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30+ things to do in Chicago this March
March is certainly a celebratory time in Chicago, as the temperatures start to warm up and every weekend is packed with events. Watch the river…
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The Dance Center and BraveSoul Movement present B-SERIES 2026: B-PRESENT BATTLE & JAM
The 12th annual celebration of Hip Hop & Street Dance Culture co-curated by faculty Daniel BRAVEMONK Haywood and Kelsa K-SOUL Rieger-Haywood. This year’s theme B-PRESENT…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Short Shakespeare! Hamlet
“The play’s the thing” in 75-minute staging of Shakespeare’s most famous play Artistic Director Edward Hall stages CST’s first-ever 75-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless classic.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Dance of Death
In the high stone tower of an isolated naval fortress, Alice and Edgar are about to celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss—if decades of resentment,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Musical will have U.S. premiere at The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
After a highly successful run in Europe, the U.S. anticipated premiere of Bernadette, The Musical has been set!The inspiring musical about the courageous story of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Park Hyatt Chicago presents a singular offering centered on The Glenlivet 55 Year Old – Edition No. 1 of The Eternal Collection. Matured for more…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
EXP Presents The Last Stronghold
EXP Rosemont invites guests to step back in time with The Last Stronghold, a free-roaming virtual reality experience that transports visitors to the fortified medieval…
Sports & Recreation
WWE Elimination Chamber
WWE is making its return to the United Center in Chicago, the largest indoor arena in the United States, for Elimination Chamber on Saturday, February…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Music & Comedy
Nothing More – Carnal Nature 2026 World Tour
Triple-Grammy-nominated outfit Nothing More/w special guests Catch Your Breath, Archers & Doobie will perform live at Riviera Theatre on Feb. 28, 2026.
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…
Music & Comedy
Sherri Shepherd
Welcome to the Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, where the talented Sherri Shepherd will be gracing the stage on February 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
CHARGES (The Supplicants)
Theatre Y Presents CHARGES (The Supplicants) German title: Die Schutzbefohlenen “those entrusted to protection” Written by Elfriede Jelinek Translation by Gitta Honegger…
Music & Comedy
René Vaca Live!
Rising comedian, René Vaca is scheduled to perform at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Alex Quow at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Alex Quow is a New York…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Hamnet
“Elegant and beguiling” – Evening Standard (UK) Warwickshire, 1582. Agnes Hathaway, a natural healer, meets the Latin tutor, William Shakespeare. Drawn together by powerful but…
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…
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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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised Jane Austen
Celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday all winter long with Improvised Jane Austen! Just one day cannot encapsulate a proper observation of Jane Austen’s life and work.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Trinity Irish Dance Company
Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, Chicago’s internationally-renowned Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) returns to The Auditorium bringing its pioneering innovation and percussive power. The program will celebrate three…
Theatre & Performing Arts
HERE: in our bodies
Chicago-based HERE: productions will be presenting their devised cabaret variety show HERE: in our bodies at Steppenwolf Theatre’s Winter LookOUT Series. This show flies in…
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My Life as a Cowboy
Seventeen-year-old Conor feels stuck in the London suburb of Croydon and dreams of doing something unexpected—entering a country-and-western dance competition. He’s joined by Michael, a fellow lifeguard at…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Come Back, Little Sheba
Midwest town. Forced into marriage due to an unexpected pregnancy, former beauty queen Lola and recovering alcoholic Doc live a quiet life of heartbreak and…
Music & Comedy
The Original Improv Gladiators: Season 39
What started as an idea to fill a recently vacated production slot back in January of 2008 has turned into a sure-fire hit improv-aganza and…
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10 free things to do in Chicago this March
This month in Chicago, explore lush indoor gardens, admire iconic works in one of the world’s top art museums, and join in colorful cultural celebrations…
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Things to do during March Madness weekend in Chicago
Chicago’s legendary sports scene is never done and never outdone. This year, the city will be hosting an array of major athletic events, including the…
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Things to do in Chicago this weekend
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all…
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Chicago Bears football
For generations, Chicago’s sports scene has pulsed with unmatched grit and glory — and the legendary Chicago Bears exemplify that spirit. Immortalized as “Da Bears”…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2026 at these Chicago bars and restaurants
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a celebration like no other. With a substantial Irish population — and one of the biggest city-wide St. Patrick’s…
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Things to do in Chicago in the spring
What’s spring like in Chicago? Tulips bloom along iconic Michigan Avenue, cherry blossoms fill the Japanese garden in Jackson Park, and the Lakefront Trail fills…
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Free museum days in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums without spending a dime. Enjoy free admission to top Chicago attractions like the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago…
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