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Chicago Opera Theater Presents Trusted Vanguard Initiative: Concert World Premiere

Opera

May 30, 2026 3:00 pm

Through a dynamic score by COT’s Vanguard Composer in Residence, Aaron Israel Levin, and a taut, contemporary libretto by Marella Martin Koch, the opera delves into the complexities of family bonds, the weight of inherited legacies, and the search for redemption in a world where trust—once lost—may never be regained.

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Chicago Public Media Presents An Evening With Senator Chris Murphy

Other

May 28 7:00 pm

Join WBEZ for a special event with Senator Chris Murphy as he unpacks his new book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America.

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Music of Remembrance Opera Commission Presents The Dialogue of Memories Music by Tom Cipullo Libretto by Howard Reich with Tom Cipullo

Opera

May 23 – 24

With lyrical beauty and emotional honesty, this pathbreaking new opera illuminates how we can reach understanding across generations and open doors of memory, hope and compassion.

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Bluebird Improv

Comedy

May 16 7:30 pm

Bluebird is a collective of some of the best improvisers on the planet. The show is inspired by a short conversation with audience members and what follows is an evening of never before (and never again) scenes and characters that cascade into a hilarious and original freewheeling show.

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Ampers&One "Born to Define" 2026 Live Tour

Concerts

May 13 7:00 pm

Chicago! K-pop boy group AMPERS&ONE are returning to the United States on their 2026 live tour 'Born To Define'. Known for their exciting performances and energetic music, the group is ready to meet fans and create an unforgettable night together.

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Chicago Academy for the Arts Presents Spring Dance Concert

Dance

May 9, 2026

The Chicago Academy for the Arts Dance Department presents its Spring Dance Concert on Saturday, May 9 with two shows beginning at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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Chicago Jazz Orchestra Presents A Tribute to Roy Eldridge Featuring Jon Faddis with Alyssa Allgood

Concerts

May 3 3:00 pm

Join the Chicago Jazz Orchestra as we celebrate the legacy of jazz icon Roy Eldridge with renowned trumpeter Jon Faddis and extraordinary vocalist Alyssa Allgood.

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Camerata Chicago Presents Evren Ozel | Van Cliburn Medalist Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20

Concerts

May 1 7:30 pm

Enjoy a fabulous spring evening filled with Mozart! Camerata Chicago is delighted to present Evren Ozel, a winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition performs Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 with Camerata Chicago.

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Barbra & Judy: Together Again

Barbra & Judy: Together Again A Benefit Concert for Season of Concern

Concerts

April 27, 2026

The world's premier Barbra Streisand impressionist and foremost Judy Garland interpreter unite for a one-night only concert to benefit Season of Concern.

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Porchlight Music Theatre Presents Porchlight in Concert: Follies

Musical

April 25 – 26

Porchlight In Concert debuted in 2024 with sold out performances of Sunday in the Park with George and this season returns to the Studebaker for a limited engagement of another Stephen Sondheim classic, Follies.

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Chicago a cappella presents Building American Pop

Concerts

April 19 3:00 pm

Step into a musical time capsule with the ten singers of Chicago a cappella as they revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with narrator Geoffrey Baer.  These irresistible pop classics evoke songwriting genius converging under one roof—and their magic still strikes a chord today.

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Stars and More Presents Yasmin Levy "ONE MORE NIGHT" World Tour

Concerts

April 18 8:00 pm

With her unmistakable voice and deeply emotional expression, Yasmin creates an intimate musical experience where Ladino heritage meets contemporary sound.

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Chicago Academy for the Arts Presents Elevate Chicago's Artists Start Here

Musical

April 17 7:00 pm

Get ready to celebrate a spectacular evening of music, theatre, dance, visual arts, musical theatre, and media arts at The Academy’s all school showcase!

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Ballet Folklorico Xochitl Presents Sembrando Flores 25th Anniversary Celebration

Dance

April 11 7:00 pm

A 25th anniversary celebration of Ballet Folklorico's Mexican traditions and our commitment to passing these customs down to the younger generation through the art of dance.

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Potted Potter

Comedy

March 20 – 29

Potted Potter, the spellbinding, international smash-hit parody has enchanted sold-out audiences around the globe - and now it is heading back to Chicago for a limited run!

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Buffy Revamped

Comedy

March 9 – 22

In this fast-paced production we bring you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike.

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Chicago Opera Theater Presents Der Silbersee The Silverlake

Opera

March 4 – 8, 2026

A genre-defying masterpiece that blurs the boundaries between opera, operetta, and musical theater, paving the way for the future of music drama.

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Camerata Chicago Orchestra Presents Valentine’s Romance with Violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou

Concerts

February 13, 2026 7:30 pm

Enjoy a romantic evening with the wonderful violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou on Valentines Day Weekend serenading you with romances for violin and orchestra by Beethoven and love inspired works by Kreisler.

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Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

Family

January 29 - February 21, 2026

A wickedly funny musical adventure based on Roald Dahl's snappy book, featuring a menagerie of puppets and perfect for the whole family!

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Wakka Wakka: Dead as a Dodo Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival

Puppetry

January 21 – 25, 2026

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival presents Wakka Wakka's mesmerizing musical odyssey about survival, transformation, and the power of true friendship.

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Chicago Opera Theater Presents In America’s Embrace Discovery Concert

Opera

January 18, 2026 3:00 pm

This concert is part of the America 250 artistic programming taking place nationwide in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. COT celebrates this milestone by uplifting the profound contributions of immigrant composers and of America’s enduring role as a haven for creative freedom.

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Celtic Throne II Psalter of Ireland

Dance

January 13 – 14, 2026

A trailblazing and electrifying new show that fuses Irish dance, music, theater and cinema to explore the ancient origins of Ireland.

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Moo Court. The Chicago Bar Association's 102nd Annual Bar Show

The Chicago Bar Association presents Moo Court The CBA's 102nd Annual Bar Show

Comedy

January 7, 9-10

The Chicago Bar Association presents “Moo Court.” In its 102nd annual year, the Chicago Bar Show continues to entertain lawyers and non-lawyers alike. We promise wackiness, fun, music, and more cowbell (less politics)!

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Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol

Puppetry

December 12 - 28, 2025

Manual Cinema's awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind rendition of the Dickens classic returns to the Studebaker Theater this holiday season!

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Chicago Opera Theater Presents Falstaff

Opera

December 3 – 7

COT honors the 200th Anniversary of Salieri’s death in 1825 with the Chicago premiere of his sparkling comedy, Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or The Three Tricks).

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Third Wish Productions present The Seattle Children’s Theatre’s Production of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom The Musical

Musical

November 20 – 22

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical bursts onto the stage in a bright, musical, and joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination that will captivate kids and adults alike. With infectious rhythms, dazzling puppets, lively dancing, and playful audience interaction, this high-energy production transforms the beloved story into a whirlwind of color, creativity, and fun.

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The Stander Group, Inc. presents Clue: The Movie Hosted by Lesley Ann Warren 40th Anniversary Screening

Film

November 16 7:30 pm

Join the original 'MISS SCARLET' - LESLEY ANN WARREN - as she hosts a screening of the cult cinema hit CLUE! Based on the popular board game, this iconic comedy is now celebrating its 40th anniversary with a national tour.

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Ameya Performing Arts presents Within A family's journey from silence to connection

Dance

November 15, 2:30 or 6:30

Within is a powerful Indian contemporary dance production that chronicles the emotional landscape of a family grappling with unspoken words and the eventual triumph of rediscovered connection.

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AWR Music Productions presents A New World intimate music from FINAL FANTASY

Concerts

November 14 8:00 pm

Experience early FINAL FANTASY classics alongside the newest musical innovations of the series in this thrillingly personal and engaging format!

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Storytelling Productions, LLC presents YORDANO y su banda en Concierto IDA Y VUELTA USA TOUR 2025

Concerts

November 7 7:30 pm

The Yordano Ida y Vuelta 2025 Tour celebrates the Venezuelan singer-songwriter’s legendary career, taking fans on a musical journey through his timeless hits.

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The Free Press and FIRE present The Freedom Debates Would America Be Safer Without the Second Amendment?

Other

November 5 7:00 pm

The tension between freedom and safety sits at the heart of this live debate where we will ask: Would America be safer without the Second Amendment?

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Live Nation presents CAM The Slowdown Tour

Concerts

October 24 8:00 pm

We’re excited to welcome CAM to our stage on Friday, October 24th! Tickets go on sale Friday, August 22nd at 10am. Be sure to grab your tickets and we'll see you there!

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Chicago Opera Theater Presents Shakespeare Sings Discovery Concert

Opera

October 19 3:00 pm

Shakespeare Sings takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through the passion, comedy, tragedy, and romance inspired by the lasting genius of Shakespeare.

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Chicago Sinfonietta presents Bollywood & Beyond Symphony Masala & East-Meets-West

Concerts

Saturday, October 18

Step into a vibrant celebration of sound, spirit, and light with "Bollywood & Beyond"—just in time for Diwali, the Festival of Lights.

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Camerata Chicago Presents Peter and the Wolf With Narrator Robin Wiper

Concerts

October 17 7:30 pm

Camerata Chicago is thrilled to present Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev, narrated by renowned soprano Robin Wiper. Bring the entire family to this educational concert in which you will hear also Jupiter from Holst’s Planets Suite, Mozart’s Horn Concerto played by Lee Shirer and works by Handel.

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Mobilize Chicago Summit Presented with Chicago Department of Transportation and Chicago Architecture Biennial

Other

October 5 11:00 am

The inaugural Mobilize Chicago Summit, presented with the Chicago Department of Transportation and the Chicago Architecture Biennial, is a half-day gathering that blends art, design, and civic imagination to reimagine people-first streets.

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Elizabeth McGovern and Aaron Costa Ganis in Ava: The Secret Conversations

Drama

September 24 – October 12

Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated actor Elizabeth McGovern stars as Hollywood's original femme fatale Ava Gardner in a critically acclaimed new play lauded by Entertainment Weekly as “mesmerizing and electric!”

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Yulia Lipmanovich and Alexander Anisimov present Souvenirs de Musica

Concerts

September 12 7:00 pm

Join Yulia Lipmanovich and Alexander Anisimov as they present a special concert in Curtiss Hall at the Fine Arts Building!

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44 The Obama Musical

Musical

August 23, 2025 – September 21, 2025

44 is the story of Obama you won't read about in history books...because history books are now banned in most states. But also because 44 is the story of Obama as Joe Biden kinda sorta remembers it... as a Musical.

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Aerial Arts Society presents The Northern Mid-West Regional Aerial Competition

Other

August 9 12:00 pm

Get ready to be amazed at the Northern Mid West Regional Aerial Competition, where aerial artists of all ages and skill levels will dazzle you with their strength, grace, and creativity! An electrifying celebration of aerial artistry for all levels and ages! From rising stars to elite performers, this unforgettable event brings together passion, power, and performance on every apparatus. In a thrilling finale, our world-renowned judges join the spotlight, showcasing their own breathtaking talents alongside fierce professional competitors—vying for the $1,000 grand prize. Witness a one-of-a-kind fusion of competition and showmanship in a single, spectacular event. Don’t miss your chance to be inspired—get your tickets now and experience the magic in the air!

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Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents JUBA! Grand Finale Free Grand Finale

Dance

July 18 7:00 pm

Hoofing at the legendary Studebaker Theater, join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s final festival concert!

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Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents Gala! JUBALEE

Dance

July 16 7:00 pm

Join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s fourth festival concert! CHRP brings its annual tap dance show from Rhythm World 35 down to the Studebaker Theater.

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Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents JUBA! Student Showcase Free Student Showcase

Dance

July 15 7:00 pm

Often an audience favorite, young artists from around the world share their rhythms, passion and in many cases, blistering technical prowess. Previous performers included MacArthur “Genius” Michelle Dorrance, Jazz at Lincoln Center soloist, Jared Grimes and CHRP’s Artistic Director Jumaane Taylor. The Student Showcase is a window into the future of tap!

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IMPRESSIONS Works From Chicago Sculpture International

Sculpture

July 11 – August 25, 2025

The Fine Arts Building welcomes Chicago Sculpture International artists to the Second Floor Gallery this summer!

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American Writers Museum Presents American Prophets Comedians on Writing, Religion & Culture

Literature

June 23 6:00 pm

Curated by Wait Wait Don't Tell Me's Peter Sagal, featuring Hari Kondabolu, Negin Farsad & other special guests, this panel is about why and how religion is used in comedy, from Oh God! to The Good Place.

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Ossia Musical Forum presents Prohairesis Midwest Film Premiere

Film

June 16 5:30 pm

The award-winning dance film Prohairesis makes its Midwest Premiere!

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To Steve With Love Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim

Concerts

June 14 7:30 pm

Honoring the life and songs of the most influential composer & lyricist of the modern musical, Liz Callaway celebrates the master with a carefully curated evening of the words and music of Stephen Sondheim.

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Chicago Opera Theater Presents She Who Dared

Opera

June 3 – 8, 2025

A world premiere production, She Who Dared recenters the spotlight on the courageous women who helped desegregate the Montgomery bus system in the 1950s.

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Chicago Gay Men's Chorus presents: As If…The Gay ’90s

Concerts

May 23 8:00 pm

Get ready to party like it’s 1999 with the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus! Featuring over 200 voices and all the iconic pop classics you can handle, this high-energy show celebrates the music, fashion, and unforgettable moments of the 1990s. From boy bands to divas, grunge to dance hits, As If...the Gay '90s is a totally rad tribute to the decade that defined a generation.

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The Chicago Academy for the Arts Presents Spring Dance Concert

Dance

May 10

Join The Chicago Academy for the Arts' Dance Department for their final performance of the 2024–2025 school year!

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The Empire Strips Back A Burlesque Parody

Opera

April 11 – May 4

Featuring parodies of all of the classic characters, The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody takes audiences to a galaxy far, far away, creating one of the most unforgettable (and unauthorized) theatrical interpretations of the beloved franchise.

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Second Floor Gallery Poppies, Poison & Peacocks Exhibit Closing Reception

Visual Art

April 4 5:00 pm

Join collage artist Diana Slaviero to toast the conclusion of her exhibition, Poppies, Poison & Peacocks. Share your thoughts and reactions to the evocative artwork while enjoying refreshments with fellow art lovers.

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Seven Thirty Theatre Presents Dreamgirls

Musical

March 29 – 30, 2025

Seven Thirty Theatre presents the iconic Tony Award-winning Broadway musical!

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Bob James and Dave Koz

Concerts

March 22 7:30 pm

An intimate evening of songs and stories with two living legends of instrumental music In support of their brand new unprecedented duet album, "Just Us".

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Second Floor Gallery Poppies, Poison & Peacocks Exhibit Artist Reception

Visual Art

March 20 3:00 pm

Meet collage artist Diana Slaviero and view her vibrant new exhibition, Poppies, Poison & Peacocks. This collection is meant to inspire joy and passionate resistance to the poisonous political forces and intensity of modern life. Lively conversation and refreshments will be provided.

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Andrés López 20th Anniversary of La Pelota de Letras

Comedy

March 2 7:00 pm

Andrés López, pioneer of stand-up comedy in Colombia and winner of the “HOLA” Award in the category of “Outstanding Solo Performance”, comes to the Studebaker Theater with his renowned and award-winning monologue LA PELOTA DE LETRAS.

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Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Quincy Jones Tribute with the Clif Wallace Big Band and Friends

Concerts

February 28 8:00 pm

The 2025 Winter Jazz Fair will conclude with a heartfelt tribute to one of Chicago's most iconic musical legends, Quincy Jones.

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Chicago Public Media Presents Hakeem Jeffries In conversation with WBEZ's Mary Dixon

Other

February 20 7:00 pm

Join us on February 20 as we welcome House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to the Studebaker Theater.

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Seth’s Broadway Concert Series! Starring Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky

Concerts

February 15, 2025 7:30 pm

For one night only, this unique concert will be filled with intimate and funny behind-the scenes stories peppered with Rudetsky's encyclopedic knowledge of Broadway and mixed with incredible performances from Mueller's Broadway career and beyond!

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Camerata Chicago Orchestra Presents Valentine’s Romance with Violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou

Concerts

February 14 7:30 pm

Enjoy a romantic evening with the wonderful violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou on Valentines Day serenading you with romances for violin & orchestra by Beethoven, Dvorak and Svendsen and love inspired works by Kreisler. The Camerata Chicago Orchestra will complete the concert delighting you with the most celebrated romantic melody of all time: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy by Tchaikovsky.

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Storytelling Productions Presents Emilio Lovera Ahora el Malandro si está asustado

Comedy

February 8 8:00 pm

"Ahora el Malandro sí está Asustado" es el más reciente show de stand-up comedy del comediante venezolano Emilio Lovera, en el que combina su característico humor ácido y observador con una crítica social cargada de ingenio.

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CCPA Symphony Orchestra

Concerts

February 7 7:00 pm

Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Symphony Orchestra presents a concert under the direction of CCPA Orchestra Director Stephen Squires. This performance also features CCPA Student Solo Competition Winner, Sava Velkoff, in Bartók’s Viola Concerto.

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Lee Newcomer Memorial Concert Featuring Rachel Barton Pine and friends

Concerts

February 5, 2025 7:00 pm

Celebrate the life and legacy of Lee Newcomer with this special concert at the Studebaker Theater, featuring Rachel Barton Pine.

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Exile in Bookville Presents Neko Case The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir

Author Event

February 4 7:00 pm

Neko Case will take the Studebaker Theater stage to discuss her new book, The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir. An unforgettable portrait of an extraordinary life—one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood in “slummy, one-horse towns”; obsessive desire; bursts of comedy; and indispensable friendships, reflecting on the way art, music, and a deep connection to nature helped her on a singular journey to become a beloved, Grammy-nominated artist.

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The Chicago Academy for the Arts presents Showcase A Presentation of Top Work from Illinois' #1 Arts High School

Concerts

January 31, 2025 7:30 pm

Join The Chicago Academy for the Arts for a presentation of top work form all six of their arts departments. Secure your tickets today!

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A work in development by Vanessa Valliere Look! Look! Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival 2025

Solo Performance

January 23 – 25

Created and performed by clown, nerd cheerleader, and Chicago favorite Vanessa Valliere with support from longtime collaborator Lindsey Noel Whiting, Look! Look! is a must-see celebration of the gross and beautiful, the sweet and creepy, the euphemistic and earnest and, most importantly, the weirdos. Performances of Look! Look! will take place in the Fine Arts Building's Little Studio, suite 732.

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Baxter Theatre & Handspring Puppet Co. Life and Times of Michael K Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival 2025

Puppetry

January 22 – 26

With puppets by Handspring Puppet Company, known for building the War Horse and Little Amal, Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre brings us a new level of exquisite bunraku-style puppet theater.

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Iniskim – Return of the Buffalo Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival 2025

Puppetry

January 17 3:00 pm

Iniskim – Return of the Buffalo is an intercultural artistic response to the return of the buffalo, as wild animals, to North America. We watch as a group of puppeteers are transformed by their experience of ‘being buffalo’ at night under the stars, guided by the stories of the Blackfoot Elders.

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The Puppet Hub Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival 2025

Puppetry

January 17 – 26

Take a break between the many Puppet Hub shows and exhibits in this puppet-inspired pop-up cafe inside the Fine Arts Building. Meet fellow puppetry enthusiasts for coffee, tea, winter soups and baked treats.

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Plexus Polaire Presents Dracula: Lucy’s Dream Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival 2025

Puppetry

January 15 – 19

From the makers of Moby Dick and Chambre Noire, Plexus Polaire returns flaunting its mastery of the form and serving up large-scale spectacle, human size bunraku puppets, hypnotic video projection and their signature style of imbuing the puppet with storytelling power.

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The Chicago Bar Association presents Bar to the Future The CBA's 101st Annual Bar Show

Comedy

January 8, 10-11

The Chicago Bar Association presents "Bar to the Future!" In its 101st annual year, the Chicago Bar Show continues to entertain lawyers and non-lawyers alike. We promise wackiness, fun, music and more.

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Landscape Painting Class With Don Yang

Class

January 5, 2025 – February 2, 2025

Learn landscape painting and improve your plein air painting indoors with Fine Arts Building artist Don Yang!

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Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol

Puppetry

December 13 – 29, 2024

Manual Cinema's awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind rendition of the Dickens classic comes to the Studebaker Theater this holiday season.

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Chicago Jazz Orchestra Presents The Duke and The King

Concerts

December 8 3:00 pm

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra performs the authentic edition of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," as arranged in 1960 by Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington, as well as Elvis tribute artist Victor Trevino Jr. performing holiday favorites from Elvis's best-selling Christmas album.

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Seven Thirty Theatre Presents Dreamgirls

Musical

December 6 – 7

Seven Thirty Theatre presents the iconic Tony Award-winning Broadway musical!

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Theaterworks USA presents Dog Man: The Musical

Musical

November 8 – December 1

Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.

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Manual Cinema's Frankenstein

Drama

October 25 – 27

Love, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways as Manual Cinema presents its thrilling version of the classic Gothic tale Frankenstein. The Chicago-based performance collective imaginatively combines shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects, and live music in haunting shows like nothing else you’ve ever seen.

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WBEZ Presents Marc Ribot Performing a live score to Aelita: Queen of Mars

Film

October 20 7:30 pm

This fall, WBEZ is proud to present a new film & live concert experience - A Century of Silent Cinema. Storied guitarist Marc Ribot joins us on October 20 at the Studebaker Theater as he performs his original score to Aelita: Queen of Mars. Unveil the power of cinema & music with silent films that speak volumes with their vivid imagery that will keep you on your toes the entire time. And who better to add a layer of sonic suspense than the eclectic and avant-garde Marc Ribot?

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Winifred Haun & Dancers Absent Moon

Dance

October 18 7:30 pm

Absent Moon is an evening length performance of Winifred Haun & Dancers Repertoire. It will feature the world premiere of Winifred Haun's “Absent Moon,” a work for 9 dancers and 2 benches. The program will also include "The Fight to be Found" by Imani English, "When the Rain Speaks" by Julia Schaeffer, and the acclaimed "Your nearest exit may be behind you" choreographed by Winifred Haun in 2016.

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Camerata Chicago Presents BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO Performs the Brahms Violin Concerto

Concerts

October 17 7:30 pm

The Camerata Chicago Orchestra is thrilled to present Brazilian violinist Guido Sant’Anna in his North American debut. Guido gained international recognition in 2022 when at seventeen he became the first South American violinist to win the prestigious International Fritz Kreisler Competition in Vienna.

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Rogue Virtue Presents Dalal Abu Amneh Benefit Show

Concerts

October 13 7:30 pm

Join us for an unforgettable night with Dalal Abu Amneh, the renowned Palestinian singer, songwriter, and neuroscientist. With her powerful voice and unique style, Dalal brings a fresh take on Arabic music, blending traditional Palestinian folk melodies with contemporary sounds.

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Open Mic Live from the Little Studio!

Open Studios

October 11 7:30 pm

Show off your creativity at the Fine Arts Building's Open Mic! Live from the Little Studio during select Second Fridays, join us for comedy, music, and more!

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Avalanche Theatre presents They Broke Up In the Little Studio

New Work

October 5 – 7

An off-the-wall break up story about a friend group navigating multiple apocalypses.

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Chicago Opera Theater Presents LEONORA

Opera

October 1 – 6

Leonora is based on a deeply moving, true story that took place in France in the 18th century that revolves around a young woman who disguises herself as a man and under the name of Fidelio to rescue her wrongfully imprisoned husband.

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Avalanche Theatre presents Monkey In the Little Studio

New Work

September 28 – 30

A funny and heartfelt journey to India. Sometimes words aren't enough when it comes to family and heritage. Presented in collaboration with Silk Road Cultural Center.

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Avalanche Theatre presents BATSHIT In the Little Studio

New Work

September 21 – 23

A raw and tender portrait of a family in dysfunction, set in a hoarder's house filled with inherited trash.

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/ v. anthology / PRESENTED BY PARA.MAR DANCE THEATRE

Dance

September 20 – 21

/ v. anthology / marks the culmination of PARA.MAR's fifth season, featuring an exclusive collection of works curated by founder and director Stephanie Martinez with renowned choreographers Jennifer Archibald, Xavier Nuñez, Hélène Simoneau, and Yin Yue.

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Kayode Solo Art Show: Hope In the Little Studio

Visual Art

September 13 – 14

Welcome to KAYODE'S solo art show: HOPE. Join us for a day filled with creativity and inspiration at the Little Studio in the Fine Arts Building.

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Chicago Jazz Orchestra Presents SINATRA BY REQUEST A TRIBUTE TO THE RECORDING LEGACY OF FRANK SINATRA

Concerts

August 25 3:00 pm

Frank Sinatra’s recording legacy stands as the greatest of all American singers. Jeff Lindberg and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra team up with vocalist Paul Marinaro and you to honor this legacy.

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Magic Men Australia

Other

August 23 – 24

Worldwide sensation - the MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA are finally coming your way! Voted Australia’s BEST MALE DANCE GROUP, find out what makes these group of guys the talk of the town. So, grab your girls and enjoy an epic GIRLS NIGHT OUT, and be treated like a queen and experience a night of fun, laughter and lots of eye-candy.

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Hamlet A New Kind of Circus

Other

August 15 – 18

Hamlet by New York Circus Project transforms Shakespeare's classic into a unique acrobatic performance. NYCP is a contemporary circus company bringing theatrical classics to life through circus choreography. NYCP’s debut tour is not to be missed!

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Seth’s Broadway Concert Series! STARRING LILLIAS WHITE AND SETH RUDETSKY

Concerts

July 29 7:00 pm

For one night only, this unique concert will be filled with intimate and funny behind-the scenes stories peppered with Rudetsky's encyclopedic knowledge of Broadway and mixed with incredible performances from White's Broadway career.

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Seth’s Broadway Concert Series! STARRING NORBERT LEO BUTZ AND SETH RUDETSKY

Concerts

July 28 7:00 pm

For one night only, this unique concert will be filled with intimate and funny behind-the scenes stories peppered with Rudetsky's encyclopedic knowledge of Broadway and mixed with incredible performances from Butz's Broadway career.

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Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents JUBA! Rhythm World

Dance

July 17: Student Showcase, July 19: Faculty Performance

Chicago Human Rhythm Project opens up the concert floor for the Rhythm World 34 Student Showcase. If you either have a solo, small or large group routine you’d like to perform, THIS is your opportunity!

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Second City Divas A benefit for Season of Concern

Concerts

Monday, May 20, 2024, 7:00pm

Season of Concern and She Inspires Productions presents this one night only one-night-only benefit concert for Season of Concern. Featuring the outstanding talents of Chicago’s Leading Ladies, who have been seen, and celebrated, on professional stages throughout the Greater Chicagoland area and across the country. This performance will not only showcase your favorite Chicago Divas but will also welcome the younger generation of Divas to the stage. Whether you’re a fan of Broadway classics, pop hits, or soulful jazz, this concert has it all! Don’t miss this opportunity to support Season of Concern and to enjoy a night filled with pure entertainment.

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The Chicago Jazz Orchestra Presents Nina At Ninety A Tribute to Nina Simone

Concerts

May 19 3:00 pm

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra and the incomparable vocalist Dee Alexander pay tribute to the life, music, and legacy of the great Nina Simone on the 91st anniversary of her birth.

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WBEZ Presents Mortified Live: Summer Vacation

Comedy

May 18 8:00 pm

Witness personal redemption through public humiliation in a refreshing show that is equal parts comedic, cathartic and voyeuristic. Presented by WBEZ at the Studebaker Theater on May 18, Mortified stars everyday people reading aloud their most embarrassing and private teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics and locker notes… in front of total strangers.

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Chicago Gay Men's Chorus presents: Party Like It’s 1983

Concerts

May 17 8:00 pm

Celebrate the birth of the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus in the grand finale of our 40th Season with Party Like it’s 1983! Immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of the ’80s as we pay homage to our founding year.

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Porchlight in Concert Sunday in the Park with George

Concerts

May 11 – 12, 2024

Porchlight celebrates the 40th Anniversary of one of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated works with a new special event concert staging. Audiences will experience Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer-, Tony- and Oliver-winning musical masterpiece with the original Broadway orchestrations performed by musicians live on stage with an all-star cast at Chicago's historic and beautifully restored Studebaker Theater.

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