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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
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…
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…
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,…
Music & Comedy
Pitch and Pair: Pitch your friend to a crowd of singles (Setup Tour)
Pitch and Pair at The Den Theatre Friends pitch their single besties with a 3–5 minute slide deck to a room full of singles. Watch,…
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 Babes In Canyon, Wide Orbit, Camp Bedford at Schubas
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
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…
Music & Comedy
Assembly of Dust – Chicago
Chicago, get ready for a hometown-style night out as Assembly Of Dust rolls into Garcias Chicago for an intimate live set in the heart of…
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
Cazzu – Latinaje En Vivo Tour
Argentine rapper and singer Cazzu will bring her Latinaje En Vivo tour to Chicago on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Music & Comedy
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…
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