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The Infinite Wrench
Sep12
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, September 12th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Sep12
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, September 12th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Sep12
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, September 12th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep12
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…

Friday, September 12th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Martin Rizo
Sep12
Music & Comedy

Martin Rizo

Martin Rizo – Live at Avondale Music Hall – Chicago, IL – Tickets available at AvondaleMusicHall.com

Friday, September 12th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Avondale Music Hall
3336 N Milwaukee Ave
Improvised Shakespeare
Sep12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Friday, September 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Hot People Island
Sep12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hot People Island

Hot People Island is a world premiere original comedy by Deana Velandra. In this play, a popular television network will take eight lucky certified Hot…

Friday, September 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour
Sep12
Music & Comedy

Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour

Michelle Buteau will bring the Surviving and Thriving tour to The Chicago Theatre on September 12.

Friday, September 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Devil’s Daughter
Sep12
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, September 12th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Sep12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show

Missed Call is a premier Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday — inspired by the audience’s suggestion!

Friday, September 12th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
HAIM – I quit tour 2025
Sep12
Music & Comedy

HAIM – I quit tour 2025

The sisters are back! HAIM is coming to United Center on September 12 for the I quit tour! The 4x GRAMMY-nominated Southern California rock trio…

Friday, September 12th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Sep12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, September 12th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sam Tripoli at The Comedy Bar
Sep12
Music & Comedy

Sam Tripoli at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Sam Tripoli is a Father, Comedian,Writer,…

Friday, September 12th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Sep12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, September 12th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Sep12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, September 12th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Black Wall Street Chicago Festival 2025
Sep13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Black Wall Street Chicago Festival 2025

The Black Wall Street Chicago Festival is a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurship, culture, and community held in the historic Woodlawn neighborhood. This free, family-friendly…

Saturday, September 13th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
63rd E. Cottage
731 E 63rd St
Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield

Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield is a 90-minute concert embodying themes of self-determination, pride, inspiration, patriotism, community engagement, perseverance,…

Saturday, September 13th
5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Garfield (James) Park
100 N. Central Park Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Sep13
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, September 13th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Sep13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic…

Saturday, September 13th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown
165 E. Ontario St
Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch “Hot Dam! We’re 30!” Anniversary Party
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch “Hot Dam! We’re 30!” Anniversary Party

Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch is thrilled to announce its 30th-anniversary celebration and invites the community to celebrate their milestone at “Hot Dam! We’re 30!” party…

Saturday, September 13th
6:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Color Club
4146 North Elston Avenue
The Infinite Wrench
Sep13
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, September 13th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Sam Tripoli at The Comedy Bar
Sep13
Music & Comedy

Sam Tripoli at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Sam Tripoli is a Father, Comedian,Writer,…

Saturday, September 13th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep13
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, September 13th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Sep13
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, September 13th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
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