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The Beaus — Mashups and More
Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious melodies and infectious energy of The Beaus, Chicago’s favorite MAN-band. Their tight harmonies resonate through the room, enveloping…
Tuesday, May 12th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Stars & Garters
3914 N Clark StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Wanna make new friends IRL? You’ve come to the right place! Get your tickets here Join Show & Tell for Grown-Ups at Snakes & Lattes Chicago once a month for an evening of…
Tuesday, May 12th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee AvenueMusic & 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…
Music & Comedy
Wage War – It Calls Me By Name Tour
Wage War is performing at the House of Blues Chicago on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as part of their “It Calls Me By Name Tour”.…
Tuesday, May 12th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.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, May 12th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United StatesFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hilary Ann Feldman — The Life & Laughs of Carol Burnett
The world has loved Carol Burnett for over fifty years. Her fearless character acting and self-effacing personality made her Lucille Ball’s successor as the Queen…
Wednesday, May 13th
7:00 p.m.Borelli’s Pizza
2124 W Lawrence AveMusic & Comedy
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…
Wednesday, May 13th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
24WORDS Production —The Day Before Remember When: An Equal Rights journey
Vibrant, funny, and inspirational, The Day Before Remember When is a cabaret about a 300-year odyssey to achieve Equality. With 15 original songs based on…
Wednesday, May 13th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park RoadMusic & 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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Day Before Remember When – a musical Equal Rights journey
Vibrant, funny, and inspirational, The Day Before Remember When is a cabaret about a 300-year odyssey to achieve Equality. With 15 original songs based on…
Wednesday, May 13th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park RoadMusic & Comedy
Rodrigo Y Gabriela – 20th Anniversary Tour
Rodrigo y Gabriela are scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as part of their “20th Anniversary Tour”.
Wednesday, May 13th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateMusic & Comedy
Triumph Live In Chicago – 50th Anniversary Tour
Canadian rock legends Triumph /w special guests April Wine will perform live at Rosemont Theatre on May 13, 2026.
Wednesday, May 13th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Rosemont TheatreMusic & 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, May 13th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W DivisionMusic & 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,…
Music & Comedy
Law Rocks Chicago – Dario Cohen with The Mighty Thornes
Dario Cohen with The Mighty Thornes! Dario joins forces with Chicago’s own “The Mighty Thornes” (a powerhouse band of legal stalwarts) for Law Rocks Chicago…
Thursday, May 14th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Lincoln Hall
2424 North Lincoln AvenueMusic & 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, May 14th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton MarketMusic & Comedy
Lavelle Dontae at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Please note: This is a special…
Thursday, May 14th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Anne Burnell — Cry Me a River: The Music of Julie London
Julie London was an American singer, a film and TV actress, and a pinup model, whose career spanned five decades. She released over 30 albums…
Thursday, May 14th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Gateway Theater Annex @ The Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Ave.Music & Comedy
The Paper Kites – If You Go There, I Hope You Find It
The Paper Kites will perform at the House of Blues Chicago on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This show is part of their “If You Go…
Thursday, May 14th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Peppermint Patties — Love You (Hate You) Mean It
The Peppermint Patties are a vocal quartet specializing in close-harmony cabaret performances and Love You (Hate You) Mean It is a journey through the highs,…
Thursday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.Hey Nonny
10 S. Vail Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Swingin’ Sisters: Suite!
The “Swingin’ Sisters! When Carolyn Broquet, Tirzah Joy and Barbara Smith join voices then the magic happens. Their repertoire from the Boswell Sisters, and the…
Thursday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.The Checkout
4116 N. Clark St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dark Side of the Pillow Sketch Comedy Show
The thoughts you have at 2 a.m.? We put them on stage. Looking for a night out that feels unmistakably Chicago? Dark Side of the…
Thursday, May 14th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North AveMusic & 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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Elisa Carlson — Piano Bar
Elisa Carlson is an accomplished singer/multi-instrumentalist who performs as a piano bar entertainer in Chicago and around the world. She specializes in high-energy, request-driven, sing-along…
Thursday, May 14th
7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.The Redhead Piano Bar
16 W Ontario st

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