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Chicago Youth in Music Festival Finale
Apr29
Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation

Chicago Youth in Music Festival Finale

A panorama of sarcastic waltzes, brassy outbursts, ghostly effects and echoes of Mahler, Shostakovich’s Fourth Symphony represents the composer at his most deliriously inventive. The…

Monday, April 29th
7:30 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Apr30
Music & 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.…

Tuesday, April 30th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Chicago’s Best Standup
Apr30
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, April 30th
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
Apr30
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, April 30th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Puscifer, Primus & A Perfect Circle – SESSANTA Tour
May1
Music & Comedy

Puscifer, Primus & A Perfect Circle – SESSANTA Tour

Puscifer, Primus & A Perfect Circle will perform live at Wintrust Arena on May 1, 2024.

Wednesday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
May1
Music & 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 1st
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Tea Time Concert: Percussion Ensemble
May2
Music & Comedy

Tea Time Concert: Percussion Ensemble

Musicians from the Percussion Ensemble present a concert featuring a variety of percussion instruments and musical styles. Tea and cookies are served at 4:15 PM,…

Thursday, May 2nd
4:30 p.m.
Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall
1010 E. 59th St.
Teatro Zinzanni
May2
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 2nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Jazz Lizard’s at The Black Eagle Club
May2
Music & Comedy

The Jazz Lizard’s at The Black Eagle Club

Drinks, Food, Good Times, Great Ambiance, Amazing Service

Thursday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.
the black eagle
1938 W Irving Park Rd
ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera
May2
Music & Comedy

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock musical featuring Chicago’s finest musical improvisers. These one-night-only comedy rock operas showcase…

Thursday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Sheherazade
May2
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…

Thursday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
People Presenting Things
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

People Presenting Things

People Presenting Things is an improvised comedy experience like no other. Performers take the stage ready to present a slideshow – but, they have no…

Thursday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park Road, Illinois
Zaid Fouzi and Friends
May2
Music & Comedy

Zaid Fouzi and Friends

Join us for some laughs off the Magnificent Mile featuring Zaid Fouzi!

Thursday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Teatro Zinzanni
May3
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…

Friday, May 3rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
May3
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, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game: Chicago Edition
May3
Friday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
First Date Comedy Show
May3
Music & Comedy

First Date Comedy Show

The First Date is a comical hunt for love. Chicago’s funniest stand-up comedians hit the stage as one audience member is selected from the crowd…

Friday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Concert
May3
Music & 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…

Friday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.10:10 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Tamia & Joe
May3
Music & Comedy

Tamia & Joe

Prepare for a night of soulful melodies and captivating performances by award-winning artists, Tamia and Joe, as they perform at Arie Crown Theater on May…

Friday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Improvised Sitcom
May3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Sitcom

Cue the laugh track- it’s a very special episode of your favorite long running tv show! The gang gets up to the same ‘ol wacky…

Friday, May 3rd
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
The Improvised Housewives of iO
May3
Friday, May 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, May 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Teatro Zinzanni
May4
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…

Saturday, May 4th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Teatro Zinzanni
May4
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…

Saturday, May 4th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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