moonwatchers
May2
May19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

moonwatchers

It is Rocco and Allen’s job to watch the moon, and it is really quite boring. Night after night, they time the sequences exactly –…

Saturday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 19th
2:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Secret Sketch Show
May2
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, May 2nd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
May2
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, May 2nd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Top Shelf Comedy
May2
Music & Comedy

Top Shelf Comedy

Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…

Saturday, May 2nd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Top Shelf Comedy
May2
Music & Comedy

Top Shelf Comedy

Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…

Saturday, May 2nd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago Jazz Orchestra Presents: A Tribute to Roy Eldridge Featuring Jon Faddis with Alyssa Allgood
May3
Music & Comedy

Chicago Jazz Orchestra Presents: A Tribute to Roy Eldridge Featuring Jon Faddis with Alyssa Allgood

Join the Chicago Jazz Orchestra as they celebrate the legacy of jazz icon Roy Eldridge, one of the first black musicians to become part of…

Sunday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Building – Studebaker Theater
410 S. Michigan Avenue
HighQ
May3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

HighQ

Is it a cannabis-themed game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience? Why can’t it be both? HighQ is an uplifting blend of…

Sunday, May 3rd
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai & Animals As Leaders
May3
Music & Comedy

SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai & Animals As Leaders

The SatchVai Band, featuring iconic rock guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, is scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as…

Sunday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Wheel of Improv
May3
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, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Caifanes: 2026 Tour
May3
Music & Comedy

Caifanes: 2026 Tour

Legendary Mexican rock band Caifanes is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Sunday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
They Might Be Giants – The Bigger Show Tour
May3
Music & Comedy

They Might Be Giants – The Bigger Show Tour

They Might Be Giants are scheduled to perform a three-night residency in Chicago from Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, 2026. These are their…

Sunday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
moonwatchers
May3
May20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

moonwatchers

It is Rocco and Allen’s job to watch the moon, and it is really quite boring. Night after night, they time the sequences exactly –…

Sunday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 20th
2:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Tuesday Good Show
May5
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, May 5th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Iron & Wine Live In Chicago
May5
Music & Comedy

Iron & Wine Live In Chicago

Indie folk songwriter Iron & Wine will perform two shows in Chicago, IL, at Thalia Hall in May 2026.

Tuesday, May 5th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
NewDad
May6
Music & Comedy

NewDad

Welcome to the iconic Metro Chicago, where on May 6, 2026, the indie-rock sensation NewDad will be taking the stage at 7:30 PM. Hailing from…

Wednesday, May 6th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Metro Chicago
Iron & Wine Live In Chicago
May6
Music & Comedy

Iron & Wine Live In Chicago

Indie folk songwriter Iron & Wine will perform two shows in Chicago, IL, at Thalia Hall in May 2026.

Wednesday, May 6th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
May6
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 6th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Fizz Show
May6
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,…

Wednesday, May 6th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
May7
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…

Thursday, May 7th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Dark Side of the Pillow Sketch Comedy Show
May7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dark Side of the Pillow Sketch Comedy Show

The thoughts you have at 2 a.m.? We put them on stage. Looking for a night out that feels unmistakably Chicago? Dark Side of the…

Thursday, May 7th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
Mika – Spinning Out Tour North America
May7
Music & Comedy

Mika – Spinning Out Tour North America

Internationally acclaimed pop artist Mika is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as part of the “Spinning Out Tour North America”.

Thursday, May 7th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Sooshi Mango – The Home Made World Tour 2026
May7
Music & Comedy

Sooshi Mango – The Home Made World Tour 2026

The Australian comedy trio Sooshi Mango is scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as part of their “The Home Made…

Thursday, May 7th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center
2936 N. Southport Ave
Carlos Vives Live In Chicago – Tour al Sol
May7
Music & Comedy

Carlos Vives Live In Chicago – Tour al Sol

Carlos Vives will bring his electrifying Tour al Sol 2026 to Rosemont on May 7 at the Rosemont Theatre, delivering a night of high-energy music…

Thursday, May 7th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
Peso Pluma – Dinastia Tour 2026
May7
Music & Comedy

Peso Pluma – Dinastia Tour 2026

Mexican music star Peso Pluma is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as the grand finale of his North American “DINASTÍA…

Thursday, May 7th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,