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With a drum on every seat, "Djembe! The Show" is a new, interactive theatrical experience that’s making its U.S. premiere at Chicago’s Apollo Theater. You’ll journey around the world and across ... [more+]

With a drum on every seat, "Djembe! The Show" is a new, interactive theatrical experience that’s making its U.S. premiere at Chicago’s Apollo Theater. You’ll journey around the world and across time as you play along to favorite pop and rock songs led by Broadway and Chicago performers. "Djembe!" (“jem-bay”) combines powerful storytelling and upbeat music for an unbelievable, joyous experience unlike any other in Chicago. Oprah even chose the ensemble to lead her "SuperSoul Sessions" on her OWN network. Don’t miss your chance to see the limited-engagement show live at the Apollo. [less-]

The artisanal movement is all about authenticity and hand craftsmanship, and producing products you have to touch, see, smell and/or taste to appreciate -- which is kind of tough to do on a smartphone... [more+]

The artisanal movement is all about authenticity and hand craftsmanship, and producing products you have to touch, see, smell and/or taste to appreciate -- which is kind of tough to do on a smartphone. But this Sunday gathering located in the heart of Fulton Market at Morgan Manufacturing allows you to get up close and personal with both products and makers as you shop for one-of-a-kind designs, home goods, fashion, art and food from a carefully curated grouping of more than 100 independent local artisans. This family-friendly event offers a kids' zone, and VIP tickets include one of StyleChicago.com's coveted signature goodie bags, worth more than $100. Support small business and snag original designs you can't find online or anywhere else at the Chicago Artisan Market. [less-]

Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Sweat" is the scorching new play from Lynn Nottage ("Ruined") that "The New York Times" called "keenly observed and surprisingly funny ... (it) throbs wit... [more+]

Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Sweat" is the scorching new play from Lynn Nottage ("Ruined") that "The New York Times" called "keenly observed and surprisingly funny ... (it) throbs with heartfelt life." In the industrial town of Reading, Pennsylvania, a group of friends spend their days on the factory floor and their nights sharing drinks, secrets and laughs. But then layoffs and picket lines begin to erode their trust, and they find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight for self-preservation. Based on Nottage's extensive research and interviews with residents of Reading and now arriving at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre after a heralded Broadway run, "Sweat" is a searing reflection of America's economic decline. [less-]

City Winery is a truly unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food and wine classes and fine dining. From folk acts and jazz quartets to legendary singer-songwri... [more+]

City Winery is a truly unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food and wine classes and fine dining. From folk acts and jazz quartets to legendary singer-songwriters and buzz-worthy indie rock bands, this innovative venue is serving up some of the best music Chicago has to offer -- along with some of its finest vintages. The brainchild of Michael Dorf, founder of the hugely successful Knitting Factory music venue, City Winery is a vibrant, interactive space where folks can not only listen to great music, but also indulge their passion for quality cuisine, art and friendship. [less-]

The folks at Laugh Factory searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand-up comedy imaginable. Week after week, these titans of comedy deliver the best local showc... [more+]

The folks at Laugh Factory searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand-up comedy imaginable. Week after week, these titans of comedy deliver the best local showcase in the city. Chicago's best comedy show is never the same, it's never boring, and it's always hilarious. Come see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet! [less-]

Cheese, wine, free stuff ... sounds like the recipe for fun. The Chicago Wine Fest (formerly River North Wine Fest) returns with tastings of over 35 wines from all over the world. Plus, there'll be ch... [more+]

Cheese, wine, free stuff ... sounds like the recipe for fun. The Chicago Wine Fest (formerly River North Wine Fest) returns with tastings of over 35 wines from all over the world. Plus, there'll be cheese plates around, because cheese is not only an excellent pairing -- It is life. There are also a ton of codes you'll be able to use to grab free swag, and a photo contest will help you remember what you may forget after the 10th tasting. So go forth and eat, drink and be merry with the crew at Moe's Cantina River North. [less-]

Sundays are tough for everybody. With the work week looming in less than 24 hours, it can be hard to make the most of your last day of the weekend -- unless, of course, you go to the Improv Brunch at ... [more+]

Sundays are tough for everybody. With the work week looming in less than 24 hours, it can be hard to make the most of your last day of the weekend -- unless, of course, you go to the Improv Brunch at UP Comedy Club. This legendary Sunday funday kicks off with a scrumptious spread including chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits and bottomless mimosas, followed by an all-you-can-laugh improv show starring some of Chicago's finest and funniest performers. With a belly full of a brunch and a heart full of laughter, the week ahead will look a lot more manageable. [less-]

Head over to the world-famous Laugh Factory and see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet. Located in the heart of the new Belmont Theater District just minutes from downtown, the Laugh F... [more+]

Head over to the world-famous Laugh Factory and see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet. Located in the heart of the new Belmont Theater District just minutes from downtown, the Laugh Factory is renowned for attracting high-caliber stand-up talent, including up-and-coming comics and big-name stars from TV and film. For its recurring "Chicago's Best Stand-Up" show, the club pulls together an ever-changing and original lineup of comedy titans, representing the best the Windy City has to offer. [less-]

An evening of classic close-up magic, "The Magic Parlour" features award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins performing in an intimate suite at the historic Palmer House Hilton. From awe... [more+]

An evening of classic close-up magic, "The Magic Parlour" features award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins performing in an intimate suite at the historic Palmer House Hilton. From awe-inspiring magic and mind-reading to sophisticated tomfoolery and more, "The Magic Parlour" combines baffling illusions and lively laughs, astonishing tricks and sophisticated fun to create one of the Windy City's unique entertainment experiences. "The Magic Parlour" is a production of the award-winning House Theatre of Chicago, of which Watkins is a company member. [less-]

One of the most beloved musicals ever, "West Side Story" takes the most famous romantic drama of all time, Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", and sets it loose in epic fashion on the streets of 1950s N... [more+]

One of the most beloved musicals ever, "West Side Story" takes the most famous romantic drama of all time, Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", and sets it loose in epic fashion on the streets of 1950s New York, finding two idealistic young lovers caught between warring street gangs -- the Jets and the Sharks. The famed 1961 film adaptation won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and this Broadway version has become a true American classic. Written by the creative dream team of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, "West Side Story"'s legendary jazz, Latin and classical-inspired score features treasured numbers like "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "I Feel Pretty" and "America" -- not to mention original choreography by Jerome Robbins. Get ready to snap your fingers and sing along at Broadway at Lyric's annual production. [less-]

Delve into the blocky world of "Minecraft", the worldwide video game phenomenon, as Minefaire brings legions of fans together at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Meet your favorit... [more+]

Delve into the blocky world of "Minecraft", the worldwide video game phenomenon, as Minefaire brings legions of fans together at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Meet your favorite YouTube stars and catch live stage shows. Show off your crafting skills in tournaments and up your game with workshops led by official "Minecraft" gurus. Experience "Minecraft" like never before with Acer VR mixed reality headsets, then solve your way out of the real-life "Minecraft" Escape Room. Bring your favorite character to life in the costume contest, then hit up the merch store to nab some exclusive event swag. "Minecraft" fans of all ages will not want to miss this immersive extravaganza celebrating the game of cooperation and creativity. [less-]

With just hours until opening night of the comic farce, "Nothing On", an amateur theater troupe still has plenty of work to be performance-ready. Between mistaken props, forgotten lines, inner-cast di... [more+]

With just hours until opening night of the comic farce, "Nothing On", an amateur theater troupe still has plenty of work to be performance-ready. Between mistaken props, forgotten lines, inner-cast discord, and a torrent of awful acting, one can't help but wonder if these eager thespians can successfully make it to the stage, or will they end up running around with their pants (quite literally) at their ankles? Presented in three acts, "Noises Off" typically features a revolving stage that rotates to show audiences the front and back of a theater. For this production, to bring guests closer to the humor onstage (and off), the audience can move around and see the action from all angles. Returning to Chicago's Windy City Playhouse to create this experience is the duo behind the uniquely intimate setup of 2017's "Becky Shaw": Director Scott Weinstein and Scenic Designer Jeffrey D. Kmiec. [less-]

"Play On!" is a play-within-a-play comedy where everything that can go wrong does. This is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play ("Murder Most Foul") in spite of m... [more+]

"Play On!" is a play-within-a-play comedy where everything that can go wrong does. This is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play ("Murder Most Foul") in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show; Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does. Don't miss Oil Lamp Theater's production in Glenview. [less-]

Based in the U.K. and making its appearance during Chi-town's famous Art Week, The Other Art Fair lands in a new city, offering a curated selection of works from more than 130 emerging artists, hand-p... [more+]

Based in the U.K. and making its appearance during Chi-town's famous Art Week, The Other Art Fair lands in a new city, offering a curated selection of works from more than 130 emerging artists, hand-picked by a select committee of experts. With pieces starting at $75, this hot show from Saatchi Art spans mediums and styles, and allows you direct contact with the makers. You'll also find artist panels, interactive installations and a kids' corner at Mana Contemporary Chicago. The space is now home to dozens of artists studios, exhibition spaces, classrooms, a central cafe, a library and more. [less-]

Antidepressants and psychotherapy did nothing to help Adam Strauss deal with his debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorder, so after reading a scientific study showing that hallucinogenic mushrooms m... [more+]

Antidepressants and psychotherapy did nothing to help Adam Strauss deal with his debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorder, so after reading a scientific study showing that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure OCD, Adam set out on a psychopharmacological journey of his own. "The Mushroom Cure" earned great acclaim when it debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the laughs kept coming when it played at New York's International Fringe Festival, where it won the "Overall Excellence Award for Solo Performance." Hailed by "The New York Times" for the clever way in which it "mines a great deal of laughter from disabling pain,” "The Mushroom Cure" now comes to Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater Center. [less-]

Enter the world of a Roaring '20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers, food, hooch and plenty of fun at Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater. Following a delicious sit-down dinner, you'll be ... [more+]

Enter the world of a Roaring '20s Chicago speakeasy featuring gangsters, flappers, food, hooch and plenty of fun at Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater. Following a delicious sit-down dinner, you'll be treated to a musical comedy revue featuring the songs of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and more, all with gorgeous flappers performing the Charleston. Be ready to get in on the act at Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater -- Chicago's longest-running audience interactive dinner show -- as Officer Murphy could pull you up on stage at any time to undergo a sobriety test. [less-]

Windy City Playhouse's hit show, "Southern Gothic", moves to a new venue on the South Loop's Motor Row, after winning three Joseph Jefferson Awards and 11 Chicago Theater Awards, including Best Produc... [more+]

Windy City Playhouse's hit show, "Southern Gothic", moves to a new venue on the South Loop's Motor Row, after winning three Joseph Jefferson Awards and 11 Chicago Theater Awards, including Best Production, Best Director and Best New Work. "Mad Men" meets "Desperate Housewives" in this immersive, intimate drama. With just 30 audience members per show, "Southern Gothic" invites you inside a 1960s birthday party that (quickly) goes awry. Wander the set at your own leisure to discover all the juicy drama that unfolds throughout the evening's festivities, and even enjoy small cocktail samplings and snacks, served by the characters. Lauded by audience and critics alike, "Southern Gothic" comes to the South Loop after an unprecedented 11-month run in Irving Park. [less-]

AFTERGLOW is a raw 90-minute play exploring the emotional, intellectual, and physical connections between three men and the broader implications within their relationships. Josh and Alex, a married co... [more+]

AFTERGLOW is a raw 90-minute play exploring the emotional, intellectual, and physical connections between three men and the broader implications within their relationships. Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed one night. When a new intimate connection begins to form, all three men must come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust as futures are questioned, relationships are shaken, and commitments are challenged. WARNING: The show contains full male nudity, and is for audiences 18 years of age or older. [less-]

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide your perfect night out at the movies. And seriously, no matter how huge your home screen may be... [more+]

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide your perfect night out at the movies. And seriously, no matter how huge your home screen may be, nothing beats seeing the latest and greatest new releases in an actual theater, surrounded by friends and/or family, not to mention the smell of real, honest-to-goodness non-microwaved popcorn. Catch everything from huge Hollywood blockbusters and animated family faves to the newest, coolest indie films with these ePremiere movie tickets to Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres or Edwards Theatres. [less-]

The E-Line Organ Trio takes over Hyde Park speakeasy The Hyde for a monthly residency. Hyde Park has a rich history of jazz influence, and E-Line Trio is bringing their energetic, eclectic mix of jazz... [more+]

The E-Line Organ Trio takes over Hyde Park speakeasy The Hyde for a monthly residency. Hyde Park has a rich history of jazz influence, and E-Line Trio is bringing their energetic, eclectic mix of jazz, soul, blues and pop to the room. Patrons can enjoy special cocktail recipes available only for the evening, while they enjoy E-Line's covers of everyone from the Beatles to Stevie Wonder with a classic Hammond organ sound. This two-hour set is the perfect backdrop for new lovers, jazz aficionados and anyone else who is ready to dive into The Hyde's speakeasy scene. [less-]