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The Infinite Wrench
Sep6
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 6th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Tony Dabas at The Comedy Bar
Sep6
Music & Comedy

Tony Dabas at The Comedy Bar

Tony Dabas, hailing from Staten Island, is a rising star in the New York City standup scene. Known for his quick wit and relatable humor,…

Saturday, September 6th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout: Charlie Wilson, Babyface & K-Ci
Sep6
Music & Comedy

Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout: Charlie Wilson, Babyface & K-Ci

R&B icon Charlie Wilson is bringing the ultimate soul-infused celebration to fans this summer with his Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour featuring an all-star lineup…

Saturday, September 6th
7:15 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Sep6
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 6th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Sep6
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 6th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Improvised Shakespeare
Sep6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, September 6th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism Tour
Sep6
Music & Comedy

Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism Tour

Dua Lipa is bringing the Radical Optimism Tour to United Center on September 5 & 6, 2025!

Saturday, September 6th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Sep6
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, September 6th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Kruder & Dorfmeister – 30 Year Anniversary Tour
Sep6
Saturday, September 6th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Sep6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday, September 6th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Sep6
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 6th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Sep6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, September 6th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep7
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…

Sunday, September 7th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Mandala Makers Festival
Sep7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Mandala Makers Festival

Mandala Performing Arts is proud to announce the 7th annual Mandala Makers Festival, a three-day celebration that provides a platform for emerging South Asian performing…

Sunday, September 7th
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N Southport Ave
Roni Shanell at The Comedy Bar
Sep7
Music & Comedy

Roni Shanell at The Comedy Bar

Hailing from Detroit, Roni Shanell is a rising star in comedy. She began her career in 2015 and has been on fire ever since! She’s…

Sunday, September 7th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Free Growing Hope Concert with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco
Sep7
Music & Comedy

Free Growing Hope Concert with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco

The 3rd annual all-ages Growing Hope Concert will be held on Sunday, September 7, presented free by JCC Chicago. The event will feature Jeff Tweedy,…

Sunday, September 7th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St
The Who The Song Is Over – North American Farewell Tour
Sep7
Music & Comedy

The Who The Song Is Over – North American Farewell Tour

One of the greatest bands in rock history, The Who, are heading out on their bittersweet final tour of the US and Canada as a…

Sunday, September 7th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything
Sep7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything

The trains are late, the apps are broken, the bees are dying, and the algorithm knows your deepest fears. So what do we do? We…

Sunday, September 7th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
The Late Nite Mic at The Comedy Bar
Sep8
Music & Comedy

The Late Nite Mic at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Vik Pandya is a nationally touring…

Monday, September 8th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Tuesday Good Show
Sep9
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, September 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Tomato Throw Show
Sep9
Music & Comedy

Tomato Throw Show

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Join us for the most fun…

Tuesday, September 9th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band
Sep9
Tuesday, September 9th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
The Who: The Song Is Over – North American Farewell Tour
Sep9
Music & Comedy

The Who: The Song Is Over – North American Farewell Tour

One of the greatest bands in rock history, The Who, are heading out on their bittersweet final tour of the US and Canada as a…

Tuesday, September 9th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | William Suh, Cello and Kyunga Lee, Piano
Sep10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | William Suh, Cello and Kyunga Lee, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | WILLIAM SUH, CELLO KYUNGA LEE, PIANO   Program Florence Price  – Elfentanz  Claude Debussy – Cello Sonata, L. 135 …

Wednesday, September 10th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
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