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Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Nov11
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

Welcome to Chicago’s Best Stand Up at The Laugh Factory – Chicago! Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with Chicago’s top comedians on…

Tuesday, November 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Nov11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World

Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…

Tuesday, November 11th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Wednesday, November 12th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Chicken Little
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Chicken Little

The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys…

Wednesday, November 12th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci
Nov12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

This duo of passionate one-act operas explores the depths of spurned lovers’ grief and the lengths they’ll go to in avenging betrayal. Deadly love triangles…

Wednesday, November 12th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Here 4 A Bit: Chicagos Favorite Dirty Improv
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Here 4 A Bit: Chicagos Favorite Dirty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Whose Lie Is It Anyway
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Whose Lie Is It Anyway

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where laughter and entertainment come together in the heart of the Windy City! Join us on November 12,…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Revolution(s)
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Amadeus
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Pivot Podcast: Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Pivot Podcast: Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway

The Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway will come to The Chicago Theatre on November 12.

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Robert Plant – Roar In The Fall 2025 Tour
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Robert Plant – Roar In The Fall 2025 Tour

Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace will perform live at Vic Theatre on Nov. 12, 2025.

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

Welcome to Chicago’s Best Stand Up at The Laugh Factory – Chicago! Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment with Chicago’s top comedians…

Wednesday, November 12th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Nov12
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, November 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Wednesday, November 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Thursday, November 13th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Chicken Little
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Chicken Little

The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys…

Thursday, November 13th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show

A night with Cafe Lounge Underwater is like the best house party you’ve ever been to. There’s dancing, music, drinks, and of course, meeting strangers…

Thursday, November 13th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Whose Lie Is It Anyway
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Whose Lie Is It Anyway

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, your go-to spot for hilarious live entertainment in the heart of Chicago, Illinois! Join us on November 13,…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Suite Life on Dick: A Disney Channel Variety Show
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Suite Life on Dick: A Disney Channel Variety Show

Looking for a fun, nostalgic event on a Thursday night? November 13th at the Newport Theater come see Suite Life on Dick, a drag, burlesque,…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 West Newport Avenue
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”

Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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