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Arm's Length: There's A Whole World... Tour - North America 2026Music

Arm's Length: There's A Whole World... Tour - North America 2026

Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID, or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Rock
May 21
6:00 PM
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You, Me, Them, EverybodyOther
Hungry Brain·Roscoe Village

You, Me, Them, Everybody

21+. 7pm. You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee Co-host Esmeralda Leon Guests include Jen Bosworth-Ramirez, Joe Kilgallon and James Swanberg You, Me, Them, Everybody is a podcast hosted by Brandon Wetherbee. It's been recorded since 2008, with a live version recorded in Chicago and Washington, D.C. since 2009. The podcast now has over 900 podcast episodes and featured over 900 guests. https://youmethemeverybody.com/

Free
May 21
7:00 PM
You, Me, Them, EverybodyComedy
Hungry Brain·Roscoe Village

You, Me, Them, Everybody

21+. 7pm. You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee Co-host Esmeralda Leon Guests include Jen Bosworth-Ramirez, Joe Kilgallon and James Swanberg You, Me, Them, Everybody is a podcast hosted by Brandon Wetherbee. It's been recorded since 2008, with a live version recorded in Chicago and Washington, D.C. since 2009. The podcast now has over 900 podcast episodes and featured over 900 guests. https://youmethemeverybody.com/

May 21
7:00 PM
"One Of One" Movie Screening and Q&AOther
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

"One Of One" Movie Screening and Q&A

This event is fully seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. This event is 21+. This event is free w/ RSVP. All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees.

Free
May 21
7:00 PM
The MomCore ShowComedy
The Hideout·Bucktown

The MomCore Show

Kelli Owens Hutton brings Rock & Roll and comedy together to present The MomCore Show. Kelli performs her MomCore songs about life as a mom, middle age, and marriage with her band (Gerald Dowd, Liam Davis & Leslie Beukelman). Some of the city's top improvisers from Second City and iO create scenes based on her songs. Special guests Eunji Kim and Kristen Toomey will perform stand up comedy throughout the show.

May 21
7:30 PM
Super Flower Blood Moon Live at Fulton Street CollectiveOther

Super Flower Blood Moon Live at Fulton Street Collective

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with Super Flower Blood Moon Live on Thursday May 21st at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist John Airo. Super Flower Blood Moon is a 14-piece Chicago ensemble that bridges the gap between orchestral jazz and cinematic art-pop. Led by composer Joel Caracci and featuring some of Chicago's most talented improvisers, the group combines strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion to deconstruct the boundaries between the sonic worlds of Charles Mingus, Gil Evans, Debussy, Erykah Badu, and M83. This is' Third Stream music for the 21st century: lush, rhythmic, and sonically massive.

May 21
7:30 PM
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PAIGE & THE KIZERS // FRONT DESK // CODY JAMESMusic
Lemon·West Town

PAIGE & THE KIZERS // FRONT DESK // CODY JAMES

This town is full of talent -- we're so proud to showcase the indie scene with a 3 band bill of : -- PAIGE & THE KIZERS -- FRONT DESK -- CODY JAMES Paige and the Kizers is a pop/rock and singer-songwriter driven band. They perform mainly original mu...

Rock
May 21
7:30 PM
Super Flower Blood Moon Live at Fulton Street CollectiveOther

Super Flower Blood Moon Live at Fulton Street Collective

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with Super Flower Blood Moon Live on Thursday May 21st at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist John Airo. Super Flower Blood Moon is a 14-piece Chicago ensemble that bridges the gap between orchestral jazz and cinematic art-pop. Led by composer Joel Caracci and featuring some of Chicago's most talented improvisers, the group combines strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion to deconstruct the boundaries between the sonic worlds of Charles Mingus, Gil Evans, Debussy, Erykah Badu, and M83. This is "Third Stream" music for the 21st century: lush, rhythmic, and sonically massive.

May 21
7:30 PM
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FIGHTMASTERMusic
Lincoln Hall + Schubas·Lincoln Park / Lakeview

FIGHTMASTER

FIGHTMASTER has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will go to The Ally Coalition's work to support homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth.

May 21
8:00 PM

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