Windfall
May7
Theatre & 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,…

Thursday, May 7th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Mika – Spinning Out Tour North America
May7
Music & 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 Ave
Sooshi Mango – The Home Made World Tour 2026
May7
Music & 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 Ave
Carlos Vives Live In Chicago – Tour al Sol
May7
Music & 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 Theatre
Peso Pluma – Dinastia Tour 2026
May7
Music & 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,
Chicago the Musical promotional image
May8
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…

Friday, May 8th
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
May8
May9
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.
The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre
May8
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 Ave
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
May8
Theatre & 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, 60655
Disclosure: Spring 2026 North America Tour
May8
Music & 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, IL
August Burns Red & The Amity Affliction – Spring Horizons 2026 Tour
May8
Music & 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 Ave
The Infinite Wrench
May8
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, May 8th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar
May8
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 60611
Stars On Ice 2026
May8
Sports & 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 Road
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
May8
Theatre & 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…

Friday, May 8th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Devil’s Daughter
May8
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.…

Friday, May 8th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Out Here
May8
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, 60637
Windfall
May8
Theatre & 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, 60614
Naomi Watanabe – From Tokyo 2026 Tour
May8
Music & 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. Sheffield
Devil’s Daughter
May8
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.…

Friday, May 8th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
May8
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.
3 Stages of Love Part 2: Simple Love/Unperfect Actor
May8
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 Ave
The Lincoln Lodge
May8
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…

Friday, May 8th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Harland Williams – COMZILLA 2026 Tour
May8
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