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CSO Chamber Music: CSO Brass Quintet
As part of Symphony Center’s tribute to America’s 250th anniversary, the renowned CSO Brass Quintet presents a program highlighting the power and pageantry of brass…
Tuesday, June 16th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
220 S. Michigan Ave.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.…
Tuesday, June 16th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveMusic & Comedy
Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
Join us for the most fun interactive comedy show in Chicago, where the audience determines who’s the funniest (and the most unfunny) by throwing [fake]…
Tuesday, June 16th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611Music & Comedy
Read the Room: A Literary Competition Comedy Show
Three comedians pitch their fictitious, outrageous book idea in order to win the chance to get published. Join for a night of literary fun! Three…
Tuesday, June 16th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United StatesMusic & Comedy
Super Tuesday Standup Comedy Showcase – all fun, always on Tuesday
Enjoy some of Chicago’s funniest independent standup comedians performing their best material on select Tuesdays at 8pm at The Lincoln Lodge Did you know some…
Tuesday, June 16th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United StatesMuseums, 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.…
Wednesday, June 17th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Haydn Military Symphony
Percussive bombast suggests an advancing army in Haydn’s Military Symphony No. 100 in this thrilling program conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero. After Julia Perry’s energetic Short Piece, young cello…
Wednesday, June 17th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StreetMusic & Comedy
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
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, June 17th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611Music & Comedy
The Strokes – Reality Awaits World Tour
The Strokes will perform at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as part of their Reality Awaits North America tour. This…
Wednesday, June 17th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.United Center
1901 W Madison StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Now Extended Through June 21st: “Going Bacharach” Presenting the Greatest Hits of Bacharach at the Apollo Theater
Following the success of the Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon Chicago debut, the musical revue has been extended to run through June 21 at the Apollo Theater. Rediscover the…
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…
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, June 17th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W DivisionMusic & 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,…
Music & Comedy
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Let the Spirit…
Thursday, June 18th
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.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, June 18th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton MarketMusic & Comedy
Kojo Sarfo at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Dr. Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC is…
Thursday, June 18th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611Music & Comedy
The Thursday Show: Chicago’s Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!
Not an open mic, not a Netflix taping, just Chicago’s best touring comics working it out at home! Welcome to funniest comedy night at The…
Thursday, June 18th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United StatesFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will set the stage for another summer of live music with the return of its “Rockin’ in the…
Thursday, June 18th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park PlaceMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dumb and Drummer
Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…
Thursday, June 18th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.Music & Comedy
Lincoln Portrait & Ellington Harlem
Aaron Copland’s timeless tribute to the nation’s 16th president anchors a powerful program spanning multiple generations of American composers. Chicago native and Tony Award-nominee Harry…
Music & Comedy
Cosmic Comedy Hour
Cosmic Comedy Hour is a one-hour live comedy show that combines magic, improv, and theatrical comedy into one fast-paced experience. Unlike traditional comedy shows, this…
Thursday, June 18th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.cosmic underground theater
3433 W Fullerton AveMusic & Comedy
The Kevin Langue Show Live
The Kevin Langue Show: Live! is coming to Chicago on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Known as the “Home of the World’s Best Guesser,” the live…
Thursday, June 18th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateMusic & Comedy
Carín León – De Sonora Para El Mundo Tour 2026
Mexican regional music superstar Carín León is scheduled to perform at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, as part of…
Thursday, June 18th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadMusic & Comedy
Enter Shikari: North America 2026 Tour
Enter Shikari is bringing their “North America 2026” tour to Chicago for a headline performance in June 2026.
Thursday, June 18th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Thalia Hall
"1621 Central Ave, Suite 330 Cheyenne, WY 82001"

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