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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…
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…
Music & Comedy
BabyChiefDoIt – Chicago
Get ready for an unforgettable night as BabyChiefDoIt takes the stage at the iconic Ramova Theatre in Chicago! Known for his soulful melodies and electrifying…
Music & Comedy
Dance For Life: 35th Anniversary
Chicago Dance Health Fund presents Chicago’s biggest dance event of the year, celebrating 35 years of supporting healthcare and critical medical needs of Chicago dance…
Music & Comedy
Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern Tour
Jill Scott is bringing her “To Whom This May Concern” world tour to Chicago for a three-night residency at The Chicago Theatre in August 2026.…
Music & Comedy
Bonnie Raitt Live In Concert
Bonnie Raitt is performing in Highland Park, IL, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as part of the Ravinia Festival. Support Act: The performance features special…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary…
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Polo & Pan – 2026 Tour
French electronic music duo Polo & Pan will perform live in Chicago on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Aragon Ballroom.
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…
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Slink Johnson at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Slink Johnson is an American actor,…
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…
Music & Comedy
The Improvised Movie: Summer Blockbusters
Are you ready for a cinematic showdown where your favorite song lyrics inspire completely improvised, never-seen-before, and never-seen-again summer movies? Join us Saturdays in July…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best of The Second City
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the…
Music & Comedy
Boleros de Noche Chicago September 25 at the Harris Theater
Boleros De Noche returns to the Windy City following a successful Chicago debut in 2025. Already a beloved tradition in Los Angeles, where the concert…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Malarkey Comedy Expo League
Welcome to Expo League, where competition and exhibition meet to make an entertaining and interactive experience you’ll never forget! Like the Savannah Bananas and Harlem…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
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!)…
Music & Comedy
Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern Tour
Jill Scott is bringing her “To Whom This May Concern” world tour to Chicago for a three-night residency at The Chicago Theatre in August 2026.…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised DCOM
Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage with…
Music & Comedy
PJ Morton – Night Sunday Morning Tour
PJ Morton is performing in Chicago on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as part of his Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour.
Music & Comedy
Boleros de Noche Chicago September 25 at the Harris Theater
Boleros De Noche returns to the Windy City following a successful Chicago debut in 2025. Already a beloved tradition in Los Angeles, where the concert…
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