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Andy Brown
Thu, Nov 19
5:00 PM

Andy Brown

The Green MillUptown

Jazz show at The Green Mill in Uptown.

Protomartyr
Thu, Nov 19
7:00 PM

Protomartyr

Metro ChicagoWrigleyville

Live music at Metro in Wrigleyville.

Improvised Animorphs
Thu, Nov 19
7:00 PM

Improvised Animorphs

Stars & Garters TheaterLakeview

Imagine a world where danger lurks around every corner and a group of unlikely teenagers must band together to save the planet.

Fox Island
Thu, Nov 19
7:00 PM

Fox Island

UncommonGround - LakeviewWrigleyville

This is an intimate seated dinner show, featuring Fox Island.

Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman
Thu, Nov 19
7:30 PM

Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

Symphony CenterLoop

Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto captures the chapters in which he concluded his years as an expat and returned to the Soviet Union.

Chicago Comedy Club
Thu, Nov 19
7:30 PM

Chicago Comedy Club

House of Blues ChicagoRiver North

The best stand-up comedy show in downtown Chicago.

The Jayhawks - 40th-Anniversary Tour
Thu, Nov 19
7:30 PM

The Jayhawks - 40th-Anniversary Tour

Riviera TheatreUptown

Live music at Riviera Theatre in Uptown.

Charlie Zaa - Nacer de Nuevo Tour
Thu, Nov 19
8:00 PM

Charlie Zaa - Nacer de Nuevo Tour

The Vic TheatreLakeview

Live music at The Vic Theatre in Lakeview.

Alan Gresik's Swing Orchestra
Thu, Nov 19
8:00 PM

Alan Gresik's Swing Orchestra

The Green MillUptown

Jazz show at The Green Mill in Uptown.

Luke Pytel and Shirley Johnson
Thu, Nov 19
8:00 PM

Luke Pytel and Shirley Johnson

Blue ChicagoRiver North

Blues show at Blue Chicago in River North.

21+
Thursday Night Live Blues - Rosa’s All-Star Band Feat. Lil’ Ed Williams & Sumito “Ariyo” Ariyoshi
Thu, Nov 19
9:30 PM

Thursday Night Live Blues - Rosa’s All-Star Band Feat. Lil’ Ed Williams & Sumito “Ariyo” Ariyoshi

Rosa's LoungeLogan Square

Shared-table and bar seating are available as space permits.

21+
Bitchin Bajas (Live) / Radio de Gregorio / Potions
Thu, Nov 19
10:00 PM

Bitchin Bajas (Live) / Radio de Gregorio / Potions

SmartbarWrigleyville

Electronic show at Smartbar in Wrigleyville.

Golden Hour Featuring Jae Doug
Fri, Nov 20
5:00 PM

Golden Hour Featuring Jae Doug

Epiphany Center for the ArtsWest Loop

R&B show at Epiphany Center for the Arts in West Loop.

Chris Foreman
Fri, Nov 20
5:00 PM

Chris Foreman

The Green MillUptown

Jazz show at The Green Mill in Uptown.

Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman
Fri, Nov 20
7:30 PM

Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

Symphony CenterLoop

Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto captures the chapters in which he concluded his years as an expat and returned to the Soviet Union.

Varsity Dropout with Martin Bandz and Alma Yeon
Fri, Nov 20
8:00 PM

Varsity Dropout with Martin Bandz and Alma Yeon

UncommonGround - LakeviewWrigleyville

This is an imtimate seated dinner show featuring Varsity Dropout, Martin Bandz and Alma Yeon.

Karaoke Night
Fri, Nov 20
8:00 PM

Karaoke Night

Seven Bar and RestaurantThe Loop

Live music at Seven Bar and Restaurant in The Loop.

Dalvin La Melodia - 2026 USA Tour
Fri, Nov 20
8:00 PM

Dalvin La Melodia - 2026 USA Tour

Riviera TheatreUptown

Live music at Riviera Theatre in Uptown.

Hot Dish!
Fri, Nov 20
8:00 PM

Hot Dish!

Color ClubIrving Park

She has since turned it into a live show.

$18
Laretha Weathersby and Mike Wheeler
Fri, Nov 20
8:00 PM

Laretha Weathersby and Mike Wheeler

Blue ChicagoRiver North

Blues show at Blue Chicago in River North.

21+
Promiscuous - A 2000's Club Bangers Throwbacks Party
Fri, Nov 20
9:00 PM

Promiscuous - A 2000's Club Bangers Throwbacks Party

Stereo NightclubPortage Park

Top 40 show at Stereo Nightclub in Portage Park.

Heart of Glass: 70's Glam Disco [Chicago]
Fri, Nov 20
9:00 PM

Heart of Glass: 70's Glam Disco [Chicago]

Beat KitchenRoscoe Village

Live music at Beat Kitchen in Roscoe Village.

Mississippi Heat - Don't Look Back - with Inetta Visor and Daneshia Hamilton
Fri, Nov 20
9:30 PM

Mississippi Heat - Don't Look Back - with Inetta Visor and Daneshia Hamilton

Rosa's LoungeLogan Square

Shared-table and bar seating are available as space permits.

21+
Function Fridays@ ERA Social Club | DJs, Vibes, & Nightlife Energy
Fri, Nov 20
10:00 PM

Function Fridays@ ERA Social Club | DJs, Vibes, & Nightlife Energy

Era Social ClubSouth Loop

No more asking “What’s the move?” it’s here.