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Orphans directed by Richard Dominick illustration
Oct25
Nov10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Orphans

Two grown orphan brothers live in an old dilapidated row house in North Philadelphia – deserted in childhood by an unfaithful father and by the…

Friday October 25, 2024Sunday November 10, 2024
Atonement
Oct25
Nov4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Atonement

Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…

Friday October 25, 2024Monday November 4, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct25
Theatre & Performing Arts

IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERS & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…

Friday October 25, 2024
7:30 p.m.Monday November 25, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
Latin Dance Night
Oct25
Oct26
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 October 25, 2024
9:00 p.m.Saturday October 26, 2024
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
CREAMATORIUM
Oct25
Oct26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

CREAMATORIUM

Abandon all hope, ye who enter her ❤️‍🔥 Welcome to CREAMATORIUM, the lesbian Halloween party you’ve been praying for. All hell breaks loose on October…

Friday October 25, 2024
9:00 p.m.Saturday October 26, 2024
2:00 a.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland Avenue
Alex Wann
Oct25
Oct26
Music & Comedy

Alex Wann

Meet Alex Wann, the Parisian DJ and producer who has taken the electronic music world by storm. His record ‘Milkshake’ was the kickstart, one of…

Friday October 25, 2024
10:00 p.m.Saturday October 26, 2024
4:00 a.m.
Spybar
646 North Franklin Street
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Citywide
Chicago International Film Festival
Oct26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago International Film Festival

Get ready to be part of something truly special this fall at the 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Citywide
Felon: An American Washi Tale
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Felon: An American Washi Tale

Alone in solitary confinement, a teenager called out to the men in the hole with him: “Somebody, send me a book! Moments later, Dudley Randall’s…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre
710 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60611
The Last Wide Open
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Last Wide Open

A diner. 10PM. Chicago.What if you found your person, but the timing was off? Three times! Lina and MikoÅ‚aj’s lives intersect and parallel as three…

Saturday October 26, 2024
American Blues Theater
5627 N Lincoln Blvd
Ruth on the Rocks
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ruth on the Rocks

Ruth Guerra is just your average Mexican American, middle-aged girl that grew up in the hood on Chicago’s Southside and loves a good drink or…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Free Street Storefront
4627 S. Ashland Ave.
Milo Imagines The World – A World Premiere Musical
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Milo Imagines The World – A World Premiere Musical

MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD is a musical odyssey of imagination. Through vibrant song, expressive dance, and a whole lot of imagination, this magical, musical journey…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Felon: An American Washi Tale
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Felon: An American Washi Tale

Alone in solitary confinement, a teenager called out to the men in the hole with him: “Somebody, send me a book!” Moments later, Dudley Randall’s…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre
710 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60611
Becky Nurse of Salem
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Becky Nurse of Salem

The Midwest premiere of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new dark comedy by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Polly Noonan, promises to bewitch Chicago audiences as…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Theater Wit
Into The Woods
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Oct26
Tours & Attractions

Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof

Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…

Saturday October 26, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Oct26

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Four Athenians run away to the forest in the name of love (reciprocated and otherwise). They find themselves in the midst of a war between…

Saturday October 26, 2024
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Dracula
Oct26
Nov11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dracula

Prepare to be transported to the eerie landscapes of Transylvania and the shadowy corners of Victorian England as you embark on a spine-tingling journey filled…

Saturday October 26, 2024Monday November 11, 2024
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall
31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL, 60540
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Oct26
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

It’s The Golden Age of Hollywood, and the streets of Los Angeles teem with aspiring starlets. When Vera Stark-maid to “America’s Sweetie Pie,” Gloria Mitchell-lands…

Saturday October 26, 2024Sunday December 1, 2024

The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition
Oct26
Oct27
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition

A Metropolis School of the Performing Arts Production By Kids for Kids! Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of…

Saturday October 26, 2024Sunday October 27, 2024

Division Street Farmers Market
Oct26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Support local farmers and eat fresh! Link Up Illinois (a program of Experimental Station) has been making it easier for Illinois residents to access fresh,…

Saturday October 26, 2024
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.
Fleetwood Jordaine Theatre
Oct26
Nov10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Until the Flood

This play explores the social uprising in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of teenager Michael Brown by a police officer in 2014. The play draws…

Saturday October 26, 2024Sunday November 10, 2024
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St. , Evanston, IL, 60201
Minds Matter Chicago: Homecoming 5K
Oct26
Sports & Recreation

Minds Matter Chicago: Homecoming 5K

Lace Up for Minds Matter Chicago’s Homecoming 5K We’re excited to announce the upcoming Minds Matter Chicago Homecoming 5K Run/Walk! Whether you walk, run, or…

Saturday October 26, 2024
8:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Montrose Harbor
601 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
Milo Imagines The World – A World Premiere Musical
Oct26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Milo Imagines The World – A World Premiere Musical

MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD is a musical odyssey of imagination. Through vibrant song, expressive dance, and a whole lot of imagination, this magical, musical journey…

Saturday October 26, 2024
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
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