Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Hitch*Cocktails
Start: 2026-07-10T22:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-10T23:30:00-05:00
Location: Annoyance Theatre & Bar

Check out what's happening all around Chicago.

July 5, 2026: Jul5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
HighQ
Is it a cannabis-themed game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience? Why can’t it be both? HighQ is an uplifting blend of…
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Sunday, July 5th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Jul5
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!)…
Old Town
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Sunday, July 5th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
July 7, 2026: Jul7
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.…
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Tuesday, July 7th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
July 8, 2026: Jul8
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
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Wednesday, July 8th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival will return to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by…
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Wednesday, July 8th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Jul8
Music & Comedy
Evanescence Live In Chicago – 2026 World Tour
Grammy Award-winning band Evanescence /w special guests Spiritbox & Nova Twins will perform live at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on July 8, 2026.
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Wednesday, July 8th
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Jul8
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…
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Wednesday, July 8th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Jul8
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
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Wednesday, July 8th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
July 9, 2026: Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival will return to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by…
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Thursday, July 9th
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Jul9
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…
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Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Jul9
Music & Comedy
Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs are scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as part of their 10-date summer tour.…
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Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Jul9
Music & Comedy
Gianmarco Soresi – Drama King Tour
Gianmarco Soresi is scheduled to perform four shows in Chicago on Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10, 2026, as part of his “Drama King”…
Pilsen
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Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
July 10, 2026: Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival will return to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by…
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Friday, July 10th
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Jul10
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
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Friday, July 10th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul10
Music & Comedy
Ella Mai – Do You Still Love Me? Tour
Ella Mai is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, July 10, 2026, as part of her “Do You Still Love Me? Tour”. Special Guests:…
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Friday, July 10th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Jul10
Music & Comedy
Muse – The Wow! Signal Tour
Muse is scheduled to perform at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Friday, July 10, 2026. This performance is part of their…
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Friday, July 10th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Jul10
Music & Comedy
Gianmarco Soresi – Drama King Tour
Gianmarco Soresi is scheduled to perform four shows in Chicago on Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10, 2026, as part of his “Drama King”…
Pilsen
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Friday, July 10th
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
Jul10
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
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Friday, July 10th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul10
Music & Comedy
Chance Peña – 2026 North American Tour
Chance Peña is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, July 10, 2026, at The Vic Theatre. This stop is part of his newly announced…
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Friday, July 10th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Jul10
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
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Friday, July 10th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul10
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…
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Friday, July 10th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Jul10
Music & Comedy
Wine Down Comedy
Wine Down Comedy at iO Theater invites you to relax into the weekend with great wine and Chicago’s best stand up comedians. Sip, laugh, and…
Lincoln Park
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Friday, July 10th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul10
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…
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Friday, July 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,
Jul10
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
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Friday, July 10th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.