A Free Resource from OTL Seat Fillers
Free Chicago Entertainment Guide
Your shortcut to Chicago theatres, comedy clubs, live music, dance, festivals, sports and more — all gathered into one free downloadable guide.
Your Shortcut to More Things to Do
Chicago has no shortage of entertainment. Keeping track of it all is the tricky part.
That's why OTL Seat Fillers created the Free Chicago Entertainment Guide — a downloadable guide packed with places to see live theatre, comedy, music, dance, festivals, sports and more around Chicago.
Whether you're planning a date night, looking for something different to do this weekend, or simply want to explore more of Chicago's entertainment scene, this guide gives you a great place to start.
And when you're ready to see what's happening right now, the guide connects you directly to OTL's online Chicago entertainment calendars and local resources.
Inside the Guide
Your Chicago Entertainment Shortlist
Discover theatres, comedy rooms, music venues, dance, festivals, sports, campus stages, entertainment trivia and links to current Chicago events.
What's Inside
Explore Chicago's Entertainment Scene
The guide brings together a wide range of Chicago entertainment so you can discover places and experiences you may not have known to look for.
Major stages, storefront theatres, touring productions, improv theatres and independent companies.
Stand-up, improv, sketch comedy and some of Chicago's funniest rooms.
Concert halls, legendary clubs, intimate stages and live music throughout the Chicago area.
Ballet, contemporary dance, experimental performance and other live arts experiences.
Music, theatre, food, film, arts and cultural celebrations throughout the year.
Professional and collegiate teams, iconic venues and Chicago sports experiences.
University theatres, performing arts spaces and student productions worth watching.
Distinctive Chicago entertainment spaces and venues worth keeping on your radar.
Quick connections to OTL's current Chicago event calendars and local entertainment resources.
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No Purchase. No Membership Required.Enter your email below and we'll send the Chicago Entertainment Guide directly to your inbox.
You'll also receive occasional entertainment news and updates from OTL Seat Fillers. You can unsubscribe anytime.
Download it. Save it. Pull it up the next time somebody asks:
“What should we do tonight?”
Problem solved.
Made for Entertainment Lovers
A Guide From People Who Really Love Live Entertainment
OTL Seat Fillers has been helping people discover live entertainment while supporting entertainment partners since 2014.
Our local entertainment guides are another way we're making it easier to find theatres, comedy clubs, concerts, festivals, performances and other things to do in cities across the U.S. and London.
Because entertainment schedules change constantly, the downloadable guide also connects you with OTL's online Chicago resources where you can keep exploring what's happening around the city.
Keep Exploring
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Love Live Entertainment?
There's Another Way to Explore Chicago
OTL Seat Fillers is also a private entertainment membership club.
Entertainment partners use OTL to privately fill select available seats, giving members access to complimentary ticket invitations and exclusive entertainment offers when available.
Invitations vary by event, date, entertainment partner and availability, so OTL is ideal for flexible entertainment lovers who enjoy discovering something new.
Learn About Chicago Seat FillersOTL is not a ticket broker, and event invitations are never guaranteed. Membership provides access to private opportunities when they become available.
Life Needs Intermission
Sometimes you just need to go do something.
Another night scrolling through streaming apps can wait.
You need a stage. A concert. A comedian. A festival. A game. A night out.
Start with the free Chicago Entertainment Guide — and go find your next intermission.
