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Thursday Night Improv Hosted by Cream Boy
If you’re looking for a date night, girls’ night out, or a mandatory work outing (that your staff will actually like) — Look no further!…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Earhart 2 Hart : An Amelia Earhart Dramedy
July 2nd, 1937. Many believe that Amelia Earhart met a watery demise, when in reality…she time travelled to the year 2026, landing at the Annoyance…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is packed with magical melodies and sparkling action, and there’s no more stylish interpreter than Hilary Hahn, one of the top violinists…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Night That Never Was: Stories & Songs Starring Barb Bailey
Did that really happen, or are you just imagining things? Join Barb Bailey and guest performers David Meulemans, Jeffrey Segal, Tim Borden and Jay Collen…
Music & Comedy
The Charlatans: North American Tour 2026
The Charlatans will perform at Park West in Chicago on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The show is part of their 16-date North American Tour 2026,…
Music & Comedy
Gary Clark Jr. – 2026 US Tour
Gary Clark Jr. is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as a premier stop on his newly announced U.S. headlining tour.
Music & Comedy
The Charlatans UK – Chicago, IL – 2026 North American Tour
The English indie rock band The Charlatans UK will perform live at Park West in Chicago on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as part of their…
Music & Comedy
Eddie B – If These Classroom Walls Could Talk Tour
Eddie B is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as a major headlining stop on his raw and unfiltered “If These Classroom…
Music & Comedy
Carly Pearce – Honest Woman: Up Close Tour
Grammy-winning country artist Carly Pearce is bringing her “Honest Woman: Up Close” tour to Chicago for two back-to-back performances on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 and…
Music & Comedy
Chicago Comedy Hour
The Chicago Comedy hour is a comedy variety show featuring sketch comedy, improv comedy and stand up comedy from some of the best up and…
Music & Comedy
Blueprint
Blueprint is the kind of improv that keeps audiences AND players on their toes. Each week, a different cast member designs a bold new improv format…
Music & Comedy
The 11pm Show
Continuing the rich tradition of late night improv, join the veteran cast of THE 11PM SHOW every Friday at 11PM as they perform late night, artistic improv…
Music & Comedy
Riot Fest 2026
Daily Lineup Headliners: Friday, September 18: Headlined by Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop, Rise Against, and Pixies, with support from Alkaline Trio and The All-American…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is packed with magical melodies and sparkling action, and there’s no more stylish interpreter than Hilary Hahn, one of the top violinists…
Music & Comedy
The 27th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
The 27th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival free events to be held September 17-19, 2026 at Hamilton Park, Chicago CELEBRATING YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE NEXT GENERATION, …
Music & Comedy
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset
Breaking Benjamin is bringing their massive Fall 2026 North American Tour to the Chicago area on Friday, September 18, 2026. Supporting Acts: The tour features…
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…
Music & Comedy
Corey O’Brien at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Corey O’Brien is an American comedian,…
Music & Comedy
Atsuko Okatsuka – The Big Bowl Tour
Atsuko Okatsuka is performing her stand-up show at The Chicago Theatre on Friday, September 18, 2026, as part of “The Big Bowl Tour”.
Music & Comedy
José Madero – USA Tour 2026
José Madero will bring his USA Tour 2026 to the House of Blues Chicago on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Story Fest 2026
The oldest human art form is coming to the big stage. After selling out in SF, Detroit, and Philadelphia, Chicago Story Fest makes its long-awaited…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! lovingly pokes fun at all of the wonderful moments, sexual innuendos, outrageous characters, rivalries and secret romances from the original musical. The hair products may…
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…
Music & Comedy
Phoebe Bridgers – The Lost Tour
Phoebe Bridgers will bring her newly announced headline arena run, The Lost Tour, to Chicago on September 18-19, 2026, at the United Center.
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