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Chicago Pizza Pass
Aug6
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pizza Pass

Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…

Wednesday, August 6th
5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.
City wide
Tuesday Good Show
Sep30
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, September 30th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Tomato Throw Show
Sep30
Music & Comedy

Tomato Throw Show

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Join us for the most fun…

Tuesday, September 30th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Ludovico Einaudi – The Summer Portraits Tour
Sep30
Music & Comedy

Ludovico Einaudi – The Summer Portraits Tour

Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi has announced a 2025 North American fall tour, including stops in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Chicago.

Tuesday, September 30th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Wednesday, October 1st
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Lavelle Dontae at The Comedy Bar
Oct1
Music & Comedy

Lavelle Dontae at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Lavelle Dontae made his comedic debut…

Wednesday, October 1st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Colter Wall and Friends
Oct1
Wednesday, October 1st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Oct1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Wednesday, October 1st
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Oct1
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, October 1st
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Thursday, October 2nd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
FashionBar The Shows: October 2025 – Trans Media Fashion
Oct2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

FashionBar The Shows: October 2025 – Trans Media Fashion

Trans Media Fashion celebrates diversity, inclusion, and self-expression, with collections created to amplify LGBTQ voices through fashion. This runway experience blends identity and artistry with…

Thursday, October 2nd
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Oct2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

YOU’RE INVITED…to bear witness to a fully improvised murder mystery. Six improvisers find themselves trapped on stage with a murderer, and nobody knows who the…

Thursday, October 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct2
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, October 2nd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The 4th Annual Latina Comedy Festival
Oct2
Music & Comedy

The 4th Annual Latina Comedy Festival

The Latina Comedy Festival is back! Join us October 2nd-4th in Chicago for a 3 day comedy extravanganza packed with shows, parties, and workshops celebrating…

Thursday, October 2nd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
‘You Won’t Have a Name’ Record Release Show
Oct2
Music & Comedy

‘You Won’t Have a Name’ Record Release Show

TERRY WHITE Record Release ft. The Loaded Dice, Cannonball, & other compadres! With an opening set from special guest Brian Krumm & His Barfly Friends.…

Thursday, October 2nd
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Fitzgerald’s
6615 Roosevelt Road
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Oct2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Based on the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will improvise a…

Thursday, October 2nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar
Oct2
Music & Comedy

OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry OhJay Lamont, born and raised on…

Thursday, October 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Improvsed DCOM
Oct2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvsed DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Thursday, October 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Wolfman of Wrigleyville – Horror Comedy Play
Oct2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Wolfman of Wrigleyville – Horror Comedy Play

This 70-minute comedy set in 1927 follows an investigative journalist and her ex-girlfriend, a private eye, as they look into a series of murders that…

Thursday, October 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Oct2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Thursday, October 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Chicago Comedy Hour
Oct2
Music & Comedy

Chicago Comedy Hour

The Chicago Comedy hour is a comedy variety show featuring sketch, improv and stand up from some of the best up and coming comedians in…

Thursday, October 2nd
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Donny’s Skybox
230 W North Ave
Chicago Comedy Hour
Oct2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Comedy Hour

The Chicago Comedy hour is a comedy variety show featuring sketch, improv and stand up from some of the best up and coming comedians in…

Thursday, October 2nd
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Donny’s Skybox
230 W North Ave
Sketch Playlist
Oct2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…

Thursday, October 2nd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Ear Taxi Festival
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ear Taxi Festival

The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…

Friday, October 3rd
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