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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 60611Music & Comedy
The Thursday Show: Chicago’s Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!
Not an open mic, not a Netflix taping, just Chicago’s best touring comics working it out at home! Welcome to funniest comedy night at The…
Thursday, May 14th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United StatesFestivals, 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 stMusic & 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, May 14th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.cosmic underground theater
3433 W Fullerton AveMusic & Comedy
Picardía: Comedia Estandup en Español
Picardía los invita a reir y disfrutar de la comedia estandup en su idioma: ¡ el Español Picardía: Comedia Estandup en Español les presenta a los mejores…
Thursday, May 14th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United StatesMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
moonwatchers
It is Rocco and Allen’s job to watch the moon, and it is really quite boring. Night after night, they time the sequences exactly –…
Thursday, May 14th
8:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 31st
2:30 p.m.Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln AvenueMusic & Comedy
Roast Battle at Zanies
Roast Battle Is @ Zanies Chicago! From the hit Comedy Central series, Roast Battle, brought to you by the team with over 200,000 online followers, Roast Battle…
Music & Comedy
Bring Me The Horizon – Ascension Program 2 Tour
Bring Me The Horizon is scheduled to perform in Rosemont, IL, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Allstate Arena. The concert is part of…
Friday, May 15th
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadMusic & Comedy
Dance Gavin Dance & The Fall of Troy
Dance Gavin Dance is set to perform at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago on Friday, May 15, 2026. This date features special guests The Fall…
Friday, May 15th
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave

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