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CIVL Fest 2026
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases 40+ shows…
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…
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…
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…
Music & Comedy
Akaash Singh – Generational Triumph 2025-26 Tour
Comedian Akaash Singh will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Apr. 24, 2026.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Last Word
The Last Word is the first 4 course craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. 6 actors come on stage and read through a high…
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents GZA “Liquid Swords” 30th Anniversary at Avondale Music Hall
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. GZA/The Genius (Gary Grice)…
Music & Comedy
ETHEL + Robert Mirabal: The Red Willow
ETHEL, the dynamic quartet and resident ensemble at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is known for their fierce, genre-defying energy and adventurous spirit. Celebrated for…
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.…
Music & Comedy
STONED: A Sketch Show of “High” Comedy
STONED: A Sketch Show of “High” Comedy is exactly what you are looking for if the green is more your style. If our drinking game…
Music & Comedy
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
Dubbed “the John Williams of Japan” by Pitchfork, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most celebrated composers of our time. He is especially known for…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
“Going Bacharach” Presents the Greatest Hits of Bacharach at the Apollo Theater
Rediscover the soundtrack of a lifetime with GOING BACHARACH, a vibrant new revue, direct from a sold-out run in New York, celebrating the legacy of…
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents Heavenly, Swansea Sound, Good Flying Bird at Beat Kitchen
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases CIVL member…
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.…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Missed Call is a premier Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday — inspired by the audience’s suggestion!
Music & Comedy
Joost Klein – World Tour 2026
Joost Klein has announced two shows in Chicago at Thalia Hall as part of his 2026 World Tour. This world tour marks a significant milestone…
Music & Comedy
The Growlers – 2026 World Tour
The Growlers are scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, April 24, 2026, as part of their 2026 world tour.
Music & Comedy
Los Huracanes del Norte – RUTA VENTUS TOUR
Los Huracanes del Norte are scheduled to perform at the Rosemont Theatre on Friday, April 24, 2026, as part of their RUTA VENTUS TOUR.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Honk! A Short Form Improv Show
Honk! is a short form, game-based improv show that asks: what good is comedy if you can’t get a little silly? Comprised of some of…
Music & Comedy
Reverse Therapy: A Stand-Up Comedy Show
A stand-up comedy show featuring Chicago’s best up-and-coming comedians. Each comedian performs their best 10 minutes of stand-up. Afterward, the hosts and comedians join on…
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents The Wailers at Old Town School of Folk Music
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. In 2026, The Wailers…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Voila: The Improvised Musical
iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hitch*Cocktails
A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…
Music & Comedy
Stargazers Adventure Club
Blast off with Stargazers Adventure Club in Planetary Games, an interactive space spectacular where imagination fuels the fun! You’ll learn planetary facts from out-of-this-world host,…
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