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Drunk Shakespeare
Mar1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Drunk Shakespeare

Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…

Wednesday, March 1st
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
B.A.D. Waves Remix (Comedy, Music & Art)
Mar1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Virtual Event

B.A.D. Waves Remix (Comedy, Music & Art)

B.A.D. Waves Remix presents the Nation’s brightest artistic multiverse, starting with an art gallery & cocktails from the city’s most poppin culture blessors, live musical…

Wednesday, March 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Redline VR
4702 N. Ravenswood
Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not
Mar1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not

The Second City is sorry not sorry for making you laugh with the 110th Mainstage revue, Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not. Leave your worries…

Wednesday, March 1st
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Drunk Shakespeare
Mar2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Drunk Shakespeare

Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…

Thursday, March 2nd
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera
Mar2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock opera featuring Chicago‘s finest musical improvisers — with live band! Using an audience suggestion,…

Thursday, March 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not
Mar2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not

The Second City is sorry not sorry for making you laugh with the 110th Mainstage revue, Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not. Leave your worries…

Thursday, March 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Ted Alexandro
Mar3
Music & Comedy

Ted Alexandro

Ted Alexandro has made multiple appearances on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson and The View, along with two half-hour specials on Comedy…

Friday, March 3rd
7:15 p.m.8:45 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Ted Alexandro
Mar3
Music & Comedy

Ted Alexandro

Ted Alexandro has made multiple appearances on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson and The View, along with two half-hour specials on Comedy…

Friday, March 3rd
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Improv Brunch
Mar4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improv Brunch

Bottoms up at The Second City Mainstage! Join The Second City for some hair of the dog comedy during this totally improvised experience from the…

Saturday, March 4th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Ted Alexandro
Mar4
Music & Comedy

Ted Alexandro

Ted Alexandro has made multiple appearances on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson and The View, along with two half-hour specials on Comedy…

Saturday, March 4th
7:15 p.m.8:45 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Mar4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday, March 4th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Story Serenade
Mar4
Music & Comedy

Story Serenade

Every first Saturday of the month, Story Jam hosts STORY SERENADE at Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park. There is a rotating roster of hosts, musicians,…

Saturday, March 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Madame Zuzu’s
1876 1st St, Highland Park, IL
Ted Alexandro
Mar4
Music & Comedy

Ted Alexandro

Ted Alexandro has made multiple appearances on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson and The View, along with two half-hour specials on Comedy…

Saturday, March 4th
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Gracie Abrams – Good Riddance Tour
Mar6
Music & Comedy

Gracie Abrams – Good Riddance Tour

LA-based songwriter Gracie Abrams has announced a spring 2023 tour across North America to support her debut album ‘Good Riddance’. The 18-date trek kicks off…

Monday, March 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Gracie Abrams – Good Riddance Tour
Mar7
Music & Comedy

Gracie Abrams – Good Riddance Tour

LA-based songwriter Gracie Abrams has announced a spring 2023 tour across North America to support her debut album ‘Good Riddance’. The 18-date trek kicks off…

Tuesday, March 7th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Mar7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Night Ever Comedy Show

Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…

Tuesday, March 7th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not
Mar7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not

The Second City is sorry not sorry for making you laugh with the 110th Mainstage revue, Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not. Leave your worries…

Tuesday, March 7th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
CFC Presents: Tuesday Takeover @ The Lincoln Lodge
Mar7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CFC Presents: Tuesday Takeover @ The Lincoln Lodge

We’re making Tuesday’s funny again! Every week at 9! Featuring the best comics from all over the country in the heart of Logan Square. Tuesdays…

Tuesday, March 7th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Drunk Shakespeare
Mar8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Drunk Shakespeare

Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…

Wednesday, March 8th
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not
Mar8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not

The Second City is sorry not sorry for making you laugh with the 110th Mainstage revue, Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not. Leave your worries…

Wednesday, March 8th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Drunk Shakespeare
Mar9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Drunk Shakespeare

Five classically-trained actors meet as members of “The Drunk Shakespeare Society.” One drinks at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a…

Thursday, March 9th
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lion Theatre
182 N Wabash Ave (near E Lake St)
Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera
Mar9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Anarchy: The Improvised Rock Opera

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock opera featuring Chicago‘s finest musical improvisers — with live band! Using an audience suggestion,…

Thursday, March 9th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not
Mar9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not

The Second City is sorry not sorry for making you laugh with the 110th Mainstage revue, Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not. Leave your worries…

Thursday, March 9th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius
Mar10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius

Step inside. See the music! Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius complements Mozart’s timeless classics while gorgeous visuals bloom to life all around you.…

Friday, March 10th
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTSPACE CHICAGO
108 W GERMANIA PL
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