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Wednesday Specials: $7 THC Cocktails and $6 Willies Cocktails
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
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ALFONSO PONTICELLI
ALFONSO PONTICELLI
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
FreeFri · Nov 20 · 12:00 PM
D2L Bootcamp: Gradebook - Intermediate/Advanced
McGrath Arena · Chicago
Sun · Nov 29
Third Coast Symphony: The 007 Days of Christmas
Third Coast Symphony
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
Mon · Jan 25 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks
United Center · Chicago
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers
United Center · Chicago
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Tuesday Specials: $7 Local Fatpours & $10 Wings
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
Thu · Oct 29
Uncommon Round: Songwriter Showcase w/ Emmet Love, Aaron Spiro, and Ahona M
Emmet Love +2
Uncommon Ground · Chicago
Wed · Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
ConstelNation - The Bridge #2.11
Old Town School of Folk Music · Chicago
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ANDY BROWN
ANDY BROWN
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
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Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Mon · Mar 8 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
United Center · Chicago
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Weekly Story Time
RoscoeBooks · Roscoe Village
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RIGHTEOUS ROOSTER ORGAN TRIO
Righteous Rooster Organ Trio
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
Sun · Oct 25 · 7:00 PM
Cris Jacobs
Cris Jacobs
Garcia's Chicago · Chicago
FreeMon · Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
Emo Happy Hour
Cole's Bar · Chicago
Fri · Nov 13
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
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*SOLD OUT* Petey USA Linus Hablot
Petey USA +1
Empty Bottle · Chicago
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*SOLD OUT* Petey USA Linus Hablot
Petey +1
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
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Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets
United Center · Chicago
Sun · May 2
Healing
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
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UPTOWN POETRY SLAM
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
Tue · Oct 27 · 8:00 PM
The Empty Pockets
The Empty Pockets
Garcia's Chicago · Chicago
Fri · Nov 6 · 8:00 PM
NICK MAZZERELLA QUINTET
Nick Mazzerella Quintet
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
Sat · Feb 27 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets
United Center · Chicago
Thu · Mar 11 · 7:30 PM
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Rosemont Theatre · Rosemont
Wed · Nov 4 · 7:30 PM
Blade Runner Live
The Chicago Theatre · Chicago
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Whaddayaknow Trivia
Carol's Pub · Chicago
Fri · Oct 23
Houston Dash at Chicago Stars FC
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
Fri · Nov 6
Sophie Hunter
Sophie Hunter
Avondale Music Hall · Chicago
Tue · Dec 1
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
A Taste of Ireland
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
FreeSun · Jan 10 · 3:25 PM
Chicago Bears @Minnesota Vikings
Carol's Pub · Chicago
Tue · Oct 27 · 7:00 PM
The Arcadian Wild - Make It Out Alive Tour w. Addison Agen
The Arcadian Wild +1
Space · Evanston
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GREEN MILL JAM SESSION with MARQUIS HILL
MARQUIS HILL
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
Sun · Nov 1 · 5:30 PM
Mad-Good - The Music of Thelonius Monk and Charles Mingus
Mad-Good
Winter's Jazz Club · Chicago
$40Thu · Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People Tour with Sam Amidon
Hiss Golden Messenger +1
Thalia Hall · Chicago
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Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Sat · Jan 23 · 9:00 PM
Know Good Presents: Against All Odds Tour
Ramova Theatre · Chicago
Sun · Nov 1
Kids Free Day at Chicago Children’s Museum!
Navy Pier · Chicago
Tue · Dec 8 · 9:00 PM
Genre Is Death The Art Gray Noizz Quintet
Genre Is Death The Art Gray Noizz Quintet
Empty Bottle · Chicago
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Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Fri · Oct 16
Jonathan Hannau and Richard Brasseale with Momo and Alvin
Jonathan Hannau +3
Uncommon Ground · Chicago
Thu · Oct 22
Week 7: Bears vs Patriots Thursday Night Football
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
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Beat The Meatles (2 Sets!), First Wednesday of the Month
Beat The Meatles
Martyrs' · Chicago
Wed · Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs
United Center · Chicago
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Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
The Hoyle Brothers
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
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Fri · Nov 20
Gravity & Other Myths
Gravity & Other Myths
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
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Open Mic Night
Subterranean · Chicago
Thu · Nov 12
Holiday Candle Making Class with Betsy Jane
Pink Couch Books (Romance Only Bookstore)
Sat · Nov 14 · 9:00 PM
*SOLD OUT* Heavens To Betsy Bonfire Madigan
Heavens To Betsy +1
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
Thu · Feb 4 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
United Center · Chicago
Fri · Oct 30 · 7:30 PM
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast
Beverly Arts Center
Fri · Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
King Buffalo with Doom Gong
King Buffalo +1
Thalia Hall · Chicago
Sun · Oct 25 · 6:30 PM
Jackopierce w. JB Vannatta (acoustic)
Jackopierce +1
Space · Evanston
Sat · Oct 31
Pumpkin Hunt
American Writers Museum · Loop
Sat · Oct 31
BLUES People: Bring the NY/NJ Blues Heat
Rosa's Lounge · Chicago
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Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks
United Center · Chicago
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Mammoth
United Center · Chicago
Sat · Jan 2 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers
United Center · Chicago
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Chicago Wolves V Rockford Icehogs
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Thu · Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
Tommy Lefroy
Tommy Lefroy
The Hideout · Chicago
Fri · Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Elite Fight Night: Combat For A Cause
Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana · Gary
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Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
The Hoyle Brothers
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band Creole Xmas
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Garcia's Chicago · Chicago
Fri · Jan 1 · 2:00 PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
United Center · Chicago
Wed · Feb 17 · 6:30 PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
United Center · Chicago
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Comedy Open Mic
Cole's Bar · Chicago
$16Thu · Nov 5 · 7:30 PM
Primitive Broadcast Service DWELLS Claw Toe
Primitive Broadcast Service +2
Cole's Bar · Chicago
Mon · Nov 16
Keb' Mo'
Keb' Mo'
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
Sun · Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets
United Center · Chicago
Sat · Mar 13 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies
United Center · Chicago
Sat · Nov 21 · 9:00 PM
Mamas Gun
Mamas Gun
Sleeping Village · Chicago
Sat · Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Rana B. Khoury - "Civilizing Contention: International Aid in Syria's War" - Lisa Wedeen
Author: Rana B. Khoury
Seminary Co-op Bookstore
$20Sat · Nov 14 · 8:00 PM
Emo Night Karaoke
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
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Jazz Jam
Madcats · Palatine
Wed · Nov 18 · 9:00 PM
*SOLD OUT* Makaya McCraven
Makaya McCraven
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
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Chicago Wolves V Grand Rapids Griffins
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
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Chicago Wolves V Rockford Icehogs
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Sun · Oct 18
Seattle Reign FC at Chicago Stars FC
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
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Karaoke Night
Rabbit Hole Wrigley
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JOEL PATERSON & FRIENDS
JOEL PATERSON
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge · Chicago
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken
United Center · Chicago
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Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons
United Center · Chicago
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Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Sun · Dec 6 · 9:00 AM
Brains On! LIVE: Your Brain is Magic! (Early)
SPACE · Evanston
20Fri · Dec 18 · 8:00 PM
The Local Honeys
The Local Honeys
Martyrs' · Chicago
Sat · Nov 7 · 9:00 PM
Agriculture Uniform Pure Hex
Agriculture +2
The Empty Bottle · Chicago
Wed · Nov 18
Fran Lebowitz
Speaker: Fran Lebowitz
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie
Fri · Nov 27 · 4:30 PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Rangers
United Center · Chicago
Fri · Nov 27
Daily Bread - Vanishing Point Tour - 2 Day GA Pass (Valid 11/27-11/28)
Daily Bread
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago
Wed · Dec 2 · 9:00 PM
Citric Dummies Lost Legion Lavender The Alices
Citric Dummies +3
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Sun · Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Rosemont Theatre · Rosemont
15Sat · Dec 26 · 9:00 PM
Shoe Fest Holiday Jam!
Martyrs' · Chicago
Sat · Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
How To Academy: Michael Douglas
Seminary Co-op Bookstore
Mon · Oct 26 · 7:00 PM
MADMAN CHYNO w. Nvrmnd st Sylas and Peez Alchemy
MADMAN CHYNO +3
Space · Evanston
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Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards
United Center · Chicago
Free↻ RecurringFri · Dec 18 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
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Chicago Wolves V Iowa Wild
Allstate Arena · Rosemont
Fri · Oct 16
WILLOW AVALON - PINK POCKET PISTOL TOUR
Willow Avalon
Joe's Live Rosemont · Rosemont
Sat · Oct 17
Chicago Fire FC at New England Revolution
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
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.