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Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Oct10
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, October 10th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Oct10
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, October 10th
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
Oct10
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, October 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct11
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, October 11th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Stardew Valley: Symphony Of Seasons
Oct11
Music & Comedy

Stardew Valley: Symphony Of Seasons

Step into a musical journey of Stardew Valley, with an orchestra performing brand new arrangements of the game’s soundtrack and video on screen! Symphony of…

Saturday, October 11th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
ComedySportz Chicago
Oct11
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, October 11th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct11
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, October 11th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Oct11
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, October 11th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Oct11
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, October 11th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, October 11th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Improvised Shakespeare
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

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

Saturday, October 11th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2

Overview Dvořák expertly weaves the heartbeat of Czech folk dances into his soulful Violin Concerto. It’s a perfect vehicle for Augustin Hadelich, who “conveys the…

Saturday, October 11th
7:30 p.m.9:40 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
ComedySportz Chicago
Oct11
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, October 11th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday, October 11th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, October 11th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Oct11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, October 11th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct12
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…

Sunday, October 12th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Fonema Consort // Arcomusical & Krissy Bergmark // Stare at the Sun
Oct12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Fonema Consort // Arcomusical & Krissy Bergmark // Stare at the Sun

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. Fonema Consort’s Desire Paths features experimental works by contemporary Latin American composers, blending noise-driven textures with expressive…

Sunday, October 12th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Ganz Hall
430 S. Michigan Ave
Composer Showcase featuring the Ravinia Steans Institute
Oct12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Composer Showcase featuring the Ravinia Steans Institute

Ear Taxi Festival presents a Composer Showcase. Join us as vocalists Sabrina Langlois, Joanne Evans, and Brent Funderburk from the Ravinia Steans Music Institute premiere…

Sunday, October 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Ganz Hall
430 S. Michigan Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Oct14
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, October 14th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
TwoSet Violin
Oct14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

TwoSet Violin

Overview Celebrate the joy of music with TwoSet Violin, the classical music duo that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. Known for their hilarious…

Tuesday, October 14th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens
Oct14
Music & Comedy

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens

Cat On The Road To Findout – An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries is an intimate night where stories, songs, and secrets intertwine.…

Tuesday, October 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Flannau Duo + Quijote Duo // Picosa
Oct15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Flannau Duo + Quijote Duo // Picosa

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. Hammer & Bow features the Flannau Duo and Quijote Duo, bringing together viola, cello, piano, and percussion…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Checkout
4116 North Clark Street
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Oct15
Music & 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, October 15th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
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