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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, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised Shakespeare
Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare
Music & Comedy
Chicago a cappella presents Cantaré
Pack your (musical) bags! We’re heading to Mexico with songs commissioned through our ¡Cantaré! program, showcasing the vibrant voices of this beautiful country. Through music, you’ll discover…
Music & Comedy
Louis CK – Ridiculous Tour
Louis CK will bring the Ridiculous Tour to The Chicago Theatre September 25, 26 and 27.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Ravel Piano Concertos & Suite from Carmen
Overview Ravel’s jazz-fueled Piano Concerto in G Major fits Alice Sara Ott “like a custom suit,” raves The New York Times. Ott presents the glittering score…
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…
Music & Comedy
Maná – Vivir Sin Aire Tour
Fresh off the heels of their historic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, legendary Mexican rock band MANÁ returns this fall with a spectacular…
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,…
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, 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,…
Music & Comedy
Chicago a cappella Presents Cantaré
Pack your (musical) bags! We’re heading to Mexico with songs commissioned through our ¡Cantaré! program, showcasing the vibrant voices of this beautiful country. Through music, you’ll discover…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Ravel Piano Concertos & Suite from Carmen
Overview Ravel’s jazz-fueled Piano Concerto in G Major fits Alice Sara Ott “like a custom suit,” raves The New York Times. Ott presents the glittering score…
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Country Cruisin’ with Colt Ford
Colt Ford, the Southern star blending country sounds with rap grit, is bringing a hard-hitting performance to Lake Michigan with City Cruises Live. Forget the…
Music & Comedy
Garbage – Happy Endings Tour
Multi-Platinum rockers Garbage will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on Sep. 29, 2025 /w special guests Starcrawler.
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…
Music & Comedy
Ludovico Einaudi – The Summer Portraits Tour
Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi has announced a 2025 North American fall tour, including stops in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Chicago.
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.…
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…
Music & Comedy
Ludovico Einaudi – The Summer Portraits Tour
Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi has announced a 2025 North American fall tour, including stops in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Chicago.
Music & Comedy
Lavelle Dontae at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Lavelle Dontae made his comedic debut…
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…
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