Chicago has long been the undisputed capital of unscripted comedy, built on the legendary shoulders of historic improv institutions. We also harbor a fascinating, quiet history of parlor mysticism dating b...
Murder on the Rocks Chicago is an absolute must for fans of mystery and crime stories who want to do far more than just watch silently from their seats! You get to step directly into a clandestine world wh...
Just when you think you’ve got nightlife all figured out, a new kind of evening is adding serious intrigue to the city. Big Questions, Cool Drinks in Chicago brings cutting-edge brain science out of fo...
Carrying on the legendary legacy of Chicago's mid-century 'Bar Magic', Theater of Magic is an up-close magic show based on the concept by Christopher Wayne, one of the most successful minds in magic histor...
Naperville keeps proving why it’s one of the most beloved suburbs in the Chicago area. With its walkable downtown, scenic Riverwalk, restaurant-packed streets, and easy Metra access from the city, it’s easy for a simple...
If you stand on almost any bridge in downtown Chicago today, the river below seems perfectly ordinary. It glides past glass towers and tour boats, then bends away to the southwest. What most people on the...
Chicago’s where comedy legends are born (Robin Williams, John Belushi, and Hannibal Buress), wine flows with flair, so it’s only fair that the two finally share a stage. At , you can skip the bar queue as a carefully cu...
Chicago’s love affair with classical music goes way back—think 1890s orchestras, grand opera houses, and a city buzzing with choral groups and composers. From launching the world-famous Chicago Symphony Orchestra to cha...
A world premiere ballet is drifting toward the Harris Theater this April, and it’s a fever dream you won’t want to wake from. Ballet 5:8 is resurrecting the macabre spirit of America’s most haunted soul in , a performan...
There's something equal parts magical and musical around the corner, opening up a portal between the bustling sidewalks of Michigan Avenue and the majestic halls of Rivendell. The Congress Plaza Hotel, Ch...