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Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Jun19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Inspired by the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will…

Thursday, June 19th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Dumb and Drummer
Jun19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dumb and Drummer

Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…

Thursday, June 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Improvsed DCOM
Jun19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvsed DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Thursday, June 19th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
James Arthur – The Pisces World Tour
Jun19
Music & Comedy

James Arthur – The Pisces World Tour

The X Factor ninth series winner James Arthur will perform live at Salt Shed on June 19 at 8:00pm.

Thursday, June 19th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave
R&B Music Experience: A Juneteenth Celebration
Jun19
Music & Comedy

R&B Music Experience: A Juneteenth Celebration

Featuring Ashanti, Lil Kim, Mýa, Lloyd and Donell Jones.

Thursday, June 19th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Teatro Zinzanni
Jun20
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, June 20th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Jun20
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…

Friday, June 20th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jun20
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…

Friday, June 20th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jun20
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…

Friday, June 20th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Tour
Jun20
Music & Comedy

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Tour

Comedian Jimmy Carr will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on June 20, 2025.

Friday, June 20th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025
Jun20
Music & Comedy

Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025

Scottish rockers Simple Minds will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 20, 2025.

Friday, June 20th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Al Jackson at The Comedy Bar
Jun20
Music & Comedy

Al Jackson at The Comedy Bar

Al Jackson is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and TV/radio personality best known for his special “Comedy Central Presents: Al Jackson” and for his role…

Friday, June 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Out and Amplified: A Night of Queer Music
Jun20
Music & Comedy

Out and Amplified: A Night of Queer Music

Out and Amplified: Night of Queer Music is a vibrant celebration of queer identity, artistry, and community, designed to showcase the diversity, talent, and resilience…

Friday, June 20th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Out and Amplified: A Night of Queer Music at Chicago
Jun20
Music & Comedy

Out and Amplified: A Night of Queer Music at Chicago

We’re talking a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, artistry, and community that’s louder, prouder, and glammier than ever. Taking the stage are three absolute showstoppers: John…

Friday, June 20th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Riviera Theatre
4746 North Racine Avenue
Devil’s Daughter
Jun20
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 decade.…

Friday, June 20th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Jun20
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, June 20th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.
Al Jackson at The Comedy Bar
Jun20
Music & Comedy

Al Jackson at The Comedy Bar

Al Jackson is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and TV/radio personality best known for his special “Comedy Central Presents: Al Jackson” and for his role…

Friday, June 20th
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jun20
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, June 20th
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
Jun20
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, June 20th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Jun21
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, June 21st
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Hecklers’ Happy Hour
Jun21
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, June 21st
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
ComedySportz Chicago
Jun21
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, June 21st
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Jun21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic true crime mystery dinner show in the United States. We are now running public and private…

Saturday, June 21st
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/Magnificent Mile
165 E. Ontario St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Jun21
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, June 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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