Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Set In Chicago – Improvised Movie Sequels
Start: 2026-04-09T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-09T20:30:00-05:00
Location: The De Matt Theater at The Second City

Check out what's happening all around Chicago.

April 5, 2026: Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
HighQ
Is it a cannabis-themed game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience? Why can’t it be both? HighQ is an uplifting blend of…
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Sunday, April 5th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Apr5
Music & Comedy
HighQ: America’s Favorite Drug Test
Is it a cannabis-themed game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience? Why can’t it be both? HighQ (First Sundays at 6pm) is…
Event details
Sunday, April 5th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Apr5
Music & Comedy
Lil Rel Howery at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage SPECIAL EVENT** **No complimentary or discount…
River North
Event details
Sunday, April 5th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Wheel of Improv
Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…
Old Town
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Sunday, April 5th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
April 6, 2026: Apr6
Music & Comedy
Monday Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, & hilarious crowd work, his comedy…
River North
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Monday, April 6th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Madama Butterfly
Meet Cio-Cio-San — known as Madama Butterfly — a faithful but doomed geisha in love with B.F. Pinkerton. Everyone but Butterfly knows the Navy lieutenant…
Loop
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Monday, April 6th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Apr6
Music & Comedy
TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour
TWICE is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago at the United Center as part of their World Tour.
West Loop
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Monday, April 6th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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United Center
1901 W Madison St,
April 7, 2026: Apr7
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.…
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Tuesday, April 7th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Apr7
Music & Comedy
Tuesday Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
Join us for the most fun interactive comedy show in Chicago, where the audience determines who’s the funniest (and the most unfunny) by throwing [fake]…
River North
Event details
Tuesday, April 7th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr7
Music & Comedy
TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour
TWICE is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago at the United Center as part of their World Tour.
West Loop
Event details
Tuesday, April 7th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Apr7
Music & Comedy
Masayoshi Takanaka
Japanese city pop and jazz-fusion pioneer Masayoshi Takanaka is bringing his “SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2026” tour to Chicago on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Uptown
Event details
Tuesday, April 7th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Aragon Ballroom
Apr7
Music & Comedy
Nessa Barrett – Jesus Loves a Primadonna Tour
Nessa Barrett is scheduled to perform an intimate headline show in Chicago on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This concert is part of her limited Jesus…
Pilsen
Event details
Tuesday, April 7th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
April 8, 2026: Apr8
Music & Comedy
Crowd Work Wednesday
Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly interactive comedy show where anything can happen—and the audience is part of the act. Hosted by Chicago comedians Pat…
River North
Event details
Wednesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
21st Annual Sound of Silent Film Festival
Access Contemporary Music’s popular Sound of Silent Film Festival, now in its 21st year, is a unique event featuring new short silent films – spanning…
Event details
Wednesday, April 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Music Box Theatre
3733 North Southport Avenue
Apr8
Music & Comedy
Jackson Wang – Magicman 2 World Tour
Global pop and R&B star Jackson Wang is scheduled to perform near Chicago in Rosemont, IL, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Allstate Arena…
Event details
Wednesday, April 8th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Apr8
Music & Comedy
Jombriel: 2026 Concert Tour
Jombriel is scheduled to perform in Chicago at Park West on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Event details
Wednesday, April 8th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Apr8
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…
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Wednesday, April 8th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Apr8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Fizz Show
Join iO house team Fizz for Chicago’s most carbonated improv show. Wednesdays at 10 p.m., Fizz cracks open a high-octane, full-sugar set of one-night-only scenes,…
Lincoln Park
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Wednesday, April 8th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
April 9, 2026: Apr9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Madama Butterfly
Meet Cio-Cio-San — known as Madama Butterfly — a faithful but doomed geisha in love with B.F. Pinkerton. Everyone but Butterfly knows the Navy lieutenant…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, April 9th
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Apr9
Music & Comedy
Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
Laugh your way into your new favorite Thursday tradition at Morgan’s Laugh Lounge, Chicago’s newest comedy hotspot. Every Thursday night from 6:00–9:30 PM, the lounge…
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Thursday, April 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Apr9
Music & Comedy
OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar
OhJay Lamont, born and raised on the west side of Chicago, started doing stand-up comedy in 2015. He has worked in many different areas of…
River North
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Thursday, April 9th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr9
Music & Comedy
Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights
About: “Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights” is a stand-up show featuring a talented, diverse lineup of Chicago comedians. Every dollar from ticket sales goes directly…
Event details
Thursday, April 9th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Apr9
Music & Comedy
Microwave – Much Love 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Atlanta alternative rock band Microwave will perform live at Chicago’s The Salt Shed Indoors on Apr. 9, 2026.
Event details
Thursday, April 9th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed Indoors
1357 N Elston Ave
Apr9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Set In Chicago – Improvised Movie Sequels
What if your favorite movie was set in Chicago? Flicks like Jaws, Titanic, and Trolls World Tour are deserving of sequels in The Second City,…
Event details
Thursday, April 9th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave