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Opening Reception - UIC Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA)
Tue, Apr 7, 6:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Opening Reception - UIC Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA)
Tue, Apr 7, 6:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Opening Reception - Employee of the Month by Jennifer Yorke
Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Opening Reception - Employee of the Month by Jennifer Yorke
Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Garage Comedy Showcase
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · 3317 W Belden Ave
Garage Comedy Showcase
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · 3317 W Belden Ave
Going fast
THOTS and Prayers III (First Showing)
Fri, Apr 3, 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Going fast
THOTS and Prayers III (First Showing)
Fri, Apr 3, 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Almost full
Welcome to the Wild West Pole Show
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Almost full
Welcome to the Wild West Pole Show
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Wow, You're Actually Funny!
Sat, Apr 4, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Surge Billiards
Wow, You're Actually Funny!
Sat, Apr 4, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Surge Billiards
Comedy Essentials: A One-Hour Standup Jumpstart
Sat, May 9, 3:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Comedy Essentials: A One-Hour Standup Jumpstart
Sat, May 9, 3:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Almost full
Camp Cabaret Evening Show: Student Showcase
Sunday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Almost full
Camp Cabaret Evening Show: Student Showcase
Sunday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Uncontrolled Variables
Thu, May 14, 7:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Uncontrolled Variables
Thu, May 14, 7:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
FiREHAUS: Phoenix
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 PM
Chicago · 3352 N Halsted St
FiREHAUS: Phoenix
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 PM
Chicago · 3352 N Halsted St
THOTS and Prayers III (Second Showing)
Fri, Apr 3, 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
THOTS and Prayers III (Second Showing)
Fri, Apr 3, 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Menace To Sobriety
Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Menace To Sobriety
Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Going fast
Helluva Cabaret: Verosika's Tour
Fri, Mar 27, 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Going fast
Helluva Cabaret: Verosika's Tour
Fri, Mar 27, 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Newport Theater Camp presents: The Hot To Go Peepshow!
Fri, Mar 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Newport Theater Camp presents: The Hot To Go Peepshow!
Fri, Mar 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Comedy for Choice
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Comedy for Choice
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
The Windy City Witches present: Y2K BLOCKBUSTER
Sat, Mar 28, 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
The Windy City Witches present: Y2K BLOCKBUSTER
Sat, Mar 28, 9:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Q&A and Book Signing with Sarah A. Bailey
Thu, May 7, 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Last Chapter Book Shop
Q&A and Book Signing with Sarah A. Bailey
Thu, May 7, 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Last Chapter Book Shop
Sales end soon
VaVoom Lagoon Burlesque Show
Friday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Trader Todd's
Sales end soon
VaVoom Lagoon Burlesque Show
Friday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Trader Todd's
EFFERVESCENT - Identity Performing Arts Spring Concert 2026
Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Ann Barzel Theater in Visceral Dance Center
EFFERVESCENT - Identity Performing Arts Spring Concert 2026
Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Ann Barzel Theater in Visceral Dance Center

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Opening Reception - UIC Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA)

Opening Reception - Employee of the Month by Jennifer Yorke

Garage Comedy Showcase

THOTS and Prayers III (First Showing)

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kalogeras sisters meet and greet november 2026

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Welcome to the Wild West Pole Show

VaVoom Lagoon Burlesque Show

Camp Cabaret Evening Show: Student Showcase

Newport Theater Camp presents: The Hot To Go Peepshow!

Opening Reception - UIC Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA)

Opening Reception - UIC Student Association of Medical Artists (SAMA)

Opening Reception - Employee of the Month by Jennifer Yorke

Opening Reception - Employee of the Month by Jennifer Yorke

Garage Comedy Showcase

Garage Comedy Showcase

THOTS and Prayers III (First Showing)

THOTS and Prayers III (First Showing)

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Welcome to the Wild West Pole Show

Welcome to the Wild West Pole Show

Wow, You're Actually Funny!

Wow, You're Actually Funny!

Comedy Essentials: A One-Hour Standup Jumpstart

Comedy Essentials: A One-Hour Standup Jumpstart

Camp Cabaret Evening Show: Student Showcase

Camp Cabaret Evening Show: Student Showcase

Uncontrolled Variables

Uncontrolled Variables

FiREHAUS: Phoenix

FiREHAUS: Phoenix

THOTS and Prayers III (Second Showing)

THOTS and Prayers III (Second Showing)

Menace To Sobriety

Menace To Sobriety

Helluva Cabaret: Verosika's Tour

Helluva Cabaret: Verosika's Tour

Newport Theater Camp presents: The Hot To Go Peepshow!

Newport Theater Camp presents: The Hot To Go Peepshow!

Comedy for Choice

Comedy for Choice

The Windy City Witches present: Y2K BLOCKBUSTER

The Windy City Witches present: Y2K BLOCKBUSTER

Q&A and Book Signing with Sarah A. Bailey

Q&A and Book Signing with Sarah A. Bailey

VaVoom Lagoon Burlesque Show

VaVoom Lagoon Burlesque Show

EFFERVESCENT - Identity Performing Arts Spring Concert 2026

EFFERVESCENT - Identity Performing Arts Spring Concert 2026

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Trends in Kankakee

1. Kalogeras sisters meet and greet november 2026

2. Comedy club

3. Job fairs

4. Job fair

5. Craft fairs

6. Bridal expo

7. The majestic theatre

8. Lgbt

9. Vendor events

10. Dating

11. Children

12. Senior fair

What are the best events to attend?

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