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Things to do in Chicago, Illinois (IL): The Best Performances
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
Restaurants in Chicago
1. Chicago Magic Lounge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,029 reviews
The Chicago Magic Lounge is dedicated to re-introducing you to a style of magic created in the Windy City. Bar magic began in 1915 at a little place called Schulien's. After that, over 15 Magic Bars opened up all over the city over the next 80 years. However, with the last one closing in 1999, the city has lost the true art of "Chicago-Style Magic". Now, the magic is back. In the classic Chicago style, we perform table-side, at the bar, and on the stage. Come back nightly for a fully immersive, interactive, and unique theatrical experience. Cocktails and card tricks, the way magic was meant to be seen. Magic Bar: 5:30 P.M.: Mon-Sun, No Tickets Required. Ticketed Events: Mondays at 7:30 pm: Live Music and Close-Up Magic. Tuesdays at 7:30 pm: The Showcase: New & Experimental Works. Wednesdays at 7:30 pm: our Artist-in-Residence Series. Thurs-Sun at 7:00 pm: The Signature Show. Fri-Sat at 10:00 pm: The Signature Show, Sundays at 12:00 pm: The Family Show
Reviewed By ctworthley
What an amazing experience! I was taken to the Chicago Magic Lounge for my birthday and loved every minute. From the table magicians to the main act on stage, the magic was, well, baffling - as it should be - truly entertaining and more fun than I could even have imagined. Highly recommended!
2. Old Town School of Folk Music
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 742juliets
This is one of the best venues in Chicago to see live music, from blue grass to jazz to popular indy acts. Also, offers an amazing array of music classes for all ages and levels, including songwriting classes. And if you are looking for a high-quality place to buy instruments, this is a great place to do that too!
3. WIP Theater
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
4. Puppet Parlor
Saturday performances for children.
5. Verticle Sideshow
It's a Pajama Party - but NOT like you remember! The Vertical Side Show takes you back to your childhood in the most bizarre, fantastic and NSFW way possible with "The Fizza-Ma, Whizza-Ma, Flippity-Floppin, Bippity-Boppin' Pajama Party: LIVE!" It's an adult themed spoof of your classic kids' shows complete with candy-coated ragers, epic pillow fights, special guests and spooky ghost stories. Li
