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The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Mar14
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, March 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Quinn Dale
Mar14
Music & Comedy

Quinn Dale

Step into the comedic world of Quinn Dale, a trailblazer who’s redefining laughter with his unparalleled wit and daring humor! Boasting over a million social…

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Avondale Music Hall
3336 N Milwaukee Ave
Sinatra ’55 – In The Wee Small Hours
Mar14
Music & Comedy

Sinatra ’55 – In The Wee Small Hours

Step back in time to 1955 as Gary Thomas, joined by special guest vocalist David Edelfelt, brings to life the magic of Frank Sinatra’s first…

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Cabaret Room
1383 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Mar14
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, March 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
Je’Caryous Johnson’s Jason’s Lyric Live!
Mar14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Je’Caryous Johnson’s Jason’s Lyric Live!

Brace yourself for the electrifying stage adaptation of one of the most iconic love stories of our time. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release,…

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
The Factory Theater Presents Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon
Mar14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater Presents Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the second production of their 30th season, Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail…

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”
Mar14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s latest production is  Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 13 – April 12…

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
Jason’s Lyric Live!
Mar14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jason’s Lyric Live!

Brace yourself for the electrifying stage adaptation of one of the most iconic love stories of our time. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release,…

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Il Volo – World Tour 2025
Mar14
Music & Comedy

Il Volo – World Tour 2025

Superstar Italian trio II Volo brings “World Tour 2025” to The Chicago Theatre on Mar. 14, 2025.

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve
Mar14
Music & Comedy

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve will perform live at Park West on Mar. 11-14, 2025.

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Latin Dance Night
Mar14
Mar15
Tours & Attractions

Latin Dance Night

Immerse yourself in a cultural experience on Friday evening! It’s the new and exciting Salsa & Bachata Night at Takito Street, where you can immerse…

Friday, March 14th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, March 15th
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Mar14
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, March 14th
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
Mar14
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, March 14th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through March
Mar15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through March

Teatro ZinZanni, named “Best Night Out in Chicago” by CS Magazine, is thrilled to announce their current production has been extended through March 30th due…

Saturday, March 15th
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
Two hundred fifty one days
Mar15
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…

Saturday, March 15th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Mar15
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, March 15th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Marriott Theatre Presents: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
Mar15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences kicks off its remarkable children’s theatre season, part of Marriott Theatre’s 50th anniversary, with the musical adaptation of one of…

Saturday, March 15th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
League of Chicago Theatres
Mar15
Mar18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Encounters with Light

Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…

Saturday, March 15thTuesday, March 18th

St. Patrick’s Day Chicago at McGee’s
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patrick’s Day Chicago at McGee’s

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! McGee’s has the best deal in Chicago to start your day! 8 AM-11 AM: EARLY BIRD TICKETS START AT $30 *************************************************************************************************************…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
McGee’s Tavern & Grille
950 W Webster Ave
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Highline
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Highline

A River North staple for lunch, happy hour, nightlife & gaming takes FUN to a whole new level this St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago.  Enjoy…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Highline
169 W Kinzie St
St. Paddy’s Chicago at TAO
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Paddy’s Chicago at TAO

TAO nightclub raises the bar this St. Patrick’s morning for a spectacle seldom seen. Amateurs stay in bed, while professionals seize the day. Ignite your…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
TAO Chicago
632 North Dearborn Street
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Hopsmith
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Hopsmith

Get Your Green On this St. Paddy’s at Hopsmith. With multiple floors of crowd-pleasing amenities, skylight roof, and floor to ceiling windows… this Gold Coast spotlight is…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Hopsmith Tavern
15 W. Division St
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Joy District
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Joy District

Reach the highest limits of party fun this St. Paddy’s Day with a full-venue access bash at Joy District (Including Parlay)!! Enter the quintessential party arena in all…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Joy District
112 W Hubbard St
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Hubbard Inn
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Hubbard Inn

Enjoy the premier St. Paddy’s Day kickoff at Hubbard Inn!  This River North hot spot will feature second to none ambiance, party-energy, and wide range of table service…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Hubbard Inn
110 West Hubbard Street
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