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The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty

South Asia Institute presents the Chicago debut with just two exclusive shows of “The Elephant in the Room”, a critically acclaimed one-woman show by Priyanka…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
South Asia Institute
1925 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Red Theater Presents: DOGS
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Red Theater Presents: DOGS

Red Theater presents a dazzling, grotesque, hysterical debut by acclaimed local playwright Hanna Kime. It is the Fourth of July sometime in the future, and…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
1133 W Catalpa
1133 W Catalpa Ave
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work

CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company, is proud to announce the third annual Festival of Unfinished Work at the new Bramble Arts Loft located on the…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Refracted Theatre Company presents Laura Winters’ Coronation
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Refracted Theatre Company presents Laura Winters’ Coronation

Refracted Theatre Company, recipient of eight Jeff Awards for its most recent production Tambo & Bones, is honored to present Coronation, by Laura Winters and…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
REMY BUMPPO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SARAH RUHL’S DEAR ELIZABETH, OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 17
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

REMY BUMPPO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SARAH RUHL’S DEAR ELIZABETH, OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 17

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is proud to present Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 – 2025 season, written by Sarah Ruhl…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
Bluebird Arts Presents Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bluebird Arts Presents Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies

Bluebird Arts kicks off its sixth season with Donald Margulies’ Dinner with Friends at Theater Wit. The show runs from Saturday, October 19, to Saturday,…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
BRAMBLE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF “EVIL PERFECT”
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

BRAMBLE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF “EVIL PERFECT”

CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere of Evil Perfect, October 17 – November 10, written by ensemble member Spencer…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Dinner with Friends
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dinner with Friends

Bluebird Arts  kicks off its sixth season with Donald Margulies’ Dinner with Friends at Theater Wit (Chicago, IL). The show runs Saturday, October 19 through…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

It’s The Golden Age of Hollywood, and the streets of Los Angeles teem with aspiring starlets. When Vera Stark—maid to “America’s Little Sweetie Pie” Gloria…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
All’s Well That Ends Well
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

All’s Well That Ends Well

Helena, a low-born ward of the Countess, aspires to a love above her social station, despite the unworthiness of the object of her affection. Wit,…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Theatre School at DePaul University
2350 N. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614
Perfect Pie
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Perfect Pie

A play by Judith Thompson Set in rural Ontario, “Perfect Pie” follows the revisitation of the childhood friendship between two women; one who has chosen…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Some Like it Hot
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Some Like it Hot

Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is…

Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Lincoln Lodge
Nov2
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 November 2, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Book of Me
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Book of Me

Wanda stands on the cusp of womanhood. Educated in the finest schools by successful Black parents she appears to be a well adjusted child of…

Saturday November 2, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Adverses
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Adverses

  Jealousy and intrigue run rampant in the city of Palacio. A mother and a daughter face off in a fight to the finish: The…

Saturday November 2, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Aguijón Theater
2707 N. Laramie Ave.
BABES WITH BLADES THEATRE COMPANY’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, OCT. 16 – NOV. 23
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

BABES WITH BLADES THEATRE COMPANY’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, OCT. 16 – NOV. 23

CHICAGO – Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) announces tickets are now on sale for one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s…

Saturday November 2, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

Following the career of an African American actress as she navigates Hollywood, this play is both harrowing and hilarious, eye-opening and up-lifting. BY THE WAY,…

Saturday November 2, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
League of Chicago Theatres
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Juicio a una Zorra

In front of a long ceremonial table filled with wine bottles and crystal glasses stands a blonde woman in a red dress and high heels.…

Saturday November 2, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:59 p.m.
Citlalin Gallery & Theater
2005 S. Blue Island Ave
Beyond Believing: A Fact or Fiction Comedy Show
Nov2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Beyond Believing: A Fact or Fiction Comedy Show

Inspired by the cult TV show of a very similar name, Beyond Believing: A Fact or Fiction Comedy Show actively betrays your trust. Each show,…

Saturday November 2, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
CLASH on Clark
4416 N. Clark St., 2nd Floor
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Nov2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday November 2, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Chicago Style Improv
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Style Improv

Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…

Saturday November 2, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.

The Yips
Nov2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Yips

The Yips are a Comedy Duo based out of Chicago IL. Through the month of November they will be performing every Saturday at 9PM in…

Saturday November 2, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Nov2
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 November 2, 2024
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Nov2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday November 2, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
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