Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: CIVL Fest 2026
Start: 2026-04-24T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-24T23:30:00-05:00
Location: Citywide in Chicago

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April 21, 2026: Apr21
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents Indigo at The Whistler
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. Indigo is a vocalist,…
Event details
Tuesday, April 21st
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
April 22, 2026: Apr22
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases 40+ shows…
Event details
Wednesday, April 22nd
5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Citywide in Chicago
Apr22
Music & Comedy
Crowd Work Wednesday
Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly interactive comedy show where anything can happen—and the audience is part of the act. Hosted by Chicago comedians Pat…
River North
Event details
Wednesday, April 22nd
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dario Cohen at Uncommon Ground
So excited to bring the music to Uncommon Ground (Lakeview) for an intimate night on April 22nd! 🎸 This room has such a rich history…
Event details
Wednesday, April 22nd
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Uncommon Ground Lakeview
3800 N Clark St
Apr22
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents Poison Ruin, Cruelster, Man-Eaters at Subterranean
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases CIVL member…
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Event details
Wednesday, April 22nd
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Subterranean
2011 West North Avenue
Apr22
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents Stick Men at Reggies
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. STICK MEN is a powerhouse…
Event details
Wednesday, April 22nd
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Reggies Rock Club
2105 S State St
Apr22
Music & Comedy
Alice Phoebe Lou – Oblivion Tour
Alice Phoebe Lou is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as part of her Oblivion Tour.
Event details
Wednesday, April 22nd
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Apr22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
“Going Bacharach” Presents the Greatest Hits of Bacharach at the Apollo Theater
Rediscover the soundtrack of a lifetime with GOING BACHARACH, a vibrant new revue, direct from a sold-out run in New York, celebrating the legacy of…
Event details
Wednesday, April 22nd
7:30 p.m. – Friday, May 22nd
9:30 p.m.
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Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Apr22
Music & Comedy
Blessd – El Mejor Hombre del Mundo Tour
Colombian urban superstar Blessd will perform live at Rosemont Theatre on Apr. 22, 2026.
Event details
Wednesday, April 22nd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
Apr22
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, April 22nd
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Apr22
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, April 22nd
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
April 23, 2026: Apr23
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases 40+ shows…
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Citywide in Chicago
Apr23
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, April 23rd
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Apr23
Music & Comedy
OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar
OhJay Lamont, born and raised on the west side of Chicago, started doing stand-up comedy in 2015. He has worked in many different areas of…
River North
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Set In Chicago – Improvised Movie Sequels
What if your favorite movie was set in Chicago? Flicks like Jaws, Titanic, and Trolls World Tour are deserving of sequels in The Second City,…
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
Apr23
Music & Comedy
Pitch and Pair: Pitch your friend to a crowd of singles (Setup Tour)
Pitch and Pair at The Den Theatre Friends pitch their single besties with a 3–5 minute slide deck to a room full of singles. Watch,…
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Apr23
Music & Comedy
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
Dubbed “the John Williams of Japan” by Pitchfork, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most celebrated composers of our time. He is especially known for…
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Apr23
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents Babes In Canyon, Wide Orbit, Camp Bedford at Schubas
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases CIVL member…
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave
Apr23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
“Going Bacharach” Presents the Greatest Hits of Bacharach at the Apollo Theater
Rediscover the soundtrack of a lifetime with GOING BACHARACH, a vibrant new revue, direct from a sold-out run in New York, celebrating the legacy of…
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
7:30 p.m. – Saturday, May 23rd
9:30 p.m.
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Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Apr23
Music & Comedy
Cosmic Comedy Hour
Cosmic Comedy Hour is a one-hour live comedy show that combines magic, improv, and theatrical comedy into one fast-paced experience. Unlike traditional comedy shows, this…
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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cosmic underground theater
3433 W Fullerton Ave
Apr23
Music & Comedy
Assembly of Dust – Chicago
Chicago, get ready for a hometown-style night out as Assembly Of Dust rolls into Garcias Chicago for an intimate live set in the heart of…
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Garcias Chicago
1001 W Washington Blvd
Apr23
Music & Comedy
Joost Klein – World Tour 2026
Joost Klein has announced two shows in Chicago at Thalia Hall as part of his 2026 World Tour. This world tour marks a significant milestone…
Pilsen
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
Apr23
Music & Comedy
Cazzu – Latinaje En Vivo Tour
Argentine rapper and singer Cazzu will bring her Latinaje En Vivo tour to Chicago on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Loop
Event details
Thursday, April 23rd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
April 24, 2026: Apr24
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases 40+ shows…
Event details
Friday, April 24th
5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Citywide in Chicago