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November 4, 2026: Nov4
Music & Comedy
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – The Future Is Vintage Tour
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox is performing at The Vic Theatre in Chicago on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as part of “The Future Is Vintage World…
Event details
Wednesday, November 4th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Nov4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Orbit
The Orbit is Chicago’s only improv show performed in the round. This 45-minute avant-garde experience takes the audience on a full-circle journey, showcasing a bold…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday, November 4th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nov4
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, November 4th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Nov4
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,…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday, November 4th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
November 5, 2026: Nov5
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…
Event details
Thursday, November 5th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Nov5
Music & Comedy
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong – Fall Tour 2026
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong are performing live in Chicago on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at The Vic Theatre. The high-energy funk-jam band is returning to…
Event details
Thursday, November 5th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Nov5
Music & Comedy
Pouya – Foreverglades Tour
Pouya is scheduled to perform live in Chicago on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at The Riviera Theatre as part of The Forever Glades Tour 2026.…
Uptown
Event details
Thursday, November 5th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Nov5
Music & Comedy
KATSEYE – The Wildworld Tour
KATSEYE will bring The Wildworld Tour to Chicago on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
West Loop
Event details
Thursday, November 5th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Nov5
Music & Comedy
Joey Diaz – 62 & Still Slinging Tour
Joey Diaz is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at The Chicago Theatre. The highly anticipated stand-up show is presented by the…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, November 5th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Nov5
Music & Comedy
Roast Battle at Zanies
Roast Battle Is @ Zanies Chicago! From the hit Comedy Central series, Roast Battle, brought to you by the team with over 200,000 online followers, Roast Battle…
Uptown
Event details
Thursday, November 5th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Zanies Comedy Club
5437 Park Place
November 6, 2026: Nov6
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, November 6th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Nov6
Music & Comedy
Bert Kreischer – Permission To Party World Tour
Bert Kreischer is bringing the Permission To Party World Tour to Chicago on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Loop
Event details
Friday, November 6th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Nov6
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.…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, November 6th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nov6
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.…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, November 6th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nov6
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…
Event details
Friday, November 6th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Nov6
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…
Event details
Friday, November 6th
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,
Nov6
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, November 6th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
November 7, 2026: Nov7
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,…
Event details
Saturday, November 7th
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
Nov7
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, November 7th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Nov7
Music & Comedy
Zoltan Kaszas – Worldwide(ish) Tour
Zoltan Kaszas will bring his Worldwide(ish) Tour to Chicago on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Uptown
Event details
Saturday, November 7th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Nov7
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
Event details
Saturday, November 7th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Nov7
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
Event details
Saturday, November 7th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Nov7
Music & Comedy
Rawayana – ¿Dónde es el after? World Tour
Rawayana is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Saturday, November 7, 2026, as part of their “¿Dónde es el after? World Tour”.
Uptown
Event details
Saturday, November 7th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Aragon Ballroom
Nov7
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday, November 7th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.

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