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Shucked
Jan10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Shucked

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner…

Friday, January 10th
7:30 p.m.9:45 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
PBR – Unleash The Beast
Jan10
Sports & Recreation

PBR – Unleash The Beast

World’s Best Bull Riders Return to the Windy City for 15th Time in PBR History For two nights only, more than 30 of the best…

Friday, January 10th
7:45 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Devil’s Daughter
Jan10
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, January 10th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Lincoln Lodge
Jan10
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…

Friday, January 10th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Jan10
Music & Comedy, 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 it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Friday, January 10th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Jan10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield

Tickets for Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield in Chicago🎫 VIP – Get a free VIP bag full of various merchandise from Thom Britton…

Friday, January 10th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
Candlelight: A Tribute to U2
Jan10
Music & Comedy

Candlelight: A Tribute to U2

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover…

Friday, January 10th
8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Stan Mansion
2408 North Kedzie Boulevard
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
Jan10
Music & Comedy

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover…

Friday, January 10th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church of Chicago
77 West Washington Street
Latin Dance Night
Jan10
Jan11
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, January 10th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, January 11th
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Damon Williams at The Comedy Bar
Jan10
Jan11
Music & Comedy

Damon Williams at The Comedy Bar

Damon Williams, the legendary comedian, actor, writer, and producer, is a native of Chicago who has become a household name in the entertainment industry for…

Friday, January 10th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, January 11th
10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Something Unexpected
Jan10
Music & Comedy

Something Unexpected

Something Unexpected is a Stand-Up Comedy show comprised of the best comedians in Chicago as well as comedians from Comedy Central, HBO and Conan. Every…

Friday, January 10th
9:15 p.m.10:45 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jan10
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…

Friday, January 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Jan10
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…

Friday, January 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Jan10
Jan11
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Friday, January 10th
11:30 p.m.Saturday, January 11th
1:00 a.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Jan11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Saturday, January 11th
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through February
Jan11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through February

Teatro ZinZanni, named “Best Night Out in Chicago” by CS Magazine, is thrilled to announce their current production has been extended through February 16th due…

Saturday, January 11th
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Jan11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar

Kick off the holiday season in spectacular style at Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island, Margaritaville’s exclusive holiday pop-up bar! This festive event will bring the magic…

Saturday, January 11th
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118
League of Chicago Theatres
Jan11
Jan14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Encounters with Light

Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…

Saturday, January 11thTuesday, January 14th

Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row
Jan11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row

The Near South Loop hosts a timely exhibit in a tumultuous time – Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers…

Saturday, January 11th
7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
Indoor Market at Roosevelt Collection
Jan11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Indoor Market at Roosevelt Collection

Roosevelt Collection Shops is partnering once again with the South Loop Farmers Market to bring back the 2nd Annual Winter Indoor Market, happening every Saturday…

Saturday, January 11th
9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
Dinos Alive
Jan11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos Alive

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…

Saturday, January 11th
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Jan11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Saturday, January 11th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Jan11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Saturday, January 11th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Jan11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Saturday, January 11th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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