Plays 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 plays in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Monday Night Solo Series: Fat Juliet

Monday Night Solo Series: Fat Juliet One-time only

Mon, Sep 21 · 7:30 PM

Edgewater

Aerial Shakespeare comedy

Dead Girl _The name of the event is

Dead Girl _The name of the event is

Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM

Chicago Loop

Teen detective comedy

Chicago Live! at Navy Pier

Chicago Live! at Navy Pier

Sun, Sep 20 · 12:00 PM

Streeterville

free lakefront performing arts

World Premiere of The Humanities

World Premiere of The Humanities

Sun, Sep 20 · 7:30 PM

Sheffield & DePaul

Provocative campus drama

Defining Courage – An Immersive Live Event

Defining Courage – An Immersive Live Event One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 6:00 PM

Lake View

WWII immersive storytelling

Knorrwood - Over-The Shire and Far Away

Knorrwood - Over-The Shire and Far Away One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 7:30 PM

Skokie

Fantasy rock spectacle

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM

Lincoln Park

Beloved picture book live

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Frequently asked questions

How are these plays 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.

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