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Saturday Night Nasty Show
Sep30
Oct1
Music & Comedy

Saturday Night Nasty Show

This ain’t your grandma’s stand up. Forget about cute puns and adorable observations and strap in for a night of in-your-face, no-holds-barred comedy! We compiled…

Saturday, September 30th
11:00 p.m.Sunday, October 1st
12:30 a.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
The Flying Dutchman
Oct1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Flying Dutchman

The first opera that revealed Wagner’s genius, The Flying Dutchman is the story of a young woman’s obsession. Senta dreams of the Dutchman, who’s cursed…

Sunday, October 1st
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera House
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
The Last Living Gun
Oct1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Last Living Gun

Imagine a world without guns. We’ll give you a moment. If your imagination needs a hand, picture this: it’s an age where all guns and…

Sunday, October 1st
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Haunted Soirée: A Macabre Cocktail Party
Oct1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Haunted Soirée: A Macabre Cocktail Party

Haunted Soirée: A Macabre Cocktail Party is a free-roam cocktail party inside of a historical haunted venue. It’s a night of themed mini-cocktails, extravagant entertainment,…

Sunday, October 1st
6:15 p.m.11:15 p.m.
The International Museum of Surgical Sciences
1524 N. Lake Shore Drive – Chicago, IL 60610
Michael Ian Black Comes to the Den Theatre
Oct1
Music & Comedy

Michael Ian Black Comes to the Den Theatre

Michael Ian Black is an actor, writer, and comedian who began his career with the legendary sketch comedy troupe, The State. He then went on…

Sunday, October 1st
7:15 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Son Rompe Pera
Oct1
Music & Comedy

Son Rompe Pera

Born and raised in Naucalpan in the deep outskirts of Mexico City, brothers Jesús Ángel “Kacho” Gama and Alan “Mongo” Gama are keeping alive the…

Sunday, October 1st
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Michael Charles and His Band
Oct2
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Michael Charles and His Band

When Australian born Michael Charles traveled the 12,500 miles to test the waters for his music in Chicago, he would have never guessed some thirty…

Monday, October 2nd
6:00 a.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Industry Night
Oct2
Music & Comedy

Industry Night

Industry Night is weekly, variety show featuring Chicago’s top comedic talent on the one night a week the rest of our theaters are dark! Stand-up,…

Monday, October 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Foxhole
2444 W Montrose Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts
Oct3
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts Lei Hou and Qing Hou, violins ​​Larry Neuman, viola Karen Basrak, cello Victor Asuncion,…

Tuesday, October 3rd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Reflections: Voices of the Underrepresented
Oct3
Music & Comedy

Reflections: Voices of the Underrepresented

The nonprofit Guarneri Hall, a custom-built classical music venue in the heart of downtown Chicago at 11 E. Adams St., continues its 5th Anniversary Season…

Tuesday, October 3rd
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Guarneri Hall
11 East Adams Street Suite 350A
Chicago’s Best Standup
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday, October 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Oct3
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, October 3rd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Seohyun Kim, Violin & Ji Yung Lee, Piano
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Seohyun Kim, Violin & Ji Yung Lee, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SEOHYUN KIM, VIOLIN JI YUNG LEE, PIANO   Program: Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Sonata No. 8 in G…

Wednesday, October 4th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
The Flying Dutchman
Oct4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Flying Dutchman

The first opera that revealed Wagner’s genius, The Flying Dutchman is the story of a young woman’s obsession. Senta dreams of the Dutchman, who’s cursed…

Wednesday, October 4th
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera House
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Live Jazz on Wednesdays with Myles Hayes at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Oct4
Music & Comedy

Live Jazz on Wednesdays with Myles Hayes at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Join local jazz musician Myles Hayes every Wednesday from 5 – 8:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and enjoy live music, drinks and bites. Guests…

Wednesday, October 4th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
An Evening with Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

An Evening with Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key

Based on their critically acclaimed podcast of the same name, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key are excited to share their new book with the Chicago…

Thursday, October 5th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Francis W. Parker School
330 W Webster Ave
Tangerine Dream
Oct5
Music & Comedy

Tangerine Dream

Electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream will head to North America this fall for a full US/Canada tour. The music collective with Berlin roots are well-known…

Thursday, October 5th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Metro – Chicago
3370 N. Clark St.
Stanzi Potenza: Hot Girl Activism at The Den Theatre
Oct5
Music & Comedy

Stanzi Potenza: Hot Girl Activism at The Den Theatre

The Den Theatre welcomes Stanzi Potenza: Hot Girl Activism, for a one-night stand-up performance on Thursday October 5 at 7:30 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage,…

Thursday, October 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Who Chiseled That? The Tale of a Life Unscripted, Unstoppable & Unexpectedly Funny
Oct5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Who Chiseled That? The Tale of a Life Unscripted, Unstoppable & Unexpectedly Funny

Get ready to embark on a side-splitting and heartwarming journey with ‘Who Chiseled That?’ – the show that’s as funny as it is touching. Join…

Thursday, October 5th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
The Last Living Gun
Oct5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Last Living Gun

Imagine a world without guns. We’ll give you a moment. If your imagination needs a hand, picture this: it’s an age where all guns and…

Thursday, October 5th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
The 2nd Annual Latina Comedy Festival
Oct5
Music & Comedy

The 2nd Annual Latina Comedy Festival

The Latina Comedy Festival was established in 2022 by Chicago-based comedians Janice V. Rodriguez and Jess Martinez. National Latina Day was quickly approaching and Martinez…

Thursday, October 5th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
Oct5
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, October 5th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Haunted Soirée: A Macabre Cocktail Party
Oct6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Haunted Soirée: A Macabre Cocktail Party

Haunted Soirée: A Macabre Cocktail Party is a free-roam cocktail party inside of a historical haunted venue. It’s a night of themed mini-cocktails, extravagant entertainment,…

Friday, October 6th
6:15 p.m.11:15 p.m.
The International Museum of Surgical Sciences
1524 N. Lake Shore Drive – Chicago, IL 60610
Improvised DCOM
Oct6
Music & Comedy

Improvised DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Friday, October 6th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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