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The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
May27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois

Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced…

Saturday, May 27th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Chicago Celebrates National Italian Beef Day
May27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Virtual Event

Chicago Celebrates National Italian Beef Day

Chicago, the Birthplace of the Italian Beef Sandwich, Celebrates National Italian Beef Day on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Chicago Food Stop, 875 N.…

Saturday, May 27th
11:30 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Chicago Food Stop | 875 N. Michigan Avenue
875 N. Michigan Avenue, SW corner, ground Floor
Improv Brunch
May27
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, May 27th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Seussical KIDS
May27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Seussical KIDS

“Oh, The Thinks You Can Think” When Dr. Seuss’ Best-Loved Characters Collide in an Unforgettable Musical Caper! Watch all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters…

Saturday, May 27th
1:00 p.m.1:40 p.m.
Madison Street Theater
1010 Madison Street
The Infinite Wrench
May27
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…

Saturday, May 27th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
May27
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, May 27th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
Clued In
May27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, May 27th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Life, Death, and Other Minor Inconveniences
May27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Life, Death, and Other Minor Inconveniences

Corn Productions & Tarot Bards Presents: Life, Death, and Other Minor Inconveniences Saturday May 6th, 13th, and 27th | 7:30 PM Tickets are $12 Tickets…

Saturday, May 27th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Handel’s Alcina
May27
Music & Comedy

Handel’s Alcina

Thursday and Friday, May 25 and 26, performances feature a 6:45 p.m. pre-performance talk by Dr. Alison C. DeSimone  Part of the Evelyn Dunbar Early…

Saturday, May 27th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson St
Improvised Jane Austen
May27
Music & Comedy

Improvised Jane Austen

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress. In each original story, you may…

Saturday, May 27th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Satirical Race Theory
May27
Music & Comedy

Satirical Race Theory

iO Theater presents Satirical Race Theory, a brand new comedy show brought to you by the brightest and Blackest improvisers in Chicago. Through the lenses of race,…

Saturday, May 27th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Tatas Tacos Presents Hugo’s Elvis Tribute Artist
May27
Music & Comedy

Tatas Tacos Presents Hugo’s Elvis Tribute Artist

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with Tatas Tacos and Hugo’s Elvis Tribute Artist, on Saturday, May 27th! Hugo Elvis will be in the building at Tatas…

Saturday, May 27th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Tatas Kitchen + Social (Portage Park)
5700 W. Irving Park
The Bollweevils + The Dopamines + The Reaganomics
May27
Music & Comedy

The Bollweevils + The Dopamines + The Reaganomics

The Bollweevils “Essential” Record release show with The Dopamines – & special guests: The Reaganomics + Rad Payoff + Butchered!! – Tickets starting at $18…

Saturday, May 27th
8:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Whoa Oh! – Pop Punk Night (Cheba Hut Takeover!)
May27
May28
Music & Comedy

Whoa Oh! – Pop Punk Night (Cheba Hut Takeover!)

A night of pop punk sing-alongs from Green Day, Blink-182, Alkaline Trio, to NOFX, Rancid, Bouncing Souls and Taking Back Sunday. Ska-Punk Edition! Also playing:…

Saturday, May 27th
8:00 p.m.Sunday, May 28th
8:00 p.m.
Cheba Hut-Chicago
3412 N Sheffield
Ron & Rahul’s Comedy Showcase
May27
May28
Music & Comedy

Ron & Rahul’s Comedy Showcase

Come enjoy a night of laughter with some of Chicago’s best comics! Enjoy a Memorial Day Weekend show at the world famous Red Room Comedy…

Saturday, May 27th
10:30 p.m.Sunday, May 28th
12:00 a.m.
Red Room Comedy Club
7442 N. Western Ave.
Ron & Rahul’s Comedy Showcase
May27
May28
Music & Comedy

Ron & Rahul’s Comedy Showcase

Come enjoy a night of laughter with some of Chicago’s best comics! Enjoy a Memorial Day Weekend show at the world famous Red Room Comedy…

Saturday, May 27th
10:30 p.m.Sunday, May 28th
12:00 a.m.
Red Room Comedy Club
7442 N. Western Ave.
Mozart Immersive in Chicag
May28
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.…

Sunday, May 28th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTSPACE CHICAGO
108 W GERMANIA PL
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
May28
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois

Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced…

Sunday, May 28th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon
May28
May29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon

Hooray! Lucy and Charlie just got hitched…and they’re embracing the worst of the American dream. They do what they want. Take what they want. They’re…

Sunday, May 28th
2:00 p.m.Monday, May 29th
4:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Handel’s Alcina
May28
Music & Comedy

Handel’s Alcina

Thursday and Friday, May 25 and 26, performances feature a 6:45 p.m. pre-performance talk by Dr. Alison C. DeSimone  Part of the Evelyn Dunbar Early…

Sunday, May 28th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson St
New Music Ensemble
May28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Music Ensemble

The New Music Ensemble’s final concert features works by UChicago undergraduate student composers Timothy Ren, Cory Turnbaugh, and Jack Cramer. Free Admission.

Sunday, May 28th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Penthouse
915 E 60th St
Blessing
May28
Music & Comedy

Blessing

BLESSING returns! The long-running and critically-acclaimed improv duo made up of Susan Messing (Messing with a Friend, Chicago Reader “Best Improviser” 2009) and Blaine Swen…

Sunday, May 28th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
A Problematic Opera Record Release Show
May28
Music & Comedy

A Problematic Opera Record Release Show

TAFKAVince Band celebrates the release of A Problematic Opera w/ special guestsDorian Taj, HouseSitters, and DJs Chloe & Brad of The Handcuffs. The Artist Formally Known as…

Sunday, May 28th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Liar’s Club
1665 W Fullerton Ave
Logic1000
May28
May29
Music & Comedy

Logic1000

“Every time I sit down to write music, I have no idea what it’s going to sound like” says Samantha Poulter aka Logic1000, “I might…

Sunday, May 28th
10:00 p.m.Monday, May 29th
4:00 a.m.
Spybar
646 North Franklin Street
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