Entertainment & Events in Chicago, Illinois
Cinema
ICE 62nd and Western 773-746-4959
2258 West 62nd Street
Chicago, IL 60624
Enjoy featured motion pictures at this quality establishment. moreICE Chatham 773-783-8711
210 West 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
Enjoy featured motion pictures at this quality establishment. moreICE Lawndale 773-265-1010
3330 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60624
Enjoy featured motion pictures at this quality establishment. moreMarcus Cinema Chicago Heights 708-747-0800
1301 Hilltop Avenue
Chicago, IL 60411
Chicago Heights
Enjoy featured motion pictures at this quality establishment. more
Night Life
Senese's Barrel Of Laughs Comedy Club 708-499-2969
10345 South Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60453
Located in Oak Lawn
The longest running comedy show that features headliners from across the country, this comedy club features top stand up comedy acts Wednesday through Sunday evenings. moreGround Zero 708-478-0600
19081 Old LaGrange Road
Chicago, IL 60448
Located in Mokena
The largest 21 and over entertainment complex in the area, this night spot features a game room with pool tables, dart boards, and more, as well as a sports bar with three large screen TVs and a nightclub with comedy and live music.Comedy Sportz of Chicago 773-549-8080
929 West Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
This unique comedy club features two teams of comedians that compete in improvisational sketches based on audience suggestions. The shows are appropriate for all ages and are available on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m., as well as on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. moreSecond City, The 312-337-3992
1616 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614
This comedy club has been entertaining audiences with its signature brand of sociopolitical satire since 1959. Dinner show packages are available. moreZanies Comedy Club 312-337-4027
1548 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Chicago's premier comedy club, this comedy club has featured many major comedy stars including Jay Leno, Tim Allen, and Jerry Seinfeld since 1978. moreMystique 312-642-2582
157 West Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60610
This casual, fun nightclub features two floors with four distinct rooms and atmospheres. Visitors can enjoy a lounge style area on the top floor while retro tunes and more are featured downstairs.Brando's Speakeasy 773-216-3213
343 South Dearbourn
Chicago, IL 60604
Brando's Speakeasy, a Chicago Loop bar in the historic south loop of Chicago, is where everyone wants to be. Brando's Speakeasy is housed in a 100-year old building, called the Fisher building, which was designed by Architect Burnham. Once you enter Brando's Speakeasy, which is a landmark status building, you will be impressed with the intimate, warm feeling you get from the staff, as well as the patrons. moreVertigo Sky Lounge
312-202-6060
2 West Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Private parties. The Vertigo Sky Lounge is on everyon'e "hot list" and a consistent 'best of" winner. Located 26 floors above the dana hotel and spa. Make Vertigo your after work destination for rooftop cocktails and happy hour food specials. Enjoy the dramatic Chicago skyline in chic modern furnishings, sip custom crafted cocktails by renown Chicago mixologists, and sample delectable bites at Happy Hour pricing. more
Concerts & Performances
Joffrey Ballet 312-386-8905 (Tickets)
10 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Joffrey Tower
"The Joffrey is a world-class, Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a unique repertoire encompassing masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works." moreAragon Entertainment Center 773-561-9500
1106 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Designed to replicate a Spanish palace courtyard, the famous and historic Aragon is "Chicago's premiere venue for live entertainment." moreHarris Theater 312-629-8696
205 East Randolph Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Located in Millennium Park
This 1,500 seat state-of-the-art intimate theater is one of the finest venues in Chicago for music and dance. The theater has fine acoustics and presents a number of diverse performing companies throughout the year.Chicago Symphony Orchestra 312-294-3000
220 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
Playing at the Symphony Center, the musical heart of Chicago, this symphony orchestra performs over 100 beautiful classical music concerts each year from September to June. moreNoble Horse Theatre 312-266-7878
1410 North Orleans Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Chicago's only riding hall. Renovated in 2003, built in 1871. A live dinner performance with 290 seats. See horses and riders from around the world in spectacular performances! These performances are some that will never be forgotten! moreLyric Opera of Chicago 312-332-2244
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
"One of the world's greatest opera companies," Lyric Opera of Chicago's season lasts from late September through late March. The entrance of the Ardis Krainik Theatre of the Civic Opera House can be found on the northwest corner of Madison Street and Wacker Drive. moreFirst Midwest Bank Amphitheater 708-614-1616
19100 Ridgeland Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
A premier amphitheatre in Chicago's metropolitan area that has a capacity of 28,000. moreChicago Theatre, The 800-745-3000 (Box Office)
175 North State Street (Box Office)
Chicago, IL 60601
Live performances. more
Plays & Productions
Apollo Theater 773-935-6100
2540 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Located in Lincoln Park Neighborhood
This lush theatre has 450 plush seats configured in just eleven rows that allows visitors unparalleled intimacy and accessibility to the stage. A wide range of comedies, musicals, off Broadway hits, and special events are performed here throughout the year. moreBroadway in Chicago 312-977-1710
22 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Located in the Downtown Theatre District
This theatre presents a variety of the finest in touring Broadway musicals, plays, and dances throughout the year. moreChicago Center for the Performing Arts 312-327-2000
777 North Green Street
Chicago, IL 60622
A wide range of original live theatrical productions, classic plays and musicals, and performing arts are showcased at this multi-venue facility that includes a 330 seat theater and can be used to host corporate and group events. moreChicago Theatre 312-263-1138
175 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Bringing you the best performing arts from some of the world's best touring artists, this Historic Landmark theatre also offers space for conference, banquets, meetings, and events with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, sound, lighting, and catering services available. moreGoodman Theatre 312-443-3800
170 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Named "The Best Regional Theatre in the United States" by Time Magazine, this theatre is the oldest and largest nonprofit theatre in Chicago. A wide array of classic with new visions, as well as premiering new plays, are presented at this theatre. moreRoyal George Theatre Center 312-988-9000
1641 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
Featuring four theatres within one complex, this center features a 450 seat main stage, one of Chicago's premier, mid-sized theatres, as well as a 190 seat Cabaret with an intimate club atmosphere, a 50 seat Gallery Theatre that features productions by new and developing theatre companies, and a 190 seat Great Room that is the home to long running comedies.Steppenwolf Theatre Company 312-335-1650
1650 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
"America’s longest standing, most distinguished ensemble theater." moreLookingglass Theatre Company 312-337-0665
821 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Inside the Water Tower Water Works Building
"Lookingglass Theatre Company is a nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of new, cutting-edge theatrical works." more
Art Exhibits
Annual Gold Coast Art Fair 847-926-4300
Corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60603
Grant Park's Butler Field
The Gold Coast Art Fair, the granddaddy of American Art Festivals, returns to Grant Park's Butler Field, with more than 350 artists from around the world. Currently rated as one of the top 30 juried art festivals in the country, the Gold Coast Art Fair attracts hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts annually. Extraordinary artwork of all mediums is offered at the Gold Coast Art Fair with prices ranging from $25 to $25,000. Incredible artwork, live music on the music stage sponsored by WLIT, great food, and fun activities for kids make the Gold Coast Art Fair a destination for all. See the masters at work with live art demos and speed-painting taking place throughout the weekend. more
Festivals & Fairs
Goose Island Fest 312-915-0071
Marcey Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Located at Clybourn & Sheffield Avenues
Known as the last big outdoor event of the summer, this summer festival showcases Goose Island brewed beer and features live entertainment by top name musical talent.Chicago Flower & Garden Show 312-595-5701
Located on the Lake Front at Navy Pier
Themed gardens, how-to lectures, seminars, floral designers, and exhibitors will be on hand to give garden enthusiasts ideas for their outside oasis. There will be horticulture and flower arranging competitions. more
Sporting Events
Balmoral Park Race Track 708-672-7544
26435 South Dixie Highway
Chicago, IL 60417
Located in Crete
Enjoy live and simulcast harness racing at this race track that offers racing throughout the year except during the months of May and June. The dining room and club house have private TV booths and picnic areas are on site. moreChicago Bulls 312-455-4000
1901 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Located at the United Center
Basketball fans can enjoy fast paced, exciting basketball action by this NBA team whose regular season is from October to April. moreChicago Cubs
1060 West Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
The whole family will enjoy a day out to see the world famous Cubs play hard hitting baseball from April to September. moreChicago Rush Arena Football 773-243-3434
8735 West Higgins Road, Suite 160
Chicago, IL 60631
Don't miss the hard hitting, high scoring action as this arena football team prepares to challenge for an ArenaBowl championship. Their season runs from February to May. moreChicago White Sox 312-674-1000
333 West Thirty-Fifth Street
Chicago, IL 60616
A MLB baseball team that provides exciting, hard hitting, and fast paced games the whole family can enjoy from April to September. moreBrixen Ivy 773-472-7889
1044 West Waveland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
Brixen Ivy Wrigley Rooftop exists to deliver an unforgettable rooftop experience every time, with every guest. They provide an upscale environment and professional atmosphere, with personalized service and quality that is second-to-none. From offering specially-tailored packages to remembering a guest's preferred beverage, they go above-and-beyond at every point of contact to ensure that each visitor walks away feeling like a VIP. more
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