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Improvised Jane Austen
Apr29
Music & Comedy

Improvised Jane Austen

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress. In each original story, you may…

Saturday, April 29th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Satirical Race Theory
Apr29
Music & Comedy

Satirical Race Theory

iO Theater presents Satirical Race Theory, a brand new comedy show brought to you by the brightest and Blackest improvisers in Chicago. Through the lenses of race,…

Saturday, April 29th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity in Two Acts
Apr29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity in Two Acts

Now in its 13th year, Bible Bingo is a hit, long-running, interactive comedy play, written by Vicki Quade. The premise is that Mrs. Mary Margaret…

Saturday, April 29th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Late Nite Catechism
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Late Nite Catechism

Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett and Whoopi Goldberg. Late Nite Catechism is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by Vicki Quade &…

Sunday, April 30th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Last Night and the Night Before
May2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Tuesday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Last Night and the Night Before
May3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Wednesday, May 3rd
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera
May4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock opera featuring Chicago‘s finest musical improvisers — with live band! Using an audience suggestion,…

Thursday, May 4th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Last Night and the Night Before
May4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Thursday, May 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
May4
Music & Comedy

Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase

Chemistry is everything, especially in comedy! Our weekly Thursday night showcase features some of Chicago’s best established improv duos, and a performance with a brand…

Thursday, May 4th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Last Night and the Night Before
May5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Friday, May 5th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Dory Fantasmagory
May6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dory Fantasmagory

Following a sold-out run of Mo Willems’ “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!,” the Young People’s Theatre of Chicago’s inaugural 3-Play 2022-23 season concludes…

Saturday, May 6th
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Last Night and the Night Before
May6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Saturday, May 6th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Improvised Jane Austen
May6
Music & Comedy

Improvised Jane Austen

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress. In each original story, you may…

Saturday, May 6th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Satirical Race Theory
May6
Music & Comedy

Satirical Race Theory

iO Theater presents Satirical Race Theory, a brand new comedy show brought to you by the brightest and Blackest improvisers in Chicago. Through the lenses of race,…

Saturday, May 6th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Last Night and the Night Before
May6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Saturday, May 6th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Dory Fantasmagory
May7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dory Fantasmagory

Following a sold-out run of Mo Willems’ “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!,” the Young People’s Theatre of Chicago’s inaugural 3-Play 2022-23 season concludes…

Sunday, May 7th
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Last Night and the Night Before
May7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Sunday, May 7th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Last Night and the Night Before
May9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Tuesday, May 9th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Last Night and the Night Before
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Wednesday, May 10th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Swim Test & Friends: A Wet Hot American Improv Show
May10
Music & Comedy

Swim Test & Friends: A Wet Hot American Improv Show

Swim Test hosts a night of some of Chicago’s best improv comedy! Swim Test invites two other teams to showcase their improvisational talents before performing…

Wednesday, May 10th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera
May11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock opera featuring Chicago‘s finest musical improvisers — with live band! Using an audience suggestion,…

Thursday, May 11th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Last Night and the Night Before
May11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Thursday, May 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
May11
Music & Comedy

Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase

Chemistry is everything, especially in comedy! Our weekly Thursday night showcase features some of Chicago’s best established improv duos, and a performance with a brand…

Thursday, May 11th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago Mayfest
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Mayfest

Chicago Mayfest kicks off the summer festival season on May 12th through 14th on Armitage @ Sheffield in the Historic District of Lincoln Park. Join us…

Friday, May 12th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park
1000 W Armitage Ave
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