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Devil’s Daughter
Sep5
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, September 5th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Sep5
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, September 5th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
Sep5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lowkey Funny Comedy Show

This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…

Friday, September 5th
8:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Sep5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, September 5th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
D’Lai at The Comedy Bar
Sep5
Music & Comedy

D’Lai at The Comedy Bar

D’Lai is one of the nations most sought after comics. He has appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Showtime, BET’s ComicView, and Kevin Hart’s Laugh…

Friday, September 5th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Sep5
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…

Friday, September 5th
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,
Hitch*Cocktails
Sep5
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…

Friday, September 5th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep6
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, September 6th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Little Lawndale In The Park
Sep6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Little Lawndale In The Park

Little Lawndale in the Park is an annual community event designed to celebrate the vibrant cultures of North & South Lawndale by gathering neighbors in…

Saturday, September 6th
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Douglass Park Flower Hall and Formal Gardens
Ogden and Sacramento
Tikka Masala
Sep6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tikka Masala

Tikka Masala: The Indian Improv Comedy Game Show. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud night of unscripted chaos, cultural flavor, and spicy twists! Tikka Masala is…

Saturday, September 6th
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
ComedySportz Chicago
Sep6
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, September 6th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep6
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, September 6th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Mandala Makers Festival
Sep6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Mandala Makers Festival

Mandala Performing Arts is proud to announce the 7th annual Mandala Makers Festival, a three-day celebration that provides a platform for emerging South Asian performing…

Saturday, September 6th
6:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N Southport Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Sep6
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, September 6th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Tony Dabas at The Comedy Bar
Sep6
Music & Comedy

Tony Dabas at The Comedy Bar

Tony Dabas, hailing from Staten Island, is a rising star in the New York City standup scene. Known for his quick wit and relatable humor,…

Saturday, September 6th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout: Charlie Wilson, Babyface & K-Ci
Sep6
Music & Comedy

Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout: Charlie Wilson, Babyface & K-Ci

R&B icon Charlie Wilson is bringing the ultimate soul-infused celebration to fans this summer with his Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour featuring an all-star lineup…

Saturday, September 6th
7:15 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Sep6
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, September 6th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Sep6
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, September 6th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Improvised Shakespeare
Sep6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Shakespeare

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

Saturday, September 6th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Hot People Island
Sep6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hot People Island

Hot People Island is a world premiere original comedy by Deana Velandra. In this play, a popular television network will take eight lucky certified Hot…

Saturday, September 6th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism Tour
Sep6
Music & Comedy

Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism Tour

Dua Lipa is bringing the Radical Optimism Tour to United Center on September 5 & 6, 2025!

Saturday, September 6th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Sep6
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, September 6th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Kruder & Dorfmeister – 30 Year Anniversary Tour
Sep6
Saturday, September 6th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Sep6
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, September 6th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
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