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Mr. Parker
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Parker

Terry Parker is a middle-aged man navigating life after a profound personal loss. As he works to rediscover his identity and adjust to unexpected changes,…

Friday, February 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Open Space Arts
1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Oil Lamp Theater Presents the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Oil Lamp Theater Presents the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present its first production of the 2025 season, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), written by Adam Long,…

Friday, February 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025
The Gift Theatre Presents the World Premier of Cygnus
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Gift Theatre Presents the World Premier of Cygnus

The Gift Theatre, is proud to present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton, award-winning writer and producer of HBO’s “Succession”…

Friday, February 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Filament Theatre
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents the Tony Award-Winning Fun Home
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents the Tony Award-Winning Fun Home

Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony-award winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, opening January 16, 2025, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts,…

Friday, February 14th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N. Dearborn St.
Justin Timberlake – The Forget Tomorrow World Tour
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Justin Timberlake – The Forget Tomorrow World Tour

Renowned musician, actor, and entertainer Justin Timberlake has announced his first tour in 5 years with The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, adding a second leg…

Friday, February 14th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Devil’s Daughter
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Lincoln Lodge
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Feb14
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, February 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Feb14
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, February 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
WBEZ Presents: Mortified Live – Valentine’s Day Edition
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

WBEZ Presents: Mortified Live – Valentine’s Day Edition

WBEZ proudly presents Mortified Live: Love Hurts – Valentine’s Day Edition. Join us for a night of humorous storytelling from everyday people in Chicago. We’ve…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Ave.
Jeffrey Osborne Live In Concert
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Jeffrey Osborne Live In Concert

Renowned R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne /w special guest Will Downing will perform live at Auditorium Theatre on Feb. 14, 2025.

Friday, February 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Latin Dance Night
Feb14
Feb15
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, February 14th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, February 15th
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Feb14
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, February 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
Feb14
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, February 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 February
Feb15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through February

Teatro ZinZanni, named “Best Night Out in Chicago” by CS Magazine, is thrilled to announce their current production has been extended through February 16th due…

Saturday, February 15th
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
Chicago Auto Show
Feb15

Chicago Auto Show

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other…

Saturday, February 15th
McCormick Place Campus
2301 S. King Dr.
Two hundred fifty one days
Feb15
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, February 15th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Potential Energy: Chicago Puppets Up Close
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Potential Energy: Chicago Puppets Up Close

Chicago is home to a rich and growing ecology of puppetry, bridging mediums and communities of makers. This sampling of puppets by local artists challenges…

Saturday, February 15th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
League of Chicago Theatres
Feb15
Feb18
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, February 15thTuesday, February 18th
Newhart Family Theatre
1020 W. Sheridan Rd.
Antigone
Feb15
Feb24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Antigone

Sophocles’ Antigone, translated by poet and MacArthur Fellow Anne Carson, remains unequaled in its ability to combine all the fundamental contradictions of the human condition…

Saturday, February 15thMonday, February 24th
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Feb15
Feb24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Experience the magic of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory like never before! Follow the adventures of Charlie Bucket, a kindhearted boy who wins a golden…

Saturday, February 15thMonday, February 24th
Boy Gets Girl peeking through blinds
Feb15
Mar11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Boy Gets Girl

A mystery thriller by Rebecca Gilman. The life of a successful career woman takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly innocent blind date spirals into…

Saturday, February 15thTuesday, March 11th
Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077
Bottle Fly world premiere
Feb15
Mar26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bottle Fly

World Premiere of a new play by Jacqueline Goldfinger, author of last seasons’ Babel. This beautiful depiction of queer survival in the Everglades captures the…

Saturday, February 15thWednesday, March 26th
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago Theatre Week
Feb15

Chicago Theatre Week

Chicago is the place for incredible theatre! Experience everything Chicago theatre has to offer for just $15 or $30 (or less!) from Feb. 6 –…

Saturday, February 15th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
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