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Rod Wave – Last Lap Tour
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Rod Wave – Last Lap Tour

This large-scale multi-city outing will feature Rod Wave headlining 36 of North America’s top arenas coast-to-coast. The tour will visit major markets across the country,…

Monday, November 18th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Dave Chappelle & Killer Mike
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Dave Chappelle & Killer Mike

Killer Mike and Dave Chappelle have announced a short co-headlining tour. The rapper and comedian’s seven-date Still Talkin That Sh*t Tour takes place in November…

Monday, November 18th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack with the Chicago Philharmonic
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack with the Chicago Philharmonic

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack continue their groundbreaking and much beloved symphony collaborations. Each night the performances will feature a completely unique…

Monday, November 18th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
ACTORS + The Bellwether Syndicate + DJ Greg Corner
Nov18
Music & Comedy

ACTORS + The Bellwether Syndicate + DJ Greg Corner

Dive into dark, shimmering post-punk with Vancouver’s ACTORS. Fronted by Jason Corbett, this band’s been captivating audiences since 2012. This is an 18+ event Presented…

Monday, November 18th
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Nov19
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.…

Tuesday, November 19th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Write Club: Turkey and Other Murders
Nov19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Write Club: Turkey and Other Murders

WRITE CLUB IS LITERATURE AS BLOODSPORT: 3 bouts of 2 opposing writers/2 opposing ideas (assigned in advance)  7 minutes apiece  Audience picks a winner by…

Tuesday, November 19th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
GMan Tavern
3740 N Clark St
Chicago’s Best Standup
Nov19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday, November 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Nov19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Night Ever Comedy Show

Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…

Tuesday, November 19th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sonic Quartet
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sonic Quartet

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SONIC QUARTET Max Novojilov and Julia Antolec, violins Shane Quinn, viola Doireann Ní Aodáin, cello   Program Giacomo Puccini…

Wednesday, November 20th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Amos Lee & The Chicago Philharmonic
Nov20
Music & Comedy

Amos Lee & The Chicago Philharmonic

On his eleventh studio album, Transmissions, singer-songwriter Amos Lee continues to expand his sonic range while sharpening his closely observed lyrics that squarely address death,…

Wednesday, November 20th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Amos Lee with the Chicago Philharmonic
Nov20
Music & Comedy

Amos Lee with the Chicago Philharmonic

On his eleventh studio album, Transmissions, singer-songwriter Amos Lee continues to expand his sonic range while sharpening his closely observed lyrics that squarely address death,…

Wednesday, November 20th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Rob Baird – Live at The Hideout
Nov20
Music & Comedy

Rob Baird – Live at The Hideout

Following the release of Baird’s 7th studio album “Burning in the Stars” join him for an evening of new music and stories at The Hideout. …

Wednesday, November 20th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Nov20
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…

Wednesday, November 20th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov21
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…

Thursday, November 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dumb and Drummer
Nov21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dumb and Drummer

Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…

Thursday, November 21st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten
Nov21
Music & Comedy

An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten

Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa) is the author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, a beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon, with millions…

Thursday, November 21st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Rav & Kill Bill : The Rapper – KEEP THE CHANGE TOUR!
Nov21
Music & Comedy

Rav & Kill Bill : The Rapper – KEEP THE CHANGE TOUR!

with special guests: love-sadKiD + Dahm. + meltycanon Tickets starting at $20 + fees Presented by Chop Shop. This is an 18+ event

Thursday, November 21st
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Charlotte: A bittersweet sketch comedy show.
Nov21
Music & Comedy

Charlotte: A bittersweet sketch comedy show.

A fun sketch revue that goes down smooth and sweet. Come for the laughs, stay for the slice-of-life sketches about young woman-pov experiences. You can…

Thursday, November 21st
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Christmas Karen 3
Nov21
Music & Comedy

Christmas Karen 3

Christmas Karen 3 is a new original multi-media play written by Elizabeth Fulton and is the trilogy no one asked for but everyone needed. Picking…

Thursday, November 21st
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov22
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…

Friday, November 22nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Nov22
Music & Comedy

Little Orphan Boy The Musical!

The critically acclaimed original musical returns one more time to the Annoyance Theater just in time for the holiday season. Come enjoy some of Chicago’s…

Friday, November 22nd
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Infinite Wrench
Nov22
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, November 22nd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Culture Chronicles
Nov22
Music & Comedy

Culture Chronicles

Wrap yourself in a vibrant tapestry of cultural heritage, family, and belonging as composers past and present weave their personal stories into their music in…

Friday, November 22nd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Culture Chronicles
Nov22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Culture Chronicles

Our second series concert CULTURE CHRONICLES propels composers both living and past into the spotlight, providing an intimate look into how their cultural heritage inspires musical storytelling. Guest…

Friday, November 22nd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
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