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Guadagnini String Quartet at South Shore Cultural Center
Jun2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Guadagnini String Quartet at South Shore Cultural Center

The Guadagnini String Quartet presents three unusual works. Wolf’s single-movement Italian Serenade leaves an impression of playful irony. Beethoven’s G Major Quartet, subtitled “Compliments” due to…

Sunday, June 2nd
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S. South Shore Dr
Bruce Liu
Jun2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Bruce Liu

Following a meteoric rise “to rock-star status in the classical music world” (Globe and Mail) sparked by winning the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, Bruce…

Sunday, June 2nd
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour
Jun2
Music & Comedy

Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour

Comedian Matt Rife will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on May 30, 31 and June 1,2, 2024.

Sunday, June 2nd
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Marcus King – Mood Swings Tour
Jun2
Music & Comedy

Marcus King – Mood Swings Tour

GRAMMY-nominated musician Marcus King will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on June 2, 2024.

Sunday, June 2nd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Civic & Ryan Opera Center
Jun3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Civic & Ryan Opera Center

Members of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s renowned artist development program join the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for this grand finale to the 2023/24 Season.…

Monday, June 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Reggie Watts
Jun3
Music & Comedy

Reggie Watts

Reggie Watts is a comedian and musician known for his brilliantly irreverent improvised performances. Reggie recounts his weird and wonderful life in his latest book,…

Monday, June 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N Lincoln Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | 25th Season Opener
Jun4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rush Hour Concerts | 25th Season Opener

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | 25th Season Opener Heather Wittels, violin Paula Kosower, cello Kuang-Hao Huang, piano Program: Camille Pépin – The Road Not Taken…

Tuesday, June 4th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Good Show
Jun4
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, June 4th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Chicago’s Best Standup
Jun4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday, June 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Shaken, Not Stirred
Jun4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Shaken, Not Stirred

Enjoy a concert featuring iconic music from the ageless James Bond movie franchise, including hits from Skyfall, Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and more. John Morris Russell conducts the Chicago…

Tuesday, June 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Brad Mehldau: Performance and Conversation
Jun4
Music & Comedy

Brad Mehldau: Performance and Conversation

As an innovative and constantly inventive jazz pianist, Brad Mehldau has attracted a sizable following over the years, one that has grown to expect a…

Tuesday, June 4th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N Lincoln Ave
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Jun4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Night Ever Comedy Show

Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…

Tuesday, June 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Josh Jones, Marimba
Jun5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Josh Jones, Marimba

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | JOSH JONES, MARIMBA   PROGRAM:   Alexander Scriabin; arr. Stephen karukas – Poeme op 32, no. 1 Jacob Druckman…

Wednesday, June 5th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Red Hot & Blues Women in Chicago — World Capital of the Blues
Jun5
Music & Comedy

Red Hot & Blues Women in Chicago — World Capital of the Blues

Delmark Records presents Red Hot & Blues Women in Chicago for one night only as a pre-event to the Chicago Blues Festival. This special evening at the…

Wednesday, June 5th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Jun5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, June 5th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Skyline Sessions
Jun6
Music & Comedy

Skyline Sessions

Let the live music of Skyline Sessions boost your mood for the week! Enjoy FREE live outdoor music from 5:00PM-9:00PM every Thursday and Friday from…

Thursday, June 6th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Wave Wall
600 E Grand Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Jun6
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…

Thursday, June 6th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago Blues Festival
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Chicago Blues Festival

6-11pm (5pm doors, 6pm show) 18+ (minors accompanied by their guardian will be admitted) Free with online RSVP available on May 1 Event entry will…

Thursday, June 6th
6:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Ramova Theatre
3520 S. Halsted St.
An Evening with Roy Kinsey: A Legacy Project
Jun6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

An Evening with Roy Kinsey: A Legacy Project

Chicago native, rapper, and librarian Roy Kinsey credits Isabel Wilkerson’s The Warmth of Other Suns as a foundational text that has deeply informed his lyricism as an MC. In…

Thursday, June 6th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

61 W. Superior St.
Rockin’ in the Park 2024 Free Summer Concert Series
Jun6
Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2024 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will kick off its summer season with the return of its “Rockin’ in the Park”…

Thursday, June 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
Ravel Boléro
Jun6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Ravel Boléro

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings his customary joie de vivre to Saint-Saëns’ Egyptian Concerto, inspired by a trip down the Nile in 1896. Conductor Stéphane Denève unpacks the French fascination…

Thursday, June 6th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Tye Tribbett and Friends: Only One Night Tho
Jun6
Music & Comedy

Tye Tribbett and Friends: Only One Night Tho

Tye Tribbett, who won a 2024 Grammy Award for best gospel album, will perform live at Auditorium Theatre on June 6, 2024.

Thursday, June 6th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
People Presenting Things
Jun6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

People Presenting Things

People Presenting Things is an improvised comedy experience like no other. Performers take the stage ready to present a slideshow – but, they have no…

Thursday, June 6th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park Road, Illinois
Machinedrum Live A/V + Freddy Todd + DJ Earl
Jun6
Music & Comedy

Machinedrum Live A/V + Freddy Todd + DJ Earl

Machinedrum’s 3FOR82: A Journey Through Time and Sound Inspired by a trip to Joshua Tree National Park, Machinedrum’s 11th album, 3FOR82, blends past, present, and…

Thursday, June 6th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
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