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Willie Nelson is on the road again, and when you've got the living legend as your headliner, you've got some big names coming along for the ride. The latest edition of Nelson's Outlaw Festival at the ... [more+]

Willie Nelson is on the road again, and when you've got the living legend as your headliner, you've got some big names coming along for the ride. The latest edition of Nelson's Outlaw Festival at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park is set to feature the Red-Headed Stranger himself, of course, along with The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Dawes, Old Crow Medicine Show and the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh. And lest you think Willie's been resting on his many laurels as an actor, author, activist and Americana singer-songwriter, he put out not one, but two new albums in 2018. The highly-acclaimed "Last Man Standing" debuted at No. 3 on the "Billboard" country charts, and his 68th studio release, a collection of Great American Songbook classics called "My Way", won Nelson his 13th Grammy Award. [less-]

One of the hottest Windy City summer block parties is back at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, this time featuring Grammy-Winning R&B artist Jill Scott. Scott can do it all: Go platinum, ... [more+]

One of the hottest Windy City summer block parties is back at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, this time featuring Grammy-Winning R&B artist Jill Scott. Scott can do it all: Go platinum, win Grammys, star in TV (HBO's "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency") and film (Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" and "Get On Up") and sing the sweetest and "realest" love songs. And now you have the chance to see the multi-talented musician perform some of her hits (“A Long Walk,” “He Loves Me,” “So in Love and more) alongside Anthony Hamilton. The soul singer has established himself as one of the most unique and charismatic voices in the genre, leading to a pile of honors including Grammy, BET and Vibe awards and multi-platinum selling, top ten R&B records. In 2016, he released his seventh studio album, "What I'm Feelin'". With Mase and Carl Thomas rounding out the lineup, you won’t want to miss Midwest's biggest block party of the year. [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-]

After a successful experiment in matchmaking, Emma Woodhouse is convinced she can do no wrong. So the high-spirited socialite inserts herself in the love lives of everyone around her, meddling despite... [more+]

After a successful experiment in matchmaking, Emma Woodhouse is convinced she can do no wrong. So the high-spirited socialite inserts herself in the love lives of everyone around her, meddling despite their wishes, and leaves a tangle of heartbreak in her wake. To restore happiness to her fractured world, Emma must swallow her pride and learn to value the needs of others over her own desires. Navigate the blunders of the heart in this world premiere adaptation of the 1815 romantic comedy by Jane Austen. Making his Lifeline playwriting debut, ensemble member Phil Timberlake joins ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric, director of 2012’s "Pride and Prejudice" and 2016’s "Northanger Abbey" (Non-Equity Jeff nomination: Best Production–Musical), for a fresh, intimate look at this beloved Austen romp. [less-]

Stay up late with The Second City as they bring you their latest and greatest with "After Hours", a late-night improv show. It's interactive. It's hyperactive. It's the most fun you can have past bedt... [more+]

Stay up late with The Second City as they bring you their latest and greatest with "After Hours", a late-night improv show. It's interactive. It's hyperactive. It's the most fun you can have past bedtime. Come see an entirely improvised, entirely ridiculous 60 minutes that'll leave you with a full-fledged comedy hangover at Chicago's UP Comedy Club. [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-]

From the secret diary of Anna Gordy Gaye comes the greatest Motown love story never told: "Pride & Joy". The tumultuous and passionate journey of one of music's most intriguing power couples, iconic R... [more+]

From the secret diary of Anna Gordy Gaye comes the greatest Motown love story never told: "Pride & Joy". The tumultuous and passionate journey of one of music's most intriguing power couples, iconic R&B singer Marvin Gaye and Anna Gordy -- who just happened to be a songwriter/producer and the sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy -- comes to The Chicago Theatre. This hot new musical features 28 songs from the legendary Motown catalog, including major hits from the "Prince of Soul" himself. [less-]

The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs "Weekend Improv". Done in the same fully improvised style as hit shows like "Whose Line Is it Anyway?", "Weeke... [more+]

The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs "Weekend Improv". Done in the same fully improvised style as hit shows like "Whose Line Is it Anyway?", "Weekend Improv" combines live action, video and audience participation into a truly unique, laugh-filled evening -- all in an intimate, cabaret setting. From scenes and songs to crazy games -- it's all made up on the spot and based on audience suggestions. You never know what might happen next, but it's sure to leave you in stitches. [less-]

Set sail on Lake Michigan harbor for a July 3rd party cruise aboard the "Spirit of Chicago" that kicks off Independence Day in high style. Get ready to groove the night away with entertainment from tw... [more+]

Set sail on Lake Michigan harbor for a July 3rd party cruise aboard the "Spirit of Chicago" that kicks off Independence Day in high style. Get ready to groove the night away with entertainment from two of the city's hottest DJs, spinning Top 40, house and hip hop on two different decks. Cocktails will be available for purchase, and you can check out the top deck to enjoy the open air and the gorgeous nighttime views of the Windy City skyline and more. [less-]

Barbra Streisand may have said it best: "There are a number of good singers, a smaller handful of truly great singers, and then there's Johnny Mathis." The uber-romantic crooner, whose enduring hits i... [more+]

Barbra Streisand may have said it best: "There are a number of good singers, a smaller handful of truly great singers, and then there's Johnny Mathis." The uber-romantic crooner, whose enduring hits include standards like "Misty," "Chances Are," "The Twelfth of Never" and "It's Not for Me to Say," is Columbia Records' longest-running artist, with more than 350 million albums sold. Celebrating more than 60 years in showbiz, his crazy-versatile catalog of more than 70 albums ranges from jazz, pop, soul, soft rock, R&B, blues and country to his ever-popular Christmas collections. Catch this legendary entertainer at the Rosemont Theatre as part of his "Voice of Romance Tour". [less-]

We have 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. Ch... [more+]

We have 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 is never the same, it's never boring, and it's always hilarious. Come see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet! Age restriction: 18 years and over. Two drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage). [less-]

The ladies of the Annoyance are back again in a remount of the show that’s the perfect mix of silly and sexy: "Burlesque is More"! Combining neo-burlesque dancing with comedic monologues and improv,... [more+]

The ladies of the Annoyance are back again in a remount of the show that’s the perfect mix of silly and sexy: "Burlesque is More"! Combining neo-burlesque dancing with comedic monologues and improv, "Burlesque is More" is the perfect show for a Saturday night out with the ladies or the fellas. Revamped with a super-sized cast, new direction and choreography, this remount promises to build on the legacy of the Annoyance’s dynamic blend of funny, flirty and filthy. [less-]

Put politics aside for a night and focus on having fun as The Second City presents "Legendary Laughs" at UP Comedy Club. This fast-paced and highly interactive hybrid of sketch and improv skewers famo... [more+]

Put politics aside for a night and focus on having fun as The Second City presents "Legendary Laughs" at UP Comedy Club. This fast-paced and highly interactive hybrid of sketch and improv skewers famous scenes and songs culled from the rich, vibrant swath of American history. The only thing more legendary than the title of this hilarious show is the group putting it on: Chicago's legendary Second City, a comedy troupe whose illustrious alumni include the likes of Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Stephen Colbert and many other greats. [less-]

"La Havana Madrid" is back by popular demand. "La Havana Madrid" is Teatro Vista/Collaboraction ensemble member Sandra Delgado’s immersive theater experience, complete with live music, based on the ... [more+]

"La Havana Madrid" is back by popular demand. "La Havana Madrid" is Teatro Vista/Collaboraction ensemble member Sandra Delgado’s immersive theater experience, complete with live music, based on the true story of the 1960s Chicago nightclub La Havana Madrid. Inspired by real stories of Cuban, Puerto Rican and Colombian immigrants who found refuge there, "La Havana Madrid" re-creates a special time and place in Chicago history by immersing audiences in the lively music of that decade. See it at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage. [less-]

This is no easygoing modern Sunday school, this is old-time religion. "Late Nite Catechism" is a hilarious two-act solo performance that's part catechism class from back in the day, part stand-up rout... [more+]

This is no easygoing modern Sunday school, this is old-time religion. "Late Nite Catechism" is a hilarious two-act solo performance that's part catechism class from back in the day, part stand-up routine. Dressed in her head-to-toe habit, Sister will command the stage at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago, taking you back to the days of Latin Mass and meatless Fridays when discipline meant a smack of the old ruler across the knuckles. You heard right, this interactive comedy turns the audience into Sister's class as she rewards you, the "students," for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves on stage, sitting in a corner while reflecting upon their naughty actions. [less-]

"The Blackout Diaries"_ is a comedy show where standup comedians and "regular" people (cops, firefighters, teachers -- you get the picture) tell incredible true drinking stories. Then you, the audienc... [more+]

"The Blackout Diaries"_ is a comedy show where standup comedians and "regular" people (cops, firefighters, teachers -- you get the picture) tell incredible true drinking stories. Then you, the audience, can probe even deeper by asking questions. The show has been a critics' pick by most major Chicago papers and been featured on NPR, Comedy Central and more. Its host, Sean Flannery, was even named the best drunk in Chicago by "The Chicago Reader". So head to Under the Gun Theater for some of the funniest drinking stories you've heard. [less-]

In the final months before 9/11, liberal Jewish studies professor Michael Fischer has reunited with his two sisters to celebrate their father’s 75th birthday. Each deeply invested in their own versi... [more+]

In the final months before 9/11, liberal Jewish studies professor Michael Fischer has reunited with his two sisters to celebrate their father’s 75th birthday. Each deeply invested in their own version of family history, the siblings clash over everything from Michael’s controversial scholarly work to the mounting pressures of caring for an ailing parent. As destructive secrets and long-held resentments bubble to the surface, the three negotiate — with biting humor and razor-sharp insight — just how much of the past they’re willing to sacrifice for a chance at a new beginning. "If I Forget" tells a powerful tale of a family and a culture at odds with itself. Enjoy this production at Victory Gardens Zacek McVay Theater in Chicago. [less-]

A staple of the local stand-up scene, Pablo Rodriguez returns to the Chicago Improv stage with more of his musings on everything from political correctness to his fear of insects. Hear him share a set... [more+]

A staple of the local stand-up scene, Pablo Rodriguez returns to the Chicago Improv stage with more of his musings on everything from political correctness to his fear of insects. Hear him share a set full of everyday observations, plus plenty of humorous stories about hopefully, possibly, one day, growing up. [less-]

Besides Cubs vs. Sox, Chicagoans passionately debate two other controversies: who makes the best deep-dish pizza and who serves up the best Italian beef sandwiches. You'll get to try two of the most p... [more+]

Besides Cubs vs. Sox, Chicagoans passionately debate two other controversies: who makes the best deep-dish pizza and who serves up the best Italian beef sandwiches. You'll get to try two of the most popular answers on this three-hour food and history walking tour of River North. You'll also get to know one of the city's most interesting neighborhoods through its cuisine -- from specialty food stores to ethnic eateries, from the well-known to the best-kept secrets. Plus, you'll visit celebrity chef Rick Bayless' restaurant, Xoco, sample some Spanish tapas and more. Between tastings, an expert guide from Sidewalk of Chicago provides an entertaining insider's view into the Windy City's culture, history and architecture, tying the sights and sounds to the tastes. [less-]

Victor Hugo's epic tale of a captive bell-ringer and the woman he loves comes to the stage as a musical, featuring the Disney film's Academy Award-nominated score, plus new songs by masters of the for... [more+]

Victor Hugo's epic tale of a captive bell-ringer and the woman he loves comes to the stage as a musical, featuring the Disney film's Academy Award-nominated score, plus new songs by masters of the form: Alan Menken (Disney's "Beauty and the Beast") and Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked"). Combining the best parts of both the book and the film, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" follows the outcast Quasimodo as he grapples with society's cruelty and protects the lovely Esmeralda, the one woman who shows him kindness. Get caught up in the historical, romantic magic when "The Hunchback" comes to Cahn Auditorium in Evanston. [less-]