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Tuesday Good Show
Nov18
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, November 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Fresh Faces of Chicago
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Fresh Faces of Chicago

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where laughter and entertainment reign supreme in the heart of the Windy City! Join us on November 18,…

Tuesday, November 18th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary

Patti Smith and her band on the 50th Anniversary perform Horses on November 17 and 18 at The Chicago Theatre.

Tuesday, November 18th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Here 4 A Bit: Chicagos Favorite Dirty Improv
Nov19
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 19th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Nov19
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 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Comedy Meets Congress: Bushra Amiwala Takes the Stage at The Lincoln Lodge
Nov19
Music & Comedy

Comedy Meets Congress: Bushra Amiwala Takes the Stage at The Lincoln Lodge

The Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new…

Wednesday, November 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Nov19
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 19th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci
Nov20
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…

Thursday, November 20th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Wonho
Nov20
Music & Comedy

Wonho

Welcome to the Copernicus Center in Chicago, Illinois, where on November 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the incredibly talented Wonho will be gracing the stage.…

Thursday, November 20th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 West Lawrence Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov20
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 20th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

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

Thursday, November 20th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Dumb and Drummer
Nov20
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, November 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar
Nov20
Music & Comedy

OhJay Lamont at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry OhJay Lamont, born and raised on…

Thursday, November 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
The Creamboy Show
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Creamboy Show

If you’re looking for a date night, girls’ night out, or a mandatory work outing (that your staff will actually like)— Look no further! Chicago’s…

Thursday, November 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mozart Requiem
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mozart Requiem

Overview Mozart’s Requiem was his great send-off to the world — a work of plaintive, yet darkly radiant beauty, left unfinished on his deathbed in…

Thursday, November 20th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Improvsed DCOM
Nov20
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, November 20th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
Nov20
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 20th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Class! with Sara Benincasa and Chad the Bird
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Class! with Sara Benincasa and Chad the Bird

No degree? No problem! Class is in session. Your nutty professors Sara Benincasa and Chad the Bird bring three geniuses to teach you stuff. Laugh…

Thursday, November 20th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
The Band CAMINO: The NeverAlways Tour
Nov20
Thursday, November 20th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving Leftovers is a sketch comedy show that celebrates the beautiful mess of life’s sloppy seconds. Each week, Thanksgiving Leftovers serves up sketches about the…

Thursday, November 20th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Windy City Laughs at The Comedy Bar
Nov20
Music & Comedy

Windy City Laughs at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage 🎤 @360ComedyNetwork presents Windy City Laughs!…

Thursday, November 20th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Sketch Playlist
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…

Thursday, November 20th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown
Nov21
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown

Relive the 2006 season with legends aboard City Cruises Live! Celebrate one of the most unforgettable chapters in Chicago football history with the players who…

Friday, November 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Nov21
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, November 21st
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
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