Voila: The Improvised Musical
Apr24
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, April 24th
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,
Hitch*Cocktails
Apr24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, April 24th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Stargazers Adventure Club
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Stargazers Adventure Club

Blast off with Stargazers Adventure Club in Planetary Games, an interactive space spectacular where imagination fuels the fun! You’ll learn planetary facts from out-of-this-world host,…

Saturday, April 25th
10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday, April 25th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Behemoth – The Godless IV Tour 2026
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Behemoth – The Godless IV Tour 2026

Polish extreme metal band Behemoth is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of their North American “The Godless IV…

Saturday, April 25th
6:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
The Infinite Wrench
Apr25
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…

Saturday, April 25th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr25
Music & 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, April 25th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Apr25
Music & 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, April 25th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Zarna Garg – Million Dollar Excuses 2026 Tour
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Zarna Garg – Million Dollar Excuses 2026 Tour

Comedian Zarna Garg is scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of her “Million Dollar Excuses Tour”.

Saturday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi

Dubbed “the John Williams of Japan” by Pitchfork, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most celebrated composers of our time. He is especially known for…

Saturday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Lewis Capaldi Live at United Center
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Lewis Capaldi Live at United Center

Lewis Capaldi returns to Chicago for a powerful night of music at the United Center on April 25, 2026. Known for his soul-stirring vocals and…

Saturday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Puscifer Live at The Chicago Theatre – Normal Isn’t 2026 Tour
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Puscifer Live at The Chicago Theatre – Normal Isn’t 2026 Tour

Puscifer is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Chicago Theatre. The show is part of the band’s “The Normal…

Saturday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps, Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly & Chico Bean
Apr25
Music & Comedy

We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps, Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly & Chico Bean

Get ready for a night of non‑stop laughs as the We Them Ones Comedy Tour rolls into Chicago at the Wintrust Arena on Saturday, April 25, 2026!…

Saturday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Viva El Jaripeo
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Viva El Jaripeo

Viva El Jaripeo is scheduled to take place in Rosemont on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Allstate Arena The event features performances by Alameños…

Saturday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Secret Sketch Show
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Secret Sketch Show

Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…

Saturday, April 25th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr25
Music & 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, April 25th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
Apr26
Music & Comedy

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi

Dubbed “the John Williams of Japan” by Pitchfork, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most celebrated composers of our time. He is especially known for…

Sunday, April 26th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Malarkey Comedy Expo League
Apr26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Malarkey Comedy Expo League

Welcome to Expo League, where competition and exhibition meet to make an entertaining and interactive experience you’ll never forget! Like the Savannah Bananas and Harlem…

Sunday, April 26th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Wheel of Improv
Apr26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday, April 26th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Improvised DCOM
Apr26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

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 with…

Sunday, April 26th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman
Apr27
Music & Comedy

Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman

Join Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman for an evening of solo performances at The Auditorium with special guest Brennan Wedl.

Monday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
José González – Against The Dying Of The Light Tour
Apr27
Music & Comedy

José González – Against The Dying Of The Light Tour

José González is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Monday, April 27, 2026, as part of his Against The Dying Of The Light Tour. Special…

Monday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Tuesday Good Show
Apr28
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 28th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave