Crowd Work Wednesday
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…

Wednesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
21st Annual Sound of Silent Film Festival
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…

Wednesday, April 8th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Music Box Theatre
3733 North Southport Avenue
Jackson Wang – Magicman 2 World Tour
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…

Wednesday, April 8th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Jombriel: 2026 Concert Tour
Apr8
Music & Comedy

Jombriel: 2026 Concert Tour

Jombriel is scheduled to perform in Chicago at Park West on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Wednesday, April 8th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
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…

Wednesday, April 8th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Fizz Show
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,…

Wednesday, April 8th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Madama Butterfly
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…

Thursday, April 9th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
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…

Thursday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar
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…

Thursday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights
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…

Thursday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Microwave – Much Love 10 Year Anniversary Tour
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.

Thursday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed Indoors
1357 N Elston Ave
Set In Chicago – Improvised Movie Sequels
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,…

Thursday, April 9th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jakub Hrůša – Songs of Love and Farewell
Apr9
Music & Comedy

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jakub Hrůša – Songs of Love and Farewell

Why are we here, and what comes next? Throughout time, humans have wrestled with these questions, resulting in compositions like Richard Strauss’ radiant swan song,…

Thursday, April 9th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Ivan Urgant
Apr9
Music & Comedy

Ivan Urgant

Chicago, get ready to welcome Ivan Urgant to the Copernicus Center for a night that feels like a hometown entertainment staple—**Ivan Urgant – Chicago Copernicus…

Thursday, April 9th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Avenue
The Jeebies, McLuhan, The 321’s
Apr9
Music & Comedy

The Jeebies, McLuhan, The 321’s

The Jeebies play high-voltage garage rock with punk soul and electric voodoo. The band is fronted by Ary Paloma, whose voice howls like a storm…

Thursday, April 9th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Reggie’s Music Joint
2105 S State St
Sketch Playlist
Apr9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the ultimate sketch playlist. Come see these writers and performers…

Thursday, April 9th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Maine – I Love You But… I Chose The Maine 2026 Tour
Apr10
Music & Comedy

The Maine – I Love You But… I Chose The Maine 2026 Tour

Rock band The Maine will perform live at Chicago’s The Salt Shed Indoors on Apr. 10, 2026.

Friday, April 10th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
The Infinite Wrench
Apr10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, April 10th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Friday, April 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Friday, April 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Danny Polishchuk at The Comedy Bar
Apr10
Music & Comedy

Danny Polishchuk at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Danny Polishchuk is a comedian, writer…

Friday, April 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film
Apr10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film

Get ready for high-energy fun as Disney’s five-time Academy Award®-winning film comes to life on the big screen! Meet Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), a magical…

Friday, April 10th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Devil’s Daughter
Apr10
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 decade.…

Friday, April 10th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jakub Hrůša – Songs of Love and Farewell
Apr10
Music & Comedy

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jakub Hrůša – Songs of Love and Farewell

Why are we here, and what comes next? Throughout time, humans have wrestled with these questions, resulting in compositions like Richard Strauss’ radiant swan song,…

Friday, April 10th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave