Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Windy City Smokeout
Start: 2026-07-09T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-09T22:00:00-05:00
Location: United Center Parking Lot

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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Windy City Smokeout

United Center Parking Lot

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July 3, 2026: Jul3
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.…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Honk! A Short Form Improv Show
Honk! is a short form, game-based improv show that asks: what good is comedy if you can’t get a little silly? Comprised of some of…
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Jul3
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…
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
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,
Jul3
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
July 4, 2026: Jul4
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,…
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
Jul4
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…
Andersonville
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul4
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…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Jul4
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…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Independence Day Salute
Christopher Bell conducts the Grant Park Orchestra in this annual Chicago tradition. The family-friendly celebration includes patriotic favorites alongside Gershwin’s Three Preludes with principal clarinetist Dario Brignoli…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Jul4
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul4
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Jul4
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…
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Jul4
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…
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
July 5, 2026: Jul5
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…
Event details
Sunday, July 5th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Jul5
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!)…
Old Town
Event details
Sunday, July 5th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
July 6, 2026: Jul6
Music & Comedy
Michael Charles and Band on The Tall Ship Windy Music Concert Series
We’ll help you chase your “Monday blues”, aboard the 148-foot Tall Ship Windy as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Chicago from the waters of…
Event details
Monday, July 6th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
July 7, 2026: Jul7
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.…
Event details
Tuesday, July 7th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
July 8, 2026: Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Jul8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Live jazz revels at Shedd Aquarium! Join us for the popular midweek  Jazzin’ at the Shedd series with unforgettable evenings of music, mingling and marine life.…
South Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Jul8
Music & Comedy
Evanescence Live In Chicago – 2026 World Tour
Grammy Award-winning band Evanescence /w special guests Spiritbox & Nova Twins will perform live at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on July 8, 2026.
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Jul8
Music & Comedy
Bob Dylan – Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour
Bob Dylan is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as part of the summer leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways…
South Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
Jul8
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…
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Jul8
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,…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
July 9, 2026: Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…
Event details
Thursday, July 9th
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street