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Joe Di Zillo Live in Skokie
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Joe Di Zillo Live in Skokie

Chicago musician/singer-songwriter Joe Di Zillo’s latest album Bringing it Back was released on vinyl on Friday, June 21. Chicago has produced incredible music over the…

Friday September 13, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
sketchbook Brewing Co
4901 Main St
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep13
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 September 13, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Sep13
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 September 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Spoon River House Festival
Sep13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Spoon River House Festival

Unique House Festival Honors Chicago Literary Classic in Song Spoon River House Festival Embark on a poetic journey! Let the spirit of author Edgar Lee…

Friday September 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Historic Home
Kenwood and 49th Street
Bassem Youssef – The Middle Beast Tour
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Bassem Youssef – The Middle Beast Tour

Bassem Youssef will bring The Middle Beast Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, September 13. – Tickets are on sale NOW – Use special…

Friday September 13, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Devil’s Daughter
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town, Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for 10+…

Friday September 13, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Devil’s Daughter
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday September 13, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Improvised Sitcom
Sep13
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 September 13, 2024
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Sep13
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 September 13, 2024
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
Sep13
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 September 13, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Blacklight Blackout 13Yr Anniversary ft/Blu9, Kula, JumpOffBoyz + More
Sep13
Sep14
Music & Comedy

Blacklight Blackout 13Yr Anniversary ft/Blu9, Kula, JumpOffBoyz + More

Friday, September 13th | at Le Nocturne Chicago ——————————————————— Blacklight Blackout is turning 13 years old. We’ve gone through so many changes, locations, people and…

Friday September 13, 2024
10:30 p.m.Saturday September 14, 2024
4:00 a.m.
le nocturne
4810 N Broadway St
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep14
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 September 14, 2024
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Live On The Lake!
Sep14
Music & Comedy

Live On The Lake!

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of…

Saturday September 14, 2024
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep14
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 September 14, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Sep14
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 September 14, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Spoon River House Festival
Sep14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Spoon River House Festival

Unique House Festival Honors Chicago Literary Classic in Song Spoon River House Festival Embark on a poetic journey! Let the spirit of author Edgar Lee…

Saturday September 14, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Historic Home
Kenwood and 49th Street
The 10x Show – Presented by The Spaceship Chicago & Columbia College
Sep14
Music & Comedy

The 10x Show – Presented by The Spaceship Chicago & Columbia College

🎉 Join Manny 10X for an Unforgettable Night at Reggie’s Rock Club! 🎉 Presenting Manny 10x’s first-ever curated show at the historic Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago.…

Saturday September 14, 2024
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Reggies Rock Club
2105 S State St
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Sep14
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 September 14, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Sep14
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 September 14, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
I’m Calling Corporate!
Sep14
Music & Comedy

I’m Calling Corporate!

Ever wanted to call corporate on your coworkers? Same. Come find out what your least-favorite colleagues (and bosses) have been up to recently. It’s downright…

Saturday September 14, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Rigoletto
Sep14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rigoletto

In this renaissance thriller, a court jester becomes tragically obsessed with avenging his daughter’s dishonor. The score is full of unforgettable highlights including the Duke’s…

Saturday September 14, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Backpack Full of Rats Presents: Group Therapy
Sep14
Music & Comedy

Backpack Full of Rats Presents: Group Therapy

Welcome to group therapy, where these messy improv comedians share what’s keeping them up at night. The twist? You decide their neuroses! Experience an improvised…

Saturday September 14, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
De Maat Studio Theater at Piper’s Alley
230 W North Ave
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Sep14
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 September 14, 2024
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Colorize showcase with PRAANA + ESTIVA + MOLLY
Sep14
Music & Comedy

Colorize showcase with PRAANA + ESTIVA + MOLLY

Tickets starting at $25 + fees The best in Deep, Melodic & Progressive House. This is an 21+ event Presented by Chop Shop.

Saturday September 14, 2024
9:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
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