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SAUCED Spring Night Market
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Spring Night Market

How do you support small businesses? At a time when the economy is in chaos, this question is more important than ever. At SAUCED, the…

Saturday, May 10th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Half Acre Beer Co
2050 W Balmoral Ave
Kristen Kish: Accidentally on Purpose
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kristen Kish: Accidentally on Purpose

Join celebrated chef and television host Kristen Kish for an evening of conversation as she shares her journey to her current culinary stardom. The Top…

Saturday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Ramova Theatre
3520 S. Halsted St.
ComedySportz Chicago
May10
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 10th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Zoo Uncorked: Flocktails & Feathers
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Zoo Uncorked: Flocktails & Feathers

Discover a whole new way to enjoy an evening out at Flocktails & Feathers, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s unique 21+ event. Enjoy a refreshing selection of cocktails…

Saturday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
May10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic true crime mystery dinner show in the United States. We are now running public and private…

Saturday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/Magnificent Mile
165 E. Ontario St.
Teatro Zinzanni
May10
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…

Saturday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
May10
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, May 10th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar
May10
Music & Comedy

Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar

Gus Constantellis (he/they) is a gay, first-generation Greek-American stand-up comedian and writer. His material deals heavily with his large immigrant family, his Greek heritage, raunchy…

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Comedian Nate Armbruster Headlines The Den Theatre for One Night Only
May10
Music & Comedy

Comedian Nate Armbruster Headlines The Den Theatre for One Night Only

Chicago, IL – Comedian Nate Armbruster will bring his sharp, relatable comedy to The Den Theatre in Chicago for one night only on Saturday, May…

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows Tour
May10
Music & Comedy

Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows Tour

Ali Siddiq will bring the In The Shadows Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, May 10.

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Reimagining Cabaret presented by Black Voices in Cabaret
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Reimagining Cabaret presented by Black Voices in Cabaret

Join us on May 10th as Reimagining Cabaret, the acclaimed series created, produced, and directed by Lynn Colbert-Jones, makes its debut at Freedom Hall in…

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Freedom Hall
410 Lakewood Blvd
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
May10
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 10th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
May10
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 10th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Ben Jones “Temptation”
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Ben Jones “Temptation”

“One of the most unbelievable vocal instruments in the industry today.” – BroadwayWorld. Join award-winning vocalist Ben Jones and legendary pianist, composer, and music director…

Saturday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Hey Nonny
10 S. Vail Ave.
Chicago Style Improv
May10
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 10th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party

Bingo Loco is not your grandma’s bingo… it’s a bingo rave complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2 cannons,…

Saturday, May 10th
8:00 p.m.9:15 p.m.
Morgan MFG
401 North Morgan Street
ComedySportz Chicago
May10
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 10th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Rauw Alejandro – Cosa Nuestra World Tour
May10
Music & Comedy

Rauw Alejandro – Cosa Nuestra World Tour

Rauw Alejandro is bringing the Cosa Nuestra World Tour to United Center on May 9 & 10, 2025! Fans can expect an electrifying showcase of Rauw’s…

Saturday, May 10th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
May10
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 10th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar
May10
Music & Comedy

Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar

Gus Constantellis (he/they) is a gay, first-generation Greek-American stand-up comedian and writer. His material deals heavily with his large immigrant family, his Greek heritage, raunchy…

Saturday, May 10th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
May10
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 10th
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
May10
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 10th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Orbit
May10
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 10th
11:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Teatro Zinzanni
May11
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 11th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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