Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Apr3
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 April 3, 2026
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Apr3
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 April 3, 2026
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
Apr3
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 April 3, 2026
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr4
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 April 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Infinite Wrench
Apr4
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 April 4, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Saturday April 4, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph St
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr4
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 April 4, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Apr4
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 April 4, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr4
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 April 4, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Earthquake
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Earthquake

Welcome to the electrifying E Rock live performance at TAO Nightclub in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois! Get ready to be blown away by…

Saturday April 4, 2026
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
TAO Nightclub
632 N Dearborn St
Legends of Laughter
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Legends of Laughter

Welcome to Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois, where the Legends of Laughter will be taking the stage on April 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM.…

Saturday April 4, 2026
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Lavell Crawford
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Lavell Crawford

Welcome to the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois! Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with the one and only Lavell Crawford on…

Saturday April 4, 2026
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Sommore
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Sommore

About Ground Name: Welcome to Ground Name, a premier sports stadium located in the heart of [City], [State]. Our venue is a favorite among locals…

Saturday April 4, 2026
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Lily Allen – West End Girl 2026 Tour
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Lily Allen – West End Girl 2026 Tour

English singer-songwriter Lily Allen will perform live at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre on Apr. 3-4, 2026.

Saturday April 4, 2026
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr4
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 April 4, 2026
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Sunday April 5, 2026
4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Sunday April 5, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph St
Wheel of Improv
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday April 5, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Madama Butterfly
Apr6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Madama Butterfly

Meet Cio-Cio-San — known as Madama Butterfly — a faithful but doomed geisha in love with B.F. Pinkerton. Everyone but Butterfly knows the Navy lieutenant…

Monday April 6, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour
Apr6
Music & Comedy

TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour

TWICE is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago at the United Center as part of their World Tour.

Monday April 6, 2026
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Tuesday Good Show
Apr7
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 April 7, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour
Apr7
Music & Comedy

TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour

TWICE is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago at the United Center as part of their World Tour.

Tuesday April 7, 2026
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Jackson Wang – Magicman 2 World Tour
Apr8
Music & Comedy

Jackson Wang – Magicman 2 World Tour

Global pop and R&B star Jackson Wang is scheduled to perform near Chicago in Rosemont, IL, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Allstate Arena…

Wednesday April 8, 2026
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Apr8
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 April 8, 2026
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division