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| Time | Poster | Event | Venue | Cat. | Size | Age |
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| 10:00am10:00Until 5:00. |  | General Admission - November 2026 Learn more about your favorite writers and discover new ones at the American Writers Museum, the only museum of its kind in the nation. Celebrating the past, present, and future of American writing…
| American Writers MuseumAmerican Writers Museum180 Michigan Ave, Chicago | CommunityCommunityClasses, markets, meet-ups and community gatherings. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 1:00pm1:00 |  | Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago Family
| The Fields Studios21 entry timesThe Fields Studios4120 W Diversey Ave, Chicago | CommunityCommunityClasses, markets, meet-ups and community gatherings. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 5:00 pm5:00Until 7:00. | Learn With Media Burn! Each third Thursday, Media Burn Archive will select a surprise vintage educational video from our collections to screen.
| 348 North Ashland Avenue348 North Ashland Avenue348 North Ashland Avenue #suite 1d, Chicago, IL 60607 | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 6:00 pm6:00 |  | Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney: The Flannel and The Fury 2026 Liz Phair Throughout her career, Liz Phair has continued to defy expectations and break barriers. She has released five albums, sold over five million records, composed music for television, and…
| The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 6:00 pm6:00 |  | Mike Wheeler Blues Band/Nicholas Alexander Blues Band World famous Kingston Mines features the best Blues music from 2 bands on 2 stages. Docs Kitchen offers great Catfish, Wings, Burgers, Beignets, and more! Kingston Mines has returned to general…
| Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues CenterKingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center2548 North Halsted, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 6:00 pm6:00Until 9:00. | Unplugged with Second City Gaming Get ready to unplug and dive into a chill mix of board gaming, music, and creative vibes with Second City Gaming!
| The Beer TempleThe Beer Temple3173 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 6:30 pm6:30 |  | Big Freedia: BIG FREEDOM Tour This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Big Freedia has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from…
| OutsetOutset1675 N Elston Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 6:30 pm6:30 |  | Chicago Comedy Club Doors open at 630PM. Performance begins at 7PM. ** 2 Item minimum ** This is a 21 AND OVER event. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless…
| House of Blues ChicagoHouse of Blues Chicago329 N Dearborn St, Chicago | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 6:30 pm6:30 |  | Crown Magnetar, To the Grave - Ages 17+
| SubterraneanSubterranean2011 North Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 17+17+ |
| 6:30 pm6:30Until 9:00. | Meet IRL | Rooftop Singles Mixer ☀️ Sip on craft brews, spark new connections, and soak up the last of the warm weather with an evening of fun and new connections.
| Midwest Coast Brewing CompanyMidwest Coast Brewing Company2137 West Walnut Street, Chicago, IL 60612 | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 6:40 pm6:40 |  | Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Baseball / MLB · If you purchase tickets, you may receive customer service messages via email from the Chicago White Sox, including optional surveys regarding your baseball experience. Ticket holder…
| Rate FieldRate Field333 W 35th St, Chicago | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | MajorMajor | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics Children under the age of 2 do not require a ticket if seated on an adults lap.
| Wintrust ArenaWintrust Arena200 E Cermak Road, Chicago | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | MajorMajor | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Dirty Dancing (Chicago) With Broadway In Chicago · Theatre / Musical · Add Suite Service to make your theatre experience unforgettable. Add Suite Service to your theatre ticket: ($49 + TM fees) incl: Access to private suite…
| James M. Nederlander TheatreJames M. Nederlander Theatre24 W Randolph, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | BigBig | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Kokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde With Broadway In Chicago · Theatre / Musical
| Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower PlaceBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place175 E. Chestnut St, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event) Miscellaneous
| The Lion TheatreThe Lion Theatre182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | Play On!
| Chicago Shakespeare TheaterChicago Shakespeare Theater800 East Grand Avenue on Navy Pier, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 9:00. | Bill Brickey, Joe Gorka, and Jules Klee This is an intimate, seated dinner show featuring Bill Brickey, Joe Gorka, and Jules Klee!
| UncommonGround - LakeviewUncommonGround - Lakeview3800 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | GUACAMAYO! PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENTS ON FITZGERALDS PATIO: GUACAMAYO FREE SHOW! Click , "rdquo" -> Book Now" to reserve a table. We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can't find a reservation, don't…
| FITZGERALDS PATIOFITZGERALDS PATIO6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | JOE MOESE AND THE POWER THROBS / BEER AND LOATHING Alternative · Tickets $12.82 USD · 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…
| Cubby BearCubby Bear1059 West Addison, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 8:30. | Life is a Queer Cabaret! Life is a Queer Cabaret invites performers to reclaim traditional musical theatre roles by transforming them through a queer lens.
| DorothyDorothy2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | POiSON GiRL FRiEND Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License…
| House of Blues ChicagoHouse of Blues Chicago329 N Dearborn St, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 8:30. | THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17: BIGFAYB0 Join headliner Bigfayb0 for an evening of unforgettable laughs right off the Magnificent Mile!
| The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main StageThe Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage162 E Superior St, 3rd floor 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60611 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | 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…
| Apollo TheaterApollo Theater2550 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | RegularRegular | 13+13+ |
| 7:30 pm7:30 | Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn With Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Hillary Hahn · Classical / Classical/Vocal
| Symphony Center-ILSymphony Center-IL220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Black Flag W/ the Crosses Rock / Punk
| Reggies Rock ClubReggies Rock Club2109 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30Until 9:00. | CCPA Chamber Orchestra Featuring Benjamin Firer (conductor), MingHuan Xu (violin), Traci Huff (viola), and Jose Viera Calles (violin, CCPA Solo Competition winner)
| Ganz Hall at Roosevelt UniversityGanz Hall at Roosevelt University430 South Michigan Avenue 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30 | Jurassic Park With ChiTown Movies · Miscellaneous
| ChiTown MoviesChiTown Movies2343 S Throop St, Chicago | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | NPRs Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! With NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
| Studebaker TheaterStudebaker Theater410 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Reggae Tribute with The Urban Roots Band Its said that every grey cloud has a silver lining, and a global pandemic is no exception. Out of frustration and the need for a creative outlet during the COVID-19 quarantine, The Urban Roots Band…
| SPACESPACE1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Gary Clark Jr. PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). Per the event organizer's request, this event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones or recording devices…
| The Chicago Theatre Tour ExperienceThe Chicago Theatre Tour Experience175 N State St, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
| Second City-Chicago: MainstageSecond City-Chicago: Mainstage1616 N. Wells St., Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 9:30. | All Star Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
| Laugh FactoryLaugh Factory3175 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Bombargo Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! Bombargo "VIP, In Spite Of Everything" Experience may be added at check out, however there is a limited number of spots. VIP…
| Garcia's ChicagoGarcia's Chicago1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Carly Pearce - Honest Woman: Up Close - Presented by Conundrum Wines This show is all ages, but anyone under age the age of 21 requires accompaniment by a parent/legal guardian of parental age for entry. Carly Pearce Storytellers Experience Includes: Access To A…
| Joe's on Weed StreetJoe's on Weed Street940 West Weed St., Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 9:30. | Class! With Sara Benincasa & Chad the Bird Your professors Sara Benincasa+Chad the Bird present a night of mildly educated comedy on a stimulating subject w/ their favorite comedians!
| The Lincoln LodgeThe Lincoln Lodge2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Eddie B Miscellaneous
| Vic TheatreVic Theatre3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | Morrissey Warm Up Show Ft. the Handsome Devilz Rock / Alternative Rock
| Reggies Bananna's ShackReggies Bananna's Shack2105 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 9:30. | Mugsy Comedy Showcase - Armitage Chicago Get ready to laugh your socks off with some of the funniest acts around at the Mugsy Comedy Showcase!
| MugsyMugsy951 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | Slap Bunt, Pepper Said, Gatsbe Rock / Alternative Rock
| Reggies Music JointReggies Music Joint2105 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | SwaVay
| Avondale Music HallAvondale Music Hall3336 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:30 pm8:30 |  | Thursday Night Jazz in the SIDEBAR w/ LUKE POLIPNICK TRIO! FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS: LUKE POLIPNICK TRIO FREE SHOW! Luke Polipnick is a critically acclaimed guitarist and composer based in Oak Park, IL. He has performed music all over the world from…
| FITZGERALDS SIDEBARFITZGERALDS SIDEBAR6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:30 pm8:30Doors 8:00. |  | Wesley Stace Record Release Show! w/ special guest Dag Juhlin FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: Wesley Stace (formerly John Wesley Harding) w/ special guest Dag Juhlin $25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available One Last Heist: he thought he was out, but…
| FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUBFITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 9:00 pm9:00Until 2:00. | MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATE THIS THURSDAY @ TUNNEL
| TunnelTunnel151 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00Until 10:30. | Late Night at The Lodge Chicago's premiere late night comedy talk show
| The Lincoln LodgeThe Lincoln Lodge2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00Until 10:00. | Ronnie's World Sophie Becker performs with her ventriloquist dummy Ronnie Woods to present Ronnie's World.
| 400 North Peoria Street400 North Peoria Street400 North Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60642 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:45 pm9:45 | Nightmare on Elm Street With ChiTown Movies · Miscellaneous
| ChiTown MoviesChiTown Movies2343 S Throop St, Chicago | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 10:00 pm10:00 |  | Catie O DJ catieo, Catie Olson, is a free form DJ, with focus on French boogie, disco, funk, soul, psychedelic and electronic music. She's also a multimedia visual artist with focus on kinetic interactive…
| Three TopThree Top1357 N Elston Avenue, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
Nights run to 5 AM. A 1 AM show is listed under the evening it started.