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September 26, 2025: Sep26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…
Lakeview
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Friday, September 26th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.
Sep26
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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Friday, September 26th
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,
Sep26
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Friday, September 26th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
September 27, 2025: Sep27
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
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Saturday, September 27th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Sep27
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…
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Saturday, September 27th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Sep27
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
Saturday, September 27th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Sep27
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
Saturday, September 27th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Sep27
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…
Old Town
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Saturday, September 27th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Sep27
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…
Old Town
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Saturday, September 27th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Sep27
Music & Comedy
Louis CK – Ridiculous Tour
Louis CK will bring the Ridiculous Tour to The Chicago Theatre September 25, 26 and 27.
Loop
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Saturday, September 27th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Sep27
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, September 27th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Sep27
Music & Comedy
Maná – Vivir Sin Aire Tour
Fresh off the heels of their historic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, legendary Mexican rock band MANÁ returns this fall with a spectacular…
West Loop
Event details
Saturday, September 27th
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Sep27
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, September 27th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Sep27
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, September 27th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Sep27
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, September 27th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
September 28, 2025: Sep28
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, September 28th
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
September 29, 2025: Sep29
Music & Comedy
Garbage – Happy Endings Tour
Multi-Platinum rockers Garbage will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on Sep. 29, 2025 /w special guests Starcrawler.
Event details
Monday, September 29th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
September 30, 2025: Sep30
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, September 30th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Sep30
Music & Comedy
Ludovico Einaudi – The Summer Portraits Tour
Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi has announced a 2025 North American fall tour, including stops in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Chicago.
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, September 30th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
October 1, 2025: Oct1
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 1st
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
October 2, 2025: Oct2
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 2nd
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Oct2
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 2nd
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
October 3, 2025: Oct3
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 3rd
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Oct3
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 3rd
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.

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