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The Lincoln Lodge
Apr11
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, April 11th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr11
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, April 11th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Apr11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield

Tickets for Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield in Chicago🎫 VIP – Get a free VIP bag full of various merchandise from Thom Britton…

Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”
Apr11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s latest production is  Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 13 – April 12…

Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Apr11
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, April 11th
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
Apr11
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, April 11th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a…

Saturday, April 12th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf

A world premiere based on the book written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann. Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Amanda Link. This debut picture book…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr12
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, April 12th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Winter’s Tale
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Winter’s Tale

One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione,…

Saturday, April 12th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Titanique
Apr12
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, April 12th
2:00 p.m.3:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Twyla Tharp Dance
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Twyla Tharp Dance

The legendary Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary as a choreographer with a coast-to-coast diamond jubilee tour that includes three performances at the Harris Theater. Each…

Saturday, April 12th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping…

Saturday, April 12th
2:00 p.m.4:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Apr12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic true crime mystery dinner show in the United States. We are now running public and private…

Saturday, April 12th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/Magnificent Mile
165 E. Ontario St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr12
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, April 12th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Saturday, April 12th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
The Infinite Wrench
Apr12
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, April 12th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Halfway to Halloween Spooktacular: Nightmare Notes
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Halfway to Halloween Spooktacular: Nightmare Notes

A spine tingling, haunted evening where the eerie beauty of Halloween meets the captivating power of live string music. Celebrating the halfway to Halloween mark,…

Saturday, April 12th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
656 W Barry Ave
The Winter’s Tale
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Winter’s Tale

One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione,…

Saturday, April 12th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr12
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, April 12th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Apr12
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, April 12th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Titanique
Apr12
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, April 12th
7:30 p.m.9:10 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Parsons Dance
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Parsons Dance

Witness boundary-pushing artistry and life-affirming joy from this New York City based contemporary American dance company who is internationally renowned for their energized, athletic ensemble…

Saturday, April 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
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