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Theatre & Performing Arts
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents “The Irish… and How They Got That Way”
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to present The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Emerging Artist Exhibition Series
Mariano’s Bronzeville presents The Emerging Artists Exhibition Series, a curated art showcase celebrating creativity, culture, and community. Curated by Frank Goss III, this exhibition highlights…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Champagne Row, by Park Hyatt Chicago
CHAMPAGNE ROW, by Park Hyatt Chicago Thu – Sat, 3-8pm Reserve Your Seat | View Menu Park Hyatt Chicago hosts an intimate champagne experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Presents “When the West Side Burned: A WTTW Chicago Stories Documentary, Community Conversation, and Concert”
When the West Side Burned: A WTTW Chicago Stories Documentary, Community Conversation, and Concert Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4-9 PM Kehrein Center for the Arts 5628 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago,…
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
Imagining Tomorrow
The exhibition asks fundamental questions about the future of art, culture, and community, positioning Forum 301 as a space not only for presentation but for…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
People
People is a solo exhibition by Zsófia Ötvös presenting new paintings of figures observed in Budapest, Hungary, this past summer. The works depict figures suspended…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
People
The works focus on moments of pause-figures standing, waiting, or gathering themselves before a possible shift. Action is withheld in favor of restraint and internal…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Balls Out with Foozie: Bingo for a Cause – Valentines Edition
Balls Out with Foozie: Bingo for a Cause – The Valentines Edition Saturday, Feb 7th | 🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 21+ The…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Balls Out with Foozie: Bingo – Valentines Edition
Balls Out with Foozie: Bingo for a Cause – The Valentines Edition Saturday, Feb 7th | 🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 21+ The…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Once Upon A Time In Bangalore
“Once Upon a Time in Bangalore” is a long-form improv comedy show inspired by over-dramatic commercial Bollywood movies. The show recreates a typical “masala” movie;…
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
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Disney On Ice presents “Jump In!” is coming to Allstate Arena in Rosemont from January 22 – February 8 with an all-new show featuring never-before-seen…
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
Willie Barcena at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Comedian Willie Barcena is a 18-year…
Music & Comedy
Hannah Berner – None of My Business Tour
Hannah Berner is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The Chicago Theatre. The show is part of her “None of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
LOVE IS IN THE ATMOSPHERE
LOVE IS IN THE ATMOSPHERE is a special Valentine’s-themed after-hours event presented by Ballantine Books. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, come to…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Before and After, an instant drama
Life is defined in moments. Before and After explores the story leading to a life-changing event and the impact of that instant on all that…
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…
Music & Comedy
3 Shades of Blues: Diunna Greenleaf, Nora Jean Wallace, and Precious Taylor
Diunna Greenleaf is a Texas-born vocalist and two-time Blues Music Award winner, known for her powerful blend of gospel, jazz, and blues. A living blues…
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