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Windfall
This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the local police,…
Thursday, May 7th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Music & Comedy
Mika – Spinning Out Tour North America
Internationally acclaimed pop artist Mika is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as part of the “Spinning Out Tour North America”.
Thursday, May 7th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine AveMusic & Comedy
Sooshi Mango – The Home Made World Tour 2026
The Australian comedy trio Sooshi Mango is scheduled to perform in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as part of their “The Home Made…
Thursday, May 7th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center
2936 N. Southport AveMusic & Comedy
Carlos Vives Live In Chicago – Tour al Sol
Carlos Vives will bring his electrifying Tour al Sol 2026 to Rosemont on May 7 at the Rosemont Theatre, delivering a night of high-energy music…
Thursday, May 7th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Rosemont TheatreMusic & Comedy
Peso Pluma – Dinastia Tour 2026
Mexican music star Peso Pluma is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as the grand finale of his North American “DINASTÍA…
Thursday, May 7th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.United Center
1901 W Madison St,Theatre & Performing Arts
CHICAGO the Musical
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…
Friday, May 8th
12:00 a.m. – Saturday, May 9th
1:00 a.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.Theatre & Performing Arts
The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre
Meet Roxanne, Petunia, and Babe…three Sister Piggies who set out to build their own houses. Roxanne (the Rock’n Roll Pig) builds hers out of Sticks,…
Friday, May 8th
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont AveTheatre & Performing Arts
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
This musical is JUST RIGHT! This show is based on the classic story of a young girl who ventures into the woods and stumbles on…
Friday, May 8th
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655Music & Comedy
Disclosure: Spring 2026 North America Tour
Multi-Platinum duo Disclosure will perform live at The Salt Shed Outdoors on May 8-10, 2026.
Friday, May 8th
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, ILMusic & Comedy
August Burns Red & The Amity Affliction – Spring Horizons 2026 Tour
August Burns Red and The Amity Affliction will perform in Chicago on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Riviera Theatre as part of their “Spring…
Friday, May 8th
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine AveMusic & 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, May 8th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & Comedy
Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Gus Constantellis (he/they) is a gay,…
Friday, May 8th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611Sports & Recreation, Theatre & Performing Arts
Stars On Ice 2026
Get ready to celebrate America’s skating superstars! Fresh off record-breaking World Championship performances and bound for Olympic glory, the 2026 Stars on Ice tour brings…
Friday, May 8th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadTheatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…
Music & Comedy
Devil’s Daughter
The hottest show in town, Devil’s Daughter, features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Out Here
Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a world-premiere musical, a thrilling collaboration between Court Theatre and the University of Chicago, and an intimate…
Friday, May 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637Theatre & Performing Arts
Windfall
This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the local police,…
Friday, May 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Music & Comedy
Naomi Watanabe – From Tokyo 2026 Tour
Comedian, actor, and creator Naomi Watanabe will perform live at Vic Theatre on May 8, 2026.
Friday, May 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Vic Theatre
3145 N. SheffieldMusic & Comedy
Devil’s Daughter
The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…
Friday, May 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Missed Call is a premier Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday — inspired by the audience’s suggestion!
Friday, May 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.Theatre & Performing Arts
3 Stages of Love Part 2: Simple Love/Unperfect Actor
Love always makes for a good story because some part of it is always relatable. And what better way to explore all the various sides…
Friday, May 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln AveTheatre & 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…
Friday, May 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.Theatre & Performing Arts
Harland Williams – COMZILLA 2026 Tour
Harland Williams is bringing his COMZILLA 2026 Tour to Chicago for a one-night-only performance at Park West on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Friday, May 8th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Park West
322 W Armitage Ave

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