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Comedian Nate Armbruster Headlines The Den Theatre for One Night Only
Chicago, IL – Comedian Nate Armbruster will bring his sharp, relatable comedy to The Den Theatre in Chicago for one night only on Saturday, May…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reimagining Cabaret presented by Black Voices in Cabaret
Join us on May 10th as Reimagining Cabaret, the acclaimed series created, produced, and directed by Lynn Colbert-Jones, makes its debut at Freedom Hall in…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Ballet Chicago: “Balanchine + Beyond”
Ballet Chicago presents its highly anticipated Spring Repertory Performance, “Balanchine + Beyond.” This special program celebrates 30 years of artistic excellence and Ballet Chicago’s legacy…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Ballet Chicago: “Balanchine + Beyond”
Ballet Chicago presents its highly anticipated Spring Repertory Performance, “Balanchine + Beyond.” This special program celebrates 30 years of artistic excellence and Ballet Chicago’s legacy…
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…
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Cactus Flower
Performances Thursday, May 8th (FREE) | 7:30 pm Friday, May 9th | 7:30 pm Saturday, May 10th | 2:00 pm Saturday, May 10th | 7:30…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Berlin
Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Ben Jones “Temptation”
“One of the most unbelievable vocal instruments in the industry today.” – BroadwayWorld. Join award-winning vocalist Ben Jones and legendary pianist, composer, and music director…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Redtwist Theatre Presents “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus”
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre, currently presenting, the recently extended through April 6, Titus Andronicus, one of the top rated plays in Chicago, according to TheaterInChicago.com, presents …
Theatre & Performing Arts
R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)
In 1920, Karel Čapek’s early science fiction classic R.U.R. coined the term “robot” and looked ahead to the wonders and dangers of artificial intelligence decades…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party
Bingo Loco is not your grandma’s bingo… it’s a bingo rave complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2 cannons,…
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…
Music & Comedy
Rauw Alejandro – Cosa Nuestra World Tour
Rauw Alejandro is bringing the Cosa Nuestra World Tour to United Center on May 9 & 10, 2025! Fans can expect an electrifying showcase of Rauw’s…
Music & Comedy
Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar
Gus Constantellis (he/they) is a gay, first-generation Greek-American stand-up comedian and writer. His material deals heavily with his large immigrant family, his Greek heritage, raunchy…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Franz West: Millennium Park
Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Two hundred fifty one days
Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…
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…
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…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
Tours & Attractions
Chicago Mother’s Day Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
This Mother’s Day, a one-of-a-kind celebration awaits on Lake with our Signature Chicago Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise! Treat the mom in your life to a…
Tours & Attractions
Chicago Mother’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
Give mom the gift of unforgettable family moments sailing beneath Chicago’s towering skyscrapers on our glass-enclosed vessel! Join us for an afternoon of spectacular views…
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