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An hour with Sabeen Sadiq
Aug23
Music & Comedy

An hour with Sabeen Sadiq

Sabeen Sadiq is back in Chicago with a brand-new hour of  hilarious and deeply personal comedy. From the chaos of dating to the quiet heartbreaks…

Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic…

Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown
165 E. Ontario St
Teatro Zinzanni
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder The Brotherhood of Rock Tour
Aug23
Saturday, August 23rd
6:45 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Aug23
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, August 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
“Something’s Stinky” with Brian Reitz & friends
Aug23
Music & Comedy

“Something’s Stinky” with Brian Reitz & friends

Brian Reitz will be debuting his 30-minute standup special Something’s Stinky. A few funny friends will perform, too.

Saturday, August 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Cumbia Catedral
Aug23
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Cumbia Catedral

Get ready for an unforgettable “Cumbia Catedral” at The Epiphany in Chicago!Join us for a night of high-energy rhythms, featuring a special national live performance…

Saturday, August 23rd
7:00 p.m.Sunday, August 24th
1:00 a.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland Avenue
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Aug23
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, August 23rd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Aug23
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, August 23rd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Improvised Shakespeare
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, August 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Late Night Shenanigans Presents: Full Moon, Half Brains
Aug23
Music & Comedy

Late Night Shenanigans Presents: Full Moon, Half Brains

From Chicago to New York City Late Night Shenanigans returns to the Annoyance Theatre with a new collection of sketches that mix absurd characters, physical…

Saturday, August 23rd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
ComedySportz Chicago
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday, August 23rd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Cosmic Underground Show
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Cosmic Underground Show

The Cosmic Underground Show is a 90-minute, fast-paced, and hilariously mind-bending experience that blends cutting-edge magic with retro-futuristic flair. Set inside the recently unearthed Cosmic…

Saturday, August 23rd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
cosmic underground theater
3433 W Fullerton Ave
Benson Boone – American Heart Tour
Aug23
Music & Comedy

Benson Boone – American Heart Tour

Benson Boone is bringing his American Heart Tour to United Center on August 23!

Saturday, August 23rd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday, August 23rd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Aug23
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, August 23rd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Aug23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, August 23rd
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Aug24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Sunday, August 24th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Simple Plan – Bigger Than You Think! Tour
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Simple Plan – Bigger Than You Think! Tour

Pop-punk veterans Simple Plan are celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band in a big way, announcing a headlining Summer 2025 US tour with support…

Sunday, August 24th
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Alexander Nate (Live in Technicolor) at Thalia Hall
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Alexander Nate (Live in Technicolor) at Thalia Hall

With a captivating blend of soulful melodies and deeply heartfelt lyrics, Alexander Nate has carved out a distinct space for himself in the music world.…

Sunday, August 24th
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
Jalen Hinton at The Comedy Bar
Aug24
Music & Comedy

Jalen Hinton at The Comedy Bar

Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Jalen Hinton (known as J.One.8) brings a fresh, family-friendly take to the comedy stage with sharp wit, relatable stories, and a knack…

Sunday, August 24th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything
Aug24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything

The trains are late, the apps are broken, the bees are dying, and the algorithm knows your deepest fears. So what do we do? We…

Sunday, August 24th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Broadway Night at the Grant Park Music Festival
Aug25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Broadway Night at the Grant Park Music Festival

For over 90 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has offered free classical music in the heart of Chicago. This weekend, Celebrate the enduring legacy…

Monday, August 25th
6:30 p.m.10:45 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Drunk Shakespeare!
Aug25
Music & Comedy

Drunk Shakespeare!

Gift this experience to your loved ones! Click here to check out our gift card. Join The Drunk Shakespeare Society for an unforgettable evening of Shakespearean revelry,…

Monday, August 25th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Lounge At The Lion
182 North Wabash Avenue
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