Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Play Time
Start: 2027-06-30T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2027-06-30T21:00:00-05:00
Location: iO Theater

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June 17, 2027: Jun17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9
Two hundred years ago, Beethoven shook the world with his final symphony, and especially its Ode to Joy finale, one of the most celebrated melodies ever written.…
Loop
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Thursday June 17, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
June 18, 2027: Jun18
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday June 18, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jun18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9
Two hundred years ago, Beethoven shook the world with his final symphony, and especially its Ode to Joy finale, one of the most celebrated melodies ever written.…
Loop
Event details
Friday June 18, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
June 19, 2027: Jun19
Music & Comedy
Saturday Night Sketch
Saturday Night Sketch brings Chicago’s best sketch comedy ensembles to the stage for a high-octane evening. From sharp political satire to mind melting absurdity, come…
Lincoln Park
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Saturday June 19, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jun19
Music & Comedy
The Best of IO
Celebrate 45 years of improvisational excellence with the Best of iO Improv. This show brings together two teams of our very best improvisers, each delivering…
Lincoln Park
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Saturday June 19, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jun19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9
Two hundred years ago, Beethoven shook the world with his final symphony, and especially its Ode to Joy finale, one of the most celebrated melodies ever written.…
Loop
Event details
Saturday June 19, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Jun19
Music & Comedy
The Improvised Movie: Summer Blockbusters
Are you ready for a cinematic showdown where your favorite song lyrics inspire completely improvised, never-seen-before, and never-seen-again summer movies? Join us Saturdays in July…
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Saturday June 19, 2027
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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de Maat Theatre at Second City
230 W North Ave
June 20, 2027: Jun20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9
Two hundred years ago, Beethoven shook the world with his final symphony, and especially its Ode to Joy finale, one of the most celebrated melodies ever written.…
Loop
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Sunday June 20, 2027
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Jun20
Music & Comedy
Marquee: Musical Improv
Musical theatre and improv collide as Marquee presents you with an hour of fully improvised musical comedy, spontaneously creating entire scenes, songs, and stories based…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Sunday June 20, 2027
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jun20
Music & Comedy
Lightly Toasted Standup Showcase
Lightly Toasted is a standup showcase at The Home Comedy Theater in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago every third Sunday of the month featuring up…
Event details
Sunday June 20, 2027
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Home Comedy Theater
2843 North Halsted Street
June 21, 2027: Jun21
Music & Comedy
The Armando Diaz
It’s the best comedy show in the city. Created in 1995 by iO alum Armando Diaz, Armando is a historic improvisational form where actors improvise a series…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Monday June 21, 2027
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
June 23, 2027: Jun23
Music & Comedy
Play Time
A showcase of 3 short plays by select writing teams and featuring a cast of iO Theater performers. It’s experimental, it’s follow-the-fun, it’s Play Time. Plays…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday June 23, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
June 25, 2027: Jun25
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday June 25, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jun25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
After the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter…
Loop
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Friday June 25, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
June 26, 2027: Jun26
Music & Comedy
Kenny Chesney – Chicago, IL – The Original Vibe Room Tour
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney will bring his massive, newly announced “The Original Vibe Room Tour” to Chicago on Saturday, June 26, 2027. After spending…
South Loop
Event details
Saturday June 26, 2027
4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Jun26
Music & Comedy
Saturday Night Sketch
Saturday Night Sketch brings Chicago’s best sketch comedy ensembles to the stage for a high-octane evening. From sharp political satire to mind melting absurdity, come…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday June 26, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jun26
Music & Comedy
The Best of IO
Celebrate 45 years of improvisational excellence with the Best of iO Improv. This show brings together two teams of our very best improvisers, each delivering…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday June 26, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jun26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
After the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter…
Loop
Event details
Saturday June 26, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Jun26
Music & Comedy
The Improvised Movie: Summer Blockbusters
Are you ready for a cinematic showdown where your favorite song lyrics inspire completely improvised, never-seen-before, and never-seen-again summer movies? Join us Saturdays in July…
Event details
Saturday June 26, 2027
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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de Maat Theatre at Second City
230 W North Ave
June 27, 2027: Jun27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert
After the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter…
Loop
Event details
Sunday June 27, 2027
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Jun27
Music & Comedy
Marquee: Musical Improv
Musical theatre and improv collide as Marquee presents you with an hour of fully improvised musical comedy, spontaneously creating entire scenes, songs, and stories based…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Sunday June 27, 2027
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
June 28, 2027: Jun28
Music & Comedy
The Armando Diaz
It’s the best comedy show in the city. Created in 1995 by iO alum Armando Diaz, Armando is a historic improvisational form where actors improvise a series…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Monday June 28, 2027
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
June 29, 2027: Jun29
Music & Comedy
Lizzy McAlpine – Chicago, IL – The Over Country Tour
Indie-folk singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine is bringing her newly announced global headlining “The Over Country Tour” to Chicago. She will be performing live at the United…
West Loop
Event details
Tuesday June 29, 2027
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
United Center
main stage is located at 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
June 30, 2027: Jun30
Music & Comedy
Play Time
A showcase of 3 short plays by select writing teams and featuring a cast of iO Theater performers. It’s experimental, it’s follow-the-fun, it’s Play Time. Plays…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday June 30, 2027
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.