Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs
Start: 2026-07-09T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-09T22:00:00-05:00
Location: The Vic Theatre

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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Windy City Smokeout

United Center Parking Lot

Jul8

July 5, 2026: Jul5
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, July 5th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Jul5
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, July 5th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Jul5
Music & Comedy
Barry Brewer at The Comedy Bar
Join Comedian Barry Brewer for a fun night of stand up comedy with a mix of crowd collaboration and conversation. Barry Brewer hails as one…
River North
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Sunday, July 5th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
July 6, 2026: Jul6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best of The Second City
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the…
Old Town
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Monday, July 6th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Jul6
Music & Comedy
Michael Charles and Band on The Tall Ship Windy Music Concert Series
We’ll help you chase your “Monday blues”, aboard the 148-foot Tall Ship Windy as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Chicago from the waters of…
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Monday, July 6th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Jul6
Music & Comedy
Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Vik Pandya is a nationally touring…
River North
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Monday, July 6th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
July 7, 2026: Jul7
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, July 7th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Jul7
Music & Comedy
Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
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…
River North
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Tuesday, July 7th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
July 8, 2026: Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…
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Wednesday, July 8th
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Jul8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Live jazz revels at Shedd Aquarium! Join us for the popular midweek  Jazzin’ at the Shedd series with unforgettable evenings of music, mingling and marine life.…
South Loop
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Wednesday, July 8th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
HACK JOB, A Comedy Show
HACK JOB COMEDY A biweekly showcase of Chicago’s best comedians at Blind Barber in Fulton Market! SHOW DETAILS: Doors @ 6 pm Show @ 7…
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Wednesday, July 8th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Blind Barber
948 W Fulton Market
Jul8
Music & Comedy
Evanescence Live In Chicago – 2026 World Tour
Grammy Award-winning band Evanescence /w special guests Spiritbox & Nova Twins will perform live at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on July 8, 2026.
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Wednesday, July 8th
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Lot Jams
Lot Jams is a free, outdoor summer concert series that showcases the people, businesses, and cultures that make Albany Park one of the best communities…
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Wednesday, July 8th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
North River Commission
3403 W Lawrence Ave Suite 301
Jul8
Music & Comedy
Bob Dylan – Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour
Bob Dylan is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as part of the summer leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways…
South Loop
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Wednesday, July 8th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
Jul8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Orbit
The Orbit is Chicago’s only improv show performed in the round. This 45-minute avant-garde experience takes the audience on a full-circle journey, showcasing a bold…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul8
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, July 8th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Jul8
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, July 8th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
July 9, 2026: Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…
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Thursday, July 9th
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Jul9
Music & Comedy
DuSummer Live Music Series
DuSummer Music Series 2026 Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music at the DuSable Museum Outdoor Courtyard! Join us every other Thursday for some…
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Thursday, July 9th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Dusable Black History Museum and Cultural Centwe
740 East 57th Place
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Grant Park Music Festival String Fellow Quartet
Join the Grant Park Music Festival String Fellow Quartet in this free outdoor concert! The program, featuring music from classical to jazz and pop, explores…
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Thursday, July 9th
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Mount Greenwood Park
3721 W 111th St
Jul9
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, July 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Jul9
Music & Comedy
David C. Smalley at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry David C. Smalley, known as “Reggie”…
River North
Event details
Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Jul9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary…
Old Town
Event details
Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Jul9
Music & Comedy
Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs are scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as part of their 10-date summer tour.…
Event details
Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield