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The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr25
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, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Spring Awakenings
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Awakenings

In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Spring Awakenings
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Awakenings

In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Apr25
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, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
Katt Williams – Heaven On Earth Tour
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Katt Williams – Heaven On Earth Tour

On the heels of his explosive Netflix comedy special, WOKE FOKE, critically acclaimed comedian Katt Williams announces the HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR, which includes a…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Theo Von: Return Of The Rat Tour
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Theo Von: Return Of The Rat Tour

Comedian Theo Von will perform live at Allstate Arena on Apr. 25, 2025.

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
STAND-UP COMEDY: Claire Sundbye and friends
Apr25
Music & Comedy

STAND-UP COMEDY: Claire Sundbye and friends

Don’t be fooled by her sweet face and small stature – CLAIRE SUNDBYE can hold her own with the biggest and baddest on the stand-up…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Laughing Academy
3230 Glenview Road
Bingo Like You’ve Never Seen Before Chicago!
Apr25

Bingo Like You’ve Never Seen Before Chicago!

Get ready for Bingo like you’ve never experienced it before with Bingo Loco! This 3-hour high-energy, interactive event combines the classic game of bingo with…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Morgan MFG
401 North Morgan Street
Latin Dance Night
Apr25
Apr26
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, April 25th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, April 26th
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Post-Show Conversation with Jason Lutes, Charles Newell, and David J. Levin
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Post-Show Conversation with Jason Lutes, Charles Newell, and David J. Levin

Join director Charles Newell and dramaturg David J. Levin in conversation with Jason Lutes, the comic artist and author of the graphic novel, Berlin –…

Friday, April 25th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Coors Memories
Apr25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Coors Memories

Coors Memories is a late-night nostalgic sketch show – 4.2% ABV and 95.8% core memories. In our 60-minute sketch revue, we’ll share old memories and…

Friday, April 25th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Judy’s Beat Lounge
230 W. North Ave. 2nd Floor
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Apr25
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, April 25th
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
Apr25
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, April 25th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Saturday, April 26th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr26
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, April 26th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Saturday, April 26th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Chicago Renaissance Showcase
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Renaissance Showcase

Chicago Renaissance Showcase – ARC Music Festival and EXPO Chicago Art Week  Afterparty. Hosted in an 18,000 sq. ft. warehouse, the showcase features a fashion…

Saturday, April 26th
Industrial Warehouse
1801 W Carroll Ave
Chicago Independent Bookstore Day Crawl
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Independent Bookstore Day Crawl

Yet again, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages! More than 50 independent bookstores in the…

Saturday, April 26th
Sandmeyer’s Bookstore (Bike Crawl starts here)
714 S Dearborn
Lucky in Lombard Book Signing
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lucky in Lombard Book Signing

Come find your new favorite book and meet over 60 Romance/YA authors, plus bookish vendors!

Saturday, April 26th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Westin Lombard
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a…

Saturday, April 26th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr26
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…

Saturday, April 26th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr26
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…

Saturday, April 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Art and Science of Arachnids

Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…

Saturday, April 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…

Saturday, April 26th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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