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Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lowkey Funny Comedy Show

This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…

Friday, May 2nd
8:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, May 2nd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.
Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS

We’re back with all new bits! This joyful mixture of sketch comedy and dance is filled with a variety of characters that are sure to…

Friday, May 2nd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, May 2nd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, May 2nd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
May3
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, May 3rd
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench is Off to the Races
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

The Infinite Wrench is Off to the Races

Giddy on up and gallop on down to The Neo-Futurarium on Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00PM… because THE INFINITE WRENCH IS OFF TO THE RACES. In honor of the…

Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
WindSync
May3
Music & Comedy

WindSync

About the Performance WindSync embraces classics from across centuries of music writing, using their vibrant “fourth wall”-breaking approach to performance to make standard repertoire a…

Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Road
Down & Derby at Utopian Tailgate
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Down & Derby at Utopian Tailgate

Enjoy a lively Kentucky Derby watch party in perfect form at Utopian Tailgate; Old Town’s premier rooftop and high-energy party landscape. Saturday, May 3rd  * …

Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Utopian Tailgate
1608 North Wells Street
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Joy District Rooftop
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Joy District Rooftop

Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with a “Grand Stand” experience at the Rooftop of JOY District.  This picture-perfect setting is sure to deliver a high-roller’s party scene like no other.…

Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Joy District
112 W Hubbard St
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at J. Parker
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Kentucky Derby Watch Party at J. Parker

Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with no stakes and high limits at The J. Parker Rooftop.  This Lincoln park attraction is sure to impress with its indoor/outdoor viewing…

Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The J. Parker
1816 North Clark Street
Glenn Raymond “Not A Safe Space” The Den Theatre
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Glenn Raymond “Not A Safe Space” The Den Theatre

Presented by  United By Comedy Join Stand up comedian Glenn Raymond as he brings his “Not A Safe Space Tour” to The Den Theatre. Be…

Saturday, May 3rd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Hecklers’ Happy Hour
May3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hecklers’ Happy Hour

The only show in Chicago where you can tell the comedians what you really think! Audiences can unleash their inner “heckler” against some of Chicago’s…

Saturday, May 3rd
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
ComedySportz Chicago
May3
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, May 3rd
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Teatro Zinzanni
May3
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, May 3rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
May3
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, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Glenn Raymond “Not Safe Space”
May3
Music & Comedy

Glenn Raymond “Not Safe Space”

GLENN RAYMOND “NOT A SAFE SPACE” Presented by  United By Comedy Join us for a night of comedy with stand-up comedian Glenn Raymond, who is…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
RAD. a fun show.
May3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

RAD. a fun show.

May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day, and to celebrate, RAD is having a free special Saturday show. Same insanity but on the weekend! RAD. a fun…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Graham Cracker Comics – Andersonville
5028 North Clark Street
Comedy in the Pocket
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy in the Pocket

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at Comedy in the Pocket! Join us Saturday May 3rd at Surge Billiards for a lineup featuring…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square
3716 W. Fullerton Ave.
Bruce Bruce – Stay In Your Lane *Comedy Special Taping*
May3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Bruce Bruce – Stay In Your Lane *Comedy Special Taping*

With his place cemented as one of the true legends of comedy, comedian Bruce Bruce continues his career as one of the best in his…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
May3
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, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
May3
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, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
South Chicago Dance Theatre
May3
Music & Comedy

South Chicago Dance Theatre

Experience “note by note precision” (Dance Magazine) with South Chicago Dance Theatre in their return to The Auditorium stage. Be moved by an electric fusion of classical and…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Pharmageddon: No Prescription Needed Pharmacy Comedy Show
May3
Music & Comedy

Pharmageddon: No Prescription Needed Pharmacy Comedy Show

What happens when a doctor and a pharmacist team up on stage? You get a comedy dose so strong, you might need a refill! Come…

Saturday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
comedy plex
1128 Lake St - Lower Level Oak Park, IL 60301
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