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The Infinite Wrench
Jul19
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, July 19th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny
Jul19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 – July 20,…

Saturday, July 19th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jul19
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, July 19th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Jul19
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, July 19th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jul19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and…

Saturday, July 19th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Lincoln Lodge
Jul19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday, July 19th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jul19
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, July 19th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince
Jul19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the final production of their 30th season, The Curious Circumstances of Louis…

Saturday, July 19th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Jul19
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, July 19th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Jul19
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, July 19th
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
Jul19
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, July 19th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul20
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, July 20th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company
Jul20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company

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 to tell…

Sunday, July 20th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jul20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and…

Sunday, July 20th
1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
World Fair US
Jul20
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Sunday, July 20th
3:00 p.m.Sunday, August 10th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025
Jul20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025

Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic & Latin cultures with three days of endless food & drink…

Sunday, July 20th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Pilsen
1400 W. Cermak Road
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jul20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and…

Sunday, July 20th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company
Jul21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company

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 to tell…

Monday, July 21st
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
World Fair US
Jul21
Aug11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Monday, July 21st
3:00 p.m.Monday, August 11th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Magic Mondays
Jul21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday, July 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company
Jul22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicken Little at Chicago Kids Company

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 to tell…

Tuesday, July 22nd
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Jul22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, July 22nd
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

World Fair US
Jul22
Aug12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Tuesday, July 22nd
3:00 p.m.Tuesday, August 12th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Jul22
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, July 22nd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
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