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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 AvenueMusic & 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…
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.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 AvenueMusic & 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 AvenueMusic & 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 AvenueMusic & 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 AvenueMusic & 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. StateMusic & 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!)…
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 AveMusic & 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…
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 AvenueMusic & 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 AveMusic & Comedy
Iron & Wine Live In Chicago
Indie folk songwriter Iron & Wine will perform two shows in Chicago, IL, at Thalia Hall in May 2026.
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 ChicagoMusic & 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 StreetMusic & 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 DivisionMusic & 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
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
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 AveMusic & 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 AveMusic & 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 AveMusic & 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 TheatreMusic & 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,

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