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Tropical Wednesdays
Oct23
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday October 23, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Meadows, Walsh, & Friends
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Meadows, Walsh, & Friends

iO is thrilled to host the return of Meadows, Walsh & Friends for two special shows this October. Join Tim Meadows (Mean Girls, Saturday Night Live), Matt…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
The RSC’s Pericles
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

The RSC’s Pericles

Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years as part of a new, ongoing partnership with CST Direct from a run…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
League of Chicago Theatres
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mas Dramaticas

In this captivating story, the director of an acting school shares the history of her prestigious academy and unveils the intense drama behind the auditions…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St. , Chicago, IL, 60608
SHE’S ALIVE! The Bride of Frankenstein Invades Chicago
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

SHE’S ALIVE! The Bride of Frankenstein Invades Chicago

Charlotte Booker is Elsa Lanchester this October at the Venus Cabaret Theatre  SHE’S ALIVE! WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAY THROUGHOUT OCTOBER OPENING OCTOBER 9; CLOSING HALLOWEEN NIGHT!…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:29 p.m.8:29 p.m.
Venus Cabaret Theater
3741 North Southport Avenue
Elsa Lanchester: SHE’S ALIVE!
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Elsa Lanchester: SHE’S ALIVE!

Elsa Lanchester, best known today as the iconic Bride of Frankenstein, was twice- Oscar nominated, appearing in such films as Mary Poppins, Witness for the…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:45 p.m.
Venus Cabaret Theater
3741 North Southport Avenue
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Oct23
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 now through Oct.…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
A Tribute to Al Green by Lester Jay & the Jaystones
Oct23
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Tribute to Al Green by Lester Jay & the Jaystones

“From Forrest City with Love & Happiness” explores the musical roots of Lester Jay, deeply influenced by his mother’s love for Al Green. Hailing from…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland Avenue
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Oct23
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…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Kalos in Concert
Oct23
Music & Comedy

Kalos in Concert

Acclaimed Celtic music trio Kalos explores the dark corners on the edge of tradition, creating an alluringly complex sound full of spontaneity. With National Scottish…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N Lincoln Ave
A Tribute to Al Green by Lester Jay & the Jaystones
Oct23
Music & Comedy

A Tribute to Al Green by Lester Jay & the Jaystones

About the Show: “From Forrest City with Love & Happiness” explores the musical roots of Lester Jay, deeply influenced by his mother’s love for Al…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall
201 S Ashland Ave
The Front Bottoms – Finding Your Way Home Tour
Oct23
Music & Comedy

The Front Bottoms – Finding Your Way Home Tour

Indie pop-rock band The Front Bottoms will perform live at House Of Blues on Oct. 22-23, 2024.

Wednesday October 23, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Devin The Dude + Rich Jones + Freddie Old Soul + Blake Banks
Oct23
Music & Comedy

Devin The Dude + Rich Jones + Freddie Old Soul + Blake Banks

Devin Derico Copeland, better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper known for his unique rapping style and his 2002…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Oct23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday October 23, 2024
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Thursday October 24, 2024
Citywide
Chicago International Film Festival
Oct24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago International Film Festival

Get ready to be part of something truly special this fall at the 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive…

Thursday October 24, 2024
Citywide
The Last Wide Open
Oct24
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Last Wide Open

A diner. 10PM. Chicago.What if you found your person, but the timing was off? Three times! Lina and MikoÅ‚aj’s lives intersect and parallel as three…

Thursday October 24, 2024
American Blues Theater
5627 N Lincoln Blvd
Becky Nurse of Salem
Oct24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Becky Nurse of Salem

The Midwest premiere of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new dark comedy by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Polly Noonan, promises to bewitch Chicago audiences as…

Thursday October 24, 2024
Theater Wit
Into The Woods
Oct24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Thursday October 24, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Oct24
Tours & Attractions

Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof

Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…

Thursday October 24, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Oct24

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Four Athenians run away to the forest in the name of love (reciprocated and otherwise). They find themselves in the midst of a war between…

Thursday October 24, 2024
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Dracula
Oct24
Nov9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dracula

Prepare to be transported to the eerie landscapes of Transylvania and the shadowy corners of Victorian England as you embark on a spine-tingling journey filled…

Thursday October 24, 2024Saturday November 9, 2024
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall
31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL, 60540
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Oct24
Nov29
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 Sweetie Pie,” Gloria Mitchell-lands…

Thursday October 24, 2024Friday November 29, 2024

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