
Upcoming Chicago Events
Check out what's happening all around Chicago.
Search events category
Music & Comedy
Events Search and Views Navigation
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 StMusic & 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, 60606Music & 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 AvenueMuseums, 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 60610Music & 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 AvenueMusic & 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 AveMusic & 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 PierMusic & 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,…
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.Episcopal Cathedral of St. James
65 E. Huron StreetMusic & 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 350AFestivals, 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 StMusic & 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 AveFestivals, 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 DriveMusic & 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, 60606Music & 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 PlaceFestivals, 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 AveMusic & 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.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.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 AvenueMusic & 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 AvenueMusic & 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 StMusic & 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…
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 60610Music & 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…

Explore hotels, flights, deals, and more
Your Favorites
Quick access links
Made with in Chicago