RATED ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN CHICAGO!
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RATED ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN CHICAGO!
Check out one of our family friendly or adult oriented shows! Information on our shows and tickets are below.
The shows at Sideshow Gelato are all donation based and we ask that you give us what you think the show is worth. The money raised goes to pay the talent and help with our performer mentorship program. You do not have to pay anything to see the shows but donations are appreciated to help us continue to offer great entertainment.
We also offer special gelato and food packages that save you money when making a donation.
A family friendly sideshow catered for kids aged 10-100! Sword Swallowing! Human Blockhead! comedy magic! Escape a world of chaos with entertainment that makes you feel just like being at the carnival! Enjoy our delicious in house made gelato and outstanding performances!
Every Saturday 2pm Showtime $10 admission
A sideshow catered towards the adults! Sword Swallowing! Human Blockhead! Dirty magic! and of course BURLESQUE! Sideshow with some skin! What more could you want? Well the answer to that is We're also BYOB with a $5 corkage fee!
Burlesque by and special guests MADD HATTER"S CIRCUS SIDESHOW!
and of course our Chilly Jilly's Sideshow group! Cassidy Rose! Sanjula Vamana! For adult shows only he uses his you know what to all sorts of things you know you shouldn't! We also have Andrea doing dirty comedy magic! Come on in and enjoy a hot show with some cold gelato!
Every Saturday 10:30pm Showtime $15 admission
Voted in the top three BEST VENUES TO WATCH MAGIC in the current Chicago Reader Best of Chicago Poll, we offer a great show for everyone!
Jordan Jonas is a different alternative to your average magician. Weaving elements of magic, psychic demonstrations and storytelling into an experience that will leave you feeling haunted long after the show has ended. Whether it be close up and personal or on a stage, Jordan provides a performance that is not only mystifying, but also highly engaging, interactive and charming with just the right amount of spookiness.
This show is PG13+ adults can BYOB with a $5 corkage fee
TIPPING OUR PERFORMERS IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP KEEP OUR ADMISSION PRICE LOW. You can do this with Jilly Bucks purchased at the venue
Beast Women is one of Chicago's finest and longest running all female variety show! With a rotating cast of all sorts different talent! Dancing! Comedy! Story telling! Stunts! and more! These talented women come together to show you incredible strengths and talents! Join the fun! Eat some gelato! and see BEAST WOMEN!
This show is BYOB with a $5 corkage fee
TIPPING OUR PERFORMERS IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP KEEP OUR ADMISSION PRICE LOW. You can do this with Jilly Bucks (our own tipping currency that can be purchased at the register) or real bucks!
Admission is $15!
Remember, there are a lot of great performers here! We need to show them we appreciate them! Please be generous with your donation!
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December is your last chance to catch enjoy fabulous features with SUPER-HORROR-RAMA at Sideshow Gelato in Lincoln Square for horror gatherings with three fright-filled screening! Thursday nights, Bring your friends and make new ones as we chat about all things horror, feast on sideshow-inspired gelato (10% discount for attendees)
FLIPPING THE BIRD - A THANKSGIVING SERIES!
11/7 - The Giant Claw
11/14 - Blood Freak
11/21 - Poultrygeist
Step into a world where spooky meets festive for a one-of-a-kind flower experience! Black Herb invites you to our “Nightmare Before Christmas” Flower Networking Event, perfect for industry pros and enthusiasts alike.
This immersive evening is packed with thrills and chills:
• 🎪 Live Sideshow Performances: Watch mind-blowing talent acts including sword swallowing, acrobatics, and more!
• 🍦 Exclusive Gelato Flavors for Sale: Indulge in handcrafted gelato to satisfy your sweet tooth.
• 🌿Flower-Friendly Zones: Enjoy a smoke inside or outside, with designated spaces to mingle with fellow cannabis lovers.
• ❤️ Give Back & Get a Swagg Bag :
Bring full sized unopened women’s feminine products to donate to a local women’s shelter and get a Swag bag with goodies
Whether you’re in the industry or just passionate about flower, this event is the perfect place to connect, relax, and enjoy a night full of fun, food, and unforgettable performances.
Don’t miss out on the chance to mix business with pleasure and make a difference in the community. Grab your ticket now and step into our dark and festive world!
“Holiday Horror Story” (a trans and non-binary tale) is a horror-themed sideshow/burlesque performance starring an all TGNC cast.
The performance features Coney Island’s human pin cushion Alaska Lostboy.
Joined by local fire eater and sword swallower Cryptid Kid.
Chicago’s magical burlesque clown Batty Page.
Get twisted with local contortionist Raven.
And storytelling by a sideshow clown and your MC for the night Violet Chaos
The proceeds from this event will go to Chicago House’s TransLife Care Program. Chicago House helps over 2,400 individuals a year and your donation helps make that possible. Plus you get to see an amazing show!
This show is BYOB with a $5 corkage fee
Tipping our perfromers is highly encouraged
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There is no charge for our shows and all seating is on a first come/first serve basis based on capacity. Reservations are accepted by making a minimum voluntary donation per seat. You can also reserve a seat or a table for our show by dining in and choosing one of our inclusive gelato or food packages which will guarantee a reserved seat or table for one of our seatings. Walk-ins are welcome but do not guarantee a seat.
“Under Section 4-156-720 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, this performing arts venue may not charge an admission fee, minimum purchase requirement, membership fee, or other fee or charge imposed for the privilege of entering the premises. Any donations are purely voluntary”.
If you need a performer, magician, juggler or musician for an event OR you are a performer who would like to perform at Sideshow Gelato, contact us!
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