The Infinite Wrench
Jul31
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…

Friday, July 31st
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Last Word
Jul31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Last Word

The Last Word is the first 4 course craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. 6 actors come on stage and read through a high…

Friday, July 31st
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Devil’s Daughter
Jul31
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.…

Friday, July 31st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Devil’s Daughter
Jul31
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.…

Friday, July 31st
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Honk! A Short Form Improv Show
Jul31
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…

Friday, July 31st
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jul31
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…

Friday, July 31st
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,
Hitch*Cocktails
Jul31
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…

Friday, July 31st
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Stargazers Adventure Club
Aug1
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,…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
Laurie Berkner Live In Concert
Aug1
Music & Comedy

Laurie Berkner Live In Concert

Laurie Berkner is scheduled to perform in Highland Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026, as part of the Ravinia Festival. Known as the “Adele of…

Saturday, August 1st
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia
200-201 Ravinia Park Road
The Infinite Wrench
Aug1
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…

Saturday, August 1st
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago and Styx – The Windy Cities 2026 Tour
Aug1
Music & Comedy

Chicago and Styx – The Windy Cities 2026 Tour

Chicago and Styx will perform live at Allstate Arena on Aug. 1, 2026.

Saturday, August 1st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Aug1
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…

Saturday, August 1st
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Aug1
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…

Saturday, August 1st
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Secret Sketch Show
Aug1
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…

Saturday, August 1st
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Aug1
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…

Saturday, August 1st
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Top Shelf Comedy
Aug1
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…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Top Shelf Comedy
Aug1
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…

Saturday, August 1st
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
HighQ
Aug2
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…

Sunday, August 2nd
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Wheel of Improv
Aug2
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!)…

Sunday, August 2nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour

GRAMMY-winner and Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated actress and musician Ariana Grande is bringing her ‘The Eternal Sunshine Tour’ to United Center on August 3,…

Monday, August 3rd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Tuesday Good Show
Aug4
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.…

Tuesday, August 4th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Aug5
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.…

Wednesday, August 5th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour
Aug5
Music & Comedy

Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour

GRAMMY-winner and Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated actress and musician Ariana Grande is bringing her ‘The Eternal Sunshine Tour’ to United Center on August 3,…

Wednesday, August 5th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Aug5
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…

Wednesday, August 5th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division