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The Infinite Wrench
Jul22
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…

Saturday, July 22nd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Spongebob Musical
Jul22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Saturday, July 22nd
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St.
Beyonce – Renaissance World Tour
Jul22
Music & Comedy

Beyonce – Renaissance World Tour

R&B goddess Beyoncé has announced a massive world tour in 2023 to promote her new album ‘Renaissance’. The North American portion of the tour kicks…

Saturday, July 22nd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Clued In
Jul22
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…

Saturday, July 22nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Rockefeller Special
Jul22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Rockefeller Special

A true story of the man that made the monopoly, the fighter for the free market, the All-American asshole. John D. Rockefeller is on full…

Saturday, July 22nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Improvised Jane Austen
Jul22
Music & Comedy

Improvised Jane Austen

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress. In each original story, you may…

Saturday, July 22nd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
First Aid Kit: Palomino Tour
Jul22
Music & Comedy

First Aid Kit: Palomino Tour

Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit will be touring across North America in 2023 behind their brand new album ‘Palomino’. The 16-date outing takes place…

Saturday, July 22nd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Barbie Bash Dueling Pianos at The Original Mother’s
Jul22
Jul23
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Barbie Bash Dueling Pianos at The Original Mother’s

Come on Barbie, let’s go party at The Original Mother’s! The Original Mother’s, located at 26 W Division St, is thrilled to host Barbie Bash Dueling Pianos…

Saturday, July 22nd
8:00 p.m.Sunday, July 23rd
5:00 a.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
Riff: Chicago’s Music Improv Drinking Party
Jul22
Music & Comedy

Riff: Chicago’s Music Improv Drinking Party

Fast paced music improv with a live band & a cast that drinks along with the audience!

Saturday, July 22nd
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
One Hot Chicago Summer Camp Variety Show
Jul23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Hot Chicago Summer Camp Variety Show

If you liked going to summer camp and laughing then this is the show for you! It’s the final night of camp and what better…

Sunday, July 23rd
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park Road, Illinois
The Lesbian Lodge
Jul23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lesbian Lodge

The Lesbian Lodge: A Queer Comedy Show is an event dedicated to celebrating the funniest lesbians in Chicago with music, performances, stand-up, and more. This…

Sunday, July 23rd
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Spongebob Musical
Jul23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Sunday, July 23rd
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St.
Beyonce – Renaissance World Tour
Jul23
Music & Comedy

Beyonce – Renaissance World Tour

R&B goddess Beyoncé has announced a massive world tour in 2023 to promote her new album ‘Renaissance’. The North American portion of the tour kicks…

Sunday, July 23rd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Michael Charles and His Band
Jul24
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Michael Charles and His Band

When Australian born Michael Charles traveled the 12,500 miles to test the waters for his music in Chicago, he would have never guessed some thirty…

Monday, July 24th
6:00 a.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Jul24
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. View the complete…

Monday, July 24th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Jill Scott: Who Is Jill Scott? Anniversary Tour
Jul24
Music & Comedy

Jill Scott: Who Is Jill Scott? Anniversary Tour

Legendary singer Jill Scott has announced an extensive U.S. tour in 2023 celebrating the 23rd anniversary of her debut album ‘Who Is Jill Scott? Words…

Monday, July 24th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Industry Night
Jul24
Music & Comedy

Industry Night

Industry Night is weekly, variety show featuring Chicago’s top comedic talent on the one night a week the rest of our theaters are dark! Stand-up,…

Monday, July 24th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Foxhole
2444 W Montrose Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | | Ars Musica Chicago
Jul25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rush Hour Concerts | | Ars Musica Chicago

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | ARS MUSICA CHICAGO Hannah De Priest, soprano Shelby Yamin, violin Morgan Little, cello Jason J. Moy, harpsichord   Program  G.F.…

Tuesday, July 25th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Jill Scott: Who Is Jill Scott? Anniversary Tour
Jul25
Music & Comedy

Jill Scott: Who Is Jill Scott? Anniversary Tour

Legendary singer Jill Scott has announced an extensive U.S. tour in 2023 celebrating the 23rd anniversary of her debut album ‘Who Is Jill Scott? Words…

Tuesday, July 25th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Mackenzie Brauns, bassoon and Lillia Woolschlager, piano
Jul26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Mackenzie Brauns, bassoon and Lillia Woolschlager, piano

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Mackenzie Brauns, bassoon Lillia Woolschlager, piano Program: Paul Jeanjean – Prelude and Scherzo Amanda Harberg – Bassoon Sonata Heitor…

Wednesday, July 26th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Live Jazz on Wednesdays with Myles Hayes at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Jul26
Music & Comedy

Live Jazz on Wednesdays with Myles Hayes at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Join local jazz musician Myles Hayes every Wednesday from 5 – 8:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and enjoy live music, drinks and bites. Guests…

Wednesday, July 26th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Music Institute of Chicago Summer Sing-Along
Jul26
Music & Comedy

Music Institute of Chicago Summer Sing-Along

Join the Music Institute Chorale for a sing-along under the leadership of Maestro Daniel Wallenberg, featuring the following works: Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi Regina Coeli…

Wednesday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago
1490 Chicago Avenue
The Extraordinary Work of Mid-Level Talent
Jul26
Music & Comedy

The Extraordinary Work of Mid-Level Talent

The Extraordinary Work of Mid-Level Talent is an all-new, all-original sketch comedy show written by Sam Simcox and Joe Moore! This show embraces both the mundane…

Wednesday, July 26th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Jul27
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. View the complete…

Thursday, July 27th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
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