Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: The Kid LAROi – A Perfect World Tour
Start: 2026-05-22T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-22T22:30:00-05:00
Location: The Salt Shed

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May 17, 2026: May17
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, May 17th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
May17
Music & Comedy
Julio Torres Live
Julio Torres is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for his “Works in Progress” show.
Event details
Sunday, May 17th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
May17
Music & Comedy
Good Kid – Can We Hang Out? 2026 Tour
Toronto indie rock band Good Kid /w special guest Inoha will perform live at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre on May 17, 2026.
Uptown
Event details
Sunday, May 17th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
May17
Music & Comedy
Bruno Mars – The Romantic Tour
16-time Grammy winner Bruno Mars /w special guests Leon Thomas & DJ Pee.Wee will perform live at Chicago’s Soldier Field on May 16-17, 2026.
South Loop
Event details
Sunday, May 17th
7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
May17
Jun3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
moonwatchers
It is Rocco and Allen’s job to watch the moon, and it is really quite boring. Night after night, they time the sequences exactly –…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Sunday, May 17th
8:00 p.m. – Wednesday, June 3rd
2:30 p.m.
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Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
May 18, 2026: May18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Magic Mondays
Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Monday, May 18th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
May 19, 2026: May19
Music & Comedy
Chaos and Carnage: Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex & Bodysnatcher
The Chaos and Carnage 2026 tour will be at the Ramova Theatre in Chicago on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This year’s installment features a massive…
Event details
Tuesday, May 19th
4:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ramova Theatre
3520 S. Halsted St.
May19
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, May 19th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
May19
Music & Comedy
Joe Jackson – Hope and Fury Tour
Joe Jackson and his band are scheduled for a two-night residency at Park West in Chicago on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026.…
Event details
Tuesday, May 19th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
May 20, 2026: May20
Music & Comedy
Khalid – It’s Always Summer Somewhere 2026 Tour
Multi-platinum artist Khalid /w special guest Lauv will perform live at Chicago’s Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on May 20, 2026.
South Loop
Event details
Wednesday, May 20th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
May20
Music & Comedy
Chet Faker – A Love For Strangers World Tour
Chet Faker is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as part of his A Love For Strangers World Tour. This tour…
Event details
Wednesday, May 20th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
May20
Music & Comedy
Joe Jackson – Hope and Fury Tour
Joe Jackson and his band are scheduled for a two-night residency at Park West in Chicago on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026.…
Event details
Wednesday, May 20th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
May20
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, May 20th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
May20
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, May 20th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
May 21, 2026: May21
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…
Event details
Thursday, May 21st
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
May21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dark Side of the Pillow Sketch Comedy Show
The thoughts you have at 2 a.m.? We put them on stage. Looking for a night out that feels unmistakably Chicago? Dark Side of the…
Event details
Thursday, May 21st
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
May21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dumb and Drummer
Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…
Event details
Thursday, May 21st
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
May21
Music & Comedy
Concrete Boys – It’s Us Vol. 2 Tour
Concrete Boys is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Thursday, May 21, 2026, as part of their “It’s Us Vol. 2 Tour”.
Event details
Thursday, May 21st
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
May 22, 2026: May22
Music & Comedy
Slide Away
The Slide Away 2026 festival will take place in Chicago over two nights, Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, 2026. The festival features a…
Uptown
Event details
Friday, May 22nd
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Aragon Ballroom
May22
Music & Comedy
Kid Cudi – Rebel Ragers Tour
Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter Kid Cudi is scheduled to perform in the Chicago area on Friday, May 22, 2026, as part of The Rebel Ragers…
Event details
Friday, May 22nd
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
May22
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
Friday, May 22nd
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
May22
Music & Comedy
Grossman Ensemble – Illuminations
The Grossman Ensemble—performing the best music you haven’t heard yet—closes the 2025-26 concert season with an energetic evening of brand-new music. Luke Poeppel conducts the…
Event details
Friday, May 22nd
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Reva and David – Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
May22
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, May 22nd
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
May22
Music & Comedy
The Kid LAROi – A Perfect World Tour
The Kid LAROI will bring his A Perfect World Tour to Chicago’s The Salt Shed on Friday, May 22, 2026. This outdoor performance at the…
Event details
Friday, May 22nd
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL