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Culturein 2 daysIlana Glazer Live!
The Chicago Theatre
PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). Mature Audiences Only: Suggested ages 15+. ARRIVE EARLY: Please arrive 60-minutes prior to showtime. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. All packages, including briefcases and pocketbooks, will be inspected prior to entry. By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search for your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.
Culturein 5 daysLaura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour
The Chicago Theatre
PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). Mature audience only. By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.
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Culture in Chicago: the rundown
80 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Chicago right now. The hottest is Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live - The Next Generation at United Center (rising, 62/100), followed by Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour and Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event). The board leans culture, with 2 spots are on this weekend. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
80 culture
Top spots right now
- 1Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live - The Next Generation 路 United Center 路 Thu 17 Dec 路 ~23.5k62
- 2Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour 路 United Center 路 Thu 7 Jan 路 ~23.5k62
- 3Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event) 路 The Lion Theatre 路 Wed 11 Nov61
- 4Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago) 路 James M. Nederlander Theatre 路 Wed 9 Dec59
- 5Operation Mincemeat (Chicago) 路 CIBC Theatre 路 Tue 29 Sept57
- 6Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour 路 The Chicago Theatre 路 Fri 13 Nov57
Frequently asked
What's on for culture in Chicago right now?
Right now Chicago has 80 on the radar under culture, led by Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live - The Next Generation at United Center, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour at United Center, Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event) at The Lion Theatre. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.
What is the biggest event in Chicago?
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live - The Next Generation at United Center on Thu 17 Dec. It scores 62 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier, and the biggest venue holds around 23.5k at United Center.
Is there anything on in Chicago this weekend?
Yes. 2 spots are on this weekend in Chicago, led by ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Sinners at ChiTown Movies.
How does Place to Be rank events?
Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.
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Refreshed through the day from live sources. 80 spots on the Chicago radar right now.