Things to do in Chicago: what's on, events & concerts

Kids & family

Next Page Productions Presents: Pete the Cat

Thu 12 Nov, 10:00 · 9 dates

North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Concerts

VOILÀ Presents: Moonbloom

Thu 12 Nov, 17:00

House of Blues Chicago

Concerts

Mississippi Heat Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

Concerts

Frost Children - Ages 17+

Thu 12 Nov, 18:30

Radius - Chicago

Live music

Psycroptic, Inferi, Cognitive, Summoning the Lich, Burned In Effigy

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Reggies Rock Club

Concerts

Mack Geiger - When it's Pouring 2026 Tour with Trey Pendley

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Joe's on Weed Street

Sports

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

United Center

Film & books

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - The Grinch with Jim Carrey

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

ChiTown Movies

Live music

Mack Geiger

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Joe's on Weed Street Chicago

Comedy

Amber Autry

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Riviera Theatre- IL

Sports

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa Womens Volleyball

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall

Kids & family

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Delusions of Space Enthusiasts

Thu 12 Nov, 19:30

The Auditorium

Theatre

Donnell Rawlings

Thu 12 Nov, 19:30

Park West

Concerts

YARN w/ special guest Terry White & The Loaded Dice at FITZGERALDS Nightclub

Thu 12 Nov, 19:30

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB

Concerts

John Carroll Kirby w. Erin Durant

Thu 12 Nov, 19:30

SPACE

Concerts18+

Ashley Monroe & Charlie Worsham

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

Garcia's Chicago

Live music

Duff Goldman Presents: The Tao of Duff

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

Bottom Lounge

Concerts

Alenia, Stolen Sun, My Undying Word, Mel Senese

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

Reggies Music Joint

Theatre

Eclectic Eccentric: a Mixed Media Show

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

Reggies Bananna's Shack

Concerts

Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People Tour with Sam Amidon

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

Thalia Hall

Concerts18+

Charles Wesley Godwin with Tyler Nance - Christian Name Tour

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Live music

Joe Jenneman

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

Carol's Pub

Comedy

Lions on Jeeps

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center

Concerts

Happy Hour in the SIDEBAR w/ HILLBILLY FROLIC!

Fri 13 Nov, 17:30

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR

Comedy

Amber Autry

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00 · 2 dates

Vic Theatre

Comedy

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00 · 3 dates

The Chicago Theatre

Concerts

almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00

House of Blues Chicago

Sports

Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00

United Center

Concerts

Danny Brown

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00

Outset

Live music

Depaul Blue Demons Womens Volleyball vs. St. Johns Red Storm Womens Volleyball

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00

McGrath Arena

Concerts

Nora Jean Wallace Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00 · 2 dates

Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

Concerts

Brass Calf w/ Highdiver, Static Trip, Moose

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00

Cubby Bear

Sports

Northwestern Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. DePaul Blue Demons Men's Basketball

Fri 13 Nov, 19:00

Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Hall

Theatre

Ralph Barbosa

Fri 13 Nov, 19:15 · 12 dates

The Den Theatre

Concerts

Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Fri 13 Nov, 19:30 · 2 dates

Symphony Center-IL

Theatre

A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)

Fri 13 Nov, 19:30 · 16 dates

Goodman Theatre - Albert

Concerts

Ethan Regan - Young Regan Tour with Lily Kershaw

Fri 13 Nov, 19:30

Thalia Hall

Live music

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Friday the 13th (the original!)

Fri 13 Nov, 19:30 · 3 dates

ChiTown Movies

Comedy

Bored Teachers

Fri 13 Nov, 19:30

George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center

Concerts18+

Sam Grisman Project

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00 · 2 dates

Garcia's Chicago

Concerts

Premo Rice - Another Night At The Chateau Tour

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Bottom Lounge

Live music

Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas, Expo'76

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Reggies Rock Club

Concerts

Hotell, Yolk, Steeplechase, Spider Baby

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Reggies Bananna's Shack

Concerts

Cash Money & No Limit Tour

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Wintrust Arena

Concerts

Carter Faith - Cherry Valley Forever Tour

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Joe's on Weed Street

Concerts18+

Palace with Willie J Healey - USA & Canada Tour 2026

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Concerts

Gatsbys American Dream

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Chop Shop

Concerts

Six60 (18 and Over)

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Metro