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iO 45th Anniversary – 3-Day Pass
In 1981, iO Theater started a revolution that shaped modern comedy and launched the sharpest, funniest voices in the industry. Join us November 5-7 as…
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
Improv The Play
With the help of some of Chicago’s best actors, Improv: The Play is a new, hybrid version of long form improv happening only at the…
Music & Comedy
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
Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, with its iconic four-note motif, stands as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Strauss’ Burlesque — written when the composer…
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.…
Music & Comedy
Chingona Comedy Hour
CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! Calabaza spice season is here! Get your locas together and start the weekend off un poquito early at Chingona Comedy Hour –…
Music & Comedy
KATSEYE – The Wildworld Tour
KATSEYE will bring The Wildworld Tour to Chicago on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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…
Music & Comedy
Trippie Redd – Chicago, IL – The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour
Rapper Trippie Redd is bringing “The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour” to Chicago in support of his latest album, #NDA. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, November…
Music & Comedy
Sophomoric Songs
For six nights only, Will Clinger and Bill Larkin take the stage at the Stars and Garters Theater’s Rouge Room to sing the always funny,…
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, Theatre & Performing Arts
Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, with its iconic four-note motif, stands as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Strauss’ Burlesque — written when the composer…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Cosmic Underground Show
Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey where mind-reading, magic, comedy, and sci-fi collide in ways you won’t find anywhere else in Chicago. Hosted by real-life…
Music & Comedy
Basement – Chicago, IL – 2026 North American Tour
British indie rock/post-hardcore band Basement will perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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
Pandji Pragiwaksono at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Pandji Pragiwaksono Wongsoyudo is an Indonesian…
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.
Music & Comedy
Rachel Scanlon Live
Stand-up comedian Rachel Scanlon will be performing live in Chicago on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Park West. Known as one of…
Music & Comedy
iO 45th Anniversary Friday 1-Day Pass
In 1981, iO Theater started a revolution that shaped modern comedy and launched the sharpest, funniest voices in the industry. Join us November 5-7 as…
Music & Comedy
iO 45th Anniversary – 3-Day Pass
In 1981, iO Theater started a revolution that shaped modern comedy and launched the sharpest, funniest voices in the industry. Join us November 5-7 as…
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…
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