Fundraisers, Talk Backs, Concerts, Readings…
What else is happening at City Lit!
City Lit at the Movies: Scaramouche (1952)
City Lit is launching a film series to tie in with our productions over the next year. Come to the theater, grab a tub of popcorn, relax and watch a classic movie.
Adventures in Wonderland: Spring Tea Fundraiser
“Eat me, Drink me… Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction.”
City Lit Theater’s Annual Tea Party returns to The Admiral by the Lake on the last day of spring June 20th, 2026 at 2pm
This year we have a very special Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland theme. And we have upped our tea game with specially selected tea from the Chicago Teahouse on the Gold Coast, kindly donated by Chicago’s Best Tea House
All the usual amazing auction prizes, baskets, delicious food, and a special performance or two but with, just a hint, of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. You’ll be grinning like a Cheshire Cat by the end of it.
Hambingo! at Hamburger Marys
Join us at Hamburger Mary’s, just opposite the theater and along a bit on Bryn Mawr (1055 to be exact!), for a hilarious night of BINGO! Hosted by the inimitable IZZY FIERCE.
Dress up, slap on the slap, strap on the heels and c’mon on down after a summer’s day on the beach for cock-tails and bingo with your friends and it’s ALL in a good cause. $20 suggested donation and you could win absolutely nothing but bragging rights!
Quiz Day Fundraiser
Join City Lit for our second QUIZ DAY FUNDRAISER at our premium sponsor Burke’s Public House.
Fun Trivia rounds with Great Prizes
Special Theater Questions!
Light Appetizers included
Cash Bar with Drink Specials
City Lit Swag
New season subscription giveaways
KILL YOUR DARLINGS RADIO FESTIVAL
Short horror radio plays for the spooky season with live foley and music, and storytelling.
The runlist for the show is as follows
THE ELEPHANT'S FOOT by J. Gregory Moran
directed by Brian Pastor
ADIA by Travis Williams
directed by Kat Evans
HERE, HAVE A NIGHTMARE by Timothy Griffin
directed by Leigh Barrett