Things to do in Chicago

Improvement Movement / Jalen Reyes

Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+Improvement Movement, the social betterment campaign/prog-rock quartet/non-denominational cult from Atlanta, GA, have made a new record just for you and your modern day malaise. Its called Your Perfect Real Life, because, well, theres a lot going right these days, right? Arriving August 21, 2026 via ATO Records, Your Perfect Real Life is prismatic, angular, jumpy, and eccentric. Its sure to inundate your ears, corporeal form, and spiritual body with equal parts unadulterated bliss and realist catharsis, or, in other words, as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Set in a world of chaos where the news seems to be perpetually recounting stories of planes falling out of the sky, urban wildfires, the uncanny nature of a southern snowfall, and schlepping ads that feel plucked from a sci-fi movie, Your Perfect Real Life makes an earnest case for embracing lifes relentless unpredictability. Animated by the bands baroque take on the angular harmonies of grunge, the records eleven tracks sprawl and simmer, enlivened by the Improvement Movements novel employment of dynamics, sticky melodies, four-part harmony, and a treasure trove of experimental instruments. If youve ever found yourself enraptured by the lush harmonies of Fleet Foxes, the theatrics of early Genesis tracks, or the candid intimacy of Art Garfunkel, Improvement Movement may be for you. Improvement Movement is a democracy, and so they say, things move slow. That may be true for the internal machinations of the band, but their output has been quite regular. Each member of the band, who have largely been eschewing definition, are songwriters and instrumentalists who have spent the better part of a decade in the fertile DIY scene in Atlanta, GA. In that time theyve been swirling, relatively undisrupted, in their own primordial ooze and rubbing elbows with folks from the no wave, punk, improv, and free jazz scenes. Atlanta is about as DIY as it gets, they say. Weve got some of the most killing musicians in the world all spread out on these kinds of islands of urbanization. Theres always something new. That said, the band hasnt been in Atlanta much lately; they were on the road relentlessly over the last two years, supporting Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Iron It was a gauntlet, trying to live day by day. There was no room for anything with too much premeditation.

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Nightmare on Elm Street

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers

FREE // 21+

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Jersey Boys (Chicago)

Add Suite Service to make your theatre experience unforgettable. Add Suite Service to your theatre ticket: ($49 + TM fees) incl: Access to private suite 45 minutes prior to showtime and at intermission, complimentary light snacks sweet and savory, private full service bar, private restrooms, and coat check. Suite Service doesn't include theatre admission so you must purchase your theatre ticket first, then add Suite Service after selecting delivery method. Space is limited. For accessible needs please contact our sales office at 312-977-1700 then press 4. All Patrons regardless of age must have a ticket. There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased for Broadway In Chicago events.

almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.

Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks

Nora Jean Wallace Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band

World famous Kingston Mines features the best Blues music from 2 bands on 2 stages. Doc's Kitchen offers great Catfish, Wings, Burgers, Beignets, and more! Kingston Mines has returned to general seating - no reservations. The doors & kitchen open at 7:00pm on Friday. Tickets can be purchased at the club after 7:00 PM, if not purchased online. Must be 21 to enter. Friday: 7pm -- 4am Acoustic Set: 7:30pm to 9pm North Stage Sets: 9:00pm, 11:30pm, 1:30am Main Stage Sets: 10:30pm, 12:30am, 2:30am "Hear Blues, Drink Booze, Talk Loud, You're Among Friends" ...Doc

Brass Calf w/ Highdiver, Static Trip, Moose

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

Depaul Blue Demons Womens Volleyball vs. St. Johns Red Storm Womens Volleyball

Amber Autry

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Ralph Barbosa

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Vape! The Grease Parody

Vape! The Grease Parody is a hilariously unhinged spoof of the iconic and timeless musical film Grease. The show pokes loving fun at all of the wonderful moments, sexual innuendos, outrageous characters, rivalries and secret romances from the original. The hair products may have changed, but the drama, the rivalries, and the thirst for hallway clout remain timeless. It is the musical you know and love, but dragged through a cloud of strawberry scented vapor and a TikTok filter. It's the show that you want (Ooh! Ooh! Ooh, honey!) Don't miss the Chicago premiere of this hit musical, straight from NYC. GREASE is no longer the word. Now the word is VAPE! - New York Post A must-see! A fun, irreverent night out. I couldn't stop laughing. - Hollywood Press Corps VAPE! is the one that you want! Clever, goofy and camp. - Theater Pizzazz Brash, fast and unapologetically smart. - Theaterscene.net VAPE! The Grease Parody is 85 minutes with no intermission.

*SOLD OUT* Ethan Regan - Young Regan Tour with Lily Kershaw

$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to The Sato Project, whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico. Ethan Regan is just the troubadour Gen Z needs. He's had a fair share of significant viral moments, but he's also an accomplished and energetic showman on stage, giving performances I.R.L. that leave a lasting mark. As a songwriter, he's both intensely introspective and sharply self-aware, espousing the importance of self-care with sensibility. In this respect, he makes timeless music with a modern mindset. Beyond playing instruments and singing, this CharloIe native with a restless, road-worn spirit personally grabs the reins and produces, mixes, and masters his own songs. He has tallied nearly 100 million streams, received critical acclaim, and captivated sold-out rooms as a proven headliner. Creatively, he doesn't follow a formula. You're just as likely to encounter a breezy chord progression in one of his tunes as you are to hear a rowdy and boisterous horn section or big screen-size strings. Hittng the road, he shined on bills with Sam Barber and Rainbow Kitten Surprise as well as Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker. Ethan's self-produced 2025 EP, honey honey honey, saw him gain further traction with , "rdquo" -> get by "and , "rdquo" -> spaceman." In the EP's wake, he canvased the country, headlining his , "rdquo" -> I Almost Graduated" Tour and releasing the likes of , "rdquo" -> fool" and , "rdquo" -> sweet hunger." Looking forward, his artistry remains an unapologetic and unfiltered reflection of who he is. You'll feel like you know him a little better on a series of 2026 singles for Columbia Records and his forthcoming debut album, , "rdquo" -> YOUNG REGAN."

A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play

Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Friday the 13th (the original!)