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Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents Circus Quixote
Feb7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents Circus Quixote

After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors…

Friday, February 7th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
163 E. Pearson St.
The Gift Theatre Presents the World Premier of Cygnus
Feb7
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Gift Theatre Presents the World Premier of Cygnus

The Gift Theatre, is proud to present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton, award-winning writer and producer of HBO’s “Succession”…

Friday, February 7th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Filament Theatre
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Salonen Conducts Bluebeard’s Castle
Feb7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Salonen Conducts Bluebeard’s Castle

A taut and gripping thriller, Bartók’s one-act opera follows Duke Bluebeard and his newest wife Judith as she opens the seven doors of his castle…

Friday, February 7th
7:30 p.m.9:40 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents the Tony Award-Winning Fun Home
Feb7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents the Tony Award-Winning Fun Home

Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony-award winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, opening January 16, 2025, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts,…

Friday, February 7th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N. Dearborn St.
Live Laugh Blood
Feb7
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 7th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Live Laugh Blood
Feb7
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 7th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Lincoln Lodge
Feb7
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, February 7th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Feb7
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 7th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Mannequins’ Ball
Feb7
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Mannequins’ Ball

The Mannequins’ Ball Written by Bruno Jasienski Translated by Daniel Gerould Adapted by Nicole Wiesner Directed by Nicole Wiesner and Miguel Long On the one…

Friday, February 7th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland St.
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Feb7
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, February 7th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
Feb7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lowkey Funny Comedy Show

This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…

Friday, February 7th
8:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Chicago Style Improv
Feb7
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…

Friday, February 7th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Feb7
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 7th
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
Feb7
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, February 7th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Allstar Bachata & Salsa Social w/ World Champion Yolieth Barrangan
Feb7
Feb8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Allstar Bachata & Salsa Social w/ World Champion Yolieth Barrangan

Come dance the night with Chicago best dancers! Two rooms of dancing (Salsa, Bachata) . Special Guest World Champion Yolieth Barrangan

Friday, February 7th
10:00 p.m.Saturday, February 8th
2:00 a.m.
Avondale Music Hall
3336 N Milwaukee Ave
Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Feb8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, officially kicks off its spectacular 50th Anniversary Season with one of the most enduring and beloved musicals of…

Saturday, February 8th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
Feb8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago’s “bouncy and bodacious” smash-hit production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus opened YPT’s 2024-2025 season…

Saturday, February 8th
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Feb8
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, February 8th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Teatro Zinzanni
Feb8
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, February 8th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
Feb8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago’s “bouncy and bodacious” smash-hit production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus opened YPT’s 2024-2025 season…

Saturday, February 8th
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Orbit Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic A Tribute to Duke Ellingtonia
Feb8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Orbit Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic A Tribute to Duke Ellingtonia

In a momentous celebration of its 20th Anniversary and Black History Month, the Orbert Davis’s Chicago Jazz Philharmonic proudly presents the world premiere of Ellingtonia…

Saturday, February 8th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Kehrein Center for the Arts
Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago
SNIPES Cypher Series – Grand Finale
Feb8
Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Theatre & Performing Arts

SNIPES Cypher Series – Grand Finale

The SNIPES Cypher Series is a battle event series encompassing a multi-city tournament between the 3 SNIPES-partnered dance studios. The winners of each qualifier event…

Saturday, February 8th
1:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Avondale Music Hall
3336 N Milwaukee Ave
Fat Ham
Feb8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Fat Ham

A boisterous Southern cookout sets the scene for a Black, queer discovery of self and resilience in this Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony nominated “uproarious reimagining…

Saturday, February 8th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents the Tony Award-Winning Fun Home
Feb8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents the Tony Award-Winning Fun Home

Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony-award winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, opening January 16, 2025, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts,…

Saturday, February 8th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N. Dearborn St.
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