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Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts
Jun6
Nov8
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts Lei Hou and Qing Hou, violins ​​Larry Neuman, viola Karen Basrak, cello Victor Asuncion,…

Tuesday June 6, 2023
12:00 a.m.Sunday November 8, 2076
6:30 p.m.
Rush Hour Concerts | | Deborah Sobol Memorial
Aug1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rush Hour Concerts | | Deborah Sobol Memorial

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | DEBORAH SOBOL MEMORIAL Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière and Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Oksana Ezhokina,…

Tuesday, August 1st
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Shelby Yamin, Violin and Lillia Woolschlager, Piano
Aug2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Shelby Yamin, Violin and Lillia Woolschlager, Piano

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | SHELBY YAMIN, VIOLIN LILLIA WOOLSCHLAGER, PIANO Program: Amy Beach – Romance for violin and piano, Op. 23 Marie Jaëll…

Wednesday, August 2nd
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
Aug2
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, August 2nd
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Lollapalooza
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Lollapalooza

Chicago’s most famous music festival, taking place August 3-6 in Grant Park. Over 170 bands on 9 stages, including headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G, Kendrick…

Thursday, August 3rd
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Aug3
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, August 3rd
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Lisa Alvarado Films New Special at The Den Theatre
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Lisa Alvarado Films New Special at The Den Theatre

The Den Theatre welcomes comedian Lisa Alvarado to film her new comedy special at the venue, featuring two stand-up performances on Thursday August 3, 2023…

Thursday, August 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Spongebob Musical
Aug3
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…

Thursday, August 3rd
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St.
The Rockefeller Special
Aug3
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…

Thursday, August 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Lisa Alvarado Films New Special at The Den Theatre
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Lisa Alvarado Films New Special at The Den Theatre

The Den Theatre welcomes comedian Lisa Alvarado to film her new comedy special at the venue, featuring two stand-up performances on Thursday August 3, 2023…

Thursday, August 3rd
9:15 p.m.10:45 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Femme Forward: A Comedy Showcase
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Femme Forward: A Comedy Showcase

Femme Forward is a Thursday night comedy showcase that elevates and empowers female, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming artists from all over the city. Featuring…

Thursday, August 3rd
9:30 p.m.10:45 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase

Chemistry is everything, especially in comedy! Our weekly Thursday night showcase features some of Chicago’s best established improv duos, and a performance with a brand…

Thursday, August 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Ken Carson – An Official Lollapalooza Aftershow
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Ken Carson – An Official Lollapalooza Aftershow

Following his Lollapalooza performance, Ken Carson will be performing an official Lollapalooza Aftershow at Concord Music Hall with supporting act Lil 88.

Thursday, August 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Concord Music Hall
2051 N Milwaukee Ave
House & Sushi
Aug3
Aug4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

House & Sushi

The Underground Chicago announces a new Thursday evening theme debuting for the Summer–consisting of house music and complimentary sushi hosted by Eric Boss. An evening…

Thursday, August 3rd
10:00 p.m.Friday, August 4th
2:00 a.m.
The Underground Chicago
56 W Illinois St
Lollapalooza
Aug4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Lollapalooza

Chicago’s most famous music festival, taking place August 3-6 in Grant Park. Over 170 bands on 9 stages, including headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G, Kendrick…

Friday, August 4th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
The Infinite Wrench
Aug4
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…

Friday, August 4th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Spongebob Musical
Aug4
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…

Friday, August 4th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St.
The Rockefeller Special
Aug4
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…

Friday, August 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!
Aug4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!

See comedians do two sets: First one sober and the second one DRUNK!

Friday, August 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Midwest Coast Brewing Co.
2137 W. Walnut Street
Tarot: The Bad Bunny Dance Party
Aug4
Music & Comedy

Tarot: The Bad Bunny Dance Party

Bring the heat for the ultimate Bad Bunny night! Un Verano Sin Ti comes alive with a dance party dedicated to Bad Bunny’s full body…

Friday, August 4th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Hot Clown Brunch
Aug5
Music & Comedy

Hot Clown Brunch

Move over Soleil—Cirque du “Sauté” is here to welcome you to an immersive brunch experience with Chicago’s own Hot Clown Company! In the heart of the…

Saturday, August 5th
11:45 a.m.1:30 p.m.
CLASH on Clark
4416 N. Clark St., 2nd Floor
Lollapalooza
Aug5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Lollapalooza

Chicago’s most famous music festival, taking place August 3-6 in Grant Park. Over 170 bands on 9 stages, including headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G, Kendrick…

Saturday, August 5th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St
Boobs & Bingo!
Aug5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Boobs & Bingo!

Join us at The Newport Theater in Wrigleyville for 3 rounds of bawdy bingo and prizes with burlesque, cabaret, and variety acts in between! $15…

Saturday, August 5th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 W. Newport Ave.
The Infinite Wrench
Aug5
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, August 5th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
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