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November 11, 2026: Nov11
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…
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Wednesday, November 11th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Nov11
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
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Wednesday, November 11th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
November 12, 2026: Nov12
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…
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Thursday, November 12th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Dusable Black History Museum and Cultural Centwe
740 East 57th Place
Nov12
Music & Comedy
VOILÀ – Moonbloom Tour
VOILÀ is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as a headlining stop on their “Moonbloom Tour”. Supporting Lineups: The high-energy pop-rock duo…
River North
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Thursday, November 12th
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
House of Blues
Nov12
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…
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Thursday, November 12th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Nov12
Music & Comedy
Amber Autry – Happy Holler Tour
Stand-up comedian Amber Autry will perform live in Chicago on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as part of her Happy Holler Tour.
Uptown
Event details
Thursday, November 12th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Nov12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Old Town
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Thursday, November 12th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Nov12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Old Town
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Thursday, November 12th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Nov12
Music & Comedy
Charles Wesley Godwin – The Christian Name Tour
Charles Wesley Godwin is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as part of “The Christian Name Tour”.
Event details
Thursday, November 12th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston
November 13, 2026: Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Old Town
Event details
Friday, November 13th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Nov13
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
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Friday, November 13th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Old Town
Event details
Friday, November 13th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Nov13
Music & Comedy
Nikki Glaser – The Stunning Tour
Comedian Nikki Glaser is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago in late 2026 as part of her “The Stunning Tour”.
Loop
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Friday, November 13th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Nov13
Music & Comedy
Almost Monday – Thank God It’s Almost Monday Tour
Almost Monday will perform live at the House of Blues Chicago on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
River North
Event details
Friday, November 13th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
House of Blues
Nov13
Music & Comedy
Amber Autry – Happy Holler Tour
Amber Autry will bring her Happy Holler Tour to Chicago for two back-to-back comedy sets on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Event details
Friday, November 13th
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Nov13
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
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Friday, November 13th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Andrew Bird & the CSO
Grammy-nominated violinist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird makes his CSO debut celebrating the 20-year anniversary of his acclaimed record The Mysterious Production of Eggs. Balancing jazz,…
Loop
Event details
Friday, November 13th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

220 S. Michigan Ave.
Nov13
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 13th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nov13
Music & Comedy
Palace – USA & Canada Tour 2026
The band Palace is performing in Chicago on Friday, November 13, 2026, as part of their USA & Canada Tour 2026.
Event details
Friday, November 13th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed Indoors
1357 N Elston Ave
Nov13
Music & Comedy
Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh
The Cash Money & No Limit Tour is coming to Chicago on Friday, November 13, 2026. This joint tour brings together legendary Southern hip-hop empires…
South Loop
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Friday, November 13th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wintrust Arena
Nov13
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…
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Friday, November 13th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Nov13
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, November 13th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Old Town
Event details
Friday, November 13th
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Old Town
Event details
Friday, November 13th
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.

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