Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hitch*Cocktails: Summer of Suspense August 1, 2026
Hitch*Cocktails: The Improvised Thriller / Drinking Show brings audiences another SUMMER OF SUSPENSE! The long-running show kicks off its second special summer series with special guest stars, signature drinks featuring Jeppson’s Malört, and two shows each weekend in July: Fridays at 9:30 pm; Saturdays July 11 – August 1 at 7:00 pm.
Guest stars include:
Mike Brunlieb and Thomas Kelly in Sand (July 10): Mike Brunlieb and Thomas Kelly were dubbed “Chicago’s Best Improv Team” by NewCity. Credits between them include South Side, Work in Progress, and Trial of the Chicago 7.
Rachael Mason and Guest in The Boys (July 17): Comprising Chicago comedy legends, this sharp and unfiltered duo brings decades of experience from iO, Second City, and The Annoyance
Asher Perlman (July 24): Emmy-nominated writer from Late Night with Stephen Colbert and world famous New Yorker illustrator
Aurora Gozmic (July 31): Star of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula and Chicago drag queen staple
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Learn more about the area
Neighborhood
Lakeview
This high-energy area is known for entertainment, shopping, and its lakefront locale.
