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New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr13
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…

Sunday, April 13th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Titanique
Apr13
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…

Sunday, April 13th
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr13
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…

Sunday, April 13th
1:00 p.m.3:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Winter’s Tale
Apr13
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,…

Sunday, April 13th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
it’s been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls
Apr13
Theatre & Performing Arts

it’s been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls

Ten years ago, four young people were hunted by ruthless killers—and against all odds, three of them survived. Now, they are brought together once more, this…

Sunday, April 13th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Open Space Arts
1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Chicago Connections: Price & Dvorak
Apr13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Connections: Price & Dvorak

Join the Lakeview Orchestra for our concert, “Chicago Connections: Price & Dvorak” The program features Concert Overture No. 1 by Florence Price, Symphony No. 8…

Sunday, April 13th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy
Apr13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy

Stage Left Theatre, the second-oldest ensemble-based theatre company in Chicago, is pleased to announce its spring 2025 production of The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A…

Sunday, April 13th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place Level 6
835 N Michigan Ave
Splash Hatch on the E Going Down
Apr13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Splash Hatch on the E Going Down

Definition Theatre presents: Splash Hatch on the E Going Down by Kia Corthron directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce Onstage March 14 – April 13, 2025 Definition…

Sunday, April 13th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Definition Theatre
1160 E 55th St.
Award-Winning Chicago Dance, Praize Productions, Inc., Company Explores Rest and Power
Apr13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Award-Winning Chicago Dance, Praize Productions, Inc., Company Explores Rest and Power

Chicago’s award-winning dance and production company, Praize Productions, Inc. (PPI), will debut its world premiere production, Complexions. This multidisciplinary performance explores the vital need for…

Sunday, April 13th
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Reva and David – Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
Titanique
Apr13
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…

Sunday, April 13th
6:30 p.m.8:10 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr13
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…

Sunday, April 13th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Today’s Specials
Apr13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Today’s Specials

Today’s Specials is a variety show hosted by Asian Takeout Improv, featuring Chicago’s best comedians, musicians, performers and improvisers. We strive to highlight comedians and…

Sunday, April 13th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Kamehachi Sushi
1531 N Wells St
A Sublease On Life
Apr13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Sublease On Life

Don’t miss the all-new sketch show featuring talent from TikTok sensation @wet.mouth! While life may not come with a manual, a little — or a…

Sunday, April 13th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Donny’s Skybox
230 W North Ave
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr14
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…

Monday, April 14th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr14
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…

Monday, April 14th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
The Wickie
Apr14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Wickie

A maritime tale of madness. A stubborn man vs an angry ocean. A clownesque, physical comedy about a lighthouse keeper who loses his shoe. When…

Monday, April 14th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 W. Newport Ave.
The Winter’s Tale
Apr14
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,…

Monday, April 14th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr15
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…

Tuesday, April 15th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Alice in Wonderland
Apr15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, April 15th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr15
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…

Tuesday, April 15th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Titanique
Apr15
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…

Tuesday, April 15th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr15
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…

Tuesday, April 15th
7:00 p.m.9:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live
Apr15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the groundbreaking 2.5D musical, is bringing the iconic Sailor Moon universe to life like never before. This stunning…

Tuesday, April 15th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr16
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…

Wednesday, April 16th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
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