Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show
Apr14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show

Order in the court!Comic Court is back at The Lincoln Lodge every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9PM. Comedians argue ridiculous cases like actual lawyers,…

Tuesday, April 14th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Crowd Work Wednesday
Apr15
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…

Wednesday, April 15th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Demi Palecek, IL House Candidate (D-13), joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
Apr15
Music & Comedy

Demi Palecek, IL House Candidate (D-13), joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show

Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! The Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk…

Wednesday, April 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
John Butler: North American Tour 2026
Apr15
Music & Comedy

John Butler: North American Tour 2026

Australian singer-songwriter John Butler is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as part of a newly announced North American tour.

Wednesday, April 15th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Creepy Nuts
Apr15
Music & Comedy

Creepy Nuts

Japanese hip-hop powerhouse Creepy Nuts — the duo made up of three-time national rap battle champion R-Shitei and world-champion DJ DJ Matsunaga — announce their…

Wednesday, April 15th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Floetry – Say Yes The Tour
Apr15
Music & Comedy

Floetry – Say Yes The Tour

Neo-soul duo Floetry is reuniting for their first tour in a decade, the “Say Yes The Tour,” and they are scheduled to perform in Chicago…

Wednesday, April 15th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Consider My Heart Stopped
Apr15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Consider My Heart Stopped

Get ready to experience a rollercoaster of emotions in a heart-stopping performance at The Playground Theater. Consider My Heart Stopped is a show about the…

Wednesday, April 15th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Playground Theater
4416 N Clark St 2nd Floor
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Apr15
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, April 15th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Fizz Show
Apr15
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,…

Wednesday, April 15th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
CIVL Fest 2026
Apr16
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…

Thursday, April 16th
5:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Citywide in Chicago
Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
Apr16
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…

Thursday, April 16th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar
Apr16
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…

Thursday, April 16th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
CIVL Fest presents SUNN O))) at The Salt Shed
Apr16
Music & Comedy

CIVL Fest presents SUNN O))) at The Salt Shed

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

Thursday, April 16th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
CIVL Fest 2026 presents The Nude Party, Tobacco City at Lincoln Hall
Apr16
Music & Comedy

CIVL Fest 2026 presents The Nude Party, Tobacco City at Lincoln Hall

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
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Lincoln Hall
2424 North Lincoln Avenue
Set In Chicago – Improvised Movie Sequels
Apr16
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,…

Thursday, April 16th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
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