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Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jul26
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 26th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Jul26
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 26th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York Red Bulls
Jul26
Saturday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Jul26
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…

Saturday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Improvised Shakespeare
Jul26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare

Saturday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul26
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Saturday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Every Brilliant Thing
Jul26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing is an exploration of all the wonderful things in this life that are worth living for…vinyl records, ice cream, and that perfect track…

Saturday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Ave.
Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train
Jul26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train

A cage-rattling prison drama from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis (BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY) that boldly examines faith, dignity, and our system of justice.…

Saturday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Jul26
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 26th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Griffin Theatre Company’s “Girls & Boys”
Jul26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Griffin Theatre Company’s “Girls & Boys”

Griffin Theatre Company is proud to announce the midwest premiere of Girls & Boys, written by Dennis Kelly and directed by Robin Witt, July 11…

Saturday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
ATEEZ – World Tour [In Your Fantasy]
Jul26
Music & Comedy

ATEEZ – World Tour [In Your Fantasy]

ATEEZ announced their upcoming tour includes a show at Wrigley Field this summer as part of the ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR [IN YOUR FANTASY] IN…

Saturday, July 26th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
The Lincoln Lodge
Jul26
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 26th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jul26
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 26th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Basement Yard Experience
Jul26
Music & Comedy

The Basement Yard Experience

For the first time ever, The Basement Yard boys are hitting the road and bringing their hilarious hit podcast to Chicago. Join Joe Santagato and…

Saturday, July 26th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Do Portugal Circus arrived in Chicago
Jul26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Do Portugal Circus arrived in Chicago

Do Portugal Circus is a family friendly circus with something for every generation to enjoy. Prepare to be amazed as the breathtaking aerialists soar through…

Saturday, July 26th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Ridge Mall
444 Ridgeland Avenue
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Jul26
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 26th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Chicago Fireworks Cruise Sail into the Night, with Sparkles in the Sky
Jul26
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Cruise Sail into the Night, with Sparkles in the Sky

Enjoy the most Unforgettable Fireworks Cruise in Chicago! A SPECIAL EVENT SAIL! Treat yourself to Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display from the best seat in…

Saturday, July 26th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Jul26
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 26th
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
Jul26
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 26th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Sunday, July 27th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul27
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 27th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Jul27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, July 27th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Sunday, July 27th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Jul27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park

The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…

Sunday, July 27th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
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