Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
Jul9
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, July 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs
Jul9
Music & Comedy

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs are scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as part of their 10-date summer tour.…

Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will set the stage for another summer of live music with the return of its “Rockin’ in the…

Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Gianmarco Soresi – Drama King Tour
Jul9
Music & Comedy

Gianmarco Soresi – Drama King Tour

Gianmarco Soresi is scheduled to perform four shows in Chicago on Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10, 2026, as part of his “Drama King”…

Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Thalia Hall
"1621 Central Ave, Suite 330 Cheyenne, WY 82001"
Windy City Smokeout
Jul10
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…

Friday, July 10th
2:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
The Infinite Wrench
Jul10
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, July 10th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Ella Mai – Do You Still Love Me? Tour
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Ella Mai – Do You Still Love Me? Tour

Ella Mai is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, July 10, 2026, as part of her “Do You Still Love Me? Tour”. Special Guests:…

Friday, July 10th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Muse – The Wow! Signal Tour
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Muse – The Wow! Signal Tour

Muse is scheduled to perform at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Friday, July 10, 2026. This performance is part of their…

Friday, July 10th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Gianmarco Soresi – Drama King Tour
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Gianmarco Soresi – Drama King Tour

Gianmarco Soresi is scheduled to perform four shows in Chicago on Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10, 2026, as part of his “Drama King”…

Friday, July 10th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Thalia Hall
"1621 Central Ave, Suite 330 Cheyenne, WY 82001"
Devil’s Daughter
Jul10
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, July 10th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Chance Peña – 2026 North American Tour
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Chance Peña – 2026 North American Tour

Chance Peña is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, July 10, 2026, at The Vic Theatre. This stop is part of his newly announced…

Friday, July 10th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Devil’s Daughter
Jul10
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, July 10th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

Former Grant Park Music Festival Principal Conductor Leonard Slatkin returns to conduct Tchaikovsky’s fatalistic Symphony No. 5. Violinist Yevgeny Kutik makes his Festival debut in…

Friday, July 10th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance: Encore Tour
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance: Encore Tour

Derek Hough is bringing his Symphony of Dance: Encore tour to the Rosemont Theatre on Friday, July 10, 2026. This show features high-energy choreography, live…

Friday, July 10th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
Honk! A Short Form Improv Show
Jul10
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…

Friday, July 10th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Wine Down Comedy
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Wine Down Comedy

Wine Down Comedy at iO Theater invites you to relax into the weekend with great wine and Chicago’s best stand up comedians. Sip, laugh, and…

Friday, July 10th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jul10
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, July 10th
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
Jul10
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, July 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Stargazers Adventure Club
Jul11
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,…

Saturday, July 11th
10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
Windy City Smokeout
Jul11
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…

Saturday, July 11th
1:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
The Infinite Wrench
Jul11
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, July 11th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jul11
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, July 11th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Jul11
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, July 11th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Jack Johnson – SURFILMUSIC 2026 Tour
Jul11
Music & Comedy

Jack Johnson – SURFILMUSIC 2026 Tour

The legendary singer‑songwriter Jack Johnson is bringing his unique blend of surf‑folk and laid‑back acoustic vibes to the heart of Chicago soon — get ready…

Saturday, July 11th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.