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Theatre & Performing Arts
Martha Graham Dance Company
Legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham established her eponymous dance company in 1926 with her technique, known for its focus on contraction and release, becoming a…
Theatre & Performing Arts
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
Northwestern University’s 83rd Annual Dolphin Show Presents “Footloose”
America’s largest student-produced musical returns for its 83rd annual production with Footloose! Produced by Aiden Kaliner, Ryan Lien, and JingXi Yap and directed by Katherine…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Music of the Baroque: Fathers & Sons
Explore the intricate ties between fathers and sons in a captivating evening with Demarre McGill, principal flute of the Seattle Symphony. J. S. Bach’s Orchestral…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Oil Lamp Theater’s “The Outsider”
Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present the first production of its 2026 season, The Outsider, written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Scott…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season continues with Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, extended again by popular demand. In its four-star review, The Daily Herald called it “absolutely magnificent”. “A muscular and…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
New Year New Show
New Year! New Show! Welcome to 2026 where the laughter runs hot and the jokes run cheap. Every week is a brand new sketch show,…
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…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Green Corridors
Green Corridors Written by Natalka Vorozhbyt Translated by John Freedman with Natalia Bratus Directed by Kay Martinovich Using elements of absurdity and dark humor, Green Corridors is a…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Cosmic Underground Show
The Cosmic Underground Show blasts off for a 90-minute immersive comedy, magic, and mind-reading show. Cosmic founders Harrison Lampert (a quirky sleight-of-hand expert) and Kayla…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dance Chicago’s “Dances From the Heart”
CHICAGO – Emergence Dance Theatre presents the popular and romantic Dance Chicago program, Dances From the Heart, Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. The program,…
Music & Comedy
Secret Sketch Show
Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…
Music & Comedy
Charlie Mac at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Charlie Mac is a rising star…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Eureka Day
Chicago’s acclaimed TimeLine Theatre Company returns to the Broadway Playhouse (following previous hit productions OSLO and THE LEHMAN TRILOGY)! At Berkeley, California’s ultra-progressive Eureka Day…
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes
EXHIBITION DATES: January 17 – February 11, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 1-4 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm; Friday, 9 am–5…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
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