro Zinzanni
Feb27
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…

Thursday, February 27th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev
Feb27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev

The cool of the Arctic meets the warmth of Italy. The brooding, majestic themes of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony evoke the remote landscapes of conductor Santtu-Matias…

Thursday, February 27th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor
Feb27
Music & Comedy

American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor

American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor, performed by award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Glynn, celebrates the timeless music and prolific songwriting of ‘70s era Paul Simon, Jim…

Thursday, February 27th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
city winery chicago
1200 W. Randolph Street
Jazz Ensemble
Feb27
Music & Comedy

Jazz Ensemble

Hear Me Talkin’ To Ya: A Centennial Celebration of Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five After a short stint in New York with The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra…

Thursday, February 27th
8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E. 60th St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Feb28
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…

Friday, February 28th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Feb28
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, February 28th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Bow Tides
Feb28
Music & Comedy

The Bow Tides

The Bow Tides return to the IAHC with new music! The Bow Tides, Katie Grennan, Ellery Klein, Jessie Burns, Jeff Lindblade, and Eric Thorin, return…

Friday, February 28th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
4626 North Knox Avenue
UChorus & Women’s Ensemble
Feb28
Music & Comedy

UChorus & Women’s Ensemble

Join us as the University Chorus and Women’s Ensemble present a diverse program of classical works, folk songs from as far as Sweden, Iceland, Nigeria,…

Friday, February 28th
7:30 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E. 60th St.
The Original Improv Gladiators: season 37!
Feb28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Original Improv Gladiators: season 37!

What started as an idea to fill a recently vacated production slot back in January of 2008 has turned into a sure-fire hit improv-aganza and…

Friday, February 28th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes: 30th Anniversary Tour
Feb28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes: 30th Anniversary Tour

Celebrating 30 years, Pink Martini has taken audiences around the world, sashaying between French café music, Brazilian sambas, Cuban rumbas and a dash of jazz.…

Friday, February 28th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes: 30th Anniversary Tour
Feb28
Music & Comedy

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes: 30th Anniversary Tour

Celebrating 30 years, Pink Martini has taken audiences around the world, sashaying between French café music, Brazilian sambas, Cuban rumbas and a dash of jazz.…

Friday, February 28th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Devil’s Daughter
Feb28
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, February 28th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Live Laugh Blood
Feb28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Live Laugh Blood

In the happily ever after of a Hallmark romcom, what happens when jealousy sets in and the perfect ending — isn’t? Paige Turner (Miriel Martinez)…

Friday, February 28th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Feb28
Music & Comedy, 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 it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Friday, February 28th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
Feb28
Music & Comedy

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will perform at The Chicago Theater on Friday, February 28.   The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new…

Friday, February 28th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Feb28
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, February 28th
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,
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