The Infinite Wrench
Dec4
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, December 4th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Devil’s Daughter
Dec4
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, December 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nate Jackson – Big Dog Tour
Dec4
Music & Comedy

Nate Jackson – Big Dog Tour

Comedian Nate Jackson is performing at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago on Friday, December 4, 2026, for his “Big Dog” tour.

Friday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
DragonForce – Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary Tour
Dec4
Music & Comedy

DragonForce – Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary Tour

DragonForce is performing live in Chicago on Friday, December 4, 2026, as part of their massive “Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary Tour”. Supporting Lineup: This power…

Friday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Devil’s Daughter
Dec4
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, December 4th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Honk! A Short Form Improv Show
Dec4
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, December 4th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Dec4
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, December 4th
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
Dec4
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, December 4th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Stargazers Adventure Club
Dec5
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, December 5th
10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
The Infinite Wrench
Dec5
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, December 5th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Dec5
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, December 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Dec5
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, December 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Secret Sketch Show
Dec5
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, December 5th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Dec5
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, December 5th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Top Shelf Comedy
Dec5
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, December 5th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Top Shelf Comedy
Dec5
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, December 5th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
HighQ
Dec6
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, December 6th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Tuesday Good Show
Dec8
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, December 8th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show
Dec8
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,…

Tuesday, December 8th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
The Orbit
Dec9
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…

Wednesday, December 9th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Dec9
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, December 9th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Fizz Show
Dec9
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,…

Wednesday, December 9th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
DuSummer Live Music Series
Dec10
Music & Comedy

DuSummer Live Music Series

DuSummer Music Series 2026  Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music at the DuSable Museum Outdoor Courtyard! Join us every other Thursday for some…

Thursday, December 10th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Dusable Black History Museum and Cultural Centwe
740 East 57th Place
Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
Dec10
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…

Thursday, December 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market