Arts Events and Things to do in West Side, Chicago

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At The Pocket: Variety Show At Surge Billiards
Sun, May 24, 6:00 PM + 189 more
Chicago · Surge Billiards
At The Pocket: Variety Show At Surge Billiards
Sun, May 24, 6:00 PM + 189 more
Chicago · Surge Billiards
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Bits and Bobs
Thursday at 10:00 PM + 33 more
Chicago · The Playground Theater
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Bits and Bobs
Thursday at 10:00 PM + 33 more
Chicago · The Playground Theater
A Beautiful Night in our Neighborhood
Sun, May 31, 8:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
A Beautiful Night in our Neighborhood
Sun, May 31, 8:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
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Queer Open Mic
Friday at 8:00 PM + 31 more
Chicago · Eli Tea Bar
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Queer Open Mic
Friday at 8:00 PM + 31 more
Chicago · Eli Tea Bar
2026 MFA Empty Space Festival
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Abbott Hall
2026 MFA Empty Space Festival
Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Abbott Hall
Schtick @ Schubas Free Comedy Showcase
Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM + 7 more
Chicago · Schubas Tavern
Schtick @ Schubas Free Comedy Showcase
Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM + 7 more
Chicago · Schubas Tavern
Laughs in the CITY at Renaissance Bronzeville (Formerly Jokes and Notes)
Today at 7:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · Renaissance Bronzeville
Laughs in the CITY at Renaissance Bronzeville (Formerly Jokes and Notes)
Today at 7:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · Renaissance Bronzeville
Family Meeting with Brothers, Brandy Alexander & Happy 2 Be Here
Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
Family Meeting with Brothers, Brandy Alexander & Happy 2 Be Here
Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
Lace Up: Chicago Footwork
Sun, May 24, 2:00 PM + 93 more
Chicago · 5244 W Chicago Ave
Lace Up: Chicago Footwork
Sun, May 24, 2:00 PM + 93 more
Chicago · 5244 W Chicago Ave
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FREE TICKETS Friday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago
Friday at 7:00 PM + 39 more
Chicago · Laugh Factory
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FREE TICKETS Friday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago
Friday at 7:00 PM + 39 more
Chicago · Laugh Factory
Experimental Ephemera: Creative Reuse in Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media
Mon, May 25, 4:00 PM + 4 more
Oak Park · 720 Chicago Ave
Experimental Ephemera: Creative Reuse in Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media
Mon, May 25, 4:00 PM + 4 more
Oak Park · 720 Chicago Ave
COMEDY OPEN MIC
Today at 7:00 PM + 15 more
Chicago · Nitro Nostalgia
COMEDY OPEN MIC
Today at 7:00 PM + 15 more
Chicago · Nitro Nostalgia
PLAYGROUND MEGA SHOW!
Sun, May 31, 5:30 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
PLAYGROUND MEGA SHOW!
Sun, May 31, 5:30 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
Clue in 408
Sun, May 24, 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Clue in 408
Sun, May 24, 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
DCASE Presents: Open House @ Chicago Cultural Center
Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
DCASE Presents: Open House @ Chicago Cultural Center
Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
FIRST FRIDAYS ART EXHIBIT at Fulton Street Collective
Fri, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
FIRST FRIDAYS ART EXHIBIT at Fulton Street Collective
Fri, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fulton Street Collective
Dig + Disconnect Workshops - Fear Of A Zine Planet
Fri, Jun 5, 4:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Miyagi Records
Dig + Disconnect Workshops - Fear Of A Zine Planet
Fri, Jun 5, 4:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Miyagi Records
Glenco Festival of Art
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Glencoe · 700 Vernon Ave
Glenco Festival of Art
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Glencoe · 700 Vernon Ave
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All Talent Open Mic
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 30 more
Chicago · Urban Luxe Cafe
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All Talent Open Mic
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 30 more
Chicago · Urban Luxe Cafe
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A CELEBRATION IN SONGS
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Jesus House Chicago For All
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A CELEBRATION IN SONGS
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Jesus House Chicago For All

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What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

At The Pocket: Variety Show At Surge Billiards

A Beautiful Night in our Neighborhood

Queer Open Mic

2026 MFA Empty Space Festival

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Laughs in the CITY at Renaissance Bronzeville (Formerly Jokes and Notes)

COMEDY OPEN MIC

All Talent Open Mic

Bits and Bobs

At The Pocket: Variety Show At Surge Billiards

At The Pocket: Variety Show At Surge Billiards

Bits and Bobs

Bits and Bobs

A Beautiful Night in our Neighborhood

A Beautiful Night in our Neighborhood

Queer Open Mic

Queer Open Mic

2026 MFA Empty Space Festival

2026 MFA Empty Space Festival

Schtick @ Schubas Free Comedy Showcase

Schtick @ Schubas Free Comedy Showcase

Laughs in the CITY at Renaissance Bronzeville (Formerly Jokes and Notes)

Laughs in the CITY at Renaissance Bronzeville (Formerly Jokes and Notes)

Family Meeting with Brothers, Brandy Alexander & Happy 2 Be Here

Family Meeting with Brothers, Brandy Alexander & Happy 2 Be Here

Lace Up: Chicago Footwork

Lace Up: Chicago Footwork

FREE TICKETS Friday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago

FREE TICKETS Friday Night Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago

Experimental Ephemera: Creative Reuse in Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media

Experimental Ephemera: Creative Reuse in Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media

COMEDY OPEN MIC

COMEDY OPEN MIC

PLAYGROUND MEGA SHOW!

PLAYGROUND MEGA SHOW!

Clue in 408

Clue in 408

DCASE Presents: Open House @ Chicago Cultural Center

DCASE Presents: Open House @ Chicago Cultural Center

FIRST FRIDAYS ART EXHIBIT at Fulton Street Collective

FIRST FRIDAYS ART EXHIBIT at Fulton Street Collective

Dig + Disconnect Workshops - Fear Of A Zine Planet

Dig + Disconnect Workshops - Fear Of A Zine Planet

Glenco Festival of Art

Glenco Festival of Art

All Talent Open Mic

All Talent Open Mic

A CELEBRATION IN SONGS

A CELEBRATION IN SONGS

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