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REMY BUMPPO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SARAH RUHL’S DEAR ELIZABETH, OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 17
Oct18
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…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Oct18
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…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Joffrey Ballet: Atonement
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Joffrey Ballet: Atonement

Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games!
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games!

One night only! Catch this interactive comedy! Who is the patron saint of werewolves? Which saint died and went to hell, then came back to…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Whitney Cummings: Big Baby Tour
Oct18
Music & Comedy

Whitney Cummings: Big Baby Tour

Comedian Whitney Cummings will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Oct. 18, 2024.

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Nicholas Kraemer – Mozart’s Coronation Mass
Oct18
Music & Comedy

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Nicholas Kraemer – Mozart’s Coronation Mass

Join Nicholas Kraemer and four preeminent singers for a selection of Handel’s brilliant and soul-stirring vocal numbers, which explore the full spectrum of human emotions…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
The Lincoln Lodge
Oct18
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 October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
League of Chicago Theatres
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Josey y Las Mariachis

A vibrant one-woman musical journey through culture, love, and self-discovery in Chicago, accompanied by Live Mariachi music!

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
APO Cultural Center
1438 W. 18th St.
Costume Council Golden Jubilee
Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Costume Council Golden Jubilee

The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to be a part of a historic evening as we enjoy a first look at the…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
La Fete du Funk with Chicago Funk Mafia
Oct18
Music & Comedy

La Fete du Funk with Chicago Funk Mafia

About La Fete du Funk: Equal parts rock and disco – 70s sound and swagger throughout – La Fete Du Funk is the ultimate tribute…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall
201 S Ashland Ave
Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games

Who is the patron saint of werewolves? Which saint went to hell, then came back to life? Which saints practiced black magic before switching to…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Que Te Vaya Bien by Omar Vicente Fernandez
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Que Te Vaya Bien by Omar Vicente Fernandez

Set in Wrigley Field during a Cubs game, Que Te Vaya Bien tells the story of Elias, a young man on a journey toward reconciliation…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Rise Against: 2024 North American Tour
Oct18
Music & Comedy

Rise Against: 2024 North American Tour

Rise Against /w special guests Microwave and Spiritual Cramp will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on Oct 18, 2024.

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERS & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.Monday November 18, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
Mozart Coronation Mass
Oct18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Mozart Coronation Mass

Join Nicholas Kraemer and four preeminent singers for a selection of Handel’s brilliant and soul-stirring vocal numbers, which explore the full spectrum of human emotions…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Oct18
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 October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
Book of Me
Oct18
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…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Improvised Sitcom
Oct18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Sitcom

Cue the laugh track- it’s a very special episode of your favorite long running tv show! The gang gets up to the same ‘ol wacky…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Atonement
Oct18
Oct28
Theatre & Performing Arts

Atonement

Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…

Friday October 18, 2024Monday October 28, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Devil’s Daughter
Oct18
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Daniel Habif: Ascender World Tour 2024
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Daniel Habif: Ascender World Tour 2024

Daniel Habif, author, creative producer, consultant, philanthropist and entrepreneur, is widely known as one of the top Spanish-speaking motivational speakers and influencers in the world.…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
Steep Theatre’s Happy Day’s Are Here (Again)
Oct18
Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
1700 Theatre
1700 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60614
Rabbit Hole
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Rabbit Hole

Becca and Howie Corbett have a picture perfect family life in the suburbs of New York until a random, tragic accident takes the life of…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Jedlicka Performing Arts Center
3801 S. Central Ave. , Cicero, IL, 60804
BABES WITH BLADES THEATRE COMPANY’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, OCT. 16 – NOV. 23
Oct18
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…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
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