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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
Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson – Freaks on Parade Tour 2026
Shock-rock icons Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are co-headlining the “Freaks on Parade” 2026 North American tour, which includes a performance in Tinley Park, Illinois…
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
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Music & Comedy
Rod Stewart – One Last Time Tour
Rod Stewart is scheduled to perform at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL, on Saturday, September 5, 2026. This performance marks his Ravinia debut…
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…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary…
Music & Comedy
Undertale Live: The Determination Symphony
UNDERTALE The Determination Symphony features unforgettable, fan-favorite music from the game, newly arranged and performed live by a 25-piece orchestra. With gameplay footage displayed on…
Music & Comedy
Omar Courtz – Por Si Mañana No Estoy USA Tour
Omar Courtz is scheduled to perform at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The concert is a stop on…
Music & Comedy
Marco Antonio Solis – Tour Gratitud 2026
The iconic Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís is scheduled to perform live in Rosemont, Illinois on Saturday, September 5, 2026, as part of his massive…
Music & Comedy
Young Thug – Chicago – The New Generation Tour
Young Thug (Jeffery Lamar Williams) is bringing YSL Records & Young Thug Presents: The New Generation Tour to Chicago on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The…
Music & Comedy
Secret Sketch Show
Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…
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…
Music & Comedy
The Improvised Movie: Summer Blockbusters
Are you ready for a cinematic showdown where your favorite song lyrics inspire completely improvised, never-seen-before, and never-seen-again summer movies? Join us Saturdays in July…
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, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Music & Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…
Music & Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Jazz Festival
Produced by DCASE and programmed in partnership with the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC) and the Chicago Jazz Festival Committee, the Chicago Jazz Festival continues…
Music & Comedy
ARC Music Festival
ARC Music Festival will return to Chicago for Labor Day Weekend from Friday, September 4, 2026, through Sunday, September 6, 2026. The flagship electronic festival…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation
Great American Lobster Fest 2026
Great American Lobster Fest September 5-6 | Labor Day Weekend Navy Pier Beer Garden Get ready for the Great American Lobster Fest, the ultimate seafood…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
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
Boleros de Noche Chicago September 25 at the Harris Theater
Boleros De Noche returns to the Windy City following a successful Chicago debut in 2025. Already a beloved tradition in Los Angeles, where the concert…
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