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Goodman Extends Dead Girl's Quinceanera Through November 8

Goodman Theatre has extended Dead Girl's Quinceanera through November 8 in the Owen Theatre. Phanesia Pharel's comic thriller, directed by Melia Bensussen, is presented with the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance as part of Destinos. The collective world premiere runs approximately 90 minutes without intermission and is recommended for ages 12 and older.

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Porchlight Opens Little Shop of Horrors Ticket Sales for Biograph Run

Tickets are on sale for Porchlight Music Theatre's Little Shop of Horrors at the Biograph Theater, November 4 through December 13. Michael Weber directs, David Fiorello provides music direction and Nataki Rennie choreographs. The production plays the Zacek McVay Mainstage at 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, with music by Alan Menken.

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Chicago Film Festival Honors Sophie Okonedo at Mouse Centerpiece Screening

The Chicago International Film Festival will present Sophie Okonedo with its Spotlight Award at the October 21 centerpiece screening of Mouse at Music Box Theatre. Chicago-based directors Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson and cast members are scheduled to attend. The 6 p.m. event requires separate tickets; festival passes cannot be used.

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Stuck and Cel Ray Join Tomorrow Never Knows 2027 at Lincoln Hall

Lincoln Hall lists Stuck and Cel Ray with Body Shop for an official Tomorrow Never Knows 2027 show on January 7. The venue marks the listing as new. Doors open at 7 p.m., with an 8 p.m. show for ages 18 and older at 2424 North Lincoln Avenue.

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MCA Schedules Cally Spooner's Continuous-Rehearsal Performance Through December

Cally Spooner's Warm Up begins November 3 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, with performances on selected dates through December 20. Rex Delafkaran and Tina Wang perform a work in which a dancer continually prepares for a performance that never arrives. The Slow Dance program is included with museum admission.

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1901 Project Reveals Interior Plans for a 6,000-Guest Music Hall

The 1901 Project has released interior renderings for a planned 6,000-guest Music Hall on the United Center campus. The developer anticipates opening in 2028 and describes three viewing levels within a flexible performance room. The venue forms part of the project's first phase, alongside planned hotel, dining, retail and public space.

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Goodman Extends Dead Girl's Quinceanera Through November 8

Goodman Theatre has extended Dead Girl's Quinceanera through November 8 in the Owen Theatre. Phanesia Pharel's comic thriller, directed by Melia Bensussen, is presented with the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance as part of Destinos. The collective world premiere runs approximately 90 minutes without intermission and is recommended for ages 12 and older.

TICKETS

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Porchlight Opens Little Shop of Horrors Ticket Sales for Biograph Run

Tickets are on sale for Porchlight Music Theatre's Little Shop of Horrors at the Biograph Theater, November 4 through December 13. Michael Weber directs, David Fiorello provides music direction and Nataki Rennie choreographs. The production plays the Zacek McVay Mainstage at 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, with music by Alan Menken.

CITY & CULTURE

EVENT

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Chicago Film Festival Honors Sophie Okonedo at Mouse Centerpiece Screening

The Chicago International Film Festival will present Sophie Okonedo with its Spotlight Award at the October 21 centerpiece screening of Mouse at Music Box Theatre. Chicago-based directors Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson and cast members are scheduled to attend. The 6 p.m. event requires separate tickets; festival passes cannot be used.

FESTIVALS

EVENT

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Stuck and Cel Ray Join Tomorrow Never Knows 2027 at Lincoln Hall

Lincoln Hall lists Stuck and Cel Ray with Body Shop for an official Tomorrow Never Knows 2027 show on January 7. The venue marks the listing as new. Doors open at 7 p.m., with an 8 p.m. show for ages 18 and older at 2424 North Lincoln Avenue.

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Fright at the Field

Fright at the Field

Fright at the Field

Field Museum

Included with general admission; current museum admission varies

Included with general admission; current museum admission varies

18:30

CULTURE

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Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

Chicago Botanic Garden

Advance off-peak from $24 adult nonmember / $20 member; child rates and parking separate; peak and day-of higher

Advance off-peak from $24 adult nonmember / $20 member; child rates and parking separate; peak and day-of higher

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House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES

House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES

House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES

The Merle at Steppenwolf

Ticketed; select timed entry on official booking page

Ticketed; select timed entry on official booking page

18:30

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Bassvictim

Bassvictim

Bassvictim

Radius Chicago / Cermak Hall

19:30

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Buena Vista Orchestra

Buena Vista Orchestra

Buena Vista Orchestra

The VIC Theatre

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