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Ronnie Malley: A Musical Reflection: On This Earth
Ronnie Malley uses music and his Middle-Eastern lute, the Oud to bridge his own American and Palestinian identities and make connections with folks from other…
Saturday, May 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Co-Prosperity
3219 S MorganMusic & 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 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & Comedy
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of “Somebody Feed Phil”
Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author. “Somebody…
Saturday, May 4th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateMusic & Comedy
WZRD 50th Anniversary Party
WZRD 88.3 FM, Northeastern’s radio station, first signed on-air 50 years ago on Monday, July 8, 1974. To commemorate these last five decades of broadcasting,…
Saturday, May 4th
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Martyrs’
3855 North Lincoln AvenueMusic & 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 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Second City
1616 N. Wells St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Music & 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 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second FloorMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Comedy
DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game: Chicago Edition
- Presented by
Corn Productions
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sheherazade
Elim Chan leads Rimsky-Korsakov’s sumptuous symphonic suite Sheherazade, inspired by the legendary heroine and tales of One Thousand and One Nights. Paul Jacobs, “a virtuoso…
Saturday, May 4th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan AveMusic & Comedy
University Symphony Orchestra
2024 Concerto Competition Winners Katie Gallagher and Eileen Moudou are the featured soloists for the University Symphony Orchestra’s spring quarter concert, performing Béla Bartók’s Viola…
Saturday, May 4th
8:00 p.m.Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
1131 East 57th StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…
Saturday, May 4th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.- Presented by
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Sunday, May 5th
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Concert
Immerse yourself in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi masterpiece with John Williams’ pioneering score performed by the CSO. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss as an Indiana utility…
Sunday, May 5th
3:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan AveMusic & Comedy
Da Wittle Team Show
Da Wittle Team Show is an improv showcase spotlighting some of the best small-prov teams in the city. Each week, a different lineup of hot, diverse…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Old Town Chicago Celebrates Montmartre with Cabaret
For a preview for Chicago Cabaret Week, join us for a Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion reunion concert at Steppenwolf theater and the launching of the…
Monday, May 6th
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre
1624 N. HalstedMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Alexis Lombre
Alexis Lombre discovered early on that the true essence of music isn’t about just what you hear, but about how you feel. The Chicago-born pianist, vocalist,…
Tuesday, May 7th
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60601Music & Comedy
Tuesday Good Show
Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…
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, May 7th
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
Happy 2 B Here – Sketch Comedy for Everyone
HAPPY 2 B HERE is a kaleidoscopic sketch comedy extravaganza starring Liz Gordon, Alba Woolard, Catrina Hughes, Willis Brei, and Conor Delaney. It’s a show…
Tuesday, May 7th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Olivia Jakyoung Huh, Cello & Victor Santiago Asuncion, Piano
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | OLIVIA JAKYOUNG HUH, CELLO VICTOR ASUNCION, PIANO Program: Leoš Janáček – Pohádka (Fairy Tale), for cello and piano Benjamin…
Wednesday, May 8th
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker DriveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…
Wednesday, May 8th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W DivisionMusic & Comedy
Tea Time Concert: Vocal Studies Program
Singers from the Vocal Studies Program present a concert of music in a variety of genres. Tea and cookies are served at 4:15 PM, and…
Thursday, May 9th
4:30 p.m.Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall
1010 E. 59th St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Thursday, May 9th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphMusic & Comedy
Mariah The Scientist – To Be Eaten Alive Tour
R&B singer Mariah The Scientist will perform live at House Of Blues on May 9, 2024.
Thursday, May 9th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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