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Dogs in a Pile + Sneezy
Nov16
Music & Comedy

Dogs in a Pile + Sneezy

Dogs in a Pile, an eclectic quintet, has emerged as the rightful heir to the town’s rich musical legacy. Along with them is Sneezy. Whether…

Saturday November 16, 2024
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Nov16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday November 16, 2024
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Nov16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday November 16, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov17
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…

Sunday November 17, 2024
Citywide
Into The Woods
Nov17
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…

Sunday November 17, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Nov17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Sunday November 17, 2024
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Nov17
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…

Sunday November 17, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov17

Black Harvest Film Festival

Celebrating its 30th year in 2024, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African…

Sunday November 17, 2024
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Nov17

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…

Sunday November 17, 2024
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar

Kick off the holiday season in spectacular style at Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island, Margaritaville’s exclusive holiday pop-up bar! This festive event will bring the magic…

Sunday November 17, 2024
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118
Blue on stage
Nov17
Dec2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Blue

Blue is destined to become an American classic. Co-produced by Lyric, The Glimmerglass Festival, and Washington National Opera, the opera presents the moving story of…

Sunday November 17, 2024Monday December 2, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
League of Chicago Theatres
Nov17
Dec4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mercy Killing

A play about the breakup of a love affair between a cisgender lesbian and a self-described genderqueer trans person who is not a woman and…

Sunday November 17, 2024Wednesday December 4, 2024
Open Space Arts
1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Nov17
Dec24
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…

Sunday November 17, 2024Tuesday December 24, 2024

Teatro Zinzanni
Nov17
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 November 17, 2024
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
League of Chicago Theatres
Nov17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Throbbin’ Wood

PrideArts continues its holiday tradition of presenting its adults-only British pantos. The fine folk of Got-wood Forest are terrorized by taxes imposed by the wicked…

Sunday November 17, 2024
7:30 a.m.Tuesday December 17, 2024
3:00 a.m.
Pride Arts Center
4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613
Ukrainian rock-band NERVY is coming to Chicago
Nov17
Music & Comedy

Ukrainian rock-band NERVY is coming to Chicago

Popular Ukrainian rock band NERVY will play their first time concert in Chicago. NERVY is no longer the future of rock music, this is today’s…

Sunday November 17, 2024
8:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Park West Chicago
322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Arena Club at Soldier Field – Elite Tailgate Experience
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Arena Club at Soldier Field – Elite Tailgate Experience

Step into the ultimate game day experience with the Arena Club at Soldier Field, hosted three hours before every Chicago Bears home game. Located just…

Sunday November 17, 2024
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Arena Club at Soldier Field
Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Sunday November 17, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
The Makeup Show Chicago 2024
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Makeup Show Chicago 2024

The Makeup Show is returning to the Windy City with our intimate beauty experience! The Makeup Show Chicago will feature some of the most influential…

Sunday November 17, 2024
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell Street
Dinos Alive
Nov17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos Alive

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…

Sunday November 17, 2024
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Sunday November 17, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Sunday November 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Sunday November 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Sunday November 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
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