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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…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Evan Plus One: Party Animals
Get ready for a night of improv worthy of a celebration! Evan + 1, winners of our 38th season of Improv Gladiators, take to the…
Music & Comedy
Emperor – Emperial Wrath North American Tour
Norwegian black metal pioneers Emperor will perform at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Saturday, April 4, 2026. This appearance is a major…
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…
Music & Comedy
Earthquake
Welcome to the electrifying E Rock live performance at TAO Nightclub in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois! Get ready to be blown away by…
Music & Comedy
Legends of Laughter
Welcome to Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois, where the Legends of Laughter will be taking the stage on April 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM.…
Music & Comedy
Lavell Crawford
Welcome to the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois! Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with the one and only Lavell Crawford on…
Music & Comedy
Sommore
About Ground Name: Welcome to Ground Name, a premier sports stadium located in the heart of [City], [State]. Our venue is a favorite among locals…
Music & Comedy
Shane Gillis Live In Chicago
Comedian Shane Gillis has officially added a Chicago stop to his record-breaking “Shane Gillis Live” tour for spring 2026.
Music & Comedy
Lily Allen – West End Girl 2026 Tour
English singer-songwriter Lily Allen will perform live at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre on Apr. 3-4, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Secret Sketch Show
Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…
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…
Music & Comedy
Lil Rel Howery at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage SPECIAL EVENT** **No complimentary or discount…
Music & Comedy
Sam Robinson Album Release Party
Chasin’ the Dream is Robinson’s best release yet, and he’s got a lot to be proud of here.” -Paul Abella, WDCB Since 2003, Sam Robinson…
Music & Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…
Music & Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
HighQ
Is it a cannabis-themed game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience? Why can’t it be both? HighQ is an uplifting blend of…
Music & Comedy
HighQ: America’s Favorite Drug Test
Is it a cannabis-themed game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience? Why can’t it be both? HighQ (First Sundays at 6pm) is…
Music & Comedy
Lil Rel Howery at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage SPECIAL EVENT** **No complimentary or discount…
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!)…
Music & Comedy
Monday Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, & hilarious crowd work, his comedy…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Madama Butterfly
Meet Cio-Cio-San — known as Madama Butterfly — a faithful but doomed geisha in love with B.F. Pinkerton. Everyone but Butterfly knows the Navy lieutenant…
Music & Comedy
TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour
TWICE is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago at the United Center as part of their World Tour.
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