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Best of Chicago Comedy – Chicago
Get ready for a night filled with laughter at the “Best of Chicago Comedy – Chicago,” where some of the city’s funniest talents take the…
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…
Music & Comedy
Set In Chicago – Improvised Spooky Movie Sequels
It’s officially spooky season and there’s no better time to watch a scary movie. From slashers to thrashers, Halloween-themed and gore, we take your favorite…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! lovingly pokes fun at all of the wonderful moments, sexual innuendos, outrageous characters, rivalries and secret romances from the original musical. The hair products may…
Music & Comedy
Improv The Play
With the help of some of Chicago’s best actors, Improv: The Play is a new, hybrid version of long form improv happening only at the…
Music & Comedy
Thursday Night Improv Hosted by Cream Boy
If you’re looking for a date night, girls’ night out, or a mandatory work outing (that your staff will actually like) — Look no further!…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Brahms Requiem
Brahms once called A German Requiem his “human requiem” — and it fits. The gently powerful score emphasizes consolation for the living rather than fiery judgment, and…
Music & Comedy
The Airborne Toxic Event
Orchestral indie rock band The Airborne Toxic Event is scheduled to perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Dweezil Zappa – DZ20: Like Father, Like Son Tour
Dweezil Zappa is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as a premier stop on his newly announced North American run, “DZ20: Like…
Music & Comedy
Dresden Dolls – 25th-Anniversary Tour
Dark cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls will bring their 25th-anniversary tour to Chicago on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Alicia Villarreal – Bendita Locura Tour
Mexican Regional and Latin Pop icon Alicia Villarreal will perform live in Chicago on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as part of her newly announced Bendita…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sketch Playlist
Nominated “Best Comedy Show” by the Chicago Reader (2025), Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the…
Music & Comedy
Blueprint
Blueprint is the kind of improv that keeps audiences AND players on their toes. Each week, a different cast member designs a bold new improv format…
Music & Comedy
The 11pm Show
Continuing the rich tradition of late night improv, join the veteran cast of THE 11PM SHOW every Friday at 11PM as they perform late night, artistic improv…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Brahms Requiem
Brahms once called A German Requiem his “human requiem” — and it fits. The gently powerful score emphasizes consolation for the living rather than fiery judgment, and…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Cosmic Underground Show
Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey where mind-reading, magic, comedy, and sci-fi collide in ways you won’t find anywhere else in Chicago. Hosted by real-life…
Music & Comedy
Periphery – A Pale White Dot North America Tour
Periphery is performing live in Chicago on Friday, October 30, 2026, as part of their newly announced “A Pale White Dot North America Tour”. Supporting…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Music & Comedy
Winyah – 2026 Tour
Winyah is scheduled to perform at the House of Blues Chicago on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Don Giovanni
The path to damnation never sounded so sweet The 2026/27 Season kicks off with a thrilling fable of deceit and retribution. Sharp humor, high drama,…
Music & Comedy
Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026
The Sanctum Dark Music Festival returns to Chicago for Halloween weekend on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2026. The darkwave, industrial, and post-punk…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! lovingly pokes fun at all of the wonderful moments, sexual innuendos, outrageous characters, rivalries and secret romances from the original musical. The hair products may…
Music & Comedy
Devil’s Daughter
The hottest show in town, Devil’s Daughter, features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a…
Music & Comedy
D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon – DL + DL: Anything Goes Tour
D.L. Hughley and Don Lemon are bringing their extended national tour, “DL + DL: Anything Goes,” to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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