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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
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, Theatre & Performing Arts
Magic Mondays
Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…
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
Weezer – The Gathering Tour
Weezer is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as part of their “The Gathering” Tour. Special Guests: The show will feature…
Music & Comedy
Iron Maiden Live In Chicago – Run For Your Lives Tour 2026
English heavy metal legends Iron Maiden brings the Run For Your Lives 2026 World Tour to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL, on…
Music & Comedy
World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music
The “World of Warcraft®: 20 Years of Music” World Tour is an immersive live concert experience featuring a full symphonic orchestra and choir, accompanied by…
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
Staind, Seether, & Hinder – Break The Cycle Anniversary Tour 2026
Staind will perform in the Chicago area on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as part of their Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour. The show features…
Music & Comedy
World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music
The “World of Warcraft®: 20 Years of Music” World Tour is an immersive live concert experience featuring a full symphonic orchestra and choir, accompanied by…
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
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
Two Door Cinema Club – Tourist History Tour
Two Door Cinema Club is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This concert serves as the kickoff for their North American…
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, 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…
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
Laura Ramoso – The Calm Down Tour
Laura Ramoso is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, September 25, 2026, as part of her “The Calm Down Tour”.
Music & Comedy
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy will perform live at Riviera Theatre on Sep. 25, 2026.
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
Paula Cole – THIS FIRE: 30
Paula Cole is bringing her “THIS FIRE: 30” anniversary tour to Chicago in late 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her breakthrough album.
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, 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…
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