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Teatro Zinzanni
Jul31
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…

Friday July 31, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Water for Elephants
Jul31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Water for Elephants

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times  The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time…

Friday July 31, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
The Lincoln Lodge
Jul31
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Friday July 31, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jul31
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 July 31, 2026
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
Jul31
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 July 31, 2026
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
& Juliet
Aug1
Theatre & Performing Arts

& Juliet

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would…

Saturday August 1, 2026
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Spamalot
Aug1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spamalot

THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…

Saturday August 1, 2026
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
The Infinite Wrench
Aug1
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 1, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Suffs
Aug1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Suffs

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN. Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American…

Saturday August 1, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Teatro Zinzanni
Aug1
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 1, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Water for Elephants
Aug1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Water for Elephants

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times  The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time…

Saturday August 1, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Aug1
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 1, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Aug1
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 1, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Lincoln Lodge
Aug1
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday August 1, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Aug1
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 1, 2026
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
& Juliet
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

& Juliet

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would…

Sunday August 2, 2026
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Spamalot
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spamalot

THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…

Sunday August 2, 2026
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Suffs
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Suffs

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN. Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American…

Sunday August 2, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Water for Elephants
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Water for Elephants

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times  The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time…

Sunday August 2, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Wheel of Improv
Aug2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday August 2, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Spamalot
Aug4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Spamalot

THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…

Tuesday August 4, 2026
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Suffs
Aug4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Suffs

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN. Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American…

Tuesday August 4, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Water for Elephants
Aug4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Water for Elephants

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times  The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time…

Tuesday August 4, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Aug5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday August 5, 2026
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
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