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August 22, 2025: Aug22
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…
Event details
Friday, August 22nd
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,
Aug22
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Friday, August 22nd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
August 23, 2025: Aug23
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…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Aug23
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…
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Aug23
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…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Aug23
Music & Comedy
Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder The Brotherhood of Rock Tour
Live In Concert
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
6:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Aug23
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…
Andersonville
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Aug23
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…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Aug23
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…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised Shakespeare
Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Aug23
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…
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Aug23
Music & Comedy
Benson Boone – American Heart Tour
Benson Boone is bringing his American Heart Tour to United Center on August 23!
West Loop
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Aug23
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,…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Aug23
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Aug23
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,…
Lakeview
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
August 24, 2025: Aug24
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…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, August 24th
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Aug24
Music & Comedy
Simple Plan – Bigger Than You Think! Tour
Pop-punk veterans Simple Plan are celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band in a big way, announcing a headlining Summer 2025 US tour with support…
South Loop
Event details
Sunday, August 24th
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
Aug24
Music & Comedy
Alexander Nate (Live in Technicolor) at Thalia Hall
With a captivating blend of soulful melodies and deeply heartfelt lyrics, Alexander Nate has carved out a distinct space for himself in the music world.…
Pilsen
Event details
Sunday, August 24th
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
Aug24
Music & Comedy
Jalen Hinton at The Comedy Bar
Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Jalen Hinton (known as J.One.8) brings a fresh, family-friendly take to the comedy stage with sharp wit, relatable stories, and a knack…
River North
Event details
Sunday, August 24th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
August 26, 2025: Aug26
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.…
Event details
Tuesday, August 26th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Aug26
Music & Comedy
Jonas Brothers – JONAS 20: Living the Dream Tour
Jonas Brothers will return to Wrigley Field this summer as part of the JONAS 20: Living the Dream tour! Their performance at the Friendly Confines…
Wrigleyville
Event details
Tuesday, August 26th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Aug26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…
Event details
Tuesday, August 26th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
August 27, 2025: Aug27
Music & Comedy
Michael Learns to Rock: Take Us to Your Heart Tour
Danish soft rock and pop rock band Michael Learns to Rock brings the Take Us To Your Heart Tour to The Chicago Theatre on August…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, August 27th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Aug27
Music & Comedy
Neil Young – Love Earth World Tour
Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Aug. 27, 2025.
South Loop
Event details
Wednesday, August 27th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.

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