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October 4, 2025: Oct4
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…
Event details
Saturday, October 4th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Oct4
Music & Comedy
The Psychedelic Furs
with special guest Gary Numan
Loop
Event details
Saturday, October 4th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Oct4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, October 4th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Oct4
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, October 4th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Oct4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…
Lakeview
Event details
Saturday, October 4th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
October 5, 2025: Oct5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, October 5th
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Oct5
Music & Comedy
Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Live
/w special guests Corrosion of Conformity
Event details
Sunday, October 5th
6:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Oct5
Music & Comedy
Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear – Do The Reggae Tour
Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear will join forces for the co-headlining Do The Reggae Tour across the United States in fall 2025.
Event details
Sunday, October 5th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Oct5
Music & Comedy
Air Play Moon Safari
Legendary French duo AIR returns to The Auditorium and to continue celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album Moon Safari. Similar to their recent…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, October 5th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
October 6, 2025: Oct6
Music & Comedy
Ice Cube – Truth to Power: Four Decades of Attitude
The long-awaited return of hip-hop pioneer, N.W.A co-founder, and cultural juggernaut Ice Cube to the national stage has been officially announced with the “Truth to…
West Loop
Event details
Monday, October 6th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
October 7, 2025: Oct7
Music & Comedy
Yung Lean – Forever Yung Tour
Swedish rapper Yung Lean will perform live at The Salt Shed Outdoors on Oct. 7, 2025.
Event details
Tuesday, October 7th
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Oct7
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, October 7th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
October 8, 2025: Oct8
Music & Comedy
Mumford & Sons With Michael Kiwanuka
Mumford & Sons will be stopping in Chicago on October 8 for their 2025 tour, in support of their fifth album RUSHMERE. Joining them as…
West Loop
Event details
Wednesday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Oct8
Music & Comedy
Shawn Mendes – On The Road Again Tour
Shawn Mendes will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Oct. 8, 2025.
South Loop
Event details
Wednesday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
Oct8
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, October 8th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
October 9, 2025: Oct9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 9th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Oct9
Music & Comedy
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Tour
Comedian Jimmy Carr will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Oct. 9, 2025.
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Oct9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2
Overview Dvořák expertly weaves the heartbeat of Czech folk dances into his soulful Violin Concerto. It’s a perfect vehicle for Augustin Hadelich, who “conveys the…
Event details
Thursday, October 9th
7:30 p.m. – 9:40 p.m.
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Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Oct9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvsed DCOM
Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…
Event details
Thursday, October 9th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Oct9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sketch Playlist
Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Thursday, October 9th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
October 10, 2025: Oct10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Loop
Event details
Friday, October 10th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Oct10
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, October 10th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Oct10
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…
Event details
Friday, October 10th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
See all events in series
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Oct10
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…
Event details
Friday, October 10th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St

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