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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…
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.
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.…
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…
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.
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…
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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Music & Comedy
Amanda Miguel – 45 Years of Hits
Mexican singer-songwriter Amanda Miguel will perform live at Copernicus Center on April 17, 2026.
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…
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.…
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…
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.
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