Dumb and Drummer
Apr16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dumb and Drummer

Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…

Thursday, April 16th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Spring Music Celebration
Apr16
Music & Comedy

Spring Music Celebration

The Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble come together for this year-end concert, featuring the winners of the 2026 Concerto/Aria Competition.

Thursday, April 16th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Jo Ann Rooney Hall
1020 W Sheridan Road
Evgeny Kissin with the CSO
Apr16
Music & Comedy

Evgeny Kissin with the CSO

In this rare orchestral outing, Evgeny Kissin, “a deeply intuitive and sensitive musician” (The New York Times), performs two strikingly different concertos. Mozart’s Concerto No.…

Thursday, April 16th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Cosmic Comedy Hour
Apr16
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…

Thursday, April 16th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
cosmic underground theater
3433 W Fullerton Ave
Michael McIntyre – Hello America! 2026 Tour
Apr16
Music & Comedy

Michael McIntyre – Hello America! 2026 Tour

Michael McIntyre is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Chicago Theatre.

Thursday, April 16th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen – JUNTOS Tour
Apr16
Music & Comedy

Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen – JUNTOS Tour

Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen are scheduled for two concerts in Rosemont, IL, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and Friday, April 17, 2026, at the…

Thursday, April 16th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Pandora y Flans – Más Inesperado Tour
Apr16
Music & Comedy

Pandora y Flans – Más Inesperado Tour

Pandora and Flans are scheduled to perform at the Rosemont Theatre on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as part of their “Más Inesperado” tour.

Thursday, April 16th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
CIVL Fest 2026 presents The Plastic Constellations, Tornavalanche, Earl Gary at Gman Tavern
Apr16
Music & Comedy

CIVL Fest 2026 presents The Plastic Constellations, Tornavalanche, Earl Gary at Gman Tavern

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…

Thursday, April 16th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
GMan Tavern
3740 N Clark St
CIVL Fest 2026 presents Clu(b)rat at The Whistler
Apr16
Music & Comedy

CIVL Fest 2026 presents Clu(b)rat 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. Clu(b)rat is a queer…

Thursday, April 16th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
Sketch Playlist
Apr16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the ultimate sketch playlist. Come see these writers and performers…

Thursday, April 16th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
CIVL Fest 2026 presents Rosa’s All-Stars ft. Lil Ed Williams + Sumito “Ariyo” Ariyoshi at Rosa’s Lounge
Apr16
Music & Comedy

CIVL Fest 2026 presents Rosa’s All-Stars ft. Lil Ed Williams + Sumito “Ariyo” Ariyoshi at Rosa’s Lounge

CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. Experience the electrifying energy…

Thursday, April 16th
9:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Rosa’s Lounge
CIVL Fest 2026
Apr17
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…

Friday, April 17th
5:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Citywide in Chicago
Handyman Hal – Handyman Hal Comes to Town Tour
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Handyman Hal – Handyman Hal Comes to Town Tour

Handyman Hal is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, April 17, 2026, as part of his first live stage tour, “Handyman Hal Comes to…

Friday, April 17th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
CIVL Fest 2026 presents La Cantera – LIVE! at California Clipper
Apr17
Music & Comedy

CIVL Fest 2026 presents La Cantera – LIVE! at California Clipper

CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. Under the direction of…

Friday, April 17th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
California Clipper
The Infinite Wrench
Apr17
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…

Friday, April 17th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr17
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…

Friday, April 17th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr17
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…

Friday, April 17th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Stuff You Should Know Live
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Stuff You Should Know Live

Stuff You Should Know is the award-winning podcast hosted by Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark since 2008, Every single week since it began, Stuff You…

Friday, April 17th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Queens Of Laughter Comedy Show
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Queens Of Laughter Comedy Show

Don’t Miss This Hot Show Featuring Some Of Chicagoland’s Funniest Comedians! Our Headliner Marcella Arguello (Abbott Elementary/HBO Max/Peacock’s Poker Face) leads an amazing All Female…

Friday, April 17th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
My Buddy’s
4416 N. Clark Street
Amanda Miguel – 45 Years of Hits
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Amanda Miguel – 45 Years of Hits

Mexican singer-songwriter Amanda Miguel will perform live at Copernicus Center on April 17, 2026.

Friday, April 17th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Avenue
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble brings the unmistakable brilliance of one of the world’s most revered chamber orchestras to an…

Friday, April 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
1131 East 57th Street
Devil’s Daughter
Apr17
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.…

Friday, April 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nate Meeker at The Comedy Bar
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Nate Meeker at The Comedy Bar

Nate Meeker is a comedian and actor originally from Columbus, Ohio now based in New York and Los Angeles. Known for his sketch comedy and…

Friday, April 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Jazz Showcase
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Jazz Showcase

The final Jazz Showcase of the school year features several jazz combos and the Jazz Ensemble, and will include a variety of music selections.

Friday, April 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Newhart Family Theatre
1020 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660