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Choral Spectacular
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Choral Spectacular

The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest and Chorus, conducted by Music Director Jay Friedman, will present a Choral Spectacular program featuring the Chicago-area…

Monday, April 28th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest at Symphony Center
Apr28
Music & Comedy

The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest at Symphony Center

The Symphony and Chorus of Oak Park and River Forest, under the direction of conductor Jay Friedman, will be performing a Choral Spectacular at Symphony…

Monday, April 28th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
[REDACTED] Presents: David Lynch’s DUNE
Apr28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

[REDACTED] Presents: David Lynch’s DUNE

Funny people reenact a movie they love, or hate, or love to hate. They’ll make you laugh. They’ll make you cry. They’ll insert a movie…

Monday, April 28th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Music Box Lounge
3733 N Southport Ave
Charli XCX: Brat Arena Tour
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Charli XCX: Brat Arena Tour

Pop sensation Charli XCX will perform live at Allstate Arena on Apr. 28, 2025.

Monday, April 28th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Tuesday Good Show
Apr29
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, April 29th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Dmytro Choni
Apr30
Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Dmytro Choni

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | DMYTRO CHONI   Program Johannes Brahms – Four Pieces, op. 119  Valentin Silvestrov – Four Pieces, op. 2  Robert…

Wednesday, April 30th
12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Nu Material Night With Chris Higgins
Apr30
Music & Comedy

Nu Material Night With Chris Higgins

Join us every last Sunday of the month at 9 PM for an unforgettable evening of laughter and innovation! Laugh Factory is partnering with Nutrl…

Wednesday, April 30th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Apr30
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, April 30th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Teatro Zinzanni
May1
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, May 1st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chingona Comedy Hour – May 2025
May1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chingona Comedy Hour – May 2025

CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! Spring is in the air! We can feel that #summertimechi is around the corner so let’s get the party started with a…

Thursday, May 1st
7:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Gina G at The Comedy Bar
May1
Music & Comedy

Gina G at The Comedy Bar

From Waitress to Stand Up Comedian Gina G went on to win Florida’s Funniest Female 2017-18 She has performed at many clubs, The Stardom in…

Thursday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Lucy Dacus – Forever Is A Feeling Tour
May1
Music & Comedy

Lucy Dacus – Forever Is A Feeling Tour

Indie singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus brings the Forever is a Feeling Tour to The Chicago Theatre on May 1.

Thursday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Teatro Zinzanni
May2
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, May 2nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
May2
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, May 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Barry Brewer Jr at The Comedy Bar
May2
Music & Comedy

Barry Brewer Jr at The Comedy Bar

Barry Brewer hails as one of Hollywood’s most talented, up and coming stars. Best known for his breakout television role as the lead in Tyler…

Friday, May 2nd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Jahari Stampley Trio
May2
Music & Comedy

Jahari Stampley Trio

About the Performance While people Jahari Stampley’s age may be quipping about staving off quarter-life crises, the 25-year-old Chicago-native pianist is understandably more focused on…

Friday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan Road
Lucy Dacus – Forever Is A Feeling Tour
May2
Music & Comedy

Lucy Dacus – Forever Is A Feeling Tour

Indie singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus brings the Forever is a Feeling Tour to The Chicago Theatre on May 2.

Friday, May 2nd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Devil’s Daughter
May2
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, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
R&B Invitation Tour
May2
Music & Comedy

R&B Invitation Tour

The R&B Invitation Tour, featuring R&B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét, will take over the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago on May 2, 2025, for an evening of smooth vocals and timeless…

Friday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
R&B Invitation Tour: Joe, Musiq Soulchild & Eric Benet
May2
Music & Comedy

R&B Invitation Tour: Joe, Musiq Soulchild & Eric Benet

The R&B Invitation Tour, featuring R&B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét, will take over the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago on May 2,…

Friday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
May2
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, May 2nd
8:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS

We’re back with all new bits! This joyful mixture of sketch comedy and dance is filled with a variety of characters that are sure to…

Friday, May 2nd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May2
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, May 2nd
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
May2
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, May 2nd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
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