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Sat · Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
93XRT Winter Jam Presents - Ratboys w/ special guests Friko and Florry
Ratboys +2
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago
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PAPER MACHETE
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
Mon · Nov 9 · 9:00 PM
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto and Carmelo Torres Present: Madre Cumbia
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto +1
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Free↻ RecurringTue · Nov 17 · 7:30 PM
Pop Up Karaoke
Carol's Pub · Chicago
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A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Kevin Fort Trio (Matinee)
Kevin Fort Trio
SPACE · Evanston
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
United Center · Chicago
Fri · Oct 16 · 4:00 PM
Ruth Bloch Rubin - "Divided Parties, Strong Leaders"
Author: Ruth Bloch Rubin
Seminary Co-op Bookstore
Mon · Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Classics of Women's Literature Book Group
Women & Children First
Tue · Oct 27 · 8:45 PM
SOLD OUT | Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
Taylor Tomlinson
The Den Theatre
Fri · Jan 22 · 7:00 PM
TWINSICK's Good Company 2027
Twinsick
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago
Sat · Nov 14 · 7:30 PM
Twin Peaks: A Conversation With The Stars
Old Town School of Folk Music · Chicago
Sat · Jan 16
Flying to San Remo
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
Sun · Oct 18 · 7:30 PM
Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome
Fred Armisen
Space · Evanston
Thu · Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Book Talk: Gather with Ashanté M. Reese
Author: Ashanté M. Reese
Call & Response · Hyde Park
Fri · Oct 30 · 9:15 PM
Pu**y Peach
The Den Theatre
Wed · Nov 25 · 6:30 PM
Turnover- Down On Earth Tour
Turnover
Cold Waves Festival · Chicago
Sun · Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
Brains On! LIVE: Your Brain is Magic! (Late)
SPACE · Evanston
Sun · Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
SOLD OUT - Roses for the Roches ft. Nora O’Connor, Sima Cunningham, and Kelly Hogan
Nora O’Connor +2
SPACE · Evanston
Sat · Mar 13 · 6:00 PM
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.'s Document
Michael Shannon +1
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago
Mon · Oct 19
Miles Davis Tribute
Miles Davis
Jazz Showcase · Chicago
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The Infinite Wrench
The Neo-Futurists
Wed · Oct 28 · 9:00 PM
Italoween
The California Clipper · Chicago
Sat · Oct 31 · 8:00 PM
HALLOWEEN NIGHT with The CHICAGO CELLAR BOYS
The CHICAGO CELLAR BOYS
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
Wed · Nov 4 · 8:00 PM
Lizzy & the Triggermen
Lizzy & the Triggermen
Old Town School of Folk Music · Chicago
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Angine de Poitrine with zouz
Angine de Poitrine +1
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago
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A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Matinee)
Chris White Trio
Space · Evanston
Fri · Dec 18 · 6:30 PM
Dogs In A Pile presented by Thalia Hall and Deep Cut
Dogs In A Pile
Thalia Hall · Chicago
Sat · Jan 16 · 6:00 PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings
United Center · Chicago
Sun · Jan 17 · 2:30 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors
United Center · Chicago
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Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Wed · Oct 28 · 8:00 PM
Surprise! We Made A Comedy Show
The Hideout · Chicago
Sat · Oct 31 · 7:30 PM
Bosman Twins Quintet - Electric Miles, Spiritual Trane: Tribute to Miles Davis & John Coltrane
Bosman Twins Quintet
Winter's Jazz Club · Chicago
Tue · Nov 10 · 9:00 PM
*SOLD OUT* Genesis Owusu
Genesis Owusu
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
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Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
The Hoyle Brothers
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
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JOEL PATERSON & FRIENDS
JOEL PATERSON
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
Wed · Dec 2 · 6:30 PM
Willy Porter & the Humans in a Room Quartet
Willy Porter +1
SPACE · Evanston
Fri · Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
Hollyy - 6th Annual Hollyy-Days Celebration with Nico Segal
Hollyy +1
Thalia Hall · Chicago
Thu · Nov 12 · 8:00 PM
Disaster Kid (Single Release) with Sara Geist and Julian Saunders
Disaster Kid +2
The Hideout · Chicago
Thu · Jan 7
Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular
Elvis Tribute Artist
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
Sat · Feb 20 · 6:00 PM
LEVEL UP - The Ritual Tour 2027 - Chicago
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago
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Yuridia – Las Cartas sobre la Mesa Tour
Yuridia
Rosemont Theatre · Rosemont
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Chicago Wolves V Milwaukee Admirals
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
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The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center · Loop
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Trivia at Fatpour Lincolnwood
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
Wed · Oct 21
Fox and Bones with Haley Johnsen
Fox and Bones +1
Uncommon Ground · Chicago
Tue · Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Pretty Sick
Pretty Sick +1
Lincoln Hall · Chicago
Sat · Nov 14 · 9:00 PM
*SOLD OUT* Heavens To Betsy Bonfire Madigan
Heavens To Betsy +1
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Sat · Nov 14
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Sound Bar - Chicago · Chicago
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Chicago Wolves V Texas Stars
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Tue · Feb 9 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors
United Center · Chicago
Tue · Oct 5 · 8:00 PM
EROS RAMAZZOTTI
Eros Ramazzotti
Rosemont Theatre · Rosemont
Free↻ RecurringSat · Oct 17
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Sat · Oct 17
Frank Viele and Joe Gorka
Frank Viele +1
Uncommon Ground · Chicago
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Open Mic / Blues Jam
Gallery Cabaret · Chicago
Mon · Oct 26 · 9:30 PM
Ordinary Peepholes: NOSFERA2 (Late Show)
Ordinary Peepholes +1
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
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Chicago's Best Stand Up
Laugh Factory Chicago
Fri · Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Boyfriend
Lauren Ruth Ward
Lincoln Hall · Chicago
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Open Mic
Madcats · Palatine
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Chicago Wolves V Milwaukee Admirals
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Wed · Dec 2 · 9:00 PM
Citric Dummies Lost Legion Lavender The Alices
Citric Dummies +3
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
Sat · Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
SOLD OUT - Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Early)
Laurie Berkner
Cahn Auditorium · Evanston
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ALAN GRESIK'S SWING ORCHESTRA
ALAN GRESIK'S SWING ORCHESTRA
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
Free↻ RecurringTue · Dec 15 · 7:30 PM
Pop Up Karaoke
Carol's Pub · Chicago
Fri · Jan 29
Adam Carolla
Adam Carolla
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
↻ RecurringFri · Feb 26 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings
United Center · Chicago
Sat · Oct 17 · 10:30 AM
Your Story Matters: Storytelling Through Words and Art
Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center · Loop
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Chicago Wolves V Grand Rapids Griffins
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Wed · Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
GALACTIC COWBOY ORCHESTRA
Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
Reggies Bananna's Shack · Chicago
Sat · Nov 21 · 7:00 PM
The Wood Brothers
The Wood Brothers
Cahn Auditorium · Evanston
Thu · Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
October Book Club: Our Cut of Salt by Deena Helm
Call & Response · Hyde Park
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ALAN GRESIK'S SWING ORCHESTRA
ALAN GRESIK'S SWING ORCHESTRA
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
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Blues Jam
Madcats · Palatine
Sun · Dec 6 · 9:00 PM
Whitmer Thomas with comedy from Clay Tatum
Whitmer Thomas +1
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
United Center · Chicago
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Chicago Wolves V Texas Stars
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Wed · Mar 10 · 6:30 PM
SOLD OUT - Dan and Peggy Reeder
Dan and Peggy Reeder
SPACE · Evanston
Sat · Apr 3 · 8:00 PM
SAINT LEVANT - AFANDI WORLD TOUR
Saint Levant
Aragon Ballroom · Chicago
Sun · Nov 29 · 7:00 PM
Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys
Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys
SPACE · Evanston
FreeSun · Dec 13 · 12:00 PM
Chicago Bears @Miami Dolphins
Carol's Pub · Chicago
Fri · Feb 19 · 7:30 PM
Aries Spears
Aries Spears
The Chicago Theatre · Chicago
Sat · Feb 27 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Wolves V Wilkes-barre/scranton Penguins
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Fri · Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
Poe Party
The Book Cellar
Thu · Oct 29 · 7:15 PM
JOSH THOMAS: JIGGLE, JIGGLE
Josh Thomas
The Den Theatre
Sat · Oct 31 · 10:00 PM
Slavic Halloween House Party
Ramova Theatre · Chicago
Sat · Nov 7 · 9:00 PM
Gallery
Madcats · Palatine
↻ RecurringMon · Nov 9 · 7:00 PM
Trivia
Madcats · Palatine
Sat · Nov 14 · 2:30 PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
United Center · Chicago
Fri · Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
Tommy Fleece
Tommy Fleece
Lincoln Hall · Chicago
Fri · Feb 19 · 7:00 PM
Gregory Porter
Gregory Porter
Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana · Gary
↻ RecurringMon · Oct 19 · 6:30 PM
Trivia Night
City Winery Chicago
Sat · Nov 7
Jack Jr
Jack Jr
Avondale Music Hall · Chicago
$29.87Fri · Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Echoes: A Transgender Day of Remembrance Concert
The CheckOut · Chicago
Fri · Nov 20 · 10:00 PM
Prospa present Prophecy
Prospa
Radius - Chicago · Chicago
Tue · Dec 29
Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour!
Harlem Globetrotters
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
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Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks
United Center · Chicago
Thu · Oct 29 · 6:30 PM
Infinite 80s: Play The Cure
SPACE · Evanston
20↻ RecurringSat · Oct 31
2nd Set With New Nostalgia
New Nostalgia
Andy's Jazz Club
Sun · Nov 8 · 7:00 PM
312 Comedy Festival® Presents Ron White
Ron White
The Chicago Theatre · Chicago
Wed · Nov 11
AJ McLean Presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour
AJ McLean +1
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
Sun · Nov 15 · 6:00 PM
Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam - The Joint Tour with Johanna Samuels
Hamilton Leithauser +2
Thalia Hall · Chicago
Events in Chicago, IL
Concerts, comedy, theater, author readings and community happenings, collected straight from local venue calendars and updated daily. Chicago has the deepest improv and blues benches in the country — Second City and iO, Kingston Mines and Buddy Guy's Legends — plus Lincoln Hall, Thalia Hall, the Lyric and the CSO.