• Entertainment This Week

    Now Playing in Indiana:   

    November 30th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Light the Night Tree Lighting & Holiday Party, Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, 8446 Virginia St, Merrillville.  Refreshments will be served.  RSVP to melissa@mownwi.org.

    November 30th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Ask the Pediatrician presentation, Healthy Nutrition for Kids with Sibil Gill, DO, Community Room at Community Hospital Outpatient Center, 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John.  Free, registration required.  FYI  219-703-2052 or COMHS.org.

    November 30th, 7:00 ET, "The Weather Could Be Verse" by "Weather Poet" Gary Sieber Book Signing, Acting Ensemble, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka.  Free.  FYI www.actingensemble.com

    November 30th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Blue October: Spinning The Truth Around (Part II) Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $29.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    Through November 30th, Chesterton Art Center (CAC) announces the Duneland Photography Club Group Exhibition, Visions of Reality.  Chesterton Art Center,  115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton.  Free.  FYI (219) 926-4711 or chestertonart.org

    December 1st, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, America’s Crossroads Bowl Pre-game Tailgate Party, Byway Brewing, 2925 Carlson Drive, Hammond.  All ages are welcome.  FYI https://www.bywaybrewing.beer/

    December 1st, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Munster Chamber of Commerce, Munster Education Foundation & Munster Civic Foundation present Light the Night Community Event, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI 219-836-5549

    December 1st, 5:00 - 8:00, First Friday Holiday Event, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City.  Free.  FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.lubeznikcenter.org

    December 1st, 6:00 pm (doors open at 4:45 pm), Fourth Annual America’s Crossroads Bowl, Ashland University Eagles vs McKendree University Bearcats.  Hammond Central High School, 5926 Calumet Avenue, Hammond.  $12 Adults, $7 Seniors/Students, Children 4 & under free.  FYI americascrossroadsbowl.com. 

    December 1st, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, Our Community Wonderland, Miller Beach Arts and Creative District (MBACD) Annual Community Art Exhibit, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 885-9114 or www.millerbeacharts.org

    December 1st, 8:00 pm, Vino Louden, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.   Free.   FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    December 1st, 8:00 pm, Wedding Banned, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.   Free.   FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    December 2nd, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, December 3rd, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation 36th Annual Holiday Arts/Crafts Fair, Munster High School (entrances: A, J, K or Q), 8808 Columbia Avenue, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-7275

    December 2nd, 10:00 am, Hammond Holiday Parade, begins at corner of Indianapolis Blvd &175th St, travels north on Indianapolis to Hammond Sportsplex between 167th & 165th.  FYI (219) 853-6378 or www.gohammond.com.  

    December 2nd, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Munster History Museum Holiday Open House, Kaske House, 1154 Ridge Road, Munster.  Bring a camera for photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus.  Free.  FYI www.munsterhistory.org.  

    December 2nd, 7:00 pm, Brian McKnight with special guest Vivian Green, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $49.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    December 2nd, 8:00 pm, Smiley Tillmon Band Featuring Kate Moss, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.   Free.   FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    December 2nd, 8:00 pm, Chronic Flannel, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.   Free.   FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    December 2nd, 9:00 pm, Boy Band Review, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.   Free.   FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    December 3rd, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Santa Visits Albert's, Albert's Diamond Jewelers, 701 Main St, Schererville, IN.  Free.  FYI https://www.facebook.com/events/1428993734631689

    December 3rd, 4:00 pm, David Ross: Talking Baseball with Chicago Cubs Manager, Sinai Forum, James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex (DSAC), Purdue University Northwest - Westville Campus, 1401 S. US Highway 421, Westville.  Series, $175, Single $100.  FYI (219) 785-5377 or www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/purchase-2023-tickets/

    December 1st through 10th, From the Farm with Philip Potempa, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35.  Pre-show dining option additional $30 per person.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.theatreatthecenter.com

    December 1st through 31st, Munster Education Foundation's 4th Annual Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Experience, homes in neighborhoods all around Munster.  Get your map at https://munstereducationfoundation.org/events/

    December 2nd through January 4th, Annual Members’ Exhibit, Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton.  FYI (219) 926-4711 or  www.chestertonart.org

    Through January 5th, Holiday Artisan Market, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City.  Admission is free year-round.  FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org

    Through January 6th, “The Song That Doesn't End” a survey of James Jankowiak's work from the past ten years.  Outstanding Midwest Artist Series, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI Contact Bridget Covert, Bridget@southshoreartsonline.org.

    December 1st through January 19th, Our Community Wonderland, Miller Beach Arts and Creative District (MBACD) Annual Community Art Exhibit, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 885-9114 or www.millerbeacharts.org

    Through February 10th, Lubeznik Center for the Arts features a collection of abstract artwork, Abstraction + Love.  Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City.  Admission is free year-round.  FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org

    Through March 5th, Art Barn presents Treasures from the Archive, County Inn & Suites, 2020 Laporte Avenue, Valparaiso.  FYI www.artbarnschool.org.  

    ART on THE MART

     

    Now Playing in Illinois    

    November 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Landlord's Cats, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

    November 29th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Kokedama Workshop, Zins Studio, 1011 W 18th St, Chicago.  Register @  https://zinsflowershop.com/products/kokedama-workshop-november-29th-6-8pm

    November 29th, 7:00 pm, Pentatonix: The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.   

    November 29th, 8:00 pm, Chris Tucker: The Legend Tour 2023, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    November 30th, 6:00 pm doors open, Jam Presents Karaoke Storytellers, The Promonotory, 5311 South Lake Park Avenue West, Chicago.  FYI https://www.promontorychicago.com/

    November 30th, 7:30 pm, Pod Meets World Live: The Kids Wanna Jump! Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, Chicago.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

    November 30th, 8:00 - 10:00 pm, WBEZ Presents: Mortified 20 - Celebrating two decades of shame, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  $40.  FYI https://www.wbez.org/events/wbez-presents-mortified-20-celebrating-two-d...

    December 1st, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT Jam Presents Damien Rice, Auditorium Theatre, 50 Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/damien-rice/

    December 1st, 7:30 pm, Amy Grant And Michael W. Smith Ft Michael Tait, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    December 1st, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, December 2nd, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Sal Vulcano: DEBUT STANDUP SPECIAL TAPING, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  16 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

    December 1st & 2nd, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com. 

    November 30th, December 1st & 2nd, 8:00 pm, Countess Luann, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

    December 2nd, 8:45 - 2:00 pm, Santa Saturday, Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie Street, Chicago.   $25 adults, $13 youth 17 and under.  FYI driehausmuseum.org 

    December 2nd, 11:00 am & 2:30 pm, Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir), Winter Glow Concert, Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago.  $30 Reserved seating.  FYI https://www.unitingvoiceschicago.org/winter-glow

    December 2nd, 12:00 - 3:00 pm, PAWS Chicago will host pet adoption event, Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  FYI www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

    December 2nd, 1:00, Lecture | Art Historian and Professor of Fine Arts at New York University Christine Poggi (Ph.D.) discusses Picasso and her book, In Defiance of Painting: Cubism, Futurism, and the Invention of Collage, Picasso: Fifty Years Later, part of the global tribute to Pablo Picasso 50 years after his death.  Show Formatting optionsElmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  Adults $18, Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5 (lecture free with timed ticket reservation).  FYI 630.834.0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

    December 2nd, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, Caroling with the St. James Youth Choir, Drie-cember Holiday Pop-Up Concerts, Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie Street, Chicago.  Free with admission.  $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, $10 Students (with ID)  FYI driehausmuseum.org  

    December 2nd, 5:00 pm, Louis The Child and QUINN XCII, Festival Hall, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd, Chicago.  18 & over.  Tickets start at $55.99.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Louis-The-Child-and-QUINN-XCII-at-Navy-Pi...

    December 2nd, 7:00 pm, Sister Hazel, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Standing room starts at $29.50.   FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/sister-hazel-chicago-illinois-12-02-2023...

    December 2nd, 7:30 pm, The Midtown Men: Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of “Jersey Boys”,  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $62-$72.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

    December 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions presents Ella Vos - The Microdose Tour, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago.  $20.  FYI www.ticketweb.com. 

    **** December 2nd, 3:00 & 7:00 pm, December 3rd, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, The Ruth Page Center for the Arts presents Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker, Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago.  $42.50. $25 Seniors & Children under 12.  FYI RuthPage.org. 

    December 3rd, 9:00 am Sister Hazel Brunch, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  2 Day Ticket - Show = 17+ & Brunch, $84.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/sister-hazel-chicago-illinois-12-02-2023...

    December 3rd, 9:00 -10:00 am, Children with special needs and their families are invited to a Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience, Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  FYI www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

    **** December 3rd, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Breakfast with Santa, Harry Caray’s Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago.  $10 deposit per person is required upon making reservations.  FYI https://www.harrycarays.com/np-breakfast-with-santa.html

    **** December 3rd, 2:00 & 6:00 pm, Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  www.ticketmaster.com 

    December 3rd, 2:00 pm, Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $17.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

    December 3rd, 3:00 pm, Straight No Chaser: Sleighin' It Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

    December 3rd, 7:30 pm, Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas One and All, United Center, 1901 West Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $84.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

    December 3rd, 8:00 pm, Geddy Lee's "My Effin’ Life In Conversation",  Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    Through December 3rd, SocialWorks’ Warmest Winter Donation Drive.  WNDR Museum will be one of 15 locations hosting a donation box to accept new or gently used coats, winter warming items, hygiene items and toys.  WNDR Museum, 1130 W. Monroe St., Chicago.  FYI www.wndrmuseum.com or www.socialworkschi.org 

    Through December 4th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm Mondays, family-favorite Pet Nights with Santa, Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Free with a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase.  Fashion Outlets of Chicago will donate $10 to PAWS Chicago for each Santa visit during Pet Nights. Schedule Santa appointments at www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

    Through December 9th, 11:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday, Cuffing Season’s Greetings, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Through December 10th, Hellenic Heads: George Petrides, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted Street, Chicago.  $10.  FYI (312) 655-1234 or nationalhellenicmuseum.org

    Through December 24th, Holiday Visits with Santa, Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Free with a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase.  Schedule Santa appointments at www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

    Through December 24th, Christkindlmarket Aurora, RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway, Aurora.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/christkindlmarket

    Through December 24th, Winter Weather Clothing Drive to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago.  Concierge Services on Level One, Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Receive a $10 gift card from their choice of 10 retailers  FYI www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

    **** December 2nd through 27th, The Nutcracker, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org. 

    Through December 31st, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Sweater, Main Stage, The Second City, 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI  (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Through December 31st, Light Up the Lake 2023, Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Blvd., Chicago.  FYI  www.navypier.org/light-up-the-lake/.

    Through December 31st, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA)  Live Love Shop Rogers Park holiday rebate program.  RPBA offers rebates to shoppers who patronize independently owned businesses in Rogers Park during the holiday season.  FYI rpba.org/live-love-shop.

    Through December 31st, Sparkle Light Festival, with five illuminated villages, including the Frozen Forest, Snowflake Circle, Winter Wonderland, the North Pole and Deck the Walls., Impact Field, 9850 Balmoral Avenue, Rosemont.  Adults $24, Children ages 2-12 $18.  $5 on-site parking.  FYI  www.sparklerosemont.com. 

    Through December 31st, CLUE: A Walking Mystery - Holiday Edition. Meet at Block 37, 108 N. State Street, Chicago, on the Pedway Level near Starbucks.  Butler will provide a map and an auction catalog.  Tickets start at $37.  FYI https://feverup.com/m/133064?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_s...

    Through December 31st, Sundays at 12:00 pm, Holiday Improv Brunch, Main Stage, The Second City, 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Through January 3rd, 2024, 7:00 pm Wednesdays, Justin Purcell's An Honest Living, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $42.50, ($47.50 front row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Through January 7th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday thru Sunday, Once: 2023 Emerging Artists Exhibit, Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), College of DuPage,  425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Free & open to the public.  FYI www.TheCCMA.org.

    Through January 7th, (12:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday; 11:00 am - 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday), Picasso: Fifty Years Later, part of the global tribute to Pablo Picasso 50 years after his death.  Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  Adults $18, Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5.  FYI 630.834.0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

    November 30th through January 7th, Glass to Garden: Tiffany Inspired Floral Designs, an exhibition showcasing newly commissioned floral design installations from four local floral designers in dialogue with work by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Tiffany Studios.  Driehaus Museum, 40 East Erie, Chicago.  FYI  driehausmuseum.org

    Through January 15th, Winter WNDRland (an icy winterscape), WNDR Museum, 1130 W. Monroe St., Chicago.  FYI www.wndrmuseum.com.

    Through January 28th, various hours, Chicago Wolves Ice Rink opening, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  $8 Skate rental on-site.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.  

    Through January 31st, A groundbreaking exhibition of fine contemporary Black art celebrating the 20th anniversary of Diasporal Rhythms, PERSPECTIVE, Festival Hall, Navy Pier, 60 E. Grand Blvd, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.diasporalrhythms.org.

    Through February 2024, Lakefront  Lodge, the atrium at Harry Caray's Tavern on Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago.  Lakefront Lodge is available to book for private events and holiday parties. Standard rental includes the lodge space located in the atrium of Harry Caray’s Tavern along with a private curling rink, heated igloo, and firepit on the patio.  FYI  (312) 527-9700 or www.harrycarays.com

    Through February 11th, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America's centennial exhibit Legacy, Renewal & Unity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted Street, Chicago.  $10.  FYI (312) 655-1234 or nationalhellenicmuseum.org

    Through February 18th, Marian Carow: Salvages, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    Through March 3rd, Candace Hunter: Tne Alien-Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    Through Spring 2024, Outdoor art exhibit, The Dance of Psyche, a kaleidoscope of butterflies, 26 vibrant three-dimensional sculptures.  Lining Halsted Street from Monroe to Van Buren Streets.  Greektown Chicago.  Free.  FYI greektownchicago.org.

    Open Run, 7:30 pm, Dennis Watkins in partnership with the Goodman Theatre & Petterino's announces The Magic Parlor with Dennis Watkins, 50 W. Randolph, Chicago.  $85 ($115 for performance + encore experience).  FYI (312) 443-3800 or TheMagicParlourChicago.com.

    Open Run, Immersive Monet & Immersive Van Gogh, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago.  FYI immersivemonet.com.

    Open Run, Wednesdays-Sundays, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sloomoo Institute Chicago, an experiential destination that taps into the joy of multi-sensory play through hand-crafted, artisanal slime and #satisfying experiences,  820 N. Orleans Street, Chicago.  $45, Enhance Experience,$80.  FYI https://sloomooinstitute.com/

    Open Run, Wednesdays (8:00) & Sundays (3:00), Ross Johnson, A Funny Thing Happened…Tomorrow!  Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago.  $35-$75.  FYI  www.rhapsodytheater.com

    At Chicago Magic Lounge

    Open Run, Mondays at 7:00 pm, Music and Magic, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $30.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, The Showcase, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $40.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $40.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Thursdays through Sundays at 7:00 pm, Fridays & Sundays at 10:00 pm, The Signature Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $52.50-$85.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Select Sundays at 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $35-$40 (standard), $45-$50 (front row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    At Davenport’s Piano Bar 

     

    At Second City 

    Open Run, Tuesdays through Thursdays. 8:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 & 10:00 om, Sundays, 7:00 pm, 111th Mainstage Revue, Don't Quit Your Daydream, The Second City. 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Thursdays, 8:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Sundays, 4:00 pm, Eat, Pray. Bigfoot in Love, e.t.c. Theatre, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  Tickets start at $30.  FYI www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8:00 pm, The Best of The Second City, Chicago Style, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.00.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Saturdays & Sundays, 12:00 noon, The Second City’s Improv Brunch, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $35.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Mondays, 8:00 pm, Saturdays 7 Sundays, 3:00 pm, The Best of The Second City, Main Stage, The Second City, 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.00.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Fridays & Saturdays, 11:00 pm, The Second City’s Late Night Date Night, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Saturdays, 7:30 & 9:00 pm, Baby Wants Candy, the completely improvised, full band musical, Donny's Skybox Theatre, 4th Floor, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Saturdays, 7:30 pm, Clued In: An Improvised Murder Mystery, The Blackout Cabaret, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    At iO Theater:

    Thursdays:

    • PoeProv, 8:00 pm, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Not Your Average Joe, 8:00 pm, Weed Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • The Armando: Theatrical Experience & Movement Hootenany, 8:00 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.   FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera, 10:30 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Pussyverance, 10:30 pm, Weed Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.  FYI ioimprov.com.

    Fridays: 

    • Sex and the Wind City, 8:00 pm & 10:30 pm, Weed Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20 FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Your F&%ked Up Relationship, 8:00 pm, Kingsbury Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20 FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Stir Friday Night, 8:00 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Devil's Daughter, 10:00 pm, Kingsbury Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $2-  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Friday Freaky, 10:30 pm, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • La Chancia Salvaje: An Improvised Telenovela, 10:30 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.

    Saturdays: 

    • Improvised Survivor, 8:00 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20 FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Improvised SIT COM, 8:00 pm, Weed Cabaret,  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Whirled News Tonight, 8:00 pm, Knightsbury Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Improvised Jane Austen, 8:00 pm, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Holidays from Hell, 10:30 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • The Imrovised Holiday Movie, 10:30 pm, Dayton Cabaret,  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.

    Sundays:

    • It's Giving Thanks: Fall through the Eyes of Gen Z, 7:00 pm. Dayton Cabaret,  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15 FYI ioimprov.com.
    • The Co Op, 7:00 pm, Freemont Theater,  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $10.   FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Boneless, 9:00 pm, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Play Practice, 9:00 pm, Weed Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15  FYI ioimprov.com.

    Now Playing in Michigan:

    November 30th, 7:30 pm ET, Comedy on the Rocks, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/comedy-on-the-rocks-113023/?mc_cid=5fc...

    December 3rd, 7:30 pm EST, Celtic Woman, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison Ave. Detroit, MI.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com

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