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Best Events in Chicago
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Discover the best events in Chicago and nearby areas. Explore top concerts, sports, theater, comedy, festivals, family attractions, seasonal events, and live entertainment with updated schedules, venues, and ticket options.
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- Jul0220266:30 PMThuBASEBALLBest ValueChicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee MilkmenImpact Field
60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL, USFrom $18Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Available: 42View Tickets - Jul0220267:00 PMThuCOMEDYBritton EmertZanies Comedy Club - Rosemont60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $13124 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0220267:00 PMThuCOMEDYOhJay LamontThe Comedy Bar - Chicago60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $606 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0220267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWater for Elephants - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $557Tickets Available: 681View Tickets
- Jul0220267:30 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESMindi AbairCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $89Avg. price ~ $1074 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0220267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYCatch As Catch CanDownstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $150Avg. price ~ $25224 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0220267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYNative GardensThe Crosby At The Den Theatre • 65 seatsThe Crosby At The Den Theatre60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 48View Tickets
- Jul0220267:30 PMThuCOMEDYWomen Off-Colour1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $603 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0220268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKDia JaneBeat Kitchen60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $554 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0220268:00 PMThuRAP / HIP HOPDon TripLincoln Hall60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $684 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0220269:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICMonicSubterranean • 400 seatsSubterranean60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $584 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul02202610:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICDJ Pauly DTAO Nightclub - Chicago60610, 632 North Dearborn Chicago, IL60610, 632 North Dearborn Chicago, IL, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $5219 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0320262:00 PMFriMAGIC SHOWSChampions Of MagicStudebaker Theater60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Jul0320263:05 PMFriProfessional (MLB)Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis CardinalsWrigley Field • 41268 seatsWrigley Field60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $75Avg. price ~ $325Tickets Available: 2483View TicketsVIP Packages
- Jul0320266:30 PMFriBASEBALLBest ValueChicago Dogs vs. Winnipeg GoldeyesImpact Field60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL, USFrom $18Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Available: 39View Tickets
- Jul0320267:00 PMFriChicago's Best Comedy ShowThe Comedy Bar - Chicago60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $666 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0320267:00 PMFriCOMEDYChicago's Best Stand UpThe Laugh Factory - Chicago60657, 3175 North Broadway Chicago, IL60657, 3175 North Broadway Chicago, IL, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $7216 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0320267:00 PMFriCOMEDYSammy ObeidHeath Mainstage At The Den Theatre • 302 seatsHeath Mainstage At The Den Theatre60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $84Avg. price ~ $1048 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0320267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYWater for Elephants - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 835View Tickets
- Jul0320267:30 PMFriCOMEDYWomen Off-Colour1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $416 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0320267:30 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESTC CarsonCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Jul0320267:30 PMFriOPERAAdriana LecouvreurGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 352View Tickets
- Jul0320267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYNative GardensThe Crosby At The Den Theatre • 65 seatsThe Crosby At The Den Theatre60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $5121 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul0320267:30 PMFriMAGIC SHOWSChampions Of MagicStudebaker Theater60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $118Avg. price ~ $14718 tickets remaining!View Tickets
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1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 13
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 40
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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 42
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Backline at Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 27
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Bohemian National Cemetery
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Bookclub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 20
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
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Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield, IL
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 2
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 23
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
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Carol's Pub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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Castaways
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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Cermak Hall At Radius - IL
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Chop Shop Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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Are family-friendly events included?
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Yes. Many cities host free festivals, outdoor concerts, community events, and seasonal celebrations.
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Featured events and schedules are updated regularly throughout the year.
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