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Sunday
October 12
  • Wicked  (Theater)
    Oriental Theatre – Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    2:00 PM
    Winner of three 2004 Tony Awards, 'Wicked' is based on the Gregory Maguire novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West.' It takes place in the Land of Oz and tells the story of many of the characters before Dorothy arrived, including "Good Witch of the North" Glinda and "Wicked Witch of the West" Elphaba. 'Wicked features a book by Winnie Holzman with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

    Tickets: Broadway in Chicago: 312-902-1400; http://www.ticketmaster.com/
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  • Jersey Boys  (Theater)
    Bank of America Theatre (formerly LaSalle Bank Theatre)
    2:00 PM
    'Jersey Boys' is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, 'Jersey Boys' is a crowd-pleaser all the way!

    Tickets: Ticketmaster: 312-902-1400, http://www.ticketmaster.com/
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  • Blue Man Group - Chicago  (Music)
    Briar Street Theatre
    4:00 PM
    Blue Man Group is, put simply, three bald men, painted blue, and none of them has many words to say. Instead, they express themselves with paint. Paint that spurts from their mouths, paint that flies in balls, finger paint, spray paint. This is a unique blend of original music, mime and art.

    Website: www.blueman.com/
    Tickets: N/A
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  • No Country for Old White Men  (Comedy)
    Second City Chicago – Mainstage
    7:00 PM
    The Second City proudly presents its 95th mainstage revue, 'No Country for Old White Men,' directed by Jim Carlson. As the face of the American Presidency readies for a change, The Second City realizes that there are no clean getaways in 'No Country for Old White Men.' From a You Tube electorate grabbing their 15 minutes of fame to a rare US visit by the British House of Commons, 'No Country for Old White Men' is trading in its Cadillac and country club membership for some sweet soul food and a side of girl power.

    Tickets: 312-337-3992; http://chitickets.secondcity.com/
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  • Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind  (Theater)
    Neo Futurarium, The
    7:00 PM
    'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind' is an ever changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. Each short play is written by a performer, honed by the ensemble, and randomly collaged with twenty-nine other plays through high-energy audience participation.

    Tickets: N/A
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  • Badfish  (Music)
    House of Blues - Chicago
    5:00 PM
    Badfish is a Sublime tribute band. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts. Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime -- they perform not as Sublime would have, or did -- they perform as Badfish does.

    Website: www.badfish.com/
    Tickets: 312-923-2000, http://www.hob.com/; Ticketmaster: 312-559-1212, http://www.ticketmaster.com/
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  • Kathy Griffin  (Comedy)
    Chicago Theatre
    7:30 PM
    Chicago native Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit and is probably best known for her four-year stint on the NBC sitcom 'Suddenly Susan.' Griffin has also been a regular guest host on 'The View' and was the winner of ABC's hit reality show 'Celebrity Mole.' In August 2005, Kathy's reality show, 'Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List,' debuted on Bravo to rave reviews. The show, now in it's fourth season, won an Emmy Award in September 2007.

    Tickets: Box Office: 312-443-1130; Ticketmaster: 312-902-1500, http://www.ticketmaster.com/
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  • TNA Wrestling  (Sports)
    Sears Centre
    7:00 PM
    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling delivers a distinct brand of high-risk, live-action athletic entertainment.

    Tickets: 888-732-7784; http://www.searscentre.com
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  • Bank of America Chicago Marathon  (Sports)
    Grant Park
    8:00 AM
    Each year more than 40,000 runners tackle the 26.2-mile course, winding through 15 of the city's neighborhoods.

    Tickets: 312-744-3315
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  • Country Music Festival  (Music)
    Soldier Field
    11:00 AM
    Enjoy two days of Country Music on three stages in the parklands surrounding Soldier Field, free!

    Tickets: http://www.centerstagechicago.com/festival/countrymusicfest.html
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  • Howie Mandel  (Comedy)
    Horseshoe Hammond Casino – The Venue
    8:00 PM
    Howie Mandel's versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, ranging from television to film and stage. From his work on the Emmy Award-winning 'St. Elsewhere' to the international (and also Emmy-nominated) 'Bobby's World,' Mandel has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene. Mandel can also be seen as host of the hit NBC game show, 'Deal or No Deal.'

    Tickets: N/A
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Monday
October 13
  • Best of the Second City  (Comedy)
    Second City Chicago – Mainstage
    8:00 PM
    See a wealth of classic and contemporary sketches from the archives of the Second City, performed by members of the current company.

    Tickets: 312-337-3992; http://chitickets.secondcity.com/
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  • Armando Diaz Experience  (Comedy)
    iO Chicago – Del Close Theater
    8:30 PM
    'The Armando Diaz Experience' is long-form improvisation in which a monologist tells personal stories that provides the inspiration for the resulting scenes. The cast is a group of iO’s most accomplished performers and alumni, making this show a Monday-night smash for years! 'The Armando Diaz Experience' is frequently joined by guests from 'MADtv,' 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Late Night with Conan O’Brien,' The Second City and more!

    Website: N/A
    Tickets: 773-880-0199
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  • David Sedaris  (Comedy)
    Auditorium Theatre - Chicago
    8:00 PM
    David Sedaris is a humorist and radio contributor. Much of his humor is autobiographical and self-deprecating. He is the author of several best selling books including 'Me Talk Pretty One Day' and 'Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,' as well as a playwright and regular commentator for National Public Radio. His latest book is 'When You Are Engulfed in Flames.'

    Tickets: 312-431-2351
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  • Pearl Fishers  (Theater)
    Civic Opera House
    7:30 PM
    In Bizet's opera, two fishermen swear to put friendship first by forgetting the alluring priestess with whom they both fell in love, and the alluring priestess swears to uphold her vow of chastity so she can protect the pearl divers from storms.But promises are meant to be broken—and in this story, they all are!

    Website: N/A
    Tickets: 312-332-2244
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  • 7:30 PM
    Catch all the action as the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Nashville Predators.

    Tickets: Box Office: 312-455-4500; Ticketmaster: 312-559-1212, http://www.ticketmaster.com/
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Tuesday
October 14
  • Wicked  (Theater)
    Oriental Theatre – Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    7:30 PM
    Winner of three 2004 Tony Awards, 'Wicked' is based on the Gregory Maguire novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West.' It takes place in the Land of Oz and tells the story of many of the characters before Dorothy arrived, including "Good Witch of the North" Glinda and "Wicked Witch of the West" Elphaba. 'Wicked features a book by Winnie Holzman with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

    Tickets: Broadway in Chicago: 312-902-1400; http://www.ticketmaster.com/
    Close »
  • Jersey Boys  (Theater)
    Bank of America Theatre (formerly LaSalle Bank Theatre)
    7:30 PM
    'Jersey Boys' is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, 'Jersey Boys' is a crowd-pleaser all the way!

    Tickets: Ticketmaster: 312-902-1400, http://www.ticketmaster.com/
    Close »
  • No Country for Old White Men  (Comedy)
    Second City Chicago – Mainstage
    8:00 PM
    The Second City proudly presents its 95th mainstage revue, 'No Country for Old White Men,' directed by Jim Carlson. As the face of the American Presidency readies for a change, The Second City realizes that there are no clean getaways in 'No Country for Old White Men.' From a You Tube electorate grabbing their 15 minutes of fame to a rare US visit by the British House of Commons, 'No Country for Old White Men' is trading in its Cadillac and country club membership for some sweet soul food and a side of girl power.

    Tickets: 312-337-3992; http://chitickets.secondcity.com/
    Close »
  • Kathy Griffin  (Comedy)
    Chicago Theatre
    8:00 PM
    Chicago native Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit and is probably best known for her four-year stint on the NBC sitcom 'Suddenly Susan.' Griffin has also been a regular guest host on 'The View' and was the winner of ABC's hit reality show 'Celebrity Mole.' In August 2005, Kathy's reality show, 'Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List,' debuted on Bravo to rave reviews. The show, now in it's fourth season, won an Emmy Award in September 2007.

    Tickets: Box Office: 312-443-1130; Ticketmaster: 312-902-1500, http://www.ticketmaster.com/
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  • 7:30 PM
    The Chicago Bulls host the Minnesota Timberwolves for this preseason matchup.

    Tickets: Box Office: 312-455-4500; Ticketmaster: 312-559-1212, http://www.ticketmaster.com/
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  • Nick Lowe  (Music)
    Green Mill, The
    7:30 PM
    Singer Nick Lowe has explored s