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July 16, 2026: Jul16
Music & Comedy
Rush
Welcome to the United Center in Chicago, Illinois! Get ready for an unforgettable night with the legendary rock band Rush on July 16, 2026, at…
West Loop
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Jul16
Music & Comedy
RUSH – Fifty Something Tour
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees, GRAMMY® Award-nominated icons, and RUSH Co-Founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] have announced…
West Loop
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Jul16
Music & Comedy
The Black Keys – Peaches ’n Kream World Tour
The Black Keys will perform in Chicago at The Salt Shed – Outdoors on Thursday, July 16, 2026, as part of their “Peaches ‘N Kream…
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
July 17, 2026: Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Tacos y Tamales Festival | July 17-19, 2026 | Pilsen • Chicago Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich…
Event details
Friday, July 17th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Blue Island Ave & Ashland
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Fauré Requiem
Christopher Bell celebrates his 25th anniversary as Director of the Grant Park Chorus with Fauré’s beloved Requiem. James MacMillan’s powerful Cantos Sagrados opens the program alongside Vaughan Williams’s Toward…
Loop
Event details
Friday, July 17th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Jul17
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, July 17th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul17
Music & Comedy
Lil Wayne – 20 Years of Carter Classics Tour
Lil Wayne is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. This show is a…
South Loop
Event details
Friday, July 17th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
Jul17
Music & Comedy
Flyleaf & Lacey Sturm – 20th Anniversary Tour
Flyleaf is reuniting with original lead singer Lacey Sturm for a two-night residency at the House of Blues Chicago on Friday, July 17, and Saturday,…
River North
Event details
Friday, July 17th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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House of Blues
Jul17
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 17th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul17
Music & Comedy
The Pretty Reckless – Dear God Tour
The Pretty Reckless is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, July 17, 2026, as part of their headlining “Dear God Tour”.
Uptown
Event details
Friday, July 17th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Jul17
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 17th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul17
Music & Comedy
Rick Ross – Port of Miami Anniversary Tour
Rick Ross is scheduled to perform a special orchestral concert in Chicago on Friday, July 17, 2026, as part of his “Port of Miami” 20th…
Loop
Event details
Friday, July 17th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Jul17
Music & Comedy
Paul Simon Live In Concert
Paul Simon is scheduled to perform two back-to-back shows at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2026. These…
Event details
Friday, July 17th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia
200-201 Ravinia Park Road
Jul17
Music & Comedy
Melanie Martinez – HADES: THE SACRIFICE TOUR
Melanie Martinez is scheduled to perform at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL on Friday, July 17, 2026, as part of her HADES: THE SACRIFICE…
Event details
Friday, July 17th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Jul17
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 17th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Jul17
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 17th
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,
Jul17
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 17th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
July 18, 2026: Jul18
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 18th
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Tacos y Tamales Festival | July 17-19, 2026 | Pilsen • Chicago Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich…
Event details
Saturday, July 18th
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Blue Island Ave & Ashland
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Framesandstages
Frames and Stages is a dynamic celebration of expression, storytelling, and perspective. This immersive event brings together artists, performers, and creatives from diverse disciplines to…
Event details
Saturday, July 18th
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
The Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave,
Jul18
Music & Comedy
Flyleaf & Lacey Sturm – 20th Anniversary Tour
Flyleaf is reuniting with original lead singer Lacey Sturm for a two-night residency at the House of Blues Chicago on Friday, July 17, and Saturday,…
River North
Event details
Saturday, July 18th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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House of Blues
Jul18
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 18th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul18
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 18th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Jul18
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 18th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor

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