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Music & Comedy
Big Thief – Somersault Slide 360 Tour
Big Thief is scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at The Salt Shed Outdoors. This performance is a major stop…
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, 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…
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.…
Music & Comedy
Three Pianos: Something Corporate, Jacks Mannequin, & Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Three Pianos: An Evening with Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness is performing in Chicago on Friday, August 14, 2026. This…
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.…
Music & Comedy
Tori Amos – In Times of Dragons Tour 2026
Legendary singer-songwriter and pianist Tori Amos is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, August 14, 2026, as part of her North American “In Times…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Music & Comedy
moe. & Umphrey’s McGee – moe.mentUM Tour
moe. and Umphrey’s McGee are performing together in Highland Park, IL, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as part of their moe.mentUM Tour.
Music & Comedy
Lynyrd Skynyrd & Loverboy
Lynyrd Skynyrd with Loverboy and special guest Six Gun Sally will perform live at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on Aug 15, 2026.
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Ritmo del Mar at Shedd Aquarium
¡Muévelo! Join us at Shedd Aquarium for the Ritmo del Mar. Enjoy a night of music, cuisine, culture and mesmerizing animals with an aquatic backdrop…
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…
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…
Music & Comedy
Lindsey Stirling – Duality Untamed Tour
Lindsey Stirling is scheduled to perform in Rosemont on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as part of her newly announced Duality Untamed Tour. Special Guest: The…
Music & Comedy
Mat Kearney – Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour
Mat Kearney is bringing his Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour to Chicago on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Mon Laferte – Femme Fatale Tour
Mon Laferte is scheduled to perform in Rosemont on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as part of her North American “Femme Fatale Tour”.
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…
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…
Music & Comedy
K-LOVE Live
K-LOVE Live in Chicago is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026, at The Chicago Theatre. This event is part of the newly announced K-LOVE Landmarks…
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