Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr11
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 11th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Apr11
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 11th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Fantastic Negrito
Apr11
Music & Comedy

Fantastic Negrito

A true blues powerhouse, three-time GRAMMY winner Fantastic Negrito crafts music that’s raw, soulful, and deeply moving. From winning NPR’s first Tiny Desk Contest to…

Saturday, April 11th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Reva and David – Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
Florence + The Machine Live In Chicago (Night 2)
Apr11
Music & Comedy

Florence + The Machine Live In Chicago (Night 2)

Grammy-nominated unit Florence + The Machine brings the Everybody Scream Tour to Rosemont on April 11, 2026, with a powerful performance at Allstate Arena. Known…

Saturday, April 11th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
The Fab Faux – The Incredible Hodgepodge Show Tour
Apr11
Music & Comedy

The Fab Faux – The Incredible Hodgepodge Show Tour

The Fab Faux is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as part of their “The Incredible Hodgepodge Show” tour.

Saturday, April 11th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr11
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 11th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
El George Harris – El Pueblo de Uno Tour
Apr11
Music & Comedy

El George Harris – El Pueblo de Uno Tour

Comedian El George Harris is bringing his “El Pueblo de Uno” tour to Chicago for a final tour date on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Saturday, April 11th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Secret Sketch Show
Apr11
Music & Comedy

Secret Sketch Show

Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…

Saturday, April 11th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr11
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 11th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Madama Butterfly
Apr12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Madama Butterfly

Meet Cio-Cio-San — known as Madama Butterfly — a faithful but doomed geisha in love with B.F. Pinkerton. Everyone but Butterfly knows the Navy lieutenant…

Sunday, April 12th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Trio Mediæval
Apr12
Music & Comedy

Trio Mediæval

The crystalline voices of Trio Mediaeval have captivated audiences since the group was founded in Oslo in 1997. Rooted in medieval monophonic and polyphonic traditions…

Sunday, April 12th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Reva and David – Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
Wheel of Improv
Apr12
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 12th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Tuesday Good Show
Apr14
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 14th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show
Apr14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show

Order in the court!Comic Court is back at The Lincoln Lodge every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9PM. Comedians argue ridiculous cases like actual lawyers,…

Tuesday, April 14th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
John Butler: North American Tour 2026
Apr15
Music & Comedy

John Butler: North American Tour 2026

Australian singer-songwriter John Butler is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as part of a newly announced North American tour.

Wednesday, April 15th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Apr15
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, April 15th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Dumb and Drummer
Apr16
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, April 16th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Improvsed DCOM
Apr16
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, April 16th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Michael McIntyre – Hello America! 2026 Tour
Apr16
Music & Comedy

Michael McIntyre – Hello America! 2026 Tour

Michael McIntyre is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Chicago Theatre.

Thursday, April 16th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen – JUNTOS Tour
Apr16
Music & Comedy

Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen – JUNTOS Tour

Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen are scheduled for two concerts in Rosemont, IL, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and Friday, April 17, 2026, at the…

Thursday, April 16th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Sketch Playlist
Apr16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the ultimate sketch playlist. Come see these writers and performers…

Thursday, April 16th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Handyman Hal – Handyman Hal Comes to Town Tour
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Handyman Hal – Handyman Hal Comes to Town Tour

Handyman Hal is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, April 17, 2026, as part of his first live stage tour, “Handyman Hal Comes to…

Friday, April 17th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Apr17
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, April 17th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr17
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, April 17th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.