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The Fly Honeys at Thalia Hall
Voted Chicago’s best dance production of 2022 for their pride month show at Thalia Hall, the Fly Honeys return with an all-new four-night production this…
Friday September 1, 2023
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Paper or Plastic Recycled Comedy Hour
The Paper Or Plastic Recycled Comedy Hour: Chicago’s almost eco-friendly sketch team presents an hour (plus change) of their favorite sketches, guest comedians, and collectible…
Friday September 1, 2023
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Newport Theater
956 W. Newport Ave.Music & Comedy
West Loop Art Fest
The West Loop Art Fest is the perfect destination for a late summer shopping experience or ambient evening stroll. A diverse range of art mediums…
Saturday September 2, 2023
10:00 a.m. – Sunday September 3, 2023
7:00 p.m.West LoopFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Jazz Festival
A Labor Day weekend tradition, the Chicago Jazz Festival (Aug 31–Sept 3) returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the…
Saturday September 2, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMusic & 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 September 2, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Spongebob Musical
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…
Saturday September 2, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division StreetMusic & Comedy
Chaunté Wayans Comes to the Den Theatre
Following in her family’s legendary footsteps, Chaunté Wayans has proven that funny is in her genes. As humbled as she is to be a part…
Saturday September 2, 2023
7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee AvenueMusic & 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 September 2, 2023
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second FloorMusic & Comedy
Between Breaths
Third Coast Percussion (TCP), a GRAMMY® Award-winning quartet of classically trained percussionists, opens its 2023-24 season with an album release concert Between Breaths, on Saturday,…
Saturday September 2, 2023
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th StreetMusic & Comedy
Cigarettes After Sex Live In Concert
Dream pop band Cigarettes After Sex will perform live at The Salt Shed on September 1-2 at 8:00PM.
Saturday September 2, 2023
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, ILMusic & Comedy
The Moon and The Man Cabaret
Once named “An updated Sunny & Cher,” The Moon & The Man Cabaret brings back the ol’ speakeasy days of yore, where performers would sing,…
Saturday September 2, 2023
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Room 13
3222 N Sheffield AveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Fly Honeys at Thalia Hall
Voted Chicago’s best dance production of 2022 for their pride month show at Thalia Hall, the Fly Honeys return with an all-new four-night production this…
Saturday September 2, 2023
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport StreetMusic & 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 September 2, 2023
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.Music & Comedy
Chaunté Wayans Comes to the Den Theatre
Following in her family’s legendary footsteps, Chaunté Wayans has proven that funny is in her genes. As humbled as she is to be a part…
Saturday September 2, 2023
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee AvenueMusic & Comedy
Riff: Chicago’s Music Improv Drinking Party
Fast paced music improv with a live band & a cast that drinks along with the audience!
Saturday September 2, 2023
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Jazz Festival
A Labor Day weekend tradition, the Chicago Jazz Festival (Aug 31–Sept 3) returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the…
Sunday September 3, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Spongebob Musical
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…
Sunday September 3, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division StreetMusic & Comedy
Chaunté Wayans Comes to the Den Theatre
Following in her family’s legendary footsteps, Chaunté Wayans has proven that funny is in her genes. As humbled as she is to be a part…
Sunday September 3, 2023
7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee AvenueMusic & Comedy
Daniel Caesar: Superpowers World Tour 2023
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar is coming to Chicago for his brand-new Superpowers World Tour 2023! See him live in concert at The Salt Shed on…
Sunday September 3, 2023
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, ILMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Fly Honeys at Thalia Hall
Voted Chicago’s best dance production of 2022 for their pride month show at Thalia Hall, the Fly Honeys return with an all-new four-night production this…
Sunday September 3, 2023
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport StreetMusic & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Michael Charles and His Band
When Australian born Michael Charles traveled the 12,500 miles to test the waters for his music in Chicago, he would have never guessed some thirty…
Monday September 4, 2023
6:00 a.m.Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy PierMusic & Comedy
Industry Night
Industry Night is weekly, variety show featuring Chicago’s top comedic talent on the one night a week the rest of our theaters are dark! Stand-up,…
Music & Comedy
Rush Hour Concerts | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts
RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | Season Opener: A Night of Firsts Lei Hou and Qing Hou, violins Larry Neuman, viola Karen Basrak, cello Victor Asuncion,…
Tuesday September 5, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Episcopal Cathedral of St. James
65 E. Huron StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago’s Best Standup
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…
Tuesday September 5, 2023
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
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