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Michael Charles and His Band
When Australian born Michael Charles traveled the 12,500 miles to test the waters for his music in Chicago, he would have never guessed some thirty…
Monday, April 1st
6:00 a.m.Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy PierMusic & Comedy
Lecture/Demonstration with Mir Naqibul Islam, tabla
Visiting Artist-in-Residence Mir Naqibul Islam shares the historical background of the tabla, how it has evolved, and how it is used to create music across…
Monday, April 1st
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.International house
1414 E 59th StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Music of Bach
Be transported to Zimmermann’s Coffee House, the Leipzig café where J.S. Bach introduced many of his instrumental works. CSO Concertmaster Robert Chen leads the dazzling…
Tuesday, April 2nd
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago’s Best Standup
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…
Tuesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…
Tuesday, April 2nd
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Nina Bernat, double bassist Umi Garrett, Piano
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | NINA BERNAT, DOUBLE BASS UMI GARRETT, PIANO Program: Nadia Boulanger – Three Pieces for Cello and Piano Sergei Prokofiev…
Wednesday, April 3rd
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker DriveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Keystone: Rise of the Decon!
Originated by Del Close, the Decon is one of the oldest improvised forms originally helmed by Chicago renowned improv troupe The Family and now performed…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…
Wednesday, April 3rd
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W DivisionMusic & Comedy
Tea Time Concert: Jade Chinese Music Ensemble
Inaugurated in spring 2022, Jade Chinese Music Ensemble is dedicated to promoting traditional and contemporary Chinese music and incorporating both western and other world music…
Thursday, April 4th
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall
1010 E. 59th St.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…
Thursday, April 4th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphMusic & Comedy
Bert Kreischer – Tops Off World Tour
Renowned comedian, podcast host, actor, and author Bert Kreischer is extending his Tops Off World Tour, and bringing it to the United Center on April…
Thursday, April 4th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.United Center
1901 W Madison St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
19th Annual Sound of Silent Film Festival
Access Contemporary Music proudly presents the nineteenth anniversary of the Sound of Silent Film Festival. This unique event features new short films sourced through a global call…
Thursday, April 4th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Music Box Theatre
3733 North Southport AvenueMusic & Comedy
ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera
ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock musical featuring Chicago’s finest musical improvisers. These one-night-only comedy rock operas showcase…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Klaus Mäkelä & Yuja Wang
Bartók’s Second Piano Concerto is an exhilarating showcase for Yuja Wang, whom the San Francisco Chronicle called “quite simply the most dazzlingly, uncannily gifted pianist in the…
Thursday, April 4th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan AveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
People Presenting Things
People Presenting Things is an improvised comedy experience like no other. Performers take the stage ready to present a slideshow – but, they have no…
Thursday, April 4th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park Road, IllinoisMusic & Comedy
ELVIS Is In The Building! Generations College Learn2Laugh Event
The Ultimate ELVIS Champion Live In Chicago – One Night Only! Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with the electrifying energy of Elvis Presley…
Thursday, April 4th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Buddy Guy’s Legends
700 S. WabashMusic & Comedy
Zaid Fouzi and Friends
Join us for some laughs off the Magnificent Mile featuring Zaid Fouzi!
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…
Friday, April 5th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphMusic & 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…
Friday, April 5th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Stove God Cooks Live at The Point
Join Covert Operations and Tucker Ventures for the live performance of Griselda Records Recording Artist Stove God Cooks Friday April 5th at The Point located…
Friday, April 5th
7:00 p.m. – Saturday, April 6th
12:00 a.m.The Point
1565 N Milwaukee AveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Emmet Cohen Trio
With a flourishing career highlighted by performances at the esteemed Jazz at Lincoln Center, jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has distinguished himself as a…
Friday, April 5th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th StreetMusic & Comedy
First Date Comedy Show
The First Date is a comical hunt for love. Chicago’s funniest stand-up comedians hit the stage as one audience member is selected from the crowd…
Friday, April 5th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Klaus Mäkelä & Yuja Wang
Bartók’s Second Piano Concerto is an exhilarating showcase for Yuja Wang, whom the San Francisco Chronicle called “quite simply the most dazzlingly, uncannily gifted pianist in the…
Friday, April 5th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan AveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised Sitcom
Cue the laugh track- it’s a very special episode of your favorite long running tv show! The gang gets up to the same ‘ol wacky…
Friday, April 5th
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
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