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Joe Bonamassa Live In Concert
Joe Bonamassa is performing in Highland Park, IL, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as part of the Ravinia Festival.
Music & Comedy
Modest Mouse – 2026 North American Tour
Modest Mouse will perform at The Salt Shed in Chicago on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Orbit
The Orbit is Chicago’s only improv show performed in the round. This 45-minute avant-garde experience takes the audience on a full-circle journey, showcasing a bold…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Fizz Show
Join iO house team Fizz for Chicago’s most carbonated improv show. Wednesdays at 10 p.m., Fizz cracks open a high-octane, full-sugar set of one-night-only scenes,…
Music & Comedy
Boleros de Noche Chicago September 25 at the Harris Theater
Boleros De Noche returns to the Windy City following a successful Chicago debut in 2025. Already a beloved tradition in Los Angeles, where the concert…
Music & Comedy
Big Thief – Somersault Slide 360 Tour
Big Thief is scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at The Salt Shed Outdoors. This performance is a major stop…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Grant Park Music Festival Vocal Fellows at Indian Boundary Park
Join the Grant Park Music Festival Vocal Fellows in this free outdoor concert! The program, featuring music from classical to jazz and pop, celebrates America’s…
Music & Comedy
Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
Laugh your way into your new favorite Thursday tradition at Morgan’s Laugh Lounge, Chicago’s newest comedy hotspot. Every Thursday night from 6:00–9:30 PM, the lounge…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary…
Music & Comedy
Marcus Monroe at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Marcus Monroe is a New York…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will set the stage for another summer of live music with the return of its “Rockin’ in the…
Music & Comedy
Zhamira – Curita Para El Corazón Tour
Zhamira Zambrano is performing at the House of Blues Chicago on Thursday, August 13, 2026. This show is part of her “Curita Para El Corazón…
Music & Comedy
Press Start: An Improvised Musical
Press Start: An Improvised Musical is a hilarious, high-energy full improvised musical inspired by the games you know and love. Each show, our cast creates…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Music & Comedy
Boleros de Noche Chicago September 25 at the Harris Theater
Boleros De Noche returns to the Windy City following a successful Chicago debut in 2025. Already a beloved tradition in Los Angeles, where the concert…
Music & Comedy
Three Pianos at Huntington Bank Pavilion
Join us for Three Pianos at Huntington Bank Pavilion on August 14, 2026 for a night of live music and skyline views. Looking to elevate…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Giancarlo Guerrero brings the 2026 season to an epic close with none other than Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a musical affirmation of humanity on a…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Music & Comedy
Cousin Tiera at The Comedy Bar
A brilliant and hilarious comedian from the West Side of Chicago, Tiera Oleary (My Cousin Tiera), is riveting audiences across the country with her viral…
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