---
type: city_events
city: chicago
country: us
timeframe: 2026-10-04/2026-10-10
category: performing-arts
events_count: 40
last_updated: '2026-10-04T08:24:23Z'
canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/performing-arts
---

# Performing Arts events in Chicago in the next 7 days (October 4–10, 2026)

40 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI.

## Performing Arts
- **KevOnStage - Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:30 · Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL, 2936 North Southport Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kevonstage-historic-main-stage-at-athenaeum-center-il-evt_sw6SK0iY) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/kevonstage-chicago-10-03-2026/8132567/t)
- **Top Shelf Comedy** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 23:00 · The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/top-shelf-comedy-evt_msEXMYU0) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/top-shelf-comedy-2/)
- **Top Shelf Comedy** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 23:00 · The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/top-shelf-comedy-evt_CcccKE4j) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/top-shelf-comedy-2/)
- **Steven Haas Tickets, Chicago | Oct 3** · Sun Oct 4, 00:15 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/steven-haas-tickets-chicago-oct-3-evt_JsHneOfr) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/steven-haas-zanies-comedy-club-chicago-chicago-2026-10-03/tickets)
- **A Wrinkle in Time** · Sun Oct 4, 12:00–19:59 · Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/a-wrinkle-in-time-evt_VjQsWPNK) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8175227/A-Wrinkle-in-Time)
- **El Jucio de Dorotea – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sun Oct 4, 15:30–17:00 · Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/el-jucio-de-dorotea-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latin-evt_Xf9KCpzg) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/el-jucio-de-dorotea-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-04/)
- **El Jucio de Dorotea – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sun Oct 4, 15:30–17:00 · Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/el-jucio-de-dorotea-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latin-evt_cIU1tRCN) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/el-jucio-de-dorotea-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-04/)
- **ELLAS Y YO: MEXICANAS – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sun Oct 4, 16:00–17:30 · Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing and Media Arts, Chicago Campus Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ellas-y-yo-mexicanas-destinos-9th-chicago-international-lati-evt_3wYlPtsW) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/ellas-y-yo-mexicanas-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-04/)
- **ELLAS Y YO: MEXICANAS – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sun Oct 4, 16:00–17:30 · Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing and Media Arts, Chicago Campus Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ellas-y-yo-mexicanas-destinos-9th-chicago-international-lati-evt_2chd89e8) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/ellas-y-yo-mexicanas-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-04/)
- **Watch What Crappens - Vic Theatre** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:30 · Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/watch-what-crappens-vic-theatre-evt_ms7p6RDd) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/watch-what-crappens-chicago-10-04-2026/8257974/t)
- **Watch What Crappens - Vic Theatre** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:30 · Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/watch-what-crappens-vic-theatre-evt_4G89tTwH) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/watch-what-crappens-chicago-10-04-2026/8257974/t)
- **Justin Whitehead - The Comedy Bar - Chicago** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 21:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago, 162 E Superior Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/justin-whitehead-the-comedy-bar-chicago-evt_4d6id3mK) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/justin-whitehead-chicago-10-04-2026/8291147/t)
- **Justin Whitehead - The Comedy Bar - Chicago** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 21:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago, 162 E Superior Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/justin-whitehead-the-comedy-bar-chicago-evt_Ejs93vvg) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/justin-whitehead-chicago-10-04-2026/8291147/t)
- **The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience Tickets, Chicago | Oct 4** · Mon Oct 5, 00:59 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-chicago-theatre-tour-experience-tickets-chicago-oct-4-evt_1yKvLKvY) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/the-chicago-theatre-tour-experience-chicago-theatre-chicago-2026-10-04/tickets)
- **Chicago Underground Comedy Tickets, Chicago | Oct 6** · Tue Oct 6, 21:00 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-underground-comedy-tickets-chicago-oct-6-evt_7kjXRv6W) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/chicago-underground-comedy-beat-kitchen-chicago-2026-10-06/tickets)
- **Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa** · Wed Oct 7, 22:15 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/vidura-bandara-rajapaksa-evt_yHRq2A2J) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/zanies-comedy-club-chicago/10-07-2026-915-pm/vidura-bandara-rajapaksa-tickets.aspx)
- **Dead Girl's Quinceanera - Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre** · Thu Oct 8, 15:00–19:00 · Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/dead-girl-s-quinceanera-owen-bruner-goodman-theatre-evt_kAAUpkuz) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/dead-girls-quinceanera-chicago-10-08-2026/8233774/t)
- **Phil Hanley** · Thu Oct 8, 15:15–19:59 · Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/phil-hanley-evt_By3flI8b) · [tickets](https://www.captainticket.com/IL/Chicago/Heath-Mainstage-At-The-Den-Theatre-Tickets)
- **Phil Hanley** · Thu Oct 8, 15:15–19:59 · Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/phil-hanley-evt_K5KRqe3M) · [tickets](https://www.captainticket.com/IL/Chicago/Heath-Mainstage-At-The-Den-Theatre-Tickets)
- **El Evangelio Jornalero – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Thu Oct 8, 20:00–21:15 · St. Agustine’s College, 1345 W. Argyle St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/el-evangelio-jornalero-destinos-9th-chicago-international-la-evt_wfZZt0KO) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/el-evangelio-jornalero-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-08/)
- **Best of Chicago Comedy** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30 · The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/best-of-chicago-comedy-evt_MCItwCmj) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8158769/best-of-chicago-comedy-tickets-thu-oct-8-2026-the-foundation-room-at-house-of-blues-chicago)
- **Best of Chicago Comedy** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30 · The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/best-of-chicago-comedy-evt_j06ESo2J) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8158769/best-of-chicago-comedy-tickets-thu-oct-8-2026-the-foundation-room-at-house-of-blues-chicago)
- **Refracted Theatre Company Presents “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–23:30 · The Den Theatre, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/refracted-theatre-company-presents-i-m-gonna-marry-you-tobey-evt_OWQTf41O) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/refracted-theatre-company-presents-im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire-2/2026-10-08/)
- **Refracted Theatre Company Presents “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–23:30 · The Den Theatre, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/refracted-theatre-company-presents-i-m-gonna-marry-you-tobey-evt_jj4lxdZy) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/refracted-theatre-company-presents-im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire-2/2026-10-08/)
- **Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle”** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–23:30 · Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave · from $50 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-evt_8tD2yyH0) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-prayer-circle/2026-10-08/)
- **Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle”** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–23:30 · Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave · from $50 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-evt_xuYFkvg9) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-prayer-circle/2026-10-08/)
- **A Wrinkle in Time** · Fri Oct 9, 15:30–19:59 · Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/a-wrinkle-in-time-evt_oFJGeBqE) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8175228/A-Wrinkle-in-Time)
- **The Re:Up Comedy Show** · Fri Oct 9, 15:30–19:59 · Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-re-up-comedy-show-evt_gAngOjCB) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/The-Re-Up-Comedy-Show)
- **The Re:Up Comedy Show** · Fri Oct 9, 15:30–19:59 · Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-re-up-comedy-show-evt_PF6XjNck) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/The-Re-Up-Comedy-Show)
- **Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch”** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00–23:00 · The Edge Off Broadway Theatre, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/idle-muse-theatre-company-presents-witch-evt_00C1MMsR) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/idle-muse-theatre-company-presents-witch/2026-10-09/)
- **Play On! - The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/play-on-the-yard-at-chicago-shakespeare-theatre-evt_2tZ6mWBF) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/play-on-chicago-10-10-2026/8301216/t)
- **Play On! - The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/play-on-the-yard-at-chicago-shakespeare-theatre-evt_fwPXOSSm) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/play-on-chicago-10-10-2026/8301216/t)
- **Vampire Playlist – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sat Oct 10, 20:30–21:45 · El Schomburg, 2538 W. Division St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/vampire-playlist-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-t-evt_U8jGjxRT) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/vampire-playlist-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-10/)
- **Vampire Playlist – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sat Oct 10, 20:30–21:45 · El Schomburg, 2538 W. Division St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/vampire-playlist-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-t-evt_dEuLD7fn) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/vampire-playlist-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-10/)
- **Redtwist Theatre’s “‘Night Mother” By Marsha Norman** · Sat Oct 10, 20:30–22:30 · Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/redtwist-theatre-s-night-mother-by-marsha-norman-evt_ttF60zrr) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/redtwist-theatres-night-mother-by-marsha-norman/2026-10-10/)
- **Redtwist Theatre’s “‘Night Mother” By Marsha Norman** · Sat Oct 10, 20:30–22:30 · Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/redtwist-theatre-s-night-mother-by-marsha-norman-evt_L9pwrlD2) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/redtwist-theatres-night-mother-by-marsha-norman/2026-10-10/)
- **Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni - Lyric Opera House - IL** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 20:30 · Lyric Opera House, 20 North Wacker Drive · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/lyric-opera-of-chicago-don-giovanni-lyric-opera-house-il-evt_IvToGf7w) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/lyric-opera-of-chicago-don-giovanni-chicago-10-10-2026/8144748/t)
- **Sanctuary Circus Cabaret** · Sat Oct 10, 21:30–23:00 · aloft circus arts, 3324 West Wrightwood Avenue · from $25 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/sanctuary-circus-cabaret-evt_MBmZlpC2) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/sanctuary-circus-cabaret/2026-10-10/)
- **Paul Elia at The Comedy Bar** · Sat Oct 10, 22:00–23:30 · The Comedy Bar, 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/paul-elia-at-the-comedy-bar-evt_2SlTL9Hf) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/paul-elia-at-the-comedy-bar/2026-10-10/2/)
- **Paul Elia at The Comedy Bar** · Sat Oct 10, 22:00–23:30 · The Comedy Bar, 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/paul-elia-at-the-comedy-bar-evt_cOfpORfO) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/paul-elia-at-the-comedy-bar/2026-10-10/2/)

## Free events
No free events listed in Chicago in the next 7 days (October 4–10, 2026).

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