Jerrod Carmichael: Ari Told Me I Lack Focus at Steppenwolf Theatre

Emmy-Award winning comedian, Jerrod Carmichael, brings his newest solo show to Steppenwolf. This new show makes its debut in Steppenwolf's intimate Downstairs Theatre carrying on the tradition of presenting innovative, artist-driven work. This two-night engagement is a one-of-a-kind evening from a masterful storyteller.

Friday, November 4 - Saturday, November 5

Steppenwolf Theatre

1650 N. Halsted

Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun? Returns to Greenhouse Theater

After a successful run this summer, the new comedy, Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun returns to the Greenhouse for three weeks only! This is an interactive comedy game show where willing audience members compete to see who was paying attention and who was daydreaming in school.

Greenhouse Theater Center

2257 N. Lincoln

Steppenwolf's 1919 on Tour

After a three-year hiatus, Steppenwolf Education is touring a Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ production outside of our theater walls. This year Steppenwolf is partnering with 826Chi and Facing History and Ourselves to bring 1919 to 500+ students and community members as part of Chicago Park Districts' Night Out in the Parks program. Each performance will culminate with a post-show discussion with the cast of 1919, allowing attendees to engage in questions and dialogue about the themes of the play. 

Thursday, November 3 - Saturday, November 5

​Woods Mill Middle School has just started rehearsals for their spooky fall play, The Phantom, but all is not as it seems when a secretive figure tries to prevent the students from performing. It's up to the show's stars to uncover the mystery and stop the sabotage before it's too late!​​

Thursday, November 3 - Saturday, November 12

DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre

60 E. Balbo

Join Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Amanda from @ivegottheboard for an evening of wine and charcuterie. Learn how to make the perfect, Instagram-worthy charcuterie board. Perfect for a wine night, date night, or picnic in the park.

Thursday, November 3

6:00 p.m.

Dom's Kitchen & Market

2730 N. Halsted

Taste over 40 wines from around the world and take advantage of special pricing offered for the Holidays! All wines will be available for purchase at below retail price. Heavy appetizers served and guests are welcome.

Saturday, November 5

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Harvest at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

1320 W. Fullerton

The DePaul Concert Orchestra, under the direction of faculty member Michael Lewanski, studies and performs a diverse range of music. The orchestra's concerts feature adventurous programming connecting to the music of past and present.

Saturday, November 5

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Gannon Concert Hall

2330 N. Halsted

American singer/songwriter, Jack Kays, shares his honest accounts of his struggles raising awareness for mental health, drug addiction and redemption through his songs.

Sunday, November 6

7:30 Show

Lincoln Hall

2424 N. Lincoln

Will Sheff is letting his new album Nothing Special drift out to sea. This record represents a rich and cinematic collection through a period of painful loss and deep transformation.

Saturday, November 5

8:00 p.m.

Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall

4544 N. Lincoln

Enjoy the world-famous blues nightclub featuring two of the finest Chicago Blues, Carl Weathersby and Joanna Connor.

Friday, November 5

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Kingston Mines

2548 N. Halsted

Join Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for a rejuvenating Butterfly Haven Yoga class. Practice your tree pose and more in the midst of hundreds of fluttering butterflies in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Students will leave class feeling energized, balanced, and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world. BYO mat.

Saturday, November 5

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon

A 60-minute guided meditation begins with light breath work and intention setting followed by a gong and a singing bowl sound bath. Unwind with a Tibetan singing bowl meditation session.

Sunday, November 6

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Heat 3.0

2105 N. Southport