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October 8, 2026: Oct8
Music & Comedy
Best of Chicago Comedy – Chicago
Get ready for a night filled with laughter as the “Best of Chicago Comedy – Chicago” takes the stage at The Foundation Room at House…
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Thursday, October 8th
The Foundation Room at House Of Blues – Chicago
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago,
Oct8
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…
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Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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de Maat Theatre at Second City
230 W North Ave
Oct8
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…
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Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 8:55 p.m.
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Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Oct8
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…
Lincoln Park
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Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Oct8
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!…
Lincoln Park
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Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Oct8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast
Step into the opulent Babylon of Belshazzar’s Feast, Walton’s dramatic cantata depicting a king’s blasphemous revelry and divine reckoning. Captivated by the sheer theatricality of the…
Loop
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Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Oct8
Music & Comedy
Gorillaz – The Mountain Tour
Gorillaz will perform at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as part of their newly announced “The Mountain Tour”. Special Guests:…
West Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Oct8
Music & Comedy
Souvenirs: A Celebration of John Prine
If our beloved John Prine were still with us in 2026, he would turn 80 years old this fall, and would be doing exactly what…
Loop
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Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
main stage is located at 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
Oct8
Music & Comedy
Audrey Hobert – Chicago – The Staircase To Stardom Tour
Audrey Hobert will perform consecutive nights in Chicago on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM. These high-energy electronic and…
Uptown
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Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Oct8
Music & Comedy
UB40 – The Unstoppable Tour 2026
UB40 is bringing “The Unstoppable Tour 2026” to Chicago for a performance at the Auditorium Theatre on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Oct8
Music & Comedy
Don Omar – The Last King World Tour
The “King of Reggaeton” Don Omar is scheduled to perform live in Rosemont, Illinois on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as part of his massive 21-date…
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Oct8
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Oct8
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Oct8
Oct9
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
11:00 p.m. – Friday, October 9th
12:00 a.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
October 9, 2026: Oct9
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…
Old Town
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Friday, October 9th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct9
Music & Comedy
DaDA Reinvents the Wheel
Dada Reinvents the Wheel: An Interactive Comedy Experience Where Anything Can Happen Forget everything you know, except breathing—Dada Reinvents the Wheel is putting the fate…
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Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Stars & Garters
3914 N Clark St
Oct9
Music & Comedy
Paul Elia at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Paul Elia is an LA-based actor,…
River North
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Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Oct9
Music & Comedy
Robby Hoffman – Live on Tour
Robby Hoffman is performing live in Chicago on Friday, October 9, 2026, as part of her “Live on Tour” headlining comedy run.
Event details
Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Oct9
Music & Comedy
Jerry Seinfeld Live!
Jerry Seinfeld will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Loop
Event details
Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
main stage is located at 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
Oct9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Second City Improv Social at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Enjoy a 90-minute improv experience with The Second City, plus two cocktails and small bites for $110. Looking for a unique way to spend your…
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Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E. North Water Street
Oct9
Music & Comedy
Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour
Scene Queen is performing live in Chicago on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the House of Blues Chicago. The “bimbocore” artist is bringing her headlining…
River North
Event details
Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
House of Blues
Oct9
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…
Event details
Friday, October 9th
7:30 p.m. – 8:55 p.m.
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Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Oct9
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, October 9th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Oct9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast
Step into the opulent Babylon of Belshazzar’s Feast, Walton’s dramatic cantata depicting a king’s blasphemous revelry and divine reckoning. Captivated by the sheer theatricality of the…
Loop
Event details
Friday, October 9th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.

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