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Dweezil Zappa – DZ20: Like Father, Like Son Tour
Dweezil Zappa is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as a premier stop on his newly announced North American run, “DZ20: Like…
Music & Comedy
Dresden Dolls – 25th-Anniversary Tour
Dark cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls will bring their 25th-anniversary tour to Chicago on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Alicia Villarreal – Bendita Locura Tour
Mexican Regional and Latin Pop icon Alicia Villarreal will perform live in Chicago on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as part of her newly announced Bendita…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sketch Playlist
Nominated “Best Comedy Show” by the Chicago Reader (2025), Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the…
Music & Comedy
Blueprint
Blueprint is the kind of improv that keeps audiences AND players on their toes. Each week, a different cast member designs a bold new improv format…
Music & Comedy
The 11pm Show
Continuing the rich tradition of late night improv, join the veteran cast of THE 11PM SHOW every Friday at 11PM as they perform late night, artistic improv…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Brahms Requiem
Brahms once called A German Requiem his “human requiem” — and it fits. The gently powerful score emphasizes consolation for the living rather than fiery judgment, and…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Cosmic Underground Show
Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey where mind-reading, magic, comedy, and sci-fi collide in ways you won’t find anywhere else in Chicago. Hosted by real-life…
Music & Comedy
Periphery – A Pale White Dot North America Tour
Periphery is performing live in Chicago on Friday, October 30, 2026, as part of their newly announced “A Pale White Dot North America Tour”. Supporting…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Music & Comedy
Winyah – 2026 Tour
Winyah is scheduled to perform at the House of Blues Chicago on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Don Giovanni
The path to damnation never sounded so sweet The 2026/27 Season kicks off with a thrilling fable of deceit and retribution. Sharp humor, high drama,…
Music & Comedy
Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026
The Sanctum Dark Music Festival returns to Chicago for Halloween weekend on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2026. The darkwave, industrial, and post-punk…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! lovingly pokes fun at all of the wonderful moments, sexual innuendos, outrageous characters, rivalries and secret romances from the original musical. The hair products may…
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…
Music & Comedy
D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon – DL + DL: Anything Goes Tour
D.L. Hughley and Don Lemon are bringing their extended national tour, “DL + DL: Anything Goes,” to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Music & Comedy
8Turn – Chicago, IL – 2026 2nd World Tour [8TURN TRACE]
The dynamic K-pop boy band 8Turn is bringing their 2026 2nd World Tour [8TURN TRACE] to the Vic Theatre in Chicago. The highly anticipated concert…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
DETROIT ’67
Detroit ’67 A Play by Dominique Morisseau Directed by Aaron Reese Boseman Running through November 1, 2026 ★★★★ “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. THE CAST IS FIRE!” –Bonnie…
Music & Comedy
Best of the Second City
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the…
Music & Comedy
Maná – Vivir Sin Aire Tour
Legendary Mexican rock band Maná will perform in Rosemont, Illinois, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Allstate Arena as part of their “Vivir Sin…
Music & Comedy
The Living Tombstone – The Multiplayer Tour
The Living Tombstone is bringing “The Multiplayer Tour” to Dallas on Friday, May 15, 2026. Special guest Tokyo Machine is slated to perform alongside them.
Music & Comedy
Grupo Niche – Niche Disco Tour
Grupo Niche is bringing their “Niche Disco Tour” to the Rosemont Theatre on Friday, October 30, 2026. This highly anticipated performance features the legendary Colombian…
Music & Comedy
Amble – 2026 North American Tour
The Irish contemporary-folk trio Amble is performing at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
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