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Voila: The Improvised Musical
Sep6
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 September 6, 2024
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,
Never Better logo
Sep7
Oct13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Never Better

Davy, a jaded college sophomore, has been struggling to keep up with her work and social life as she faces an illness she’s written off…

Saturday September 7, 2024Sunday October 13, 2024
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
721 Howard St., Evanston, IL, 60202
Jephthah’s Daughter’s Name
Sep7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jephthah’s Daughter’s Name

Point2productions is excited to present a workshop showing of the Chicagoland premiere of Jephthah’s Daughter’s Name, written by Carina Kanzler and directed by Camryn Rose…

Saturday September 7, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Point2Productions
1945 Wright Ave
Art on the Fox: Algonquin, Illinois (4th Annual)
Sep7
Sep8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Art on the Fox: Algonquin, Illinois (4th Annual)

A fun-filled festival weekend is in store as Art on the Fox returns to the charming streets of downtown Algonquin on Saturday, September 7 and…

Saturday September 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.Sunday September 8, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Main St & Washington St Algonquin, IL 60102
Main St & Washington St
Throwback Music Fest
Sep7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Throwback Music Fest

The Throwback Music Fest is hosted by Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce with assistance from Gladstone Park Neighborhood Association, and is the Premier end of…

Saturday September 7, 2024
10:30 a.m.10:30 p.m.
6000 N. Milwaukee Ave.
6000 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Sep7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Saturday September 7, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Sep7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Saturday September 7, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
11th Annual Lakeview Taco Fest
Sep7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

11th Annual Lakeview Taco Fest

 CHICAGO — Whether one prefers taco shells filled with traditional chicken, steak, chorizo and beef, or stuffed with imaginative ingredients such as mushrooms, seafood, goat…

Saturday September 7, 2024
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
3500 N. Southport Ave
3500 N. Southport Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep7
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…

Saturday September 7, 2024
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
UniverSoul Circus
Sep7
Theatre & Performing Arts

UniverSoul Circus

UniverSoul Circus 30th Anniversary Extravaganza features superstars from five continents. Electrifying audiences with new fusions of infectious World Music, including popular Afro Beats and hot…

Saturday September 7, 2024
12:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Washington Park
5531 S. King Dr.
Jamm’n at Dusable End of Summer Reggae Festival
Sep7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jamm’n at Dusable End of Summer Reggae Festival

Join MIJAC’s Jamm’n DuSable to commence the end of summer with live music and fellowship at the DuSable Museum’s Roundhouse Plaza. MIJAC is raising funds…

Saturday September 7, 2024
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Dusable Black History Museum and Cultural Centwe
740 East 57th Place
Live On The Lake!
Sep7
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…

Saturday September 7, 2024
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
Harris Theater’s 24/25 Season Kickoff featuring LayeRhythm
Sep7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Harris Theater’s 24/25 Season Kickoff featuring LayeRhythm

Kick off the Harris Theater’s 24/25 Harris Theater Presents season with vibrant fusion of live music, street dance, and crowd interaction with LayeRhythm on the…

Saturday September 7, 2024
4:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
American Chamber Music Society: The Great Piano Trios
Sep7
Music & Comedy

American Chamber Music Society: The Great Piano Trios

The American Chamber Music Society, Chicago’s new chamber music series, debuts September 7 at PianoForte Studios in South Loop. PROGRAM Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in…

Saturday September 7, 2024
5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago
1335 South Michigan Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep7
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…

Saturday September 7, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Sep7
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 September 7, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Sep7
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Saturday September 7, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
Sep7
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…

Saturday September 7, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart
Sep7
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater Announces Stabbed In The Heart

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater and Lindley and Hall Productions are proud to announce the cast and creative team for Stabbed in the Heart, opening…

Saturday September 7, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Heart of Chicago Soul Club’s All Vinyl, Rare Soul Dance Party
Sep7
Sep8
Music & Comedy

Heart of Chicago Soul Club’s All Vinyl, Rare Soul Dance Party

Heart of Chicago Soul Club is Chicago’s Women led Soul Club, hosting All Vinyl, Rare Soul, Northern Soul and 60’s and 70’s Dance parties. The…

Saturday September 7, 2024
9:00 p.m.Sunday September 8, 2024
2:00 a.m.
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep8
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 8, 2024
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Sep8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Sunday September 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Throwback Music Fest
Sep8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Throwback Music Fest

The Throwback Music Fest is hosted by Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce with assistance from Gladstone Park Neighborhood Association, and is the Premier end of…

Sunday September 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.
6000 N. Milwaukee Ave.
6000 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Sep8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Sunday September 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
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