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Sheri Smith aka Creme Sheri Presents, “When I See, When I Hear, I Draw… Musical Muses and Others.”
Sheri Smith’s artistic practice explores the fleeting nature of live music performances through works on suede board, utilizing Caran d’Ache crayons and scratch-board to depict…
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…
Music & Comedy
Barry Brewer Jr at The Comedy Bar
Barry Brewer hails as one of Hollywood’s most talented, up and coming stars. Best known for his breakout television role as the lead in Tyler…
Theatre & Performing Arts
R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)
In 1920, Karel Čapek’s early science fiction classic R.U.R. coined the term “robot” and looked ahead to the wonders and dangers of artificial intelligence decades…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Loneliness Crisis: A Philosophical and Psychological Discussion
In the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities, a silent epidemic is spreading—loneliness. It’s not just a fleeting feeling of isolation; it’s…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Cabaret Film Screening
Berlin, 1931. Amid ascendant fascism in Weimar Germany, fame-seeking American émigré Sally Bowles (Liza Minelli) sings at a bawdy cabaret whose host (an effortless Joel…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Members’ Preview | Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom
MCA Members enjoy first-look access to the MCA’s newest exhibitions alongside curators, artists, and fellow art enthusiasts. Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn and the MCA invite…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Links Hall’s Spring 2025 Co-MISSION Works-in-Progress
Links Hall’s Spring 2025 Co-MISSION Fellows offer a split bill Works-In-Progress showing featuring Tuli Bera, Jacinda Bullie, and Jaquanda Villegas. Additionally, Fall 2024 Resident Selena…
Sports & Recreation
SPIN Chicago First Fridays – “Dare to Rep Chi-Town”
Bringing the house party energy to Chicago, join SPIN on the first Friday of the month for an evening of ping pong, play and endless…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Cut to the Chase 2025
A staple of Chicago theater for over two decades, CUT TO THE CHASE presents six new plays as one fun night of theater. This year’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Tequila and Wine Tasting at Navy Pier
Title: Amor a México – Tequila and Wine Tasting at Navy Pier Date: 05/02/25 Time: 6pm Location: Bar Sol, Navy Pier, Navy Pier, 700 E…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Gypsy – A Musical Fable
The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) is thrilled to present a fabulous production of Gypsy-A Musical Fableto the stage of the Baer Theater at Morgan Park…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Titanique
Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Redtwist Theatre Presents “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus”
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre, currently presenting, the recently extended through April 6, Titus Andronicus, one of the top rated plays in Chicago, according to TheaterInChicago.com, presents …
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Berlin
Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival
Experience the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Mexico at the Chicago Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival! Enjoy premium tequila and mezcal tastings, live…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha — A Musical Reimagining
Accessibility Services: ASL interpretation and audio description will be available on Saturday, May 3, 2025 An extraordinary core creative team of Black women artists, brought…
Music & Comedy
STAND-UP MOMEDY: Mother’s Day kickoff with Kristen Toomey
Moms. You know one. You have one. You may even BE one. They’re everywhere. And BOY, could they use a laugh. Luckily, we’ve got just what…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Drink the Past Dry
The nondescript neighborhood bar in the middle of Chicago looks like every other bar in every other neighborhood in the city. A few regulars sit…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS
We’re back with all new bits! This joyful mixture of sketch comedy and dance is filled with a variety of characters that are sure to…
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…
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