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The Neo-Futurists announce acclaimed humor writer and essayist Samantha Irby ("bitches gotta eat") as the headliner of Lit Crawl Chicago 2018 on Saturday, September 22 from 3-11 p.

Lyric Unlimited, the branch of Lyric Opera devoted to education, community engagement, and new artistic initiatives, is excited to announce its latest opera for young people, Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt.

Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are thrilled to announce the daylong YAS! Fest lineup for the Year of Creative Youthpresented by Allstate Insurance Company on Saturday, September 22 from 11 a.

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.

Bros do Prose puts a fresh new spin on J.

The Greenhouse Theater Center and Forum Productions are pleased to present the world premiere of the historical drama TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL, written David Cohen (aka William Spatz) and directed by Randy White

Where else can you attend fashion runway shows, listen to talented musicians, add to your fine art collection, indulge at a gourmet market, and get all of your holiday shopping finished--all in one place? The 18th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show is making its return to The Mart, 222 W Merchandise

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to launch its ninth season, exploring "identity/crisis" with THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?, Edward Albee's provocative portrait of a marriage in flux.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Seattle's Teatro ZinZanni will open at Chicago's Cambria Hotel beginning April 2019.

Wheaton Drama is proud to present Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA, in production September 14 through October 7, 2018! Showtimes are Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays @ 8pm; Sundays @ 3pm.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents Big in Belgium-Chicago, a series of three acclaimed theatrical events representing the next wave of boundary-pushing European theater.

First Floor Theater is pleased to announce casting for the Chicago premiere of Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm's wild, social commentary HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES, directed by Mikael Burke.

Red Theater Chicago announces the start of their 7th season with their upcoming production of An Oak Tree by Tim Crouch, directed by Jeremy Aluma and starring Gage Wallace, both Red Theater company members.

Obie Award-winning "spellbinding storyteller" (Los Angeles Times) David Cale returns to Goodman Theatre three decades after his debut (1988's The Redthroats) with his newest work, We're Only Alive For A Short Amount of Time-launching the Goodman's 2018/2019 Season.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, presents the World Premiere of Scientific Method by Jenny Connell Davis, directed by Devon de Mayo, and featuring RTE Member Ashley Neal, with Glenn Obrero, Josh Odor, Courtney Wil

From the high-spirited bustling and gritty streets of 1960s New York City comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, SWEET CHARITY, continuing Marriott Theatre's sensational 2018 season, running September 5 through October 28 with a press opening on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.

Red Theater Chicago announces the start of their 7th season with their upcoming production of An Oak Tree by Tim Crouch, directed by Jeremy Aluma and starring Gage Wallace, both Red Theater company members.

Happy Underground and Otherworld Theatre will co-produce Secret Origins an improvised superhero event directed by Justin Parlette.

It's not Halloween without a Handbag show, so Hell in a Handbag Productions' Artistic Director David Cerda is conjuring up a special treat: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: Bea Afraid! - The Halloween Edition.

From the high-spirited bustling and gritty streets of 1960s New York City comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, SWEET CHARITY, continuing Marriott Theatre's sensational 2018 season, running September 5 through October 28 with a press opening on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N.

Tickets are now on sale for the WORLD PREMIERE production of SECOND SKIN by Kristin Idaszak and directed by Jess Hutchinson STARRING: Stephanie Shum, Hilary Williams and Paula Ramirez.

Lookingglass Theatre Company, Court Theatre and Manual Cinema, Lifeline Theatre, and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announce FRANKENSTEIN: Unearthed, a one-time-only event exploring the four productions of this classic tale coming to Chicago stages during the 2018-2019 season.

Chicago's UrbanTheater Company presents the world premiere of Not For Sale, about issues of gentrification and displacement in Humboldt Park, presented as part of DESTINOS - the 2nd Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.

Saturday, September 22, Boogie Stomp returns to "PianoForte " in Chicago for an exciting night of music selections, Bob and Arthur have been performing across the country, while also debuting new music from their new CD "Disturbing the Peace.