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Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Water for Elephants
Start: 2026-07-04T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-04T22:00:00-05:00
Location: James M. Nederlander Theatre

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June 29, 2026: Jun29
Music & Comedy
Alex Warren: Little Orphan Alex Live
Alex Warren is bringing Little Orphan Alex Live to Chicago’s United Center on June 29!
West Loop
Event details
Monday, June 29th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
June 30, 2026: Jun30
Theatre & Performing Arts
Spamalot
THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, June 30th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Jun30
Music & Comedy
Tuesday Good Show
Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…
Event details
Tuesday, June 30th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Jun30
Theatre & Performing Arts
Water for Elephants
“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, June 30th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
July 1, 2026: Jul1
Music & Comedy
Wale & Smino – Everything Is a Lot Tour
Wale & Smino will co-headline their “Everything Is A Lot? The Tour” in Chicago on Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Event details
Wednesday, July 1st
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Jul1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…
Event details
Wednesday, July 1st
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
July 2, 2026: Jul2
Theatre & Performing Arts
Spamalot
THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, July 2nd
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Jul2
Theatre & Performing Arts
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.…
Event details
Thursday, July 2nd
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Jul2
Theatre & Performing Arts
Water for Elephants
“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, July 2nd
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
July 3, 2026: Jul3
Jul4
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
12:00 a.m. – Saturday, July 4th
1:00 a.m.
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Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Jul3
Theatre & Performing Arts
Spamalot
THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…
Loop
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Jul3
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…
Andersonville
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul3
Theatre & Performing Arts
Water for Elephants
“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time…
Loop
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Jul3
Music & Comedy
Louis Tomlinson – How Did We Get Here? World Tour
Louis Tomlinson is scheduled to perform in Rosemont, IL, on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Allstate Arena. The show is part of his “How…
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Jul3
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.…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul3
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.…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul3
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…
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave
Jul3
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…
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Voila: The Improvised Musical
iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hitch*Cocktails
A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…
Lakeview
Event details
Friday, July 3rd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
July 4, 2026: Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts
The 8th Dwarf
Binkley, an outsider dwarf from the Kingdom of Magical Land, is quiet, timid and scared of the dark — not exactly the best characteristics for…
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Bughouse Theater
1910 West Irving Park Road
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts
Spamalot
THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Peter Marks of The Washington…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Jul4
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…
Andersonville
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
See all events in series
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts
Water for Elephants
“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.