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Improvised Shakespeare
Aug2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, August 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Yellow Rose Theatre Presents:
Aug2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Yellow Rose Theatre Presents:

<Seven_Year_Glitch> : When love fumbles Romps hits restart. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud night of love mishaps and a Chicago-style romance reboot in Seven Year…

Saturday, August 2nd
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Jarvis Square Theatre
1439 W. Jarvis, Chicago, IL, 60626
ComedySportz Chicago
Aug2
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…

Saturday, August 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Aug2
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,…

Saturday, August 2nd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Aug2
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…

Saturday, August 2nd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Aug2
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,…

Saturday, August 2nd
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Aug3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Sunday, August 3rd
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Lollapalooza Chicago 2025
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Lollapalooza Chicago 2025

The 2025 Lollapalooza headliners include: Olivia Rodrigo Tyler, the Creator Sabrina Carpenter Rüfüs du Sol Luke Combs Twice A$AP Rocky Korn Gracie Abrams Doechii The…

Sunday, August 3rd
12:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Yellow Rose Theatre Presents:
Aug3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Yellow Rose Theatre Presents:

<Seven_Year_Glitch> : When love fumbles Romps hits restart. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud night of love mishaps and a Chicago-style romance reboot in Seven Year…

Sunday, August 3rd
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Jarvis Square Theatre
1439 W. Jarvis, Chicago, IL, 60626
2025 Bells of Summer Sunday Carillon Concert Series
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

2025 Bells of Summer Sunday Carillon Concert Series

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel’s 59th annual Sunday carillon concert series, Bells of Summer will run from June 22nd through August 10th at 5-6 PM, featuring 8…

Sunday, August 3rd
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | MERIDA TRIO Charlene Kluegel, violin Jean Hatmaker, cello Katherine Petersen, piano Program  Franz Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat major,…

Sunday, August 3rd
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Darren Brand at The Comedy Bar
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Darren Brand at The Comedy Bar

Darren (Big Baby) Brand is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and host, best known for being a member of the comedy group “The Freestyle Funny…

Sunday, August 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio
Aug4
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | MERIDA TRIO Charlene Kluegel, violin Jean Hatmaker, cello Katherine Petersen, piano Program  Franz Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat major,…

Monday, August 4th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Aug4
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

Monday, August 4th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park – Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E Randolph St
Monday Night Concert Series
Aug4
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Monday Night Concert Series

Chase Away your Monday Blues with a Symphony of Soul! We’ll help you chase your “Monday blues”, aboard the 148-foot Tall Ship Windy as you…

Monday, August 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio
Aug5
Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Merida Trio

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | MERIDA TRIO Charlene Kluegel, violin Jean Hatmaker, cello Katherine Petersen, piano Program  Franz Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat major,…

Tuesday, August 5th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Tuesday Good Show
Aug5
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.…

Tuesday, August 5th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
The Alex Lucero Band Live At The Chicago City Winery
Aug5
Music & Comedy

The Alex Lucero Band Live At The Chicago City Winery

Come see The Alex Lucero Band’s electrifying live performance at the beautiful City Winery. The Alex Lucero Band is a Soul/Americana touring act based out…

Tuesday, August 5th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
city winery chicago
1200 W. Randolph Street
Death Cab for Cutie: Plans 20th Anniversary
Aug5
Music & Comedy

Death Cab for Cutie: Plans 20th Anniversary

Death Cab For Cutie have announced a handful of US shows to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2005 album Plans . The shows will…

Tuesday, August 5th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
Aug5
Music & Comedy

Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour

Join Cyndi Lauper for the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour with special guests at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on Aug. 5, 2025.

Tuesday, August 5th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Aug6
Music & Comedy

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Wednesday, August 6th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Seoyun Baek, Piano
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Seoyun Baek, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SEOYUN BAEK, PIANO   Program Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110 Sergei…

Wednesday, August 6th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live

Harry Caray’s Summer Music Series Presents Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Live Music 6:30PM-9:00PM • Drink Specials 6:00PM-Close The Summer Music Series at Harry…

Wednesday, August 6th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Disney’s Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Aug6
Music & Comedy

Disney’s Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide

“Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour” is a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience coming to arenas across North America in Summer 2025. The tour will feature Kylie…

Wednesday, August 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
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