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Review: THE ATTIC at Goodman Theatre

Review: THE ATTIC at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg · September 16, 2026

The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying On My Back is genuinely a unique experience at the Goodman. The 7 Fingers Co-Founder Shana Carroll wrote, directed, and choreographed this world-premiere autobiographical performance piece that shares vignettes from her life story. An international company o…

Review: Idle Muse Theatre Company's WITCH at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

Review: Idle Muse Theatre Company's WITCH at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

by Emily Werner · September 14, 2026

“What do you want?” It’s the question at the heart of Witch, Idle Muse Theatre Company’s fall production. Adapted by playwright Jen Silverman from the Jacobean drama The Witch of Edmonton, the play transforms a centuries-old tale of ambition, jealousy, witchcraft, and desire into a provocati…

Review: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at A Red Orchid Theatre

Review: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at A Red Orchid Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg · September 11, 2026

Birds of North America is a touching and supremely well-acted two hander. A Red Orchid Theatre’s return engagement reunites Cassidy Slaughter-Mason and John Judd as father-daughter duo Caitlyn and John, directed by Artistic Diretor Kirsten Fitzgerald. Over the course of roughly 10 years, Caitlyn a…

Review: VAPE! A GREASE MUSICAL PARODY at The Apollo Theater

Review: VAPE! A GREASE MUSICAL PARODY at The Apollo Theater

by Angela Lin · September 8, 2026

The Grease Parody musical shows love and respect to its imitation the best way it knows how — with creative commentary, meta music, and joyous jokes that are sure to make you chuckle, laugh, or anything in between.…

Review: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit

Review: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit

by Angela Lin · September 4, 2026

Elephant in the Womb somehow strikes a perfect balance between inappropriate humor, social commentary, and tasteful fourth wall breaking that will leave you feeling uncomfortable, pensive, and warm and fuzzy all at once.…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

by Tina St. Angelo · September 4, 2026

Next Friday, the Country will pause to remember, mourn and honor those victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. During the week that followed, it truly was a rock. The current production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is the emotional b…

Past Shows

23 total · showing 11–20

Cómo Se Dice?

Jun 26

Cómo Se Dice? is a monthly bilingual short-form improv show featuring a rotating cast of professional bilingual actors and comedians, drawing inspiration from the classic TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? but performed in Spanglish. The show is hosted by Rudy Mendoza and is a...

Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke

Jun 25

Collaboraoke is a karaoke competition backed by a live band, Chicago's Ocean and the Waves, led by Sam Ocean, performing a 200-song repertoire of karaoke classics. Contestants compete in Round 3, with three winners selected to advance to the Collaboraoke Championship on July 23...

Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke - Round 3

Jun 25

Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke Round 3 is the third and final preliminary round in Collaboraction's monthly karaoke series, where contestants perform backed by a live band. Winners from this round will advance to compete in the Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke Championship on...

Sunday Family Magic with The Magical Myster AJ

Jun 21

This fast-paced, interactive, hour-long performance features magic, circus, laughs, and absurdity designed to enchant kids aged 4-10. The show is the brainchild of AJ Sacco, named Best Magician in Chicago by the Chicago Reader three years in a row. The performance is also...

The Belonging Bash

Jun 20

The Belonging Bash is an all-day, indoor/outdoor festival with food, drink, DJs, and live performances, serving as a benefit for The Light summer youth program and Collaboraction's House of Belonging. The event begins with an outdoor, family-friendly block party and leads to a...

THE FREQUENCY

Jun 17

THE FREQUENCY is a monthly live speaker series curated by internationally renowned DJ/producer and Collaboraction Executive Director DJ Lady D, designed to amplify voices, cultivate dialogue, and inspire collective action around pressing cultural issues. The June launch features...

RADIATE Open Mic

Jun 16

RADIATE is Collaboraction's monthly open mic series produced by The Luminaries, alums of Collaboraction's The Light youth ensemble. Each event begins with a guided workshop inviting participants to explore a theme or social change concept through art and reflection, followed by...

Casa de Lore's: Cabachet

Jun 14

A solo night of music, stories, and crochet, this cabaret celebrates the vibrant intersection of Cuban heritage, Miami life, and Chicago culture. The evening features a dynamic song mix of boleros, salsa, and Broadway hits performed in Spanglish. The event is curated and...

All Skool Assembly: A Hiphop graduation of Nightchurch Emceeskool

Jun 13

Emcee Skool and Elite Mind Apparel partner to present fresh hip-hop from students graduating from Emcee Skool, established in 2018 by veteran Chicago hip-hop artist, poet, and storyteller Teh'Ray Hale, aka Phenom. The evening also showcases new fashions from Chicago's Elite Mind...

The Dance Network: Community Conversations and Collaborations

Jun 8

The Dance Network is part of NeighborhoodMOVES, a new pilot initiative bringing dance into Chicago neighborhoods through cultural partnerships and community-based programming. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free and open to the public. It is presented as part of the 13th...

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