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Teatro Zinzanni
Aug2
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…

Saturday, August 2nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Aug2
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…

Saturday, August 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Aug2
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…

Saturday, August 2nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Aug2
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…

Saturday, August 2nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Death Cab for Cutie: Plans 20th Anniversary
Aug6
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…

Wednesday, August 6th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Aug6
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…

Wednesday, August 6th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Aug7
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…

Thursday, August 7th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Teatro Zinzanni
Aug7
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…

Thursday, August 7th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
Aug7
Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will turn up the volume this summer with the return of its popular “Rockin’ in…

Thursday, August 7th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Dru Montana at The Comedy Bar
Aug7
Music & Comedy

Dru Montana at The Comedy Bar

Dru Montana made his name in the scene through Phillies Funniest and his two hit podcasts, Durag and the Deertag, and the prank call show, Digital…

Thursday, August 7th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Improvsed DCOM
Aug7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvsed 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 every…

Thursday, August 7th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Aug8
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…

Friday, August 8th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
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