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Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Aug31
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 August 31, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Aug31
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 August 31, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Merely Marvelous: The Songs of Gwen Verdon with Judi Mark
Aug31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Merely Marvelous: The Songs of Gwen Verdon with Judi Mark

Judi Mark returns to hometown Chicago in her acclaimed tribute show “Merely Marvelous: The Songs of Gwen Verdon.” Celebrating the original Broadway star of Sweet…

Saturday August 31, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 North Milwaukee Avenue
“The Underground Society for Music” at The Den Theatre
Aug31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

“The Underground Society for Music” at The Den Theatre

“The Underground” is a two-part play with music about a world without music. Written by playwright and lyricist Austin Lamewona with music by Brooke Vespoli…

Saturday August 31, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Aug31
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 August 31, 2024
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep1
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…

Sunday September 1, 2024
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day

Sunday Funday is back! Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 28, 2024. Join us for our 33rd season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont.…

Sunday September 1, 2024
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Bike The Drive
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Bike The Drive

Join us for Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike the Drive happening on Sun. Sept. 1, 2024. Come downtown for one of the best biking events in…

Sunday September 1, 2024
6:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Grant Park, Butler Field
S Lake Shore Dr & E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Maxwell Street Market
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maxwell Street Market

Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more. This year’s…

Sunday September 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Maxwell Street Market
800 S. Desplaines St.
Bouncy Games
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Sunday September 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Sunday September 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Sky Blue Music & Culture Festival
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sky Blue Music & Culture Festival

Run From Prostate Cancer is hosting a two day festival on the Southside of Chicago in the Woodlawn Community. This event will be held on…

Sunday September 1, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Southside YMCA
6330 S. Stony Island
Live On The Lake!
Sep1
Music & Comedy

Live On The Lake!

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of…

Sunday September 1, 2024
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
“The Underground Society for Music” at The Den Theatre
Sep1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

“The Underground Society for Music” at The Den Theatre

“The Underground” is a two-part play with music about a world without music. Written by playwright and lyricist Austin Lamewona with music by Brooke Vespoli…

Sunday September 1, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: 2024 World Tour
Sep1
Music & Comedy

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: 2024 World Tour

Melbourne-based psych-rock group King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Sep. 1, 2024. – Tickets…

Sunday September 1, 2024
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bouncy Games
Sep2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Monday September 2, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Monday September 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Wallows – Model World Tour
Sep2
Music & Comedy

Wallows – Model World Tour

SoCal-based rockers Wallows have announced an epic world tour in 2024 supporting their next album ‘Model’. The North American portion of the tour kicks off…

Monday September 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Tuesday September 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Tuesday Good Show
Sep3
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday September 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Chicago’s Best Standup
Sep3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday September 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Sep3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Night Ever Comedy Show

Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…

Tuesday September 3, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Bouncy Games
Sep4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Wednesday September 4, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Wednesday September 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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