Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Top Shelf Comedy
Start: 2026-07-04T22:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-04T23:30:00-05:00
Location: The Lincoln Lodge

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June 30, 2026: Jun30
Music & Comedy
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso – FREE SPIRITS WORLD TOUR
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso are scheduled to perform in Chicago on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as part of their “FREE SPIRITS WORLD TOUR”.
Uptown
Event details
Tuesday, June 30th
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Aragon Ballroom
Jun30
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, June 30th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Jun30
Music & Comedy
The Guess Who – Takin’ It Back Tour
The Guess Who, now featuring reunited original members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, will perform in Chicago on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Don Felder is…
South Loop
Event details
Tuesday, June 30th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
Jun30
Music & Comedy
Of Montreal: North American Summer Tour 2026
of Montreal is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Thalia Hall. This performance is part of their North American summer…
Pilsen
Event details
Tuesday, June 30th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
July 1, 2026: Jul1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Live jazz revels at Shedd Aquarium! Join us for the popular midweek  Jazzin’ at the Shedd series with unforgettable evenings of music, mingling and marine life.…
South Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 1st
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Jul1
Music & Comedy
Wale & Smino – Everything Is a Lot Tour
Wale & Smino will co-headline their “Everything Is A Lot? The Tour” in Chicago on Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Event details
Wednesday, July 1st
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Jul1
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…
Event details
Wednesday, July 1st
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Jul1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Fizz Show
Join iO house team Fizz for Chicago’s most carbonated improv show. Wednesdays at 10 p.m., Fizz cracks open a high-octane, full-sugar set of one-night-only scenes,…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday, July 1st
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
July 2, 2026: Jul2
Music & Comedy
Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
Laugh your way into your new favorite Thursday tradition at Morgan’s Laugh Lounge, Chicago’s newest comedy hotspot. Every Thursday night from 6:00–9:30 PM, the lounge…
Event details
Thursday, July 2nd
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
July 3, 2026: Jul3
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
Friday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul3
Music & Comedy
Louis Tomlinson – How Did We Get Here? World Tour
Louis Tomlinson is scheduled to perform in Rosemont, IL, on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Allstate Arena. The show is part of his “How…
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Jul3
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 decade.…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul3
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 decade.…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Honk! A Short Form Improv Show
Honk! is a short form, game-based improv show that asks: what good is comedy if you can’t get a little silly? Comprised of some of…
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Jul3
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, July 3rd
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,
Jul3
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, July 3rd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
July 4, 2026: Jul4
Music & Comedy
Stargazers Adventure Club
Blast off with Stargazers Adventure Club in Planetary Games, an interactive space spectacular where imagination fuels the fun! You’ll learn planetary facts from out-of-this-world host,…
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
Jul4
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, July 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul4
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, July 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Jul4
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, July 4th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Jul4
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul4
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, July 4th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Jul4
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…
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Jul4
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…
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue