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Voila: The Improvised Musical
Nov28
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, November 28th
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
Nov28
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, November 28th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Bronzeville’s Takeover on Small Business Saturday
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bronzeville’s Takeover on Small Business Saturday

“Join us for the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday 🎉 in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood! Sponsored by American Express. Discover unique local shops, family activities, and holiday…

Saturday, November 29th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Absolutely Anything Essential
3521 S. King Drive
Christkindlmarket
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Saturday, November 29th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Nov29
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Saturday, November 29th
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna
Nov29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna

Overview For six centuries, the child musicians of the Vienna Boys Choir have been enthralling the world with their lively singing style and purity of…

Saturday, November 29th
1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
ComedySportz Chicago
Nov29
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, November 29th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Judson Veach at The Comedy Bar
Nov29
Music & Comedy

Judson Veach at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Judson Veach is a Nashville-based comedian…

Saturday, November 29th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
The Infinite Wrench
Nov29
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, November 29th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov29
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, November 29th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Nov29
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, November 29th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Nov29
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, November 29th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Nov29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Overview A young Viking named Hiccup defies tradition when he befriends a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless, and together, these unlikely heroes must fight against…

Saturday, November 29th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Chicago Philharmonic Presents: Sleeping At Last – Home for the Holidays
Nov29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Philharmonic Presents: Sleeping At Last – Home for the Holidays

Following their acclaimed collaboration and a sold-out World Premiere tour in 2024, Sleeping At Last and the Chicago Philharmonic reunite for a new concert experience—this time, to celebrate the…

Saturday, November 29th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness
Nov29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

Billy Corgan achieved stratospheric fame as the founder, frontman, and creative force behind the legendary Smashing Pumpkins. A Grammy winner whose powerful songwriting, commanding vocals,…

Saturday, November 29th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
ComedySportz Chicago
Nov29
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, November 29th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Jefferey Cooke- “My Christmas Spectacular 2025!”
Nov29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Jefferey Cooke- “My Christmas Spectacular 2025!”

Holiday craziness is beginning soon, so why not see a cabaret show that celebrates that zany part of the season?  For the 4th consecutive holiday…

Saturday, November 29th
8:00 p.m.9:45 p.m.
Gateway Theater Annex @ The Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Ave.
Judson Veach at The Comedy Bar
Nov29
Music & Comedy

Judson Veach at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Judson Veach is a Nashville-based comedian…

Saturday, November 29th
8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Nov29
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, November 29th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Joke Sistas Chicago
Nov29
Music & Comedy

Joke Sistas Chicago

Joke Sistas is the unofficial sorority of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest with NYC as home and now DC/DMV & Chicago as Sista…

Saturday, November 29th
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Christkindlmarket
Nov30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Sunday, November 30th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Nov30
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Sunday, November 30th
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Nov30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Overview A young Viking named Hiccup defies tradition when he befriends a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless, and together, these unlikely heroes must fight against…

Sunday, November 30th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Jason Vest at The Comedy Bar
Nov30
Music & Comedy

Jason Vest at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverages Jason Vest is a viral storytelling…

Sunday, November 30th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
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