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Trio Mediæval
The crystalline voices of Trio Mediaeval have captivated audiences since the group was founded in Oslo in 1997. Rooted in medieval monophonic and polyphonic traditions…
Music & Comedy
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jakub Hrůša – Songs of Love and Farewell
Why are we here, and what comes next? Throughout time, humans have wrestled with these questions, resulting in compositions like Richard Strauss’ radiant swan song,…
Music & Comedy
Tim Shropshire at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Tim Shropshire is a dynamic stand-up…
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!)…
Music & Comedy
Monday Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, & hilarious crowd work, his comedy…
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.…
Music & Comedy
“Donovan’s Garage” jazz brings all-star quintet of Chicago jazzmen
You won’t want to miss the “Donovan’s Garage” jazz event on Tuesday, April 14 at the AKAR Auditorium in Evanston. Headlining is the acclaimed Chicago…
Music & Comedy
Tuesday Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
Join us for the most fun interactive comedy show in Chicago, where the audience determines who’s the funniest (and the most unfunny) by throwing [fake]…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show
Order in the court!Comic Court is back at The Lincoln Lodge every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9PM. Comedians argue ridiculous cases like actual lawyers,…
Music & Comedy
Crowd Work Wednesday
Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly interactive comedy show where anything can happen—and the audience is part of the act. Hosted by Chicago comedians Pat…
Music & Comedy
Demi Palecek, IL House Candidate (D-13), joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show
Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA! The Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk…
Music & Comedy
John Butler: North American Tour 2026
Australian singer-songwriter John Butler is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as part of a newly announced North American tour.
Music & Comedy
Creepy Nuts
Japanese hip-hop powerhouse Creepy Nuts — the duo made up of three-time national rap battle champion R-Shitei and world-champion DJ DJ Matsunaga — announce their…
Music & Comedy
Floetry – Say Yes The Tour
Neo-soul duo Floetry is reuniting for their first tour in a decade, the “Say Yes The Tour,” and they are scheduled to perform in Chicago…
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…
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,…
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases 40+ shows…
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…
Music & Comedy
OhJay Lamont & Friends at The Comedy Bar
OhJay Lamont, born and raised on the west side of Chicago, started doing stand-up comedy in 2015. He has worked in many different areas of…
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest presents SUNN O))) at The Salt Shed
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. This concert kicks off…
Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents The Nude Party, Tobacco City at Lincoln Hall
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases CIVL member…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Set In Chicago – Improvised Movie Sequels
What if your favorite movie was set in Chicago? Flicks like Jaws, Titanic, and Trolls World Tour are deserving of sequels in The Second City,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dumb and Drummer
Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…
Music & Comedy
Spring Music Celebration
The Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble come together for this year-end concert, featuring the winners of the 2026 Concerto/Aria Competition.
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