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Reimagining Cabaret: Bronzeville Edition
May17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Reimagining Cabaret: Bronzeville Edition

Acclaimed by the Chicago Sun-Times, Fox 32, and NBC, the artists of Black Voices In Cabaret bring a special intimate edition of Reimagining Cabaret to…

Saturday, May 17th
7:30 p.m.
Haven Entertainment Center
932 East 43rd Street
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
May17
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, May 17th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
May17
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, May 17th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Chicago Style Improv
May17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Style Improv

Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…

Saturday, May 17th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
ComedySportz Chicago
May17
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, May 17th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Las Locas Comedy Presents: Sabado Night Laughs
May17
Music & Comedy

Las Locas Comedy Presents: Sabado Night Laughs

Sabado Night Laughs is back with a night of comedy from Chicago’s funniest locas, locos, and honorary locas/os! Every month, Las Locas Comedy & Pa…

Saturday, May 17th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square
3716 W. Fullerton Ave.
Anthony Hamilton & Vivian Green
May17
Music & Comedy

Anthony Hamilton & Vivian Green

Anthony Hamilton and Vivian Green will perform at The Chicago Theatre on May 17 with special guest Jadon Giuseppe!

Saturday, May 17th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
May17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty 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,…

Saturday, May 17th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Em Brown at The Comedy Bar
May17
Music & Comedy

Em Brown at The Comedy Bar

Em Brown began his comedy career while attending college in a small town in Southern Illinois. After graduating, he returned to Chicago, where he quickly…

Saturday, May 17th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
I’m M$. B’havin with my $exagenarian$
May17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

I’m M$. B’havin with my $exagenarian$

The music and entertainment of I’m M$. B’Havin and her Sexagenarians’ band is a unique blend of Blues, Jazz, R&B and a good time for…

Saturday, May 17th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Tonk
1800 S Racine Ave
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
May17
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, May 17th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
May17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, May 17th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Orbit
May17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Orbit

The Orbit is Chicago’s only improv show performed in the round. This 45-minute avant-garde experience takes the audience on a full-circle journey, showcasing a bold…

Saturday, May 17th
11:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Teatro Zinzanni
May18
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…

Sunday, May 18th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Swingin Sisters: Swingin thru the 60’s
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Swingin Sisters: Swingin thru the 60’s

The Swingin’ Sisters use their amazing harmonies to interpret the swinging songs of the 1960s. This show will renew your love and appreciation for these…

Sunday, May 18th
12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Le Piano
6970 N. Glenwood Ave.
Cedille Records’ Emerging Artist Competition Final Round
May18
Music & Comedy

Cedille Records’ Emerging Artist Competition Final Round

Cedille Records, the pioneering, nonprofit Chicago-based classical music label led by President and Founder James Ginsburg, hosts its second Emerging Artist Competition, sponsored by the Zell Family Foundation.…

Sunday, May 18th
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Venue SIX10
610 S. Michigan Ave.
Andy Bossov & Friends Celebrate Allan Sherman at 100!
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Andy Bossov & Friends Celebrate Allan Sherman at 100!

Who doesn’t remember “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh”? But parodist Allan Sherman wrote so many more songs than that and inspired all punny people after him.…

Sunday, May 18th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Congregation Bene Shalom
4435 Oakton Street
Acts Of Kindness Cabaret — Final Bow
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Acts Of Kindness Cabaret — Final Bow

Celebrate 20 years of music, kindness, and community with Acts Of Kindness Cabaret (AOKC) as we take our final bow. For two decades, AOKC has…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Chicago Theater Works
1113 W. Belmont Ave.
Love, Chaos, and Dinner at Teatro Zinzanni
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Love, Chaos, and Dinner at Teatro Zinzanni

The most unique and magical experience in Chicago! “You have to see to believe.” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni’s signature show offers an unforgettable sensory experience.…

Sunday, May 18th
4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni
32 W Randolph St. 14th Floor
Drew Dunn at The Comedy Bar
May18
Music & Comedy

Drew Dunn at The Comedy Bar

Drew Dunn started his stand-up career in 2014, quickly gaining recognition in New England for his quick wit, voices, and unique style. After winning the…

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Authentic Flamenco Presents Patricia Donn in Chicago
May18
Music & Comedy

Authentic Flamenco Presents Patricia Donn in Chicago

After its international success, with over 225,000 attendees, Authentic Flamenco is back in Chicago with an all-new production and cast! The brand new show features…

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Sam Fazio Sings the Classics
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sam Fazio Sings the Classics

Close out our Cabaret Week with Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio. Fazio has established a name for himself in the music scene over the years with…

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Vincent Restaurant
1475 W Balmoral Ave
Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter Tour
May18
Music & Comedy

Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter Tour

Beyoncé returns to the stage for the COWBOY CARTER TOUR with three performances at Soldier Field May 15, 17 and 18!

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
As Seen In Rolling Stone: Ellis Bullard Live
May18
Music & Comedy

As Seen In Rolling Stone: Ellis Bullard Live

Chicago Alert: Ellis Bullard LIVE at Carol’s Pub! ⚡️ Mark your calendars, Windy City! The one and only ELLIS BULLARD is bringing his authentic Texas…

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Carol’s Pub
4659 North Clark Street
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