EventGuide currently has 906 event listings for Chicago area theaters.
| The Nudie Nubie Show: An Amateur Reveal Newport Theater, Chicago. Adult themed event | Fri, Nov 20- Sat, Nov 21 |
| Nightmare at the Newport Pole Show Newport Theater, Chicago. Adult themed event | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Tribute to Sleep Token and Ghost The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, Nov 14 |
| That One Mailman The Hobart Art Theater. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Neil Diamond Tribute Show The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Lakeview The Hobart Art Theater. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Gavit Class of '97 Reunion Concert The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, Aug 7 |
| Edwin McCain The Hobart Art Theater. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Nov 5 |
| Day of the Dead Mariachi Show The Hobart Art Theater. Latin music in concert | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Classical Blast: Dark Side of the Yule The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Thu, Dec 17 |
| Joe The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Jan 23 |
| Triumph - Band Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 29 |
| Soul Jam Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Sagar Bhatia Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. World music performance | Fri, Oct 30 |
| Rob Thomas Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jan 22 |
| Marshall Tucker Band & Little River Band Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Feb 5 |
| Kathleen Madigan Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Comedic performance live | Sat, Feb 13 |
| Daughtry Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Feb 21 |
| Chris Distefano Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Comedic performance live | Fri, Mar 12 |
| Walk the Line - Film Woodstock Opera House. Film oriented event | Wed, Jan 20 |
| Theatre 121's The Wizard Of Oz Woodstock Opera House. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Mar 5- Sun, Mar 21 |
| Theatre 121's Annie Woodstock Opera House. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 13- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Theatre 121's A Chorus Line Woodstock Opera House. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Jun 11- Sun, Jun 27 |
| The Nutcracker Woodstock Opera House. Ballet theatrical performance | Fri, Dec 11- Sun, Dec 20 |
| The '77 Experience Woodstock Opera House. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Sara Levine Woodstock Opera House. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Mar 18 |
| Rear Window - Film Woodstock Opera House. Film oriented event | Wed, May 19 |
| My Cousin Vinny - Film Woodstock Opera House. Film oriented event | Wed, Mar 17 |
| Illusions: Tristan Crist & Brett Daniels Woodstock Opera House. Entertaining magic show | Tue, Oct 27 |
| Guess Who's Coming To Dinner - Film Woodstock Opera House. Film oriented event | Wed, Feb 17 |
| Daniel Pollack-Pelzner Woodstock Opera House. Live concert performance | Thu, Feb 18 |
| Dancing Queen - A Tribute To ABBA Woodstock Opera House. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Craig Bergmann & Russell Buvala: The Art of Fine Gardening Woodstock Opera House. Lecture event | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Breakfast at Tiffanys Woodstock Opera House. Film oriented event | Wed, Oct 21 |
| Boys in the Band - The Alabama Tribute Woodstock Opera House. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 16 |
| Assisted Living: The Musical Woodstock Opera House. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Dec 5 |
| Apollo 13 - Film Woodstock Opera House. Film oriented event | Wed, Apr 21 |
| Amy Stewart Woodstock Opera House. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Apr 15 |
| Amy Reinhard Woodstock Opera House. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Dec 17 |
| You've Still Got A Friend - Carole King & James Taylor Tribute Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Feb 19 |
| The Temptations Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Jan 8 |
| The Psychedelic Furs & Living Colour Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Alternative music performance | Thu, Apr 1 |
| Songs You Remember Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Sun, Feb 28 |
| Rob Thomas Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jan 23 |
| Michael Cavanaugh - The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Thu, Jan 14 |
| David Foster & Katharine McPhee Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Thu, May 13 |
| Diwali Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. World music performance | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Poi Dog Pondering The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Alternative music performance | Sat, Feb 20 |
| Metal Church & Armored Saint The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Apr 3 |
| Los Lobos The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Latin music in concert | Fri, Dec 18 |
| Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Riverdance 30 - The New Generation Rosemont Theatre. Dance theatrical performance | Thu, Mar 11 |
| The Red Clay Strays & Avery Anna Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Performing country music live | Thu, Jan 28 |
| Greta Van Fleet Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Feb 12 |
| Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic! Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Ice show for children and families | Thu, Jan 21- Sun, Feb 7 |
| Dancing With The Stars Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Dance theatrical performance | Fri, Feb 19 |
| DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Youthful Artistry Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville. Classical concert | Sat, Mar 20 |
| DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Triumph Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville. Classical concert | Sat, Feb 13 |
| DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff Reigns Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville. Classical concert | Sat, May 15 |
| DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Splendors Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville. Classical concert | Sun, Dec 20 |
| DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Dvorak Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville. Classical concert | Sat, Nov 21 |
| DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Brahms and Beyond Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville. Classical concert | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Toast - The Best of Bread Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Tue, Feb 16 |
| The Wizards of Winter Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Thu, Dec 17 |
| Joliet Symphony Orchestra Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Classical concert | Sun, Dec 20 |
| John Cleese Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Comedic performance live | Sat, Mar 27 |
| Icons and Idols Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Wed, Dec 9 |
| Henry Cho Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 16 |
| Listen to Her Heart - The Tom Petty Experience James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 30 |
| Clue - Play James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 6- Sat, Nov 14 |
| Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Musical theatrical performance | Sun, Jan 24 |
| New Philharmonic: New Year's Eve Concert McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Classical concert | Thu, Dec 31 |
| Gary Sinise McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Lecture event | Mon, Nov 23 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Columbia Lions Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Mon, Nov 16 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Chicago State Cougars Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Dec 29 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Binghamton Bearcats Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Mon, Nov 2 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) volleyball match | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) volleyball match | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Lady Terrapins Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Feb 21 |
| Time Traveller - A Tribute To The Moody Blues Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Jan 9 |
| The Ides of March Christmas Show Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Dec 20 |
| John Cusack With A Screening of Say Anything Des Plaines Theatre. Film oriented event | Thu, Dec 3 |
| Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Nov 12 |
| Here Come The Mummies Des Plaines Theatre. Alternative music performance | Sat, Mar 20 |
| Heart by Heart - A Heart Tribute Band Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Jan 16 |
| Femmes of Rock With Hersteria Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jan 22 |
| 40 Fingers Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Mar 4 |
| Sweetest Day Comedy Jam Wintrust Arena, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Oct 17 |
| PFL - Professional Fighters League: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop Wintrust Arena, Chicago. Mixed martial arts competition | Fri, Oct 16 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Stonehill Skyhawks Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Nov 8 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Nov 6 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. IU Indianapolis Jaguars Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sat, Nov 21 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Evansville Purple Aces Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Nov 3 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Thu, Dec 17 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Bucknell Bison Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Nov 29 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Bradley Braves Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Wed, Nov 18 |
| A Perfect Circle & The Cult Wintrust Arena, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, May 22 |
| Wasia Project The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Mar 13 |
| Usama Siddiquee The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Mon, Jan 18 |
| Public Image Ltd The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Feb 12 |
| Phoebe Judge The Vic Theater, Chicago. American journalist live on stage | Tue, Nov 17 |
| Manchester Orchestra The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 15 |
| Kip Moore The Vic Theater, Chicago. Performing country music live | Thu, Dec 10 |
| Joe List The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Mar 6 |
| Hunxho The Vic Theater, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Good Hang with Amy Poehler Live! The Vic Theater, Chicago. TV / radio taped program | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Danna The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Charlie Zaa The Vic Theater, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Charlie Berens The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jun 5 |
| Calema The Vic Theater, Chicago. Live concert performance | Mon, Mar 22 |
| Nickelback United Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Feb 18 |
| Lizzy McAlpine United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Jun 29 |
| Leanne Morgan United Center, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Feb 5 |
| Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic! United Center, Chicago. Ice show for children and families | Thu, Jan 28- Sun, Jan 31 |
| Champions Classic: Michigan State vs. Duke & Kansas vs. Kentucky United Center, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Brent Faiyaz United Center, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Mon, Nov 30 |
| Drunk Romeo & Juliet Lion Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Thu, Jan 7- Sun, Apr 4 |
| Drunk Dracula Lion Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Mon, Oct 12- Sat, Nov 7 |
| A Drunk Christmas Carol Lion Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Nov 11- Sun, Jan 3 |
| Hayward by Netta Walker Filament Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Oct 14- Sun, Nov 22 |
| Winterlude: Wilco Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Dec 4- Sat, Dec 5 |
| Twilight In Concert Chicago Theatre. Classical concert | Sun, Feb 28 |
| Roger Waters Presents Legacy: A Pink Floyd Show - Performed by The Harry Waters Band Chicago Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Mar 6 |
| Esther Perel Chicago Theatre. Lecture event | Fri, Apr 23 |
| Carly Rae Jepsen Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, May 21 |
| Aries Spears Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Feb 19 |
| Wilco Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Tophouse Thalia Hall, Chicago. Live bluegrass performance | Fri, Feb 5 |
| Swedm Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Oct 22 |
| State Radio Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Jan 22 |
| Rock and Roll Playhouse - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids Thalia Hall, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Rayland Baxter Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Feb 1 |
| Playgrnd Series Thalia Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Mei Semones Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Mar 2 |
| La Roux Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Feb 9 |
| Jess Williamson Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Thu, Jan 21 |
| Ikkimel Thalia Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sat, Feb 20 |
| Hamilton Leithauser & Rostam Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Nov 15 |
| Conor Moore Thalia Hall, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Mar 11 |
| Andrew Sa Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, Feb 26 |
| Yang Meng'en Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 16 |
| Nosferatu - Film Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Film oriented event | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Memphis - The Musical Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Oct 24- Sun, Oct 25 |
| Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol Puppetry Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Live theatrical performance | Fri, Dec 18- Sun, Dec 27 |
| Dominique Hammons Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jan 16 |
| Harry Styles Soldier Field, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, May 28- Sat, Jun 5 |
| Vacations Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Mar 5 |
| ROA Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Thu, Oct 15 |
| Dalvin La Melodia Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Brit Floyd Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sat, Apr 10 |
| Syd Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Thu, Dec 10 |
| Night Lovell Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sun, Dec 13 |
| Mobb Deep & Talib Kweli Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Know Good Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Jan 23 |
| Jkyl X Hyde Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Eptic Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Nov 21 |
| Caspa & Distinct Motive Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Bryce Alakai Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Dec 5 |
| Bolo the DJ Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, Dec 11 |
| Black Label Society Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Tue, Nov 24 |
| Valley - Band Park West, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Feb 12 |
| Two Idiot Girls Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Rickey Smiley Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Rachel Scanlon Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Pete Yorn Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Feb 20 |
| Joanna JoJo Levesque Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Nov 24 |
| Herman Rice & Aaron Branch Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Nov 13 |
| Halloweensteen Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Donnell Rawlings Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Nov 12 |
| Danny Gonzalez Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sun, Nov 15 |
| DJ Meredith Marks Park West, Chicago. Live concert performance | Fri, Dec 18 |
| Bleood Park West, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sun, Nov 29 |
| Alaska Thunderf-ck 5000 Park West, Chicago. Drag queen show | Sun, Apr 4 |
| Dead Girl's Quinceanera Owen Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Oct 14- Sun, Nov 1 |
| The Legend of Zelda Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Mon, Feb 22- Tue, Feb 23 |
| The Princess Bride - Musical James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Mon, Jul 19- Sun, Aug 22 |
| Thao Nguyen Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Mar 7 |
| Lee Emi Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Carsie Blanton Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Sat, May 8 |
| Bo Staloch Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Feb 19 |
| Bella Poarch Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Feb 8 |
| Arthur Hill Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Ravi Gupta Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 16 |
| David Byrne Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Oct 15 |
| Taylor Tomlinson The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Tue, Oct 27- Fri, Oct 30 |
| Ralph Barbosa The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Mon, Nov 16- Wed, Nov 18 |
| Opera Atelier: Handel's Resurrection In Concert Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sat, Mar 20 |
| Michael Douglas Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Lecture event | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, May 1- Sun, May 2 |
| Aga Khan Master Musicians Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. World music performance | Wed, Apr 7 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Wichita State Shockers Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Wed, Nov 18 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. The Citadel Bulldogs Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Mon, Nov 2 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. IU Indianapolis Jaguars Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Augustana Vikings Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Exhibition: Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. DePaul Blue Demons Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Exhibition: Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Calumet College Of St. Joseph Crimson Wave Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Mon, Oct 26 |
| Rickie Lee Jones Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Nov 25 |
| Colin Hay Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Jan 28- Fri, Jan 29 |
| Adirondack Chair Circle Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Thu, Oct 22- Tue, Nov 24 |
| Sumo Championship League Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago. Wrestling sport match | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Romeo y Julieta (Romeo and Juliet) Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Jan 29- Sun, Mar 14 |
| Twin Temple Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Feb 27 |
| Tobiahs Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Richard Finger Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Dec 11 |
| OMNOM Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Nov 21 |
| Lil Peep 30th Birthday Celebration Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Thu, Nov 5 |
| Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise CIBC Theatre, Chicago. Live theatrical performance | Tue, Nov 24- Sun, Dec 13 |
| All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Jan 26- Thu, Jan 28 |
| Wicked - Part One In Concert Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Jan 30 |
| The Wailin' Jennys Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, Apr 9 |
| Mamma Mia! Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Mar 9- Sun, Mar 28 |
| Kenia Os Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Fri, Feb 12 |
| Hadestown Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Apr 27- Sun, May 2 |
| 8bALL & MJG Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sat, Feb 27 |
| Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Paramount Theatre, Aurora. Musical theatrical performance | Sun, May 9- Fri, Jun 4 |
| Elanor Moss Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Armando Anto The Hobart Art Theater. Comedic performance live | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Tyler Henry Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Lecture event | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Shaun Cassidy Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 13 |
| Marc Martel's One Vision of Queen Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 30 |
| Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Holiday concert live | Sat, Dec 5 |
| The Peking Acrobats Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Live theatrical performance | Sat, Feb 27 |
| The Dolly Show Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Schaumburg Youth Symphony: Presto! Holiday Concert Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Classical concert | Sat, Dec 19 |
| Niladri Kumaar Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. World music performance | Sat, Apr 24 |
| Lee Rocker Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Apr 3 |
| Judy Kuhn Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Apr 17 |
| Dennis Watkins Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Entertaining magic show | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Live concert performance | Sat, Feb 6 |
| A Holly Jolly Christmas Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Holiday concert live | Fri, Dec 18 |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Holiday concert live | Sat, Nov 21 |
| The Oak Ridge Boys The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Performing country music live | Fri, Dec 11 |
| Mark Tremonti The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Dec 16 |
| Big Head Todd and The Monsters The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Oct 13 |
| Yuri & Lucero Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, May 1 |
| Los Tucanes de Tijuana Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Feb 20 |
| The Ultimate Doors - A Tribute to The Doors Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Stomp Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Musical theatrical performance | Thu, Dec 3 |
| Screening of Christmas Vacation and Converstion with Chevy Chase Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Film oriented event | Fri, Nov 20 |
| A Magical Cirque Christmas Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live theatrical performance | Wed, Dec 2 |
| Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Musical theatrical performance | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Sam Bush James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Alternative music performance | Thu, Oct 15 |
| Little Women McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Musical theatrical performance | Thu, Nov 12- Sun, Dec 13 |
| Uptown: A Very Soulful Christmas McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Holiday concert live | Sat, Dec 12 |
| The King's Singers McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Classical concert | Sat, Feb 20 |
| The Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston Tribute McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Live concert performance | Sat, Feb 13 |
| One Night of Queen - Gary Mullen and The Works McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Live concert performance | Fri, Mar 19 |
| Nut Cracking Holiday Revue McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Comedic performance live | Sat, Dec 5 |
| NoGravity Theatre: Divine Comedy McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Musical theatrical performance | Sun, Apr 11 |
| New Philharmonic: Musica Italiana Dolce McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Classical concert | Sat, Apr 17- Sun, Apr 18 |
| Momix Botanica McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Nov 7- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Magic Rocks: Leon Etienne McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Entertaining magic show | Sat, Jan 30 |
| John Williams Birthday Celebration McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Live concert performance | Fri, Feb 5- Sun, Feb 7 |
| Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Thu, Mar 25 |
| David Archuleta Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Dec 10 |
| Shyne & Lil Cease The Vic Theater, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Joy Oladokun The Vic Theater, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Jim James (Solo Acoustic) The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Dec 1 |
| Des Bishop The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Feb 20 |
| Crystal Methyd and The Enchanted Forest The Vic Theater, Chicago. Drag Queen Show | Sat, Apr 10 |
| Dave Matthews Band United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Reunion in Bartersville The Yard / Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sun, Apr 11- Sun, May 9 |
| Lord Huron Chicago Theatre. Alternative music performance | Tue, Dec 8- Wed, Dec 9 |
| Brett Goldstein Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sun, Oct 25 |
| Venna Thalia Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Wed, Nov 25 |
| Shintaro Sakamoto Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Dec 2 |
| Jamila Woods Thalia Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Iceage Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Apr 8 |
| Edgar Alejandro Thalia Hall, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Mexodus Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 6- Sat, Nov 21 |
| Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Oct 24 |
| The Mary Wallopers Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sat, Mar 13 |
| Story Of The Year & Silverstein Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Performing country music live | Tue, Oct 20 |
| Mike D - Artist Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Fri, Oct 16 |
| Jorja Smith Riviera Theatre, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Mon, Nov 23 |
| Pedro Sampaio Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Ahee Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute Band Park West, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Michael Franti Trio Park West, Chicago. Reggae / reggaeton concert performance | Wed, Oct 14 |
| Hurricane Wisdom Park West, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Mon, Nov 9 |
| Home By 3 Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Dec 3 |
| Joffrey Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Thu, May 13- Sun, May 23 |
| Q Marsden Lincoln Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Emma Ruth Rundle Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Dec 16 |
| Click Clack Moo Lifeline Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Feb 13- Sun, Mar 14 |
| A Wrinkle in Time Lifeline Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Sep 11- Sun, Oct 18 |
| A Psalm for the Wild-Built Lifeline Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Mar 30- Sun, Jun 13 |
| Close Your Eyes Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Caroline Chambers Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Lecture event | Wed, Oct 21 |
| Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Aug 22- Sat, Feb 13 |
| Adam Ray Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Vinny Guadagnino The Den Theatre, Chicago. Popular member from MTV's Jersey Shore | Thu, Oct 22- Sat, Oct 24 |
| Steve Hackman Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Red Line Jazz Festival Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, Oct 16 |
| Grand Kyiv Ballet: The Nutcracker Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Chamber Music Series Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Live concert performance | Tue, Oct 27 |
| Cracker Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Topdog/Underdog Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Sep 18- Sun, Nov 1 |
| The Winter's Tale Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Oct 13- Sat, Dec 12 |
| MC4D Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Juelz - Artist Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 7 |
| George Clanton Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Wed, Nov 4 |
| Face To Face Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Dead Poet Society & Honey Revenge Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 15 |
| Daniel Allan Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, Nov 27 |
| Love Actually in Concert Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Sarah Jakes Roberts Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Lecture event | Tue, Oct 20 |
| Jessica Vosk Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Live theatrical performance | Sat, Apr 17 |
| Dance Theatre of Harlem Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Dance theatrical performance | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Andrea Gibson Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Lecture event | Sat, Nov 21 |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Holiday concert live | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Jodeci Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Vape! The Grease Parody Apollo Theater Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Thu, Aug 20- Sun, Jan 3 |
| Chicago State Cougars vs. Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. College football (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Chicago State Cougars vs. University of Fort Lauderdale Eagles SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. College football (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Menopause - The Musical Paramount Theatre, Aurora. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Behind The Scream A Live Conversation With David Arquette Paramount Theatre, Aurora. Lecture event | Sat, Oct 24 |
| NBA Cup: Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. TBD (If Necessary) United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Mon, Dec 7 |
| Northern Lights - Evanston Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston. Through music from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, the ten singers of Chicago a cappella bring the beauty, mystery… | Sun, Oct 25 |
| Twin Peaks - A Conversation With The Stars Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Event with tickets available | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Shadows Of Truth City Lit Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Feb 26- Sun, Apr 11 |
| King Hedley II City Lit Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Oct 16- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Disillusioned City Lit Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Apr 30- Sun, Jun 13 |
| Tom Arnold The Hobart Art Theater. Comedic performance live | Thu, Aug 27- Thu, Jan 14 |
| Pet Sounds Live The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Paul Thorn The Hobart Art Theater. Alternative music performance | Fri, Oct 16 |
| Jagged Little Pill - The Alanis Morisette Tribute The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Matt Mathews The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Twisted Sister Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Live rock / metal music | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Patti LaBelle Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Nov 13 |
| Northwest Indiana Symphony: Holiday Pop Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Classical concert | Thu, Dec 3 |
| Lady A Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Performing country music live | Fri, Dec 11 |
| Hanson Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Dec 13 |
| Sara Evans Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Performing country music live | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Patti LaBelle Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Jo Dee Messina Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Performing country music live | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Jefferson Starship Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Jeff Dunham Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Comedic performance live | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Alton Brown Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Features the famous foodist talking about is experiences in food media and presenting several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks… | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Winger & Orianthi The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Oct 24 |
| The Orchestra Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Steven Page & Dag Juhlin The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Alternative music performance | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Robin Trower The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Oct 14 |
| Made In America - Toby Keith Tribute The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Lee Rocker The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Jazz / blues concert performance | Thu, Nov 5 |
| Feels Like the First Time - Tribute to Foreigner The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Art Garfunkel The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Nov 18 |
| Morat Rosemont Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Mar 5 |
| Menudo Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Letterkenny Live Rosemont Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Mar 12 |
| Grupo Niche Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Fri, Oct 30 |
| Arcangel Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Candlelight: Christmas Classics The Arts Center of Oak Park. Live concert performance | Sat, Dec 19 |
| Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings The Arts Center of Oak Park. Live concert performance | Fri, Dec 18 |
| Emily Catalano Gorton Center, Lake Forest. Comedic performance live | Sat, Oct 24 |
| United European Ballet Company: Cinderella Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Ballet theatrical performance | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Deana Carter Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Performing country music live | Fri, Nov 13 |
| Bored Teachers Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. TV / radio taped program | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Alton Brown Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Features the famous foodist talking about is experiences in food media and presenting several of his favorite culinary... | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Terry Fator Des Plaines Theatre. Comedic performance live | Tue, Dec 15 |
| Taylor Dayne Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 16 |
| Sincerely Sinatra Big Band Show Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Rocky in Concert Des Plaines Theatre. Classical concert | Wed, Oct 28 |
| Lights Out - A UFO Experience Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Hairbangers Ball Des Plaines Theatre. Live rock / metal music | Wed, Nov 25 |
| Candice Guardino's Italian Bred Des Plaines Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sun, Oct 25 |
| Art Garfunkel Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Ali Siddiq Wintrust Arena, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Nov 14 |
| The Longest Johns The Vic Theater, Chicago. Performing country music live | Sun, Oct 25 |
| The Blasting Company The Vic Theater, Chicago. Performing country music live | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Shakey Graves The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Oct 28 |
| Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox The Vic Theater, Chicago. Live concert performance | Wed, Nov 4 |
| Rhye The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Dec 5 |
| Perritos World Tour The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Dec 11 |
| Off Book The Vic Theater, Chicago. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 16 |
| L7 The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Justin Silva The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Joanne Mcnally The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Tue, Oct 27 |
| Giant Rooks The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 21 |
| Denny Love The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jan 23 |
| DJ Shadow The Vic Theater, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Fri, Oct 2- Wed, Oct 21 |
| Choir! Choir! Choir! The Vic Theater, Chicago. Live concert performance | Thu, Dec 17 |
| Catch Your Breath The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Oct 17 |
| BoDeans The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 27- Sat, Nov 28 |
| Blondshell The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Ari Matti The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Amber Autry The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Nov 13 |
| XG United Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Nov 9 |
| Sombr United Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Nov 4 |
| Smashing Pumpkins United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Oct 14 |
| Niall Horan United Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Mar 23 |
| Katseye United Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Nov 5 |
| John Summit United Center, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Tue, Nov 24- Wed, Nov 25 |
| Gracie Abrams United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Feb 11- Fri, Feb 12 |
| Play On! The Yard / Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Thu, Sep 17- Sun, Oct 18 |
| The Rocky Horror Picture Show Chicago Theatre. Film oriented event | Sat, Oct 31 |
| The Basement Yard Podcast Chicago Theatre. TV / radio taped program | Fri, Mar 12- Sat, Mar 13 |
| Seth Meyers Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jan 16 |
| Ron White Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Robert Plant Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Oct 15 |
| Professor Brian Cox Chicago Theatre. Lecture event | Fri, Feb 26 |
| Nurse John Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Nov 20 |
| D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 30 |
| Blade Runner - Live In Concert Chicago Theatre. Film oriented event | Wed, Nov 4 |
| This Is Lorelei Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Oct 27 |
| They Are Gutting a Body of Water Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 21 |
| The Wooten Brothers Thalia Hall, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Nov 14 |
| The Blasting Company Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Mon, Nov 2 |
| Temples Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Squirrel Flower Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Phillip Phillips Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Oct 28 |
| King Buffalo Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Jalen Ngonda Thalia Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Hovvdy Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Nov 11 |
| French 79 Thalia Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Tue, Apr 27 |
| Ethan Regan Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 13 |
| Death From Above 1979 Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Best Friends Podcast Thalia Hall, Chicago. TV / radio taped program | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Zoltan Kaszas Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Whitechapel Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Nov 28 |
| Valery Meladze Riviera Theatre, Chicago. World music performance | Sun, May 23 |
| The Jayhawks Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Sleep Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Sienna Spiro Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Oct 27 |
| Pouya Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Thu, Nov 5 |
| Julia Jacklin Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Dragonforce Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Bad Gyal Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Reggae / reggaeton concert performance | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Ax and the Hatchetmen Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Nov 21 |
| Amble Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Oct 30 |
| Amber Autry Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Nov 12 |
| Alvaro Diaz Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Wed, Oct 14 |
| A Drag Queen Christmas Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Drag Queen show featuring elaborate costumes, lip-sync performances and comedy | Fri, Nov 27 |
| Periphery Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Fri, Oct 30 |
| BALTHVS Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Patrick Droney Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Michael Kosta Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Apr 24 |
| Eivor Park West, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Nov 4 |
| Dev Lemons Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Countess LuAnn Park West, Chicago. "The Countess," is best known from The Real Housewives of New York. | Sat, Nov 28 |
| Stanley Clarke & Hiromi Symphony Center, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, Mar 19 |
| Piotr Anderszewski Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, May 9 |
| Nemanja Radulovic & Double Sens Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Lukas Sternath Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Lila Downs Symphony Center, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Sun, Apr 4 |
| Joel Ross Symphony Center, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, May 14 |
| Jeff Parker and The New Breed Symphony Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Feb 5 |
| Freedom Riders Symphony Center, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Oct 2 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Two Pianos - Who Could Ask for Anthing More? Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Mon, May 24 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars' The Empire Strikes Back In Concert Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Jun 25- Sun, Jun 27 |
| Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves Symphony Center, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Oct 16 |
| Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis Symphony Center, Chicago. Live concert performance | Fri, Jul 9 |
| Waitress James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Oct 13- Sun, Oct 18 |
| Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Dec 9- Sun, Dec 27 |
| Sondra Radvanovsky & SeokJong Baek Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Apr 30- Sun, May 2 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Wagner - Myth & Music Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 20- Sun, Nov 22 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Susannah Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sun, Apr 11- Fri, Apr 23 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Omar Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Fri, Oct 23- Wed, Oct 28 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Wed, Mar 24- Sun, Apr 25 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Thu, Nov 12- Fri, Nov 27 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sat, Oct 10- Sun, Nov 1 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Thu, Mar 11- Fri, Mar 26 |
| Idina Menzel Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 1 |
| Herodiade: An Opera In Concert Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Tue, Feb 23- Sun, Feb 28 |
| Haydn's The Creation Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Jan 22- Sat, Jan 23 |
| Guys and Dolls Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Jun 4- Sun, Jun 20 |
| Encanto in Concert Live to Film Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Nov 28- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Amadeus Live Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Jan 15- Sat, Jan 16 |
| Wishy Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Oct 27 |
| West 22nd - Band Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Tokyo Tea Room Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Oct 19 |
| The Bobby Lees Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Oct 22 |
| The Bends Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 6- Sat, Nov 7 |
| Strongboi Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Nov 5 |
| Stella Lefty Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Nov 23 |
| Red Leather Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Porch Light Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Nov 13 |
| Noah Gundersen Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Low Cut Connie Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Jeff Bernat Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Thu, Oct 15 |
| Grace Enger Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Oct 14 |
| Freak Slug Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Father Of Peace Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 28 |
| Andy Cohen Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Lecture event | Thu, Oct 29 |
| The Jazz Room - Journey to the Heart of Cuba The Den Theatre, Chicago. Live concert performance | Fri, Jul 31- Sat, Nov 28 |
| The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans The Den Theatre, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 31- Sat, Jan 16 |
| Michael Yo The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Learnmore Jonasi The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Dec 3 |
| Kelsey Cook The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Dec 4- Sat, Dec 5 |
| Deric Cahill The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Dec 11- Sat, Dec 12 |
| United European Ballet Company: Cinderella Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Lucinda Williams and Her Band Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 7- Wed, Nov 11 |
| Bedouine Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Summer Walker Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Oct 16 |
| Hug - Band Constellation, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Oct 15 |
| Castle Rat Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Oct 15 |
| Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Nov 3 |
| The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Dec 8- Sun, Dec 13 |
| Jekyll & Hyde Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Sep 8- Sun, Nov 8 |
| You Can't Fake the Funk Black Ensemble Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Sep 5- Sun, Oct 25 |
| The Other Cinderella Black Ensemble Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Dec 12- Sun, Jan 24 |
| Wild Kratts - Live Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Sat, Nov 14 |
| Sonic Live In Concert Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, Feb 21 |
| Neil deGrasse Tyson Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Lecture event | Tue, Nov 10- Thu, Nov 12 |
| Nate Jackson Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Maher Zain Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Feb 20 |
| Jinkx Monsoon Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Draq Queen show | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Chicago Philharmonic: Edward Scissorhands In Concert Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Bugs Bunny At The Symphony Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Feb 26- Sat, Feb 27 |
| Ballets Jazz Montreal: Dance Me - The Music of Leonard Cohen Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Alicia Villarreal Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Oct 29 |
| A Christmas Carol - In Spanish Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Columbus Crew SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Nov 7 |
| Sunday In The Park With George Paramount Theatre, Aurora. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Feb 10- Sun, Feb 28 |
| Mushroomhead & Fear Factory The Hobart Art Theater. Alternative music performance | Tue, Oct 27 |
| The Price Is Right Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Game show live | Sat, Oct 17 |
| UFE Chicago Compass Arena, Willowbrook. Live sporting event | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Mushroomhead & Fear Factory The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Alternative music performance | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Angel - Glam Band The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 30 |
| I Am, He Said - A Celebration Of The Music Of Neil Diamond The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Monsta X Rosemont Theatre. Rap / hip hop music performance | Tue, Oct 13 |
| Lupillo Rivera Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Grupo Duelo Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Oct 17 |
| Zac Brown Band Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Performing country music live | Sat, Nov 21 |
| Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Live concert performance | Wed, Oct 21 |
| Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny The Arts Center of Oak Park. Live concert performance | Fri, Apr 17- Sat, Dec 5 |
| Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings The Arts Center of Oak Park. Live concert performance | Sat, Apr 18- Fri, Dec 4 |
| The SpongeBob Musical Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Dec 29 |
| William Shatner Live After a Screening of Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Comedic performance live | Thu, Oct 29 |
| Micky Dolenz Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Performance of music from the 50's / 60's era | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Top Of The World - A Tribute to The Carpenters Des Plaines Theatre. Live Christmas show concert performance | Sun, Dec 13 |
| Pooh 60th Anniversary Finale Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Lee Rocker Des Plaines Theatre. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Major League Wrestling: Azteca Lucha Cicero Stadium. Wrestling sport match | Sat, Nov 7 |
| The Buena Vista Orchestra The Vic Theater, Chicago. Live concert performance | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Dadi Freyr The Vic Theater, Chicago. World music performance | Thu, Oct 15 |
| The Neighbourhood United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Nov 18 |
| Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide United Center, Chicago. Live concert performance | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Tank and The Bangas Thalia Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Phoebe Robinson Thalia Hall, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Nov 6 |
| John Scofield Thalia Hall, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Anna Von Hausswolff Thalia Hall, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Jan 15 |
| Kathy Griffin Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Dec 11 |
| It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Dec 11- Thu, Dec 31 |
| Yo-Yo Ma & The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: West Side Story - Film with Orchestra Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Jan 29- Sat, Jan 30 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Thibaudet & The Mermaid Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Feb 11- Sat, Feb 13 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Tan Dun - Water Concerto & Marco Polo Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, May 20- Sat, May 22 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Oct 22- Sun, Oct 25 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Riccado Muti & Yefim Bronfman - Postcard from Vienna Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Dec 10 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Rana Plays Tchaikovsky Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Feb 4- Sun, Feb 7 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Jun 10- Sat, Jun 12 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Paavo Jarvi - Lang Lang Plays Beethoven Emperor Concerto Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Wed, Mar 24- Sat, Mar 27 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Muti Conducts Rossini Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Apr 8- Sat, Apr 10 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mao Fujita - Beethoven 5 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Nov 5- Sun, Nov 8 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Makela Conducts Beethoven 9 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Jun 17- Sun, Jun 20 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Lucas & Arthur Jussen - Concerto for Two Pianos Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Jun 3- Sun, Jun 6 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Karina Canellakis & Randall Goosby Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Feb 19- Sun, Feb 21 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jane Glover & Robert Chen Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Apr 22- Sat, Apr 24 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Nov 19- Sat, Nov 21 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hrusa Conducts Shostakovich 7 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Apr 15- Sun, Apr 18 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Nov 27- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, May 6- Sat, May 8 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Bates & Mahler 1 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Feb 25- Sat, Feb 27 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Dec 17- Sat, Dec 19 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Giancarlo Guerrero - Fandangos & Enigma Variations Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Oct 15- Sat, Oct 17 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Esa-Pekka Salonen & Yunchan Lim Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, May 27- Fri, May 28 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Brahms Requiem Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Oct 29- Sat, Oct 31 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Violin Concerto & Mendelssohn Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Mar 11- Sun, Mar 14 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: A Little Night Music Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Mar 18- Sat, Mar 20 |
| Andrew Bird & The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Nov 13- Sat, Nov 14 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Muti, Welter & Dvorak 8 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Dec 3- Sat, Dec 5 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Makela, Bariashvili & Sibelius 1 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, May 13- Sun, May 16 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jordan, Hadelich & Tchaikovsky 4 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Apr 2- Sat, Apr 3 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Bicket, Weiss & Bach Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Mar 4- Sat, Mar 6 |
| Josh Thomas The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Oct 29 |
| Georgian National Ballet: Sukhishvili Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Tue, Oct 20 |
| Bluey's Big Play Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Fri, Dec 18- Sun, Dec 20 |
| Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical CIBC Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Jan 5- Sun, Jan 17 |
| Outlander In Concert Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Ina Garten Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Lecture event | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Film oriented event | Sat, Dec 19 |
| Daniel Sloss Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert: Melodies Across Time Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Oct 14 |
| Je'Caryous Johnson's Set It Off Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Apr 11- Sat, Nov 21 |
| Annie Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Nov 14- Sun, Dec 27 |
| 9 to 5 - The Musical Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Feb 6- Sun, Mar 21 |
| Frozen - The Musical Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Nov 4- Sun, Jan 3 |
| Come From Away Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Aug 26- Sun, Oct 18 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Seattle Reign FC Martin Stadium, Evanston. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Houston Dash Martin Stadium, Evanston. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Desi Banks The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Aug 22- Fri, Dec 4 |
| Matt Rife United Center, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sun, Oct 25 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Dame Jane Glover - Handel's Messiah Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Tue, Dec 1 |
| The Nutcracker Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Ballet theatrical performance | Thu, Dec 4- Sun, Dec 13 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Mercyhurst Lakers Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Mon, Nov 3- Wed, Dec 16 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Boston University Terriers Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Nov 7- Mon, Nov 9 |
| Niles Metropolitan Chorus & Musica Lumina Orchestra: Handel's Messiah Des Plaines Theatre. Classical concert | Tue, Dec 16- Wed, Dec 16 |
| John Waite Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Dec 5- Sat, Nov 14 |
| Christmas Wizards - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Thu, Dec 18- Sun, Dec 6 |
| The High Kings The Vic Theater, Chicago. World music performance | Sat, Mar 21- Sat, Feb 27 |
| Nacho Redondo Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jan 24- Fri, Dec 11 |
| Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol Lifeline Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 28- Sun, Dec 20 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Duquesne Dukes Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sat, Jan 24- Sat, Jan 9 |
| All(H)Ours Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Dec 3 |
| DeRay Davis Annual Funny & Famous Chi Town Comedy Count Down Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Wed, Dec 31- Thu, Dec 31 |
| Thunderstruck - A Tribute To AC/DC The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 17- Fri, Oct 30 |
| Christmas Wizards - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, Nov 29- Sat, Nov 28 |
| Ruth Page Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Dec 20- Sun, Dec 20 |
| Hollyy Thalia Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Dec 19- Fri, Dec 11 |
| Echoes of Pompeii - Pink Floyd Tribute The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Wed, Nov 26- Wed, Nov 25 |
| Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Alternative music performance | Fri, Dec 12- Sat, Dec 5 |
| Cornerstones of Rock: American Garage Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Nov 29- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Mammoth United Center, Chicago. National Hockey League professional hockey match | Sat, Dec 12- Tue, Jan 12 |
| Sanctum Dark Music Festival Thalia Hall, Chicago. A three-day Chicago music festival spotlighting the dark music scene, with a curated lineup of goth, industrial, EBM, and related… | Fri, Oct 31- Sat, Oct 31 |
| French Police Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 16- Sun, Oct 18 |
| Grateful Shred Park West, Chicago. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 24- Sat, Nov 14 |
| Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Wed, Oct 1- Wed, Oct 14 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Apr 23- Sat, May 1 |
| The Moth Mainstage Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Features five storytellers who share personal and true stories | Thu, Nov 20- Sat, Dec 5 |
| Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago. The festival features 350+ beers in 13 styles, with a focus on wood- and barrel-aged brews like bold stouts, barleywines… | Fri, Nov 13- Sat, Nov 14 |
| Pedro Fernandez Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Aug 23- Fri, Nov 6 |
| Wynonna Judd Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Performing country music live | Sat, Jul 26- Sat, Nov 21 |
| American English - Beatles Tribute The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, May 23- Sat, Jan 2 |
| Echoes of Pompeii - Pink Floyd Tribute The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Thu, May 15- Sat, Nov 28 |
| The Phil Collins Experience - Tribute The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Nov 15- Sat, Nov 21 |
| Made In America - Toby Keith Tribute Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Apr 12- Sat, Nov 7 |
| Cherry Poppin' Daddies Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Sep 12- Thu, Dec 17 |
| Senior Follies Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Live theatrical performance | Sun, Mar 30- Sun, Apr 4 |
| Games We Play Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Live concert performance | Thu, Jun 19- Sat, Mar 20 |
| The Vampire Circus The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. A journey of mystery, terror, and exhilaration with breathtaking acrobatics | Sun, Oct 19- Sun, Nov 1 |
| Foghat The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Apr 4- Sat, Nov 14 |
| Engelbert Humperdinck Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Apr 8- Wed, Nov 11 |
| Pigeons Playing Ping Pong The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Apr 25- Thu, Nov 5 |
| Rhiannon Giddens Thalia Hall, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, May 9- Wed, Feb 17 |
| The Hails Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Mar 1- Mon, Nov 2 |
| Surprise Chef Lincoln Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Wed, Jul 16- Sat, Nov 21 |
| NOTD Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Mar 15- Fri, Oct 16 |
| The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Live concert performance | Sat, Jan 11- Fri, Jan 8 |
| White Christmas Sing-Along Woodstock Opera House. Film oriented event | Tue, Dec 17- Wed, Dec 16 |
| Ed Hall's Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night Woodstock Opera House. Live concert performance | Mon, Dec 23- Wed, Dec 23 |
| Thursday Night Laughs Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg. Comedic performance live | Thu, Nov 7- Thu, Apr 8 |
| Christmas Wizards - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Dec 22- Tue, Dec 15 |
| Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Jan 19- Sun, Nov 22 |
| Pimpinela Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Tue, Feb 11- Sun, Nov 15 |
| Mariachi Herencia De Mexico James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Latin music in concert | Fri, Jan 24- Fri, Dec 11 |
| Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Dec 14- Sun, Dec 20 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sat, Feb 1- Tue, Dec 1 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. USC Trojans Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Feb 4- Sat, Jan 30 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Mon, Mar 3- Wed, Feb 24 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Northeastern Huskies Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Dec 29- Fri, Nov 27 |
| Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sun, Jan 5- Sun, Oct 18 |
| All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite & Collision Wintrust Arena, Chicago. Wrestling sport match | Wed, Nov 27- Wed, Dec 23 |
| Matt Rogers - Comedian The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Dec 21- Sat, Dec 12 |
| 8Turn The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Apr 16- Fri, Oct 30 |
| Rod Wave United Center, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Mon, Nov 18- Sun, Nov 1 |
| Vansire Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Mar 26- Thu, Feb 25 |
| Mariachi Herencia De Mexico Thalia Hall, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Sun, Dec 15- Sun, Dec 20 |
| Imminence Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Fri, Mar 14- Thu, Dec 10 |
| Chrissy Chlapecka Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, Nov 29- Fri, Nov 27 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Feb 4- Wed, Jan 27 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Rhode Island Rams Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Wed, Jan 15- Sat, Feb 13 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. George Washington Colonials Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Wed, Feb 26- Wed, Dec 30 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Fordham Rams Joseph J. Gentile Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Wed, Jan 22- Sat, Feb 27 |
| The Harlem Globetrotters Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago. Basketball game | Thu, Dec 26- Sat, Dec 26 |
| Kem The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Oct 12- Fri, Nov 6 |
| Gary Owen The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Comedic performance live | Sat, Nov 16- Sat, Dec 12 |
| The Musical Box The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 11- Fri, Oct 16 |
| Ha*Ash Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Thu, Apr 17- Fri, Apr 23 |
| Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. New Age music in concert | Thu, Nov 14- Fri, Dec 11 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) volleyball match | Sat, Nov 23- Sat, Oct 31 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) volleyball match | Sun, Nov 3- Thu, Oct 15 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) volleyball match | Wed, Oct 16- Thu, Nov 12 |
| The Vampire Circus Des Plaines Theatre. A mesmerizing theatrical experience that fuses artistry, technology, and twisted acrobatics | Tue, Oct 15- Sat, Oct 31 |
| The Phil Collins Experience - Tribute Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, Nov 1- Fri, Nov 20 |
| Lou Gramm Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Dec 6- Sat, Dec 19 |
| Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Des Plaines Theatre. Jazz / blues concert performance | Wed, Sep 11- Thu, Oct 15 |
| Randy Feltface The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sun, Dec 8- Fri, Oct 23 |
| Mass of the Fermenting Dregs The Vic Theater, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Tue, Oct 1- Mon, May 10 |
| Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live United Center, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Wed, Oct 9- Thu, Dec 17 |
| NBA Preseason: Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Fri, Oct 16 |
| NBA Cup: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Fri, Nov 13 |
| Vince Staples Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sun, Oct 27- Sun, Nov 8 |
| Pokey LaFarge Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Oct 17- Wed, Dec 2 |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Feb 8- Sun, Jan 3 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Elf In Concert Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, Dec 13- Sun, Dec 13 |
| A Chanticleer Christmas Symphony Center, Chicago. Holiday concert live | Tue, Dec 10- Tue, Dec 8 |
| Top Of The World - A Tribute to The Carpenters The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Dec 1- Sat, Dec 12 |
| Deacon Blues Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, Nov 29- Sat, Nov 28 |
| Allison Russell The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Nov 2- Sat, Oct 31 |
| Brad Williams Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sat, Dec 28- Fri, Oct 16 |
| The War and Treaty Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Sun, Jul 28- Mon, Nov 9 |
| Gavin DeGraw Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Alternative music performance | Fri, Sep 13- Fri, Dec 11 |
| Hans Zimmer United Center, Chicago. World music performance | Sun, Sep 22- Fri, Mar 5 |
| Dweezil Zappa Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Aug 15- Thu, Oct 29 |
| Judy Collins Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, May 5- Sun, Oct 25 |
| The Damned Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Jun 2- Sat, Oct 31 |
| Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Event with tickets available | Thu, Jan 25- Thu, Dec 17 |
| Don Omar Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Latin music in concert | Thu, Mar 21- Fri, Feb 26 |
| The Barricade Boys McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Live concert performance | Sun, Feb 18- Sat, Oct 17 |
| Hiplet Ballerinas McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Feb 17- Sun, Feb 21 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Indiana Hoosiers Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Feb 27- Sat, Dec 5 |
| Illinoise The Yard / Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago. Live theatrical performance | Sun, Jan 28- Sat, Mar 13 |
| Bianca Del Rio Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Mar 29- Sat, Feb 20 |
| Ali Wong Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sat, Mar 23- Fri, Mar 19 |
| Donny Benet Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 9- Thu, Nov 5 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Wed, Jul 3- Wed, Oct 14 |
| Blue October Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Mar 9- Thu, Mar 11 |
| Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Feb 27- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Mix at Six Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Live concert performance | Fri, Feb 2- Thu, Oct 15 |
| Bruce Liu Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, Jun 2- Sun, Nov 1 |
| Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Dec 2- Sun, Dec 27 |
| Wheel Of Fortune Live! The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Event with tickets available | Mon, Nov 20- Wed, Nov 4 |
| Sin Bandera Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Thu, Dec 7- Sat, Jan 30 |
| Three Dog Night Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Oct 1- Thu, May 20 |
| Zepparella - All Female Tribute To Led Zeppelin Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Sep 23- Fri, Dec 11 |
| Wheel Of Fortune Live! Des Plaines Theatre. Event with tickets available | Sun, Nov 26- Thu, Nov 5 |
| Nikki Glaser Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Sep 15- Sun, Nov 15 |
| Bruce Cockburn Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 3- Sat, Apr 24 |
| The Hip Hop Nutcracker Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Tue, Dec 12- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Tom Segura Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Comedic performance live | Sat, Oct 14- Sat, Mar 6 |
| Girl Named Tom Woodstock Opera House. Performing country music live | Thu, May 18- Fri, Dec 4 |
| Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Rosemont Theatre. Ballet theatrical performance | Sun, Dec 3- Sun, Dec 6 |
| The Mavericks Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Performing country music live | Thu, May 18- Sun, Nov 8 |
| Josh Gates Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Event with tickets available | Sat, Oct 21- Fri, Oct 23 |
| The Musical Box Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, May 19- Sat, Oct 17 |
| Kashmir - The Led Zeppelin Experience Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Thu, May 25- Fri, Nov 27 |
| Denise Tomasello Des Plaines Theatre. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sun, Jun 11- Sun, Nov 8 |
| Michelle Wolf The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 6- Sat, Nov 14 |
| Ben Schwartz Chicago Theatre. Event with tickets available | Sat, Oct 7- Sat, Oct 17 |
| Thee Sinseers Thalia Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Jun 10- Thu, Dec 10 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Orlando City SC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sun, Aug 20- Wed, Oct 28 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Columbus Crew Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Jun 10- Sat, Nov 7 |
| Two Friends Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, Jun 2- Sat, May 15 |
| Yuridia Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Thu, Feb 16- Thu, Mar 25 |
| Mania - The Abba Tribute Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Tue, Jan 31- Fri, Feb 26 |
| Gipsy Kings Des Plaines Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sun, Oct 23- Wed, Oct 14 |
| Ibeyi Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Sep 25- Tue, Feb 2 |
| Judah and The Lion Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, Oct 21- Sat, Oct 17 |
| Marisela Rosemont Theatre. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Feb 3- Sun, Dec 13 |
| Demetri Martin The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Oct 22- Thu, Dec 3 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Symphony Center, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, Jan 27- Tue, Apr 20 |
| The Book of Mormon Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Mar 28- Sun, Nov 1 |
| Dante 360 Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Live theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 18- Sun, Nov 15 |
| Air Supply Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 5- Sun, Feb 7 |
| Dinosaur Jr. The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Sep 30- Fri, Mar 5 |
| Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Feb 12- Sun, Mar 7 |
| Freak on a Leash - Korn Tribute The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Dec 3- Sat, Dec 12 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Feb 1- Sat, Jan 16 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Feb 22- Sat, Feb 27 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Feb 8- Wed, Jan 27 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Lady Lions Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Thu, Jan 20- Thu, Feb 4 |
| Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Michigan State Spartans Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Mon, Jan 3- Thu, Jan 7 |
| BoDeans The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Dec 30- Wed, Dec 30 |
| Jay Wheeler Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Thu, Dec 23- Fri, Apr 2 |
| Blippi Live Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Fri, Feb 25- Sun, Nov 15 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Dec 5- Sun, Feb 28 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Villanova Wildcats Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Jan 14- Thu, Feb 4 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. St. Johns Red Storm Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Jan 28- Sun, Feb 7 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Seton Hall Pirates Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Feb 25- Wed, Feb 17 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Thu, Dec 16- Wed, Nov 11 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Wed, Feb 16- Sun, Jan 10 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Georgetown Hoyas Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Jan 16- Sat, Jan 23 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Butler Bulldogs Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Dec 3- Thu, Dec 10 |
| Marc Maron The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 29- Fri, Nov 20 |
| Monster Jam Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Truck automotive racing event | Fri, Sep 17- Sun, Mar 7 |
| A Motown Christmas Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Performance of music from the 50's / 60's era | Tue, Dec 14- Tue, Nov 17 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken United Center, Chicago. National Hockey League professional hockey match | Sun, Mar 28- Sat, Apr 10 |
| The Tallest Man on Earth Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Mar 16- Thu, Oct 29 |
| Spafford Park West, Chicago. Live bluegrass performance | Sat, Nov 6- Sat, Dec 5 |
| Hiss Golden Messenger Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, Mar 11- Thu, Nov 12 |
| Osees Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Sep 17- Fri, Oct 16 |
| Jackyl The Hobart Art Theater. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Feb 21- Sun, Dec 6 |
| Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Performing country music live | Sun, Apr 11- Thu, Dec 17 |
| The Airborne Toxic Event The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Mar 11- Thu, Oct 29 |
| Black Violin Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Jazz / blues concert performance | Thu, Nov 5- Fri, Nov 20 |
| Terry Fator Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Comedic performance live | Thu, May 13- Wed, Dec 16 |
| The Stylistics The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Feb 8- Sun, Oct 25 |
| Firehouse & Steelheart The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Feb 15- Fri, Nov 13 |
| Buddy Guy Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Feb 29- Fri, Oct 16 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. UConn Huskies Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Mon, Dec 16- Sun, Jan 3 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Providence Friars Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Feb 2- Wed, Jan 20 |
| DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Creighton Bluejays Wintrust Arena, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Jan 31- Sun, Dec 20 |
| Brett Eldredge Chicago Theatre. Performing country music live | Fri, Dec 20- Fri, Dec 11 |
| Jason Ross Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, May 2- Sat, Oct 17 |
| Dancenter North: The Magic of The Nutcracker Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Ballet theatrical performance | Fri, Dec 6- Fri, Dec 18 |
| Thunderstruck - A Tribute to AC/DC The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Jan 18- Wed, Nov 25 |
| Y&T The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Feb 29- Sat, Oct 17 |
| A Christmas Carol Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance | Mon, Dec 2- Sat, Dec 26 |
| Little River Band Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 16- Sat, Nov 7 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Feb 23- Sun, Jan 3 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan State Spartans Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Wed, Dec 18- Tue, Mar 2 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Tue, Jan 14- Sat, Feb 13 |
| Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Thu, Feb 27- Wed, Jan 13 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Wed, Dec 16 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sun, Jan 17 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Mon, Mar 22 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sun, Mar 7 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Thu, Mar 11 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sun, Nov 8- Sat, Jan 23 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Mon, Mar 15- Wed, Mar 24 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Thu, Feb 4 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Wed, Oct 28- Tue, Dec 1 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. New Orleans Pelicans United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sat, Feb 6 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Thu, Jan 14 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Tue, Jan 5- Fri, Apr 9 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sat, Mar 13 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sat, Jan 2 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sat, Mar 27 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Tue, Feb 9 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sat, Dec 26- Fri, Apr 2 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Mon, Jan 25 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Mon, Nov 23- Thu, Dec 3 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Wed, Dec 30- Tue, Mar 9 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks United Center, Chicago. National Basketball Association professional basketball game | Thu, Feb 25 |
| Tedeschi Trucks Band Chicago Theatre. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, Jan 17- Tue, Oct 27 |
| Little Big Town Chicago Theatre. Performing country music live | Fri, Mar 13- Thu, Nov 19 |
| Yuja Wang Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, Feb 16- Sun, Apr 11 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Wed, Dec 18- Tue, Dec 15 |
| Kenny G The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Oct 19- Thu, Nov 12 |
| Engelbert Humperdinck The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Oct 20- Tue, Nov 10 |
| Jonas Brothers Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Dec 3- Thu, Oct 22 |
| Rupaul's Drag Race Chicago Theatre. Event with tickets available | Sun, Oct 6- Sat, Mar 27 |
| Bert Kreischer Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sat, Nov 9- Sat, Nov 7 |
| Pigface Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 30- Fri, Nov 27 |
| Foy Vance Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Oct 23- Sat, Apr 17 |
| Alice Cooper Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 30- Sun, Nov 8 |
| Franco Escamilla Rosemont Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Nov 22- Sat, Aug 21 |
| Teddy Bear Tea Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 29- Fri, Nov 27 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Islanders United Center, Chicago. National Hockey League professional hockey match | Tue, Feb 23 |
| Joey Diaz Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Sep 27- Thu, Nov 5 |
| Kyle Kinane Thalia Hall, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Mon, Nov 25- Tue, Nov 24 |
| Glenn Miller Orchestra The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Classical concert | Sun, Oct 6- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Blue Oyster Cult The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Oct 12- Sun, Dec 20 |
| Jai Wolf Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, Apr 26- Fri, Nov 6 |
| Rudolf Buchbinder Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, Jun 9- Sun, Jan 10 |
| Iliza Shlesinger Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 19- Sat, Nov 13 |
| Eros Ramazzotti Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Wed, Jun 26- Wed, Oct 28 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Tue, Dec 29- Sun, Jan 24 |
| The Sound Of Music Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. A heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers | Tue, Jun 7- Sun, Dec 27 |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Performing The Ghosts of Christmas Eve along with the best of TSO | Fri, Dec 23- Wed, Dec 23 |
| The Lion King Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually… | Fri, Dec 2- Sat, Jul 31 |
| Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Featuring lavish costumes, a growing Christmas tree, a battle between mice and soldiers, a journey through the land of... | Sun, Nov 29- Sun, Nov 29 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets United Center, Chicago. NBA Basketball Game | Sat, Mar 6- Wed, Apr 7 |
| Stevie Wonder United Center, Chicago. Performing live on stage | Fri, Nov 14- Sat, Nov 21 |
| Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Soldier Field, Chicago. NFL Football Game | Sun, Sep 30- Sun, Nov 8 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Thu, Oct 15- Sat, Nov 14 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Tue, Nov 17 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat United Center, Chicago. NBA Basketball Game | Mon, Dec 14 |
| Styx Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Dennis DeYoung, lead singer of the band STYX, hits, Come Sail Away, Babe, Mr. Roboto, The Best of Times, Don't Let It End, Show... | Sat, Dec 29- Thu, Nov 5 |
| George Lopez Chicago Theatre. Performing his stand up routine live | Sat, Sep 22- Sat, Nov 21 |
| Other Lives Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Performing live with Indians | Sat, Dec 8- Tue, Nov 17 |
| Potted Potter Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago. The play takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing, or potting, all seven Harry Potter books... | Tue, Nov 13- Sun, Jan 3 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets United Center, Chicago. NBA Basketball Game | Sat, Feb 27 |
| Straight No Chaser Chicago Theatre. Performing live | Sun, Dec 9- Sat, Dec 12 |
| Mitsuko Uchida Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical Symphony Orchestra. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification... | Sun, Mar 25- Sun, Jan 31 |
| Leif Ove Andsnes Symphony Center, Chicago. Norwegian pianist performing live. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for… | Sun, Feb 19- Sun, Mar 21 |
| Evgeny Kissin Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical Concert. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification... | Sun, Apr 22- Sun, Apr 25 |
| Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets United Center, Chicago. NBA Basketball Game | Sun, Dec 13 |
| Jersey Boys CIBC Theatre, Chicago. The smash hit Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, is the story of the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons set to their hits... | Thu, Apr 5- Sun, Nov 22 |
| Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the RBBB Circus presents the Greatest Show on Earth! Featuring animals, clowns, high wire... | Thu, Nov 3- Sun, Nov 8 |
| Mana Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Performing Live | Thu, Jul 21- Fri, Oct 30 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers United Center, Chicago. NBA Basketball Game | Sat, Nov 28- Mon, Mar 29 |
| PBR - Professional Bull Riders United Center, Chicago. Live Bull Ridding Show | Sat, Dec 19- Sun, Dec 20 |
| Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots Soldier Field, Chicago. NFL Football Game. Game time may be subject to change as part of NFL Flex Scheduling | Sun, Oct 21- Thu, Oct 22 |
| Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings African-American artistic expression and the American modern dance tradition… | Wed, Mar 24- Sun, Apr 25 |
| The Harlem Globetrotters Allstate Arena, Rosemont. The Harlem Globetrotters, who have been entertaining crowds worldwide for 84 years, bring their unique style of basketball... | Mon, Dec 28- Tue, Dec 29 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Wed, Mar 10 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Mon, Mar 8 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Rangers United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Fri, Nov 27 |
| A Christmas Carol Paramount Theatre, Aurora. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol | Sun, Dec 7- Sun, Jan 3 |
| A Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, Chicago. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in this Charles… | Sat, Nov 14- Thu, Dec 31 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Fri, Jan 22 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Tue, Oct 6- Wed, Feb 17 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Tue, Mar 16 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins United Center, Chicago. Professional Hockey Game | Tue, Oct 13 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Sun, Dec 27 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Sun, Feb 21 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Tue, Oct 27- Fri, Feb 26 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Fri, Mar 26- Thu, Apr 8 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Sun, Nov 29- Sat, Feb 20 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Sun, Dec 6- Mon, Mar 1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Thu, Nov 12 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Sat, Jan 16 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Sat, Oct 17- Wed, Jan 20 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Thu, Nov 19 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Sun, Feb 28 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Mon, Jan 18 |
| Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks United Center, Chicago. NHL Hockey Game | Sun, Mar 14 |
| Blue Man Group Briar Street Theatre, Chicago. Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience… | Ongoing |
| Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints Soldier Field, Chicago. NFL Football Game. Game time subject to change as part of NFL Flex scheduling | Sun, Oct 20- Sun, Nov 22 |
| Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Soldier Field, Chicago. NFL Football Game | Sun, Oct 16- Sun, Dec 6 |
| Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Soldier Field, Chicago. NFL Football Game. Game time may be subject to change as part of NFL Flex scheduling | Sat, Nov 12- Fri, Dec 25 |
| Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Soldier Field, Chicago. NFL Football Game. Game time may be subject to change as part of NFL Flex Scheduling | Sun, Nov 10- Sun, Jan 3 |
