This weekend in Chicago.
Curated Friday through Sunday picks — the Chicago shows Showbase's scoring engine thinks are worth your time.
247 events
Market Days 2-Day Passes: Magic Queendom
Market Days 2-day Passes: Magic Queendom/take Flight General Tickets On Sale!
SAT · AUG 8, 9:00 PM
Midnight Masquerade Ft. Geto Mark
Boogie Wonderland: Hydrate Market Days 2026 Fast Pass
Pyke: Paint The City Tour at Bass Station
Pyke: Paint The City Tour At Bass Station
SAT · AUG 8, 8:00 PM
Free Blues Friday featuring Paolo Apuli
Free Blues Friday Featuring Paolo Apuli
SAT · AUG 8
Epiphany Center for the Arts - Epiphany Hall
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Luz At The Edge: A Night Of Music And Dance In Support Of The Lit & Luz Festival
SAT · AUG 8, 9:00 PM
Strapped Hot Goth Summer Starring Harley Go Lightly / Evangeline (nyc) / Miss Nyxon / Demme Onyx
FRI · AUG 7, 10:00 PM
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center Benefit Featuring Na, Hf / Adam Schubert / Free Range (solo) / Mass Text / Jason Balla & Brian Case Duo
SUN · AUG 9, 9:00 PM
Nora Jean Wallace Blues Band/rico Mcfarland Blues Band
FRI · AUG 7, 7:00 PM
Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center
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Nora Jean Wallace Blues Band/rico Mcfarland Blues Band
SAT · AUG 8, 7:00 PM
Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center
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Mike Wheeler Blues Band/rico Mcfarland Blues Band
SUN · AUG 9, 5:30 PM
Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center
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Kings And Queens Of Soul Featuring Brandon James And Toni Elliott Bell
SAT · AUG 8, 9:00 PM
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The Psychedelic Furs with Special Guest Living Colour
The Psychedelic Furs With Special Guest Living Colour
SAT · AUG 8
BUMP. Prints on Prints with Kandy Muse
Cumbia Cathedral VI
Abstract Science + Satellite Era Present: Telephase
Abstract Science + Satellite Era Present: Telephase
SAT · AUG 8
Afro Fusion Friday : Afrobeats
Afro Fusion Saturday : Afrobeats
House Vs Reggaeton Dance Party (The Battle)
Run It Back @ Bobby's Eastside | All Vinyl Hip Hop & Pop
Benevolent Bingo @ Bobby’s Eastside | Nourishing Those In Need
Benevolent Bingo @ Bobby’s Eastside | Nourishing Those In Need
SUN · AUG 9
Big Questions Cool Drinks a Psychedelics Science Night
Comedy Royalty: A Chicago Comedy Showcase WCCF
Laughter Hours: Late Night Jazzy-Themed Comedy WCCF
Divine Comedy: Chicago's Unholiest Funniest Standup Comedians
Gems of Chicago Comedy: Live Stand-Up Showcase
Chicago’s Funniest Teachers – **Special Event **
BB & The Billies Matinee Concert @ Bobby’s Eastside (FREE)
Bb & The Billies Matinee Concert @ Bobby’s Eastside (free)
SAT · AUG 8
That's the list.
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