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Chicago’s Only Classical Music Street Festival Celebrates 10 Years
Access Contemporary Music (ACM) proudly presents the 10th Annual Thirsty Ears Festival, Chicago’s only classical music street festival, returning August 23–24, 2025. The festival transforms Wilson Avenue into a vibrant celebration of classical…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Guardians of the Earth and Sky
Come on an adventure with the Four Celestial Guardians: the White Tiger of the West, the Black Tortoise of the North, the Azure Dragon of…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala: The Indian Improv Comedy Game Show. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud night of unscripted chaos, cultural flavor, and spicy twists! Tikka Masala is…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Music & Comedy
An hour with Sabeen Sadiq
Sabeen Sadiq is back in Chicago with a brand-new hour of hilarious and deeply personal comedy. From the chaos of dating to the quiet heartbreaks…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Music & Comedy
“Something’s Stinky” with Brian Reitz & friends
Brian Reitz will be debuting his 30-minute standup special Something’s Stinky. A few funny friends will perform, too.
Music & Comedy
Dave Helem at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Dave Helem is a stand-up comedian…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Music & Comedy
Cumbia Catedral
Get ready for an unforgettable “Cumbia Catedral” at The Epiphany in Chicago!Join us for a night of high-energy rhythms, featuring a special national live performance…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Clued In
After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised Shakespeare
Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare
Music & Comedy
Late Night Shenanigans Presents: Full Moon, Half Brains
From Chicago to New York City Late Night Shenanigans returns to the Annoyance Theatre with a new collection of sketches that mix absurd characters, physical…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Cosmic Underground Show
The Cosmic Underground Show is a 90-minute, fast-paced, and hilariously mind-bending experience that blends cutting-edge magic with retro-futuristic flair. Set inside the recently unearthed Cosmic…
Music & Comedy
Benson Boone – American Heart Tour
Benson Boone is bringing his American Heart Tour to United Center on August 23!
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…
Music & Comedy
Dave Helem at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Dave Helem is a stand-up comedian…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago’s Only Classical Music Street Festival Celebrates 10 Years
Access Contemporary Music (ACM) proudly presents the 10th Annual Thirsty Ears Festival, Chicago’s only classical music street festival, returning August 23–24, 2025. The festival transforms Wilson Avenue into a vibrant celebration of classical…
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