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The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Jun1
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…

Thursday, June 1st
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Drunk Shakespeare
Jun1
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, June 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)
Jun1
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…

Thursday, June 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Redline VR
4702 N. Ravenswood
Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon
Jun1
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…

Thursday, June 1st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
Jun1
Music & Comedy

Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase

Chemistry is everything, especially in comedy! Our weekly Thursday night showcase features some of Chicago’s best established improv duos, and a performance with a brand…

Thursday, June 1st
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
House & Sushi
Jun1
Jun2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

House & Sushi

The Underground Chicago announces a new Thursday evening theme debuting for the Summer–consisting of house music and complimentary sushi hosted by Eric Boss. An evening…

Thursday, June 1st
10:00 p.m.Friday, June 2nd
2:00 a.m.
The Underground Chicago
56 W Illinois St
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Jun2
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…

Friday, June 2nd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters at Second City
Jun2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters at Second City

Haunted: The Improvised Ghost Hunters brings you a brand new, never-before-seen “episode” every week!  “Haunted” is a longform improvised comedy show in which a group…

Friday, June 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
The Infinite Wrench
Jun2
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…

Friday, June 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Album Release: Silver Linings
Jun2
Music & Comedy

Album Release: Silver Linings

Baroque violinist and Bluegrass fiddler Brandi Berry Benson’s “four-string acrobatics” and “indispensable skill” (TimeOut Chicago) have been praised as “bright”, “lively”, “pleasing” (Hyde Park Herald)…

Friday, June 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Seman Violins
4447 Oakton St.
Dustin Ybarra at the Chicago Improv!
Jun2
Music & Comedy

Dustin Ybarra at the Chicago Improv!

Stand-up comedian Dustin Ybarra is set to bring his unique brand of comedy to the Windy City with a series of shows from June 2-4…

Friday, June 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Chicago Improv
5 Woodfield Rd.
Nervo at The Gold Room Chicago
Jun2
Music & Comedy

Nervo at The Gold Room Chicago

From songwriters to artists and super-fans to superstars, electronic dance music’s first sisters – Mim and Liv Nervo of NERVO – have staged a miraculous…

Friday, June 2nd
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Gold Room Chicago Gentlemen’s Club
3815 West Lake Street
Violent J – 3 Headed Monster Tour
Jun2
Music & Comedy

Violent J – 3 Headed Monster Tour

hicago, get ready to experience the madness! 🎤🔥 Excited to announce that @violentj.icp is bringing his 3 Headed Monster Tour to #ChopshopChi on June 2nd! 🤘 Don’t miss out.…

Friday, June 2nd
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon
Jun2
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…

Friday, June 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Comedy Dance Chicago
Jun2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Dance Chicago

Comedy Dance Chicago is “a super high-energy laugh riot!” Need a good laugh? This unique and hilarious show is for you! A combination of sketch,…

Friday, June 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Hold On To Your Butts
Jun2
Music & Comedy

Hold On To Your Butts

An epic parody of the greatest dinosaur movie of all time! 65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth… Thirty years ago, a movie about…

Friday, June 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Album Release – Michelle Billingsley “Both Sides of Lonely” wsg The Waymores
Jun2
Music & Comedy

Album Release – Michelle Billingsley “Both Sides of Lonely” wsg The Waymores

Michelle Billingsley is a torchbearer for classic country & western and honky-tonk that strikes a satisfying balance between vintage and modern. As a songwriter, Billingsley has…

Friday, June 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Judson & Moore
3057 N Rockwell St Building 5, Chicago, IL 60618
This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!
Jun2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!

See comedians do two sets: first one sober and the second one DRUNK!

Friday, June 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Midwest Coast Brewing Co.
2137 W. Walnut Street
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Jun3
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, June 3rd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Jun3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Kicking off the summer season in Millennium Park, this FREE inspirational music festival brings audiences of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the power…

Saturday, June 3rd
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Rebuilding Exchange Summer House Party
Jun3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rebuilding Exchange Summer House Party

Join neighbors from all over Chicagoland and beyond for the Rebuilding Exchange Summer House Party at “our house” located at 1740 W. Webster on Saturday…

Saturday, June 3rd
5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Rebuilding Exchange Chicago
1740 West Webster Avenue
The Infinite Wrench
Jun3
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, June 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Burning Red: Tribute to Taylor Swift
Jun3
Music & Comedy

Burning Red: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Burning Red: Tribute to Taylor is the premier Taylor Swift tribute act, by Swifties and for Swifties. Burning Red brings the iconic music of Taylor…

Saturday, June 3rd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lincoln Hall
2424 North Lincoln Avenue
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jun3
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, June 3rd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Ave, 3rd Floor
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