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The SpongeBob Musical
Apr5
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

The SpongeBob Musical

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! SpongeBob and his friends must save Bikini Bottom from an erupting volcano. With lives hanging in…

Saturday, April 5th
2:00 p.m.Sunday, April 6th
4:30 p.m.
Lund Auditorium at Dominican University Performing Arts Center
7900 W Division
Equity Arc in Chicago
Apr5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Equity Arc in Chicago

Equity Arc is a Chicago-based national service organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities in classical music. Our work has been recently featured on the Washington Post and 60…

Saturday, April 5th
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Civitas Ensemble
Apr5
Music & Comedy

Civitas Ensemble

About the Performance Since 2011, Civitas Ensemble has combined the outstanding collaborative musicianship of multiple top Chicago Symphony Orchestra string chairs with a thirst for…

Saturday, April 5th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Road
Hanoi-Chicago Art Project
Apr5
Music & Comedy

Hanoi-Chicago Art Project

Chicago’s Surabhi Ensemble recently completed a successful tour of five states in India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Tamil Nada, and Karnataka). Some of the members continued…

Saturday, April 5th
3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Eckhart Park Field House
1330 W. Chicago Ave.
A Chosen Few Djs House Music Event
Apr5
Apr6
Music & Comedy

A Chosen Few Djs House Music Event

Saturday, April 5th, 2025 The Chosen Few Djs, I Love House Music Chicago & Allay Soul Present: A Chosen Few Djs event with Alan King,…

Saturday, April 5th
4:00 p.m.Sunday, April 6th
1:00 a.m.
Vu Rooftop 133 E. Cermak Ave
133 E. Cermak RD.
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey. The exhibition will be on…

Saturday, April 5th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Victoria Yau Retrospective
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Evanston Art Center Announces – Victoria Yau Retrospective

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Victoria Yau Retrospective  On April 5th, the Evanston Art Center will open an…

Saturday, April 5th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
“SOARING: Life, Light, and Legacy”
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

“SOARING: Life, Light, and Legacy”

“SOARING: Life, Light, and Legacy,” is a celebration of the joy of living, the brilliance of light, and the lasting impact of Nan Giordano’s 40…

Saturday, April 5th
6:00 p.m.
Harris Theater, Millennium Park
205 E. Randolph St.
BLANK! The Musical
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

BLANK! The Musical

Gather your friends, grab your phone, and share your ideas. At BLANK! The Musical, you create an entire Broadway-style production. This incredible show is completely improvised.…

Saturday, April 5th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr5
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, April 5th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
SOARING | Life, Light, and Legacy
Apr5
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

SOARING | Life, Light, and Legacy

Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) returns to the Harris Theater in their 62nd season with SOARING, a powerful celebration of Life, Light, and Legacy on April…

Saturday, April 5th
6:00 p.m.Sunday, April 6th
7:30 p.m.
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Saturday, April 5th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy

Stage Left Theatre, the second-oldest ensemble-based theatre company in Chicago, is pleased to announce its spring 2025 production of The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A…

Saturday, April 5th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place Level 6
835 N Michigan Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Apr5
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, April 5th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Brady Matthews & Steven Briggs at The Comedy Bar
Apr5
Music & Comedy

Brady Matthews & Steven Briggs at The Comedy Bar

Brady Matthews & Steven Briggs Live at The Comedy Bar Chicago Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy as Brady Matthews and Steven Briggs…

Saturday, April 5th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Brooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour
Apr5
Music & Comedy

Brooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour

Country Music Hall of Famers Brooks & Dunn will perform live at Allstate Arena on Apr. 5, 2025.

Saturday, April 5th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
The Winter’s Tale
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Winter’s Tale

One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione,…

Saturday, April 5th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Rich Amiri – Live in Chicago
Apr5
Music & Comedy

Rich Amiri – Live in Chicago

Apr 05, 2025, 7:00 PM Avondale Music Hall, 3342 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA

Saturday, April 5th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Avondale Music Hall
3336 N Milwaukee Ave
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr5
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, April 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Apr5
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, April 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Apr5
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
The Almost-Summer Stand-up Comedy Bash
Apr5
Music & Comedy

The Almost-Summer Stand-up Comedy Bash

Summer’s almost here! Warm up with some laughter at the Almost-Summer Stand-Up Comedy Bash at iO Theater, with headliner and Chicago favorite Calvin Evans, alongside…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Remedios Varios para las Aflicciones del Cuerpo y el Espíritu
Apr5
Music & Comedy

Remedios Varios para las Aflicciones del Cuerpo y el Espíritu

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 2024-25 season with the concert premiere of the sixth full-length opera…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
it’s been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

it’s been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls

Ten years ago, four young people were hunted by ruthless killers—and against all odds, three of them survived. Now, they are brought together once more, this…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Open Space Arts
1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
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