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A Wicked Pole Show (presented by Violette Vixen and Ember Ann)
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Almost full
A Wicked Pole Show (presented by Violette Vixen and Ember Ann)
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Selling quickly
Poppy Seed presents: Popping Up - Shakes and Cakes!
Friday at 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Selling quickly
Poppy Seed presents: Popping Up - Shakes and Cakes!
Friday at 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Show Pole: 333 Angel Anniversary
Sun, Jan 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Show Pole: 333 Angel Anniversary
Sun, Jan 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Selling quickly
Future Artists
Sat, Jan 17, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Edge Theater
Selling quickly
Future Artists
Sat, Jan 17, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Edge Theater
Selling quickly
Jan 9 - Chicago - Pedro Gonzalez Live
Friday at 9:00 PM
Chicago · RED ROOM Comedy Club
Selling quickly
Jan 9 - Chicago - Pedro Gonzalez Live
Friday at 9:00 PM
Chicago · RED ROOM Comedy Club
Art Battle Chicago - January 23, 2026
Fri, Jan 23, 7:00 PM
Chicago · SPIN Chicago
Art Battle Chicago - January 23, 2026
Fri, Jan 23, 7:00 PM
Chicago · SPIN Chicago
I Think It Could Work by Full Out Formula
Thu, Jan 29, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
I Think It Could Work by Full Out Formula
Thu, Jan 29, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
Adam Gilbert At The Lincoln Lodge
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Adam Gilbert At The Lincoln Lodge
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Laugh, Cry and Identify! All New Stories at Short Story Theatre.
Thu, Jan 22, 7:30 PM
Highland Park · The Art Center Highland Park
Laugh, Cry and Identify! All New Stories at Short Story Theatre.
Thu, Jan 22, 7:30 PM
Highland Park · The Art Center Highland Park
15TH ANNIVERSARY STAND-UP SPECIAL!
Sat, Jan 24, 8:00 PM
Glenview · The Laughing Academy
15TH ANNIVERSARY STAND-UP SPECIAL!
Sat, Jan 24, 8:00 PM
Glenview · The Laughing Academy
Almost full
Dominic's Big Gay Cabaret presents: SONDHEIM I'll Drink to That!
Fri, Feb 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Almost full
Dominic's Big Gay Cabaret presents: SONDHEIM I'll Drink to That!
Fri, Feb 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Northshore Concert Band: In Good Company
Sun, Feb 22, 3:00 PM
Evanston · Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Northshore Concert Band: In Good Company
Sun, Feb 22, 3:00 PM
Evanston · Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation
Fri, Jan 23, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Bramble Arts Loft
Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation
Fri, Jan 23, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Bramble Arts Loft
Leather & Lace: A Kink Extravaganza!
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Leather & Lace: A Kink Extravaganza!
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Second Sunday Salon: The French Quartet, Elizabeth Marino, Lewis Achenbach
Sun, Jan 11, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Colvin House
Second Sunday Salon: The French Quartet, Elizabeth Marino, Lewis Achenbach
Sun, Jan 11, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Colvin House
PAUL FARAHVAR and Friends!
Friday at 8:00 PM
Glenview · The Laughing Academy
PAUL FARAHVAR and Friends!
Friday at 8:00 PM
Glenview · The Laughing Academy
This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!
Saturday at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Midwest Coast Brewing
This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!
Saturday at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Midwest Coast Brewing
The Poetry Brothel Chicago: DEVOTION
Sat, Feb 14, 8:00 PM
Chicago · Aloft Circus Arts
The Poetry Brothel Chicago: DEVOTION
Sat, Feb 14, 8:00 PM
Chicago · Aloft Circus Arts
Schubertiade 2026
Sat, Jan 31, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Roosevelt University, Sullivan Room (Auditorium Building 2nd Floor)
Schubertiade 2026
Sat, Jan 31, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Roosevelt University, Sullivan Room (Auditorium Building 2nd Floor)
Line Dancing & Yankee Cowboy at Tony D's
Fri, Jan 23, 8:30 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
Line Dancing & Yankee Cowboy at Tony D's
Fri, Jan 23, 8:30 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave

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What are the best performance events to attend?

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Show Pole: 333 Angel Anniversary

Art Battle Chicago - January 23, 2026

I Think It Could Work by Full Out Formula

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Discover the best performance events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

A Wicked Pole Show (presented by Violette Vixen and Ember Ann)

PAUL FARAHVAR and Friends!

Jan 9 - Chicago - Pedro Gonzalez Live

Poppy Seed presents: Popping Up - Shakes and Cakes!