These 708 events are worth leaving the house for.
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November 12 at 7:30pm
Auditorium Theatre · Chicago Loop
Black holes, dark matter, and cosmic collisions fill the universe with exotic phenomena explored in this stage show presented by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson at the Auditorium Theatre.
November 11 at 6pm
The Whistler · Logan Square • $$
Collaborative discussion anchors this monthly interactive reading series hosted by Nick Kirwen and Zach Kocanda, supporting a community of writers at The Whistler.
November 11 at 6pm
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center · Washington Park
Personal photographs and archival footage trace the untold story of the Vietnam War's first Black special operations team in this documentary screening and discussion at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, featuring director J.M. Harper's film and a talk by Dr. Lionel Kimble.
November 14 at 7:30pm (This weekend)
Old Town School of Folk Music - Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall · Lincoln Square • $78
Spend an evening inside the weird world of Twin Peaks with Ray Wise, Michael Horse, and Kimmy Robertson sharing stories you won't find in any episode. VIP packages get you up close for photos and autographs with the cast.
November 11 at 12pm
Field Museum · Near South Side • Included with admission
Named for the historic Sauk chief, the Black Hawk Performance Company performs at the Field Museum to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, honouring Mother Earth, local tribes, and urban American Indian communities.
November 11 at 7:30pm +5
The Theatre School at DePaul University · Lincoln Park • $30
Pirates, testy fairies, and a cocky Peter Pan populate this dark theatrical adaptation at The Theatre School at DePaul University, where the Darling children grapple with the thinning veil between playing pretend and a dangerous reality.
Every day from Nov. 11 to Jan. 3
The Lion Theater in Chicago · Chicago Loop
One actor downs five shots, then attempts Dickens. A Drunk Christmas Carol turns the holiday classic into a boozy, improvised romp where anything can happen and probably will.
November 12 at 1am
Drunk Shakespeare Chicago · Chicago Loop
Dickens gets a boozy holiday shake-up during this performance at Drunk Shakespeare Chicago, where one actor imbibes while the rest of the cast attempts to keep the classic tale on track.
November 12 at 2am
Old Town School of Folk Music - Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall · Lincoln Square • $107
Lucinda Williams brings her Grammy-winning, poet-fueled songwriting to an intimate Chicago hall. Expect raw storytelling from her urgent new album and gravel-road classics alike.
November 11 at 7:30pm
Metro · Lake View East
Strawberry Guy weaves 19th-century classical grandeur into dreamy indie-pop, complete with swelling string quartets and billion-stream hooks like "Mrs Magic." A night of lush, vulnerable sound that feels both timeless and brand new.
November 11 at 8pm
Jazz Showcase · Chicago Loop • $25
Chris Foreman's Hammond B3 sings with blues-gospel fire, backed by Greg Rockingham's impeccable drumming and Greg Jung's soaring alto sax. This is Chicago jazz royalty holding court in an intimate setting.
November 11 at 8:30pm
FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB · Berwyn • $29.53-$189.70
Saxophonist Frank Catalano leads a jazz quartet celebrating the music of Eddie Harris at Fitzgeralds Nightclub, bringing a signature sound shaped by international festival stages and high-profile collaborations to the Berwyn stage.
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Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
CIBC Theatre · Chicago Loop
Wed, Nov 11 · 1:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
Lark Restaurant & Bar · Lake View East
$$
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
Snakes & Lattes Chicago · Logan Square
$
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM
Second City Main Stage · Old Town Triangle
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
The Globe Pub · North Center
$$
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
AceBounce · Chicago Loop
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM
Congress Plaza Garden - South · Chicago Loop
$0-$10
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Austin Town Hall Park · Austin
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Chicago Private Tours · Chicago Loop
$0-$27
Tue, Nov 17 · 9:00 PM
Laugh Factory Chicago · Lake View East
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
Punch Bowl Social · Fulton Market District
$0
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:30 PM
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion · Evanston
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership · West Town
$
Tue, Nov 17 · 11:00 PM
Marz Community Brewing Co. · McKinley Park
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Chicago Magic Lounge · Ravenswood
Free
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Norris University Center · Evanston
Free to all!
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Cleos Bar and Grill · West Town
$$
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:30 PM
Greater Lawn Mental Health · West Elsdon
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Green Mill Jazz Club · Uptown
$10 cover
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago · Streeterville
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
The Peninsula Chicago · River North
$409-$611
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM
Barcocina – West Town · West Town
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion · Evanston
$13-$20
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
The Comedy Bar · Streeterville
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Hamilton Park Cultural Center Fieldhouse · Englewood
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up · West Town
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Chicago Cultural Center · Chicago Loop
$1729
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Intelligentsia Coffee Monadnock Coffeebar · Chicago Loop
$1739
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM
Green Mill Jazz Club · Uptown
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:45 AM
Wendella Tours & Cruises · Chicago Loop
$476
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
900 North Michigan Shops · Streeterville
$75
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Millennium Park · Chicago Loop
$1729
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Swedish American Museum · Andersonville
$250
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
The Crab Pad · Logan Square
$0
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar · West Town
$8 Select Tall Boy Beers & Select Shots
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:30 PM
The Nettelhorst School · Lake View East
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM
Swedish American Museum · Andersonville
$250
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:00 PM
Evanston History Center · Evanston
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar · Rosemont
Thu, Nov 12 · 9:00 AM
Field Museum · Near South Side
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
ROOF on theWit · Chicago Loop
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Ed & Joe's Restaurant & Pizzeria · Tinley Park
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Evanston Public Library · Evanston
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Pequod's Pizza · Lincoln Park
$100-$200
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Museica's Art Studio · Logan Square
$44.97
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago · Chicago Loop
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Hillgrove Tap · Tinley Park
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Parkes Hall · Evanston
Wed, Nov 11 · 1:45 PM
Mann (James) Park · Hegewisch
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Wintrust Arena · Near South Side
$15.50-$76.50
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:30 AM
Joseph and Carole Levy Atrium · Evanston
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Chicago Cultural Center · Chicago Loop
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Evanston Public Library · Evanston
Free
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