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What’s on in Chicago

13 things to do over the next few weeks. Compiled 27 August 2026 — check the event’s own page before you travel.

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  Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

  Thu 27 Aug, 19:15·The Fields Studios

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  Mississippi Heat Blues Band/Nicholas Alexander Blues Band

  Thu 27 Aug, 23:00·Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

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  NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour

  Thu 27 Aug, 23:30·The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

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  Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

  Fri 28 Aug, 00:00·The Lion Theatre

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  Littlebirds w/ Trickshooter Social Club

  Fri 28 Aug, 00:00·Cubby Bear

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  Monolord with Khemmis and Earth Tongue

  Fri 28 Aug, 00:30·Thalia Hall

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  Vape! The Grease Parody

  Fri 28 Aug, 00:30·Apollo Theater

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  "Comedy Tragedy Parody" Dominic Fike in North America

  Fri 28 Aug, 00:30·Aragon Ballroom

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  Chicken Wire Empire plays “Old and in the Way” & more ft. Don Stiernberg

  Fri 28 Aug, 00:30·SPACE

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  BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN CHICAGO

  Fri 28 Aug, 01:00·Soldier Field

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  Jim Ryan's Classic Albums Night

  Fri 28 Aug, 01:00·Reggies Music Joint

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  ChiTown Drive-In Presents -The Notebook

  Fri 28 Aug, 01:00·ChiTown Movies

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  The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold

  Fri 28 Aug, 01:00·Second City-Chicago: Mainstage

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Listings come from the organisers and ticket sellers. SMOVECITY does not sell tickets and is not the organiser — follow the link on each event for prices and availability. Bars & restaurants in Chicago.