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Alabama Story logo
Sep27
Oct20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alabama Story

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book…

Friday, September 27thSunday, October 20th
after-words bookstore
23 East Illinois Street
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

Dive into the wonderful world of autumn-from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the scents of hot cider and toasted s’mores-with Lincoln Park Zoo’s…

Friday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.Sunday, October 27th
5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy
John Akomfrah: Four Nocturnes
Sep27
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

John Akomfrah: Four Nocturnes

This fall, Alphawood Exhibitions at Wrightwood 659 presents John Akomfrah: Four Nocturnes, an exhibition comprised of two installations by London-based artist and filmmaker, Sir John Akomfrah.…

Friday September 27, 2024
12:00 p.m.Saturday February 15, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Wrightwood 659
659 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Stir Friday Night presents Stir Friday NightMARES: A Fall Sketch Revue WEEKLY, FRIDAY NIGHTS IN OCT
Sep27
Oct25
Music & Comedy

Stir Friday Night presents Stir Friday NightMARES: A Fall Sketch Revue WEEKLY, FRIDAY NIGHTS IN OCT

This show is WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHTS 7:30-8:30 pm in October with our first preview Sept 27th! Stir Friday Night, Chicago’s longest-running Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI)…

Friday, September 27th
7:30 p.m.Friday, October 25th
8:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Avenue
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Sep27
Oct28
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, September 27th
7:30 p.m.Monday, October 28th
10:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
Soar With The Tuskegee Airmen At Chicago Children’s Museum With All-New Exhibit “Aim High” Opening September 28th
Sep28
Jan20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Soar With The Tuskegee Airmen At Chicago Children’s Museum With All-New Exhibit “Aim High” Opening September 28th

Prepare for an exciting landing, Chicago. A new exhibit, Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen, will soon debut at Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM), 700 E. Grand Ave. on September 28,…

Saturday September 28, 2024Monday January 20, 2025
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Sep28
Oct29
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…

Saturday, September 28th
7:30 p.m.Tuesday, October 29th
10:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
Due to Popular Demand, Teatro ZinZanni Extends Current Production Starring Locally Renowned Artist Liv Warfield, Through December
Sep29
Dec31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Due to Popular Demand, Teatro ZinZanni Extends Current Production Starring Locally Renowned Artist Liv Warfield, Through December

Get ready for more laughter, thrills, and delectable delights! Teatro ZinZanni‘s spectacular production, which opened in May 2024 and has been receiving critical acclaim and…

Sunday, September 29th
6:00 p.m.Tuesday, December 31st
11:30 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Sep29
Oct30
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…

Sunday, September 29th
7:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 30th
10:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
Logandale’s Haunted Windows
Oct3
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Logandale’s Haunted Windows

Join us for the Logan Square and Avondale Spooky Spectacular, a community event that promises to bring hauntingly good fun for all ages! As the…

Thursday, October 3rdThursday, October 31st
Logan Square Park – 3150 W LOGAN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL
3150 W. Logan Blvd
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct3
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…

Thursday, October 3rd
7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 3rd
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
35MM Three Brothers Theatre
Oct4
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

35MM

35MM features music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver, based on photographs by Matthew Murphy. This innovative production combines the power of visual art and…

Friday, October 4thSunday, November 3rd
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street
Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue
Oct4
Oct25
Tours & Attractions

Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue

Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue includes tales of strange sounds, unexplained sightings, and untimely endings await as you explore Prairie…

Friday, October 4th
6:30 p.m.Friday, October 25th
6:30 p.m.
Glessner House
1800 S. Prairie Avenue
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct4
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 4th
7:30 p.m.Monday, November 4th
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
Primary Trust man standing in crosswalk illustration
Oct5
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Primary Trust

An open-hearted, “utterly absorbing, very funny, darn near perfect play” (The Daily Beast) about leaving your comfort zone to find fulfillment. Meet Kenneth, a 38-year-old…

Saturday, October 5thSunday, November 3rd
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
El Pielago de la Calamidades
Oct5
Oct27
Theatre & Performing Arts

El Pielago de la Calamidades

The unwritten story of what happened to the nomadic actors who were hired by Hamlet to represent the murder of his father. Rated: PG13 Parents…

Saturday, October 5th
7:00 p.m.Sunday, October 27th
10:00 p.m.
Teatro Tariakuri
3117 W. 63rd St. , Chicago, IL, 60629
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct5
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…

Saturday, October 5th
7:30 p.m.Tuesday, November 5th
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
El Pielago de la Calamidades
Oct6
Oct28
Theatre & Performing Arts

El Pielago de la Calamidades

The unwritten story of what happened to the nomadic actors who were hired by Hamlet to represent the murder of his father. Rated: PG13 Parents…

Sunday, October 6th
7:00 p.m.Monday, October 28th
10:00 p.m.
Teatro Tariakuri
3117 W. 63rd St. , Chicago, IL, 60629
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct6
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…

Sunday, October 6th
7:30 p.m.Wednesday, November 6th
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
Chicago Fashion Week
Oct9
Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Fashion Week

Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW), a 12-day lineup of special events, running Oct. 9-20, focused on the city’s fashion industry. Events including fashion shows and presentations,…

Wednesday, October 9thSunday, October 20th
Various locations
League of Chicago Theatres
Oct9
Oct20
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Magic Parlour Presents Siegfried Tieber

Originally from Ecuador, Los Angeles-based magician Siegfried Tieber headlines at The Magic Parlour for 12 performances only. Combining sleight-of-hand, psychology, and humor, Siegfried Tieber is…

Wednesday, October 9thSunday, October 20th
Petterino's
150 N. Dearborn St.
NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week
Oct9
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week

Image: Brody Boggs Step into NoMI Gallery, an elevated artistic haven nestled on the 7th floor, right at the doorstep of NoMI Kitchen. Crafted to…

Wednesday, October 9th
10:00 a.m.Friday, November 15th
10:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ NoMI Gallery
800 N Michigan Ave
League of Chicago Theatres
Oct10
Oct20
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Winner of the 2013 Tony Award® for Best Play and the 2013 Olivier Award for Best New Play, this is the story of 15-year-old Christopher…

Thursday, October 10thSunday, October 20th
League of Chicago Theatres
Oct10
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

the love object by Justine Gelfman

On the eve of Ramona’s sold-out stadium tour, her best friend and trusted assistant, Paula announces she is leaving to pursue her own artistry. Fearing…

Thursday, October 10thSunday, November 3rd
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
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