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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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Musika Samasama Filipino Festival The Great Filipino Songbook Remix
Now in its third year, Musika SamaSama Filipino Festival returns to Eugene Field Park for an afternoon of world-class live music, cultural celebration, and community…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Daley Plaza, Riverwalk & SummerDance in Grant Park The Chicago House Music Festival & Conference celebrates Chicago’s enduring global impact as…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Scott Green Lies To Your Kids
The Kids Show For Adults. It’s the all-ages magic show that’s actually fun for all ages. This is not a sweet, gentle, clap-along children’s show.…
Music & Comedy
Main Character Syndrome
Main Character Syndrome is a solo character showcase by Chicago’s funniest improvisers presenting original SNL-audition ready character sketches. From Tim Robinson to Cecily Strong, iO…
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
The Fray & Dashboard Confessional – Summer of Light Tour
The Fray and Dashboard Confessional are scheduled to perform in Chicago on Saturday, August 29, 2026, which is the final stop of their “Summer of…
Music & Comedy
Kesha – The Freedom Tour
Kesha is scheduled to perform in Tinley Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as part of her “The Freedom Tour”. The tour supports her 2025…
Music & Comedy
Ray LaMontagne – Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour
Ray LaMontagne is scheduled to perform at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This concert is part of his…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Heatwave House Party at Shedd Aquarium
Turn up the heat at the first-ever Heatwave House Party! Close out summer in true Chicago style with a night of house music, electric vibes and…
Music & Comedy
Saturday Night Sketch
Saturday Night Sketch brings Chicago’s best sketch comedy ensembles to the stage for a high-octane evening. From sharp political satire to mind melting absurdity, come…
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
Corn Productions’ Match Game
It’s time for another game! Do you ever miss the wacky antics of Game Shows from back in the day? Like way back in the…
Music & Comedy
The Best of IO
Celebrate 45 years of improvisational excellence with the Best of iO Improv. This show brings together two teams of our very best improvisers, each delivering…
Music & Comedy
T. Murph – Why Am I Raising Adults Tour
T. Murph is performing live in his hometown of Chicago on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as part of his headlining comedy run, the “Why Am…
Music & Comedy
Chayanne – Bailemos Otra Vez Tour
Chayanne is scheduled to perform at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as part of his Bailemos Otra Vez Tour.
Music & Comedy
Jorge Medina – Legendario Tour
Jorge Medina, the acclaimed Mexican regional music artist and former lead singer of La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, will be bringing his Legendario Tour to…
Music & Comedy
Bop to the Top
The Bop to the Top Summer Tour 2026 will be at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This “biggest…
Music & Comedy
The Improvised Movie: Summer Blockbusters
Are you ready for a cinematic showdown where your favorite song lyrics inspire completely improvised, never-seen-before, and never-seen-again summer movies? Join us Saturdays in July…
Music & Comedy
Cocktail Comedy
Cocktail Comedy pairs four of Chicago’s best stand-up comedians with four specialty drinks served right to your table throughout the night. Enjoy the only comedy…
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
D.A.R.E Dropouts
The final bell just rang! You better get out of the classroom and get your ass to the iO Theater for After School Special brought to you…
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…
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