Topdog / Underdog
Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM
Lincoln Park
Performances This Week in Chicago worth going out for.
The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.
I keep track of performances in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse Chicago neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
Liliom Ending Soon
Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM
Chicago Loop
Hispanic Heritage Fest One-time only
Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM
Brookfield
Crashing Out Live One-time only
Sat, Sep 26 · 7:00 PM
Lincoln Park
Bassem Youssef – The Belly of the Beast Tour One-time only
Sat, Sep 26 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Loop
Dead Girl _The name of the event is
Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM
Chicago Loop
The Aviary: Birds of Paradise One-time only
Sun, Sep 27 · 7:00 PM
Lake View East
Full Moon Jam at Palmisano One-time only
Mon, Sep 28 · 7:00 PM
Bridgeport
Queer Quentos – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival One-time only
Tue, Sep 29 · 7:30 PM
Lake View East
Bill Burr Star Performer
Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PM
Chicago Loop
Not everyone knows about these
Trigger Happy
Wed, Sep 30 · 9:30 PM
Lake View East
Theater of the Mind Star Performer
Thu, Sep 24 · 12:00 PM
River North
The Playground at Taylor-Lauridsen One-time only
Thu, Sep 24 · 5:30 PM
New City
Midnight Circus Ending Soon
Sat, Sep 26 · 5:00 PM
Lincoln Square
The Playground at Graver One-time only
Fri, Sep 25 · 5:30 PM
East Beverly
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM
Lincoln Park
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Frequently asked questions
How are these performances in Chicago chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.