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Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, with its iconic four-note motif, stands as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Strauss’ Burlesque — written when the composer…
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The Cosmic Underground Show
Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey where mind-reading, magic, comedy, and sci-fi collide in ways you won’t find anywhere else in Chicago. Hosted by real-life…
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Basement – Chicago, IL – 2026 North American Tour
British indie rock/post-hardcore band Basement will perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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…
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NUESTROS SONEROS (Hector Lavoe / Chamaco Ramirez)
Nuestros Soneros is a free cultural salsa event in Chicago honoring salsa legends Chamaco Ramírez and Héctor Lavoe. The evening features a documentary talk and…
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Pandji Pragiwaksono at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Pandji Pragiwaksono Wongsoyudo is an Indonesian…
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Bert Kreischer – Permission To Party World Tour
Bert Kreischer is bringing the Permission To Party World Tour to Chicago on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Rachel Scanlon Live
Stand-up comedian Rachel Scanlon will be performing live in Chicago on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Park West. Known as one of…
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iO 45th Anniversary Friday 1-Day Pass
In 1981, iO Theater started a revolution that shaped modern comedy and launched the sharpest, funniest voices in the industry. Join us November 5-7 as…
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iO 45th Anniversary – 3-Day Pass
In 1981, iO Theater started a revolution that shaped modern comedy and launched the sharpest, funniest voices in the industry. Join us November 5-7 as…
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…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Snow Queen
THE SNOW QUEENwritten by Mallory Swisherdirected & choreographed by Stefan Roseen & Anna Roemer Once there was, and once there was not, a little girl…
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Justin Silva – Sorta Rican Tour
Justin Silva is performing live in Chicago on Friday, November 6, 2026, at The Vic Theatre. The viral comedian and digital content creator is bringing…
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Sleep – 2026 North American Tour
The stoner rock/doom metal band Sleep will perform live at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago on Friday, November 6, 2026, as part of their North…
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Best of the Second City
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the…
Music & Comedy
Pedro Fernández – Rosemont, IL – Ave Fénix Two’r
Pedro Fernández will perform live at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois, on Friday, November 6, 2026. The iconic Regional Mexican music star and three-time…
Music & Comedy
Swerv & Friends Part 2: G Herbo, Yung Miami, Young Thug & GloRilla
Swerv & Friends Part 2 is taking over the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. This massive hip-hop concert is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026,…
Music & Comedy
Los Gemelos de Sinaloa – Chicago, IL – The Gemeliza Tour
Los Gemelos de Sinaloa are bringing their highly anticipated “The Gemeliza Tour” to Chicago at the historic Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Friday, November 6,…
Music & Comedy
The Singleman Affair + Temp Wishes
The Chicago-based The Singleman Affair has been the musical folk reverie of Daniel Schneider for over the last two decades. Weaving lonesome troubadour folk ballads…
Music & Comedy
Ify Nwadiwe at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Ify Nwadiwe has a whole lot…
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3033 Feat. Devil’s Daughter
As part of iO’s historic 45th Anniversary, the cult classic ensemble, 3033, is reuniting for a one-night-only performance–featuring the incredible opening team, Devil’s Daughter. Started…
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…
Music & Comedy
Kohl’s Cash: TGIF (That’s Good Improv Friday)
Start your weekend off laughing at one of the hottest improv shows in Chicago! Every Friday at 9:30pm, iO house team Kohl’s Cash presents a…
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