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Alejandro Meola – Free Spring Concert in Logan Square May 23rd
May23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Alejandro Meola – Free Spring Concert in Logan Square May 23rd

For the first time in Chicago, Alejandro Meola presents his new album “VIVO” live in Logan Square next Thursday, May 23rd 7pm at The Comfort…

Thursday, May 23rd
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Comfort Station
2579 North Milwaukee Avenue
Salonen Conducts Mahler Resurrection
May23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Salonen Conducts Mahler Resurrection

In his Second Symphony, Mahler constructs a universe all his own, exploring themes of death and afterlife using a massive orchestra, offstage brass and percussion,…

Thursday, May 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Love Earth Tour
May23
Music & Comedy

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Love Earth Tour

Neil Young + Crazy Horse will take a rare trip on the road in 2024 as part of the Love Earth Tour, which will include…

Thursday, May 23rd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion @ Northerly Island
1200 S. Linn White Dr.
Swiped – Improvised Thievery
May23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Swiped – Improvised Thievery

Swiped Improvised Thievery is a longform-improvised comedy show where the audience experiences the thrilling highs and lows of the heist genre alongside a colorful band…

Thursday, May 23rd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
May24
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…

Friday, May 24th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
May24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, May 24th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Salonen Conducts Mahler Resurrection
May24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Salonen Conducts Mahler Resurrection

In his Second Symphony, Mahler constructs a universe all his own, exploring themes of death and afterlife using a massive orchestra, offstage brass and percussion,…

Friday, May 24th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Bryson Tiller – 2024 Back and I’m Better Tour
May24
Music & Comedy

Bryson Tiller – 2024 Back and I’m Better Tour

Grammy nominated R&B singer Bryson Tiller will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on May 24, 2024.

Friday, May 24th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
LCD Soundsystem – Kinda Tour 2024
May24
Music & Comedy

LCD Soundsystem – Kinda Tour 2024

Dance-punk band LCD Soundsytem will play four shows in Chicago at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom over Memorial Day weekend: May 24, 25, 26 and…

Friday, May 24th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Improvised Sitcom
May24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Sitcom

Cue the laugh track- it’s a very special episode of your favorite long running tv show! The gang gets up to the same ‘ol wacky…

Friday, May 24th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May24
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, May 24th
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,
Teatro Zinzanni
May25
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, May 25th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Live On The Lake!
May25
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, May 25th
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
May25
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, May 25th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
May25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Saturday, May 25th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Bleachers – From the Studio to the Stage Tour
May25
Music & Comedy

Bleachers – From the Studio to the Stage Tour

Jack Antonoff and his band Bleachers /w special guest Samia will perform live at The Salt Shed Outdoors on May 25, 2024.

Saturday, May 25th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
May25
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, May 25th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Avenue
Clued In
May25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, May 25th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Salonen Conducts Mahler Resurrection
May25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Salonen Conducts Mahler Resurrection

In his Second Symphony, Mahler constructs a universe all his own, exploring themes of death and afterlife using a massive orchestra, offstage brass and percussion,…

Saturday, May 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
LCD Soundsystem – Kinda Tour 2024
May25
Music & Comedy

LCD Soundsystem – Kinda Tour 2024

Dance-punk band LCD Soundsytem will play four shows in Chicago at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom over Memorial Day weekend: May 24, 25, 26 and…

Saturday, May 25th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
May25
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, May 25th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
May26
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, May 26th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Live On The Lake!
May26
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…

Sunday, May 26th
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
Chess Records: Private Tour and Reception at Chicago’s legendary recording studio
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chess Records: Private Tour and Reception at Chicago’s legendary recording studio

Join Amy Bizzarri, author of the Best Hits on the Blues Highway, for an afternoon reception and private tour of iconic Chess Records benefiting Willie…

Sunday, May 26th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chess Records
2120 South Michigan Avenue
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