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The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
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Things to Do in Chicago — August 2026
70 events, shows and local plans in Chicago give you options in August 2026. The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold and The Fray - Summer of Light Tour…
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The Fray - Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional
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Sat, Aug 29, 20267:00 PM
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Fluorescents, Wolf Rd, Marina City, Latenightsinmycar
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3 Inches of Blood, Wraith, Fer De Lance
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Sat, Aug 29, 20268:00 PM
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ChiTown Drive-In Presents - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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Sat, Aug 29, 20268:00 PM
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Peter Hook & The Light (18 and Over) - Night 2
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Sat, Aug 29, 20269:00 PM
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Stan Society Presents Bop to the Top Summer Tour 2026
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Sat, Aug 29, 20269:45 PM
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ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Grease
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
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The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
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Sun, Aug 30, 202610:00 AM
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Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago
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