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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.
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
The Spongebob Musical
Jul27
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, July 27th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St.
The Rockefeller Special
Jul27
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, July 27th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
LIGHTS at The Annoyance Theatre
Jul27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LIGHTS at The Annoyance Theatre

In an effort to give back, two self-important performers (Anna Weatherwax and Traer Schon) take to the stage to examine the importance of live comedic…

Thursday, July 27th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Femme Forward: A Comedy Showcase
Jul27
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, July 27th
9:30 p.m.10:45 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
Jul27
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, July 27th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
House & Sushi
Jul27
Jul28
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, July 27th
10:00 p.m.Friday, July 28th
2:00 a.m.
The Underground Chicago
56 W Illinois St
Slightly Stoopid w/ Sublime with Rome & Atmosphere: Summertime Tour
Jul28
Music & Comedy

Slightly Stoopid w/ Sublime with Rome & Atmosphere: Summertime Tour

SoCal reggae rockers Slightly Stoopid have announced an extensive U.S. tour in 2023 along with Sublime With Rome, Atmosphere and The Movement. Their Summertime Tour…

Friday, July 28th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
OPM Summer Fest Part II – Chicago
Jul28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

OPM Summer Fest Part II – Chicago

OPM Summer Fest Part II is the Biggest OPM event happening this summer in the USA. Five award winning artists, legends in their own rights,…

Friday, July 28th
6:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Joe’s Live
5441 Park Place
The Infinite Wrench
Jul28
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, July 28th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Spongebob Musical
Jul28
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, July 28th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St.
The Rockefeller Special
Jul28
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, July 28th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Ed Sheeran Live In Chicago
Jul28
Music & Comedy

Ed Sheeran Live In Chicago

Award-winning artist Ed Sheeran has announced an intimate North American tour in 2023 behind his next album ‘Subtract’. The 14-city journey kicks off May 19th…

Friday, July 28th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
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