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Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr18
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 April 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Apr18
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 April 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr18
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Saturday April 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Michelle Buteau – The Surviving And Thriving 2026 Tour
Apr18
Music & Comedy

Michelle Buteau – The Surviving And Thriving 2026 Tour

Stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host Michelle Buteau will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Apr. 18, 2026.

Saturday April 18, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
The Lincoln Lodge
Apr18
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 April 18, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr18
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 April 18, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr18
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 April 18, 2026
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Sunday April 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Apr19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Sunday April 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Out Here
Apr19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Out Here

Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a world-premiere musical, a thrilling collaboration between Court Theatre and the University of Chicago, and an intimate…

Sunday April 19, 2026
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago – April
Apr19
Music & Comedy

CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago – April

Cynthia Yeh, percussion Jennifer Gunn, flute Kenneth Olsen, cello Christopher Guzman, piano Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians explore the art of remix in a program highlighting…

Sunday April 19, 2026
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Reva and David – Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Sunday April 19, 2026
4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Wheel of Improv
Apr19
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 April 19, 2026
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Out Here
Apr19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Out Here

Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a world-premiere musical, a thrilling collaboration between Court Theatre and the University of Chicago, and an intimate…

Sunday April 19, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Monday April 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Apr20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Monday April 20, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Magic Mondays
Apr20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday April 20, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Tuesday April 21, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Tuesday April 21, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Apr21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This musical is JUST RIGHT!  This show is based on the classic story of a young girl who ventures into the woods and stumbles on…

Tuesday April 21, 2026
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Tuesday Good Show
Apr21
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday April 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
The Great Gatsby
Apr21
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Great Gatsby

THE PARTY’S ROARING IN CHICAGO! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel…

Tuesday April 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Hayley Williams
Apr21
Music & Comedy

Hayley Williams

Welcome to the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, where the stage is set for an unforgettable evening with the one and only Hayley…

Tuesday April 21, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Apr22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Wednesday April 22, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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