• Entertainment This Week

    Now Playing in Indiana:   

    October 3rd, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Public Speaking Skill Building Workshop sponsored by the Munster Chamber of Commerce and the Towle Theater.  Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond.  $20 for Chamber Members and $10 for Non-Profits.  FYI https://members.munsterchamber.org/events/details/public-speaking-worksh...

    October 4th, 5:00 pm, Taste of Downtown Hobart.  Start at: Wildwood's A Gathering Place, 619 E. 3rd St Hobart, IN.  In groups of 10, we will savor delectable dishes from 10 of our finest local eateries.  $60 per person.  FYI  www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-downtown-hobart-registration-704681751087

    October 6th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, First Friday Poetry Open Mic Night, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City.  Those interested in performing can register by emailing Samantha Bean at sbean@LubeznikCenter.org.  

    October 6th, 6:00 pm (gates open), Hallo-Weekend at Gabis Arboretum, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso.  Dusk (approx. 7:00 pm) Screening of The Conjuring.  Food, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.  $10 ($5 for PNW students).  After the movie, go on a Guided Ghost Hunt through the Arboretum led by professional ghost-hunters using specialized equipment.  $10 per person in addition to movie.  18 & over only.  FYI https://pnw.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/285

    October 6th, 7:00 pm, John Mulaney & Pete Davidson, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $49.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    **** October 7th, 6:00 pm (gates open), Hallo-Weekend at Gabis Arboretum, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso.  Dress in costume, trick-or-treat around the Railway Garden, and enjoy seasonal games! Bring your own treat bag for trick-or-treating.  Dusk (approx. 7:00 pm) Screening of Nightmare before Christmas.  Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase.  $10 per adult, $5 per child/children 3 & under free.  FYI https://pnw.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/336

    October 7th, 7:30 pm ET, WWE Presents Fastlane, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

    October 7th, 8:00 pm ET, The Righteous Brothers, The Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    October 8th, 3:00 pm, The Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute, starring Alan Turner, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.theatreatthecenter.com.  Pre-show Champagne luncheon option, $30.  FYI Trama Catering (219) 836-1930 x2.

    Through October 15th, Vintage Vision: Cars of the 1920s, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, 650 W. Washington, Indianapolis.  FYI (317) 232-1637 or www.indianamuseum.org/experiences/vintage-vision-cars-of-the-1920s/?utm_...

    Through October 22nd, 99th annual Hoosier Art Salon: INDIANA ART BY INDIANA ARTISTS, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.  FYI (317) 232-1637 or www.indianamuseum.org/experiences/hoosier-art-salon/?utm_campaign=exhibi...

    Through October 29th, INFLUENCING LINCOLN: The Pursuit of Black Freedom, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, 650 W. Washington, Indianapolis.  FYI (317) 232-1637 or www.indianamuseum.org/experiences/influencing-lincoln/?utm_campaign=exhi...

    October 3rd through 30th, Chesterton Art Center presents Duneland Plein Air Painters' group exhibition, A Brush with Nature: Duneland Plein Air Adventures 2023, Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th Street, Chesterton.  FYI www.chestertonart.org.  

    Through November 25th, Chesterton Art Center presents Glass: An Exhibition, Ellen Firme Gallery, 92 W US 12,  Beverly Shores.  Gallery hours: 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays and Saturdays.  Free.  FYI (219) 926-4711 or chestertonart.org

    ART on THE MART

    Through November 15th, 7:30 pm, Only in the Dark, 2023. Created by Dr Yiyun Kang. R: The Geometry of Thought, 2019. Created by Charles Atlas.  Projections on view nightly on THE MART, best experienced from the jetty section of the Chicago Riverwalk on Wacker Drive between Wells Street and Franklin Street.  Free.  FYI artonthemart.com or follow #ARTonTHEMART.

    Now Playing in Illinois        

    October 3rd, 4:00 pm, City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, a 60-minute program of readings of short excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2022.  Edgewater Branch, 6000 N Broadway, Chicago.  FYI www.citylit.org 

    October 3rd, 6:30 pm, Todrick Hall, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $30.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.

    October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents slowdive with special guests, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

    October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Welcome to Night Vale, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

    October 3rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents CMAT, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago.  18 & over.  $16.  FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/cmat-beat-kitchen-tickets/

    October 4th, 4:00 pm, City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, a 60-minute program of readings of short excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2022.  Lincoln Belmont Branch, 1659 W. Melrose, Chicago.  FYI www.citylit.org 

    October 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Wrabel: based on a true story, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

    October 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Young Fathers: The HEAVY HEAVY Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

    October 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Building Legacies in Public and in Practice: In partnership with National Museum of Mexican Art,  Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    October 5th, 7:00 pm, City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, a 60-minute program of readings of short excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2022.  Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park.  FYI www.citylit.org 

    October 5th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Premiere, Soldier Songs, Chicago Opera Theater, Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave., Chicago.  FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season 

    October 5th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Dancing with the GiordanoStars 2023 ALL STARS, Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago.  FYI https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=189934

    October 5th (Open run to follow), 7:30 pm, Dennis Watkins in partnership with the Goodman Theatre & Petterino's announces The Magic Parlor with Dennis Watkins, 50 W. Randolph, Chicago.  $85 ($115 for performance + encore experience).  FYI (312) 443-3800 or TheMagicParlourChicago.com.

    October 5th, 7:30 pm, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $88.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jessie Ware: That! Feels Good! Live, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

    October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Krooked Kings, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  www.axs.com.  

    October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Violent Femmes: Performing the Debut Album From Cover to Cover, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

    October 5th, 7:30 pm, The Righteous Brothers, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    October 6th, 1:00 pm, City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, a 60-minute program of readings of short excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2022.  DePaul University Library, 2350 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago.  FYI www.citylit.org 

    October 6th, 7:00 pm, Jeff Dunham Still Not Canceled, BMO Center, 300 Elm Street, Rockford.  www.ticketmaster.com. 

    October 6th, 7:00 pm, Mazaj Entertainment Presents Heart of Palestine with Dalal Abu Amneh, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org

    October 6th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Michelle Wolf: It's Great to be Here, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

    October 6th, 7:30 pm, Lyric Opera Season Opening Gala: An Evening with Audra McDonald, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

    October 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ambar Lucid - Estrella Tour: Part 2, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

    October 6th, 7:30 pm ET, Brian Regan, Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    October 6th, 8:00 pm, Penn & Teller, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $44.    FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    October 7th, 2:00 pm, City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, a 60-minute program of readings of short excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2022.  River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest.  FYI www.citylit.org 

    October 7th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Opening Reception & Awards, Once: 2023 Emerging Artists Exhibit, Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), College of DuPage,  425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Free & open to the public.  FYI www.TheCCMA.org.

    October 7th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta presents AMPLIFY, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $25.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org

    October 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Carlos Ballarta, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

    October 7th, 7:30 pm, Three Dog Night, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    October 7th, 8:00 pm, Ben Schwartz & Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    October 7th, 8:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Grace Potter, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

    October 7th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Little Dragon, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

    October 7th, 8:00 pm, Eladio Carrion, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster.com

    October 8th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Greektown Chicago hosts a special cheer event for the 2023 Chicago Marathon, Miles 14 and 17, corner of Gladys and Halsted Streets, Chicago.  Free.  FYI GreektownChicago.org.

    October 8th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Immersive Van Gogh Paint and Sip, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago.  Free glass of wine included.  FYI immersivemonet.com/paint-and-sip

    October 8th, 5:45 pm, Jam Presents The Wonder Years: The Greatest Generation 10th Anniversary Tour | Anxious, Sweet Pill,  Action/Adventure, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

    October 8th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents Lola Young, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago.  $15  FYI www.ticketweb.com.

    October 8th, 7:00 pm, Arkells with Robert DeLong, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $25.  FYI www.etix.com. 

    October 8th, 7:30 pm, Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That...Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    October 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Samantha Fish with Eric Johanson, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

    October 8th, 8:00 pm,  Alejandro Fernández: AMOR Y PATRIA US TOUR, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    Through October 15th, A Universe of Self Experience, new paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, prints, animation, and multimedia work by young adult artists.  Youth Board of Artists, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell, Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    Through October 29th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sundays (except 6/25 & 8/20), Glenwood Sunday Market, southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, on the west side of the CTA Red Line Morse stop, Rogers Park Business Alliance.  FYI www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org.

    Through October 31st, 10:00 am, Saturdays & Sundays, Canine Cruise,  Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline's Little Lady vessel, departing from Chicago’s Riverwalk at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr., Chicago.  Canine Cruise tickets are $49 for adults (priority boarding), $44 for adults (general boarding); $25 for kids under 15 (priority boarding), $20 for kids under 15 (general boarding); Dogs $10; free for children under five.  FYI https://mercurycruises.com/mercurys-canine-cruise.  

    October 5th through 31st (Ticketed entries beginning at 7:00 pm Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Tuesday, October 31st), Rough House Theatre of Chicago’s annual Halloween seasonal haunt, House of the Exquisite Corpse III, Chopin Theatre Mainstage, 1543 W. Division St., Chicago.  14 & over.  $21-$46.  FYI RoughHouseTheater.com.

    Through November 5th, Not Just Another Pretty Face, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  375+ original works of art have been commissioned by 275 new and established collectors.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    Through November 5th, CLUE: A Walking Mystery, The game begins at Block 37, located at 108 N. State Street, Chicago, on the Pedway Level near Starbucks, Chicago.  Select your date, time & character in ticket selector.   $35   FYI https://www.cluewalkingexperience.com/#tickets

    Through November 12th, Dual showings Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius & Immersive Van Gogh or Immersive Monet & Immersive Van Gogh, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago.  FYI mozartimmersive.com or immersivemonet.com.

    Through November 19th, William Estrada: Multiples and Multitudes, solo exhibition, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell, Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    Through December 10th, Hellenic Heads: George Petrides, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted Street, Chicago.  $10.  FYI (312) 655-1234 or nationalhellenicmuseum.org

    October 4th through January 3rd, 2024, 7:00 pm Wednesdays, Justin Purcell's An Honest Living, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $42.50, ($47.50 front row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    October 7th through January 7th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday thru Sunday, Once: 2023 Emerging Artists Exhibit, Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), College of DuPage,  425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Free & open to the public.  FYI www.TheCCMA.org.

    Through January 7th, (12:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday; 11:00 am - 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday), Picasso: Fifty Years Later, part of the global tribute to Pablo Picasso 50 years after his death.  Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  Adults $18, Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5.  FYI 630.834.0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

    Through February 11th, 2024, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America's centennial exhibit Legacy, Renewal & Unity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted Street, Chicago.  $10.  FYI (312) 655-1234 or nationalhellenicmuseum.org

    Through Spring 2024, Outdoor art exhibit, The Dance of Psyche, a kaleidoscope of butterflies, 26 vibrant three-dimensional sculptures.  Lining Halsted Street from Monroe to Van Buren Streets.  Greektown Chicago.  Free.  FYI greektownchicago.org.

    Open Run, Immersive Monet & Immersive Van Gogh, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago.  FYI immersivemonet.com.

    Open Run, Wednesdays-Sundays, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sloomoo Institute Chicago, an experiential destination that taps into the joy of multi-sensory play through hand-crafted, artisanal slime and #satisfying experiences,  820 N. Orleans Street, Chicago.  $45, Enhance Experience,$80.  FYI https://sloomooinstitute.com/

    Open Run, Wednesdays (8:00) & Sundays (3:00), Ross Johnson, A Funny Thing Happened…Tomorrow!  Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago.  $35-$75.  FYI  www.rhapsodytheater.com

    At Chicago Magic Lounge

    Open Run, Mondays at 7:00 pm, Music and Magic, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $30.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, The Showcase, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $40.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $40.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Thursdays through Sundays at 7:00 pm, Fridays & Sundays at 10:00 pm, The Signature Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $52.50-$85.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Select Sundays at 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $35-$40 (standard), $45-$50 (front row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    At Davenport’s Piano Bar 

     

    At Second City 

    Open Run, Tuesdays through Thursdays. 8:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 & 10:00 om, Sundays, 7:00 pm, 111th Mainstage Revue, Don't Quit Your Daydream, The Second City. 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Thursdays, 8:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Sundays, 4:00 pm, Eat, Pray. Bigfoot in Love, e.t.c. Theatre, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  Tickets start at $30.  FYI www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8:00 pm, The Best of The Second City, Chicago Style, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.00.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Saturdays & Sundays, 12:00 noon, The Second City’s Improv Brunch, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $35.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Mondays, 8:00 pm, Saturdays 7 Sundays, 3:00 pm, The Best of The Second City, Main Stage, The Second City, 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.00.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Fridays & Saturdays, 11:00 pm, The Second City’s Late Night Date Night, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Saturdays, 7:30 & 9:00 pm, Baby Wants Candy, the completely improvised, full band musical, Donny's Skybox Theatre, 4th Floor, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Saturdays, 7:30 pm, Clued In: An Improvised Murder Mystery, The Blackout Cabaret, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    At iO Theater:

    Thursdays:

    • PoeProv, 8:00 pm, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Not Your Average Joe, 8:00 pm, Weed Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • The Armando: Theatrical Experience & Movement Hootenany, 8:00 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.   FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera, 10:30 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Pussyverance, 10:30 pm, Weed Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15.  FYI ioimprov.com.

    Fridays: 

    • Sex and the Wind City, 8:00 pm & 10:30 pm, Weed Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20 FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Your F&%ked Up Relationship, 8:00 pm, Kingsbury Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20 FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Stir Friday Night, 8:00 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Devil's Daughter, 10:00 pm, Kingsbury Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $2-  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Friday Freaky, 10:30 pm, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • La Chancia Salvaje: An Improvised Telenovela, 10:30 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.

    Saturdays: 

    • Improvised Survivor, 8:00 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20 FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Improvised SIT COM, 8:00 pm, Weed Cabaret,  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Whirled News Tonight, 8:00 pm, Knightsbury Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Improvised Jane Austen, 8:00 pm, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Holidays from Hell, 10:30 pm, Freemont Theater, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • The Imrovised Holiday Movie, 10:30 pm, Dayton Cabaret,  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $20  FYI ioimprov.com.

    Sundays:

    • It's Giving Thanks: Fall through the Eyes of Gen Z, 7:00 pm. Dayton Cabaret,  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15 FYI ioimprov.com.
    • The Co Op, 7:00 pm, Freemont Theater,  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $10.   FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Boneless, 9:00 pm, Dayton Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15  FYI ioimprov.com.
    • Play Practice, 9:00 pm, Weed Cabaret, iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St., Chicago.  $15  FYI ioimprov.com.

    Now Playing in Michigan:

    October 6th, 9:00 pm ET, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    October 7th, 11:00 - 4:00 pm ET, World's Best Putter Competition, Welter's Folly (putting green), Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI.  (Reservations due by Oct. 5th) $22 FYI https://www.exploretock.com/journeymandistillery/event/437580/worlds-bes...

    Now Playing in Wisconsin:

     

    Now Playing Elsewhere: 

    Through October 21st, Metropolitan Opera House Premiere, Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking, Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, New York, New York.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.metopera.org/season/2023-24-season/dead-man-walking