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Chicago has 21 events on tonight, mostly concerts and theater performances. The fullest calendars are at ChiTown Movies, The Fields Studios and Metro. The cheapest tickets start at $4.43.

Updated 14 Nov, 22:44 · Event data from Ticketmaster

21events
Sat 14 Novfrom $4.43

The best things to do in Chicago tonight

  1. Victor Wooten & The Wooten BrothersSat 20:00 Concerts / Jazz

    Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers

    Thalia Hall $46.39–$66.63
  2. Sixteen CandlesSat 21:30On now Concerts / Pop

    Sixteen Candles

    Joe's on Weed Street $16.26–$20.34
  3. Reflections: Afterparty w/ Purelink (DJ)Sat 22:30On now Clubs / Dance/Electronic

    Reflections: Afterparty w/ Purelink (DJ)

    Three Top Lounge $4.43
  4. Sam Grisman ProjectSat 20:00On now Concerts / Pop

    Sam Grisman Project

    Garcia's Chicago · 21+
  5. Bootjack RoadSat 22:00On now Concerts / Country

    Bootjack Road

    Carol's Pub $10.02

All events in Chicago tonight

Saturday

1421 events
  1. Sat 19:45 · 20:00 Museums & art / Family

    Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

    The Fields Studios · 2 showtimes
  2. The Afghan Whigs (18 and Over)Sat 20:00On now Concerts / Alternative Rock

    The Afghan Whigs (18 and Over)

    Metro
  3. Emo Night KaraokeSat 20:00 Concerts / Emo

    Emo Night Karaoke

    Bottom Lounge $19.77
  4. Sam Grisman ProjectSat 20:00On now Concerts / Pop

    Sam Grisman Project

    Garcia's Chicago · 21+
  5. Sat 20:00On now Concerts / Alternative Rock

    Francis of Delirium - Ages 17+

    Subterranean
  6. Victor Wooten & The Wooten BrothersSat 20:00 Concerts / Jazz

    Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers

    Thalia Hall $46.39–$66.63
  1. Sat 20:00 Concerts / Pop

    9th Annual Slackfest

    Reggies Rock Club
  2. Sat 20:00 Concerts / Alternative Rock

    Phil Yates & the Affiliates, Altgeld, Moonbird

    Reggies Bananna's Shack
  3. Sat 20:00On now More

    ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Home Alone

    ChiTown Movies
  4. Sat 20:30 Concerts / Electro Pop

    Alyssa Gallarneau, Marcus Bailey

    Reggies Music Joint
  5. Sat 21:00On now Theater

    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

    The Lion Theater
  6. Sat 21:00On now Clubs / Amapiano

    Only Fire

    Outset · 21+
  7. Sixteen CandlesSat 21:30On now Concerts / Pop

    Sixteen Candles

    Joe's on Weed Street $16.26–$20.34
  8. Ralph BarbosaSat 21:30On now Theater

    Ralph Barbosa

    The Den Theater
  9. The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please HoldSat 21:30On now Theater

    The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold

    Second City-Chicago: Mainstage
  10. Sat 21:30On now Theater

    Michelle Wolf - Ages 18+

    Vic Theater
  11. Sat 22:00On now More

    Brutalismus 3000 - Ages 18+

    Radius - Chicago
  12. Sat 22:00On now More

    Pedro Sampaio

    Ramova Theater
  13. Sat 22:00On now More

    ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Scream (The Original!)

    ChiTown Movies
  14. Bootjack RoadSat 22:00On now Concerts / Country

    Bootjack Road

    Carol's Pub $10.02
  15. Reflections: Afterparty w/ Purelink (DJ)Sat 22:30On now Clubs / Dance/Electronic

    Reflections: Afterparty w/ Purelink (DJ)

    Three Top Lounge $4.43

Busiest venues

  1. The Fields Studiosupcoming events
  2. United Centerupcoming events
  3. Symphony Center-ILupcoming events
  4. Cadillac Palaceupcoming events

What’s happening in Chicago tonight

Chicago has 21 events on tonight. Most of them are concerts and theater performances, with some club nights too. Here is what is on, who it suits and how to plan the evening.

For music fans

Choose between The Afghan Whigs (18 and Over) at Metro (20:00), Emo Night Karaoke at Bottom Lounge (20:00, from $19.77) and Sam Grisman Project at Garcia's Chicago (20:00), plus 7 more in the listings above.

For a night at the theater

Choose between Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event) at The Lion Theater (21:00), Ralph Barbosa at The Den Theater (21:30) and The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold at Second City-Chicago: Mainstage (21:30), plus 1 more in the listings above.

Something different

Choose between ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Home Alone at ChiTown Movies (20:00), Brutalismus 3000 - Ages 18+ at Radius - Chicago (22:00) and Pedro Sampaio at Ramova Theater (22:00), plus 1 more in the listings above.

For a late night out

Choose between Only Fire at Outset (21:00) and Reflections: Afterparty w/ Purelink (DJ) at Three Top Lounge (22:30, from $4.43).

For art and exhibitions

There is one pick: Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago at The Fields Studios (19:45, 20:00).

Planning your evening

Most start between 20:00 and 21:30, which leaves time for dinner first. 8 of them are within 3 km of the center. The cheapest tickets are $4.43, for Reflections: Afterparty w/ Purelink (DJ). For a late one, Brutalismus 3000 - Ages 18+ at Radius - Chicago starts at 22:00.

Chicago tonight: quick answers

What’s on in Chicago tonight?

21 events, including Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago at The Fields Studios, The Afghan Whigs (18 and Over) at Metro and Emo Night Karaoke at Bottom Lounge.

Is there anything cheap tonight?

Yes. Reflections: Afterparty w/ Purelink (DJ) at Three Top Lounge has tickets from $4.43.

What’s on late tonight?

5 events start at 22:00 or later, such as Brutalismus 3000 - Ages 18+ at Radius - Chicago.

Which venues are busiest?

ChiTown Movies (2 events).