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South Chicago Dance Theatre
Experience “note by note precision” (Dance Magazine) with South Chicago Dance Theatre in their return to The Auditorium stage. Be moved by an electric fusion of classical and…
Saturday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Gl
>Presented by United By Comedy Join us for a night of comedy with stand-up comedian Glenn Raymond, who is a throwback to legends Lenny Bruce…
Saturday, May 3rd
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee AveMusic & 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, May 3rd
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second FloorMusic & 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, May 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & 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, May 3rd
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second FloorMusic & Comedy
Heather McMahan – Bamboozled Tour
Heather McMahan will bring The Bamboozled Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, May 3.
Saturday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateMusic & 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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Bruce Bruce – Stay In Your Lane *Comedy Special Taping*
With his place cemented as one of the true legends of comedy, comedian Bruce Bruce continues his career as one of the best in his…
Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.The Vic Theatre
3145 N. SheffieldMusic & Comedy
Pharmageddon: No Prescription Needed Pharmacy Comedy Show
What happens when a doctor and a pharmacist team up on stage? You get a comedy dose so strong, you might need a refill! Come…
Saturday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.comedy plex
1128 Lake St - Lower Level Oak Park, IL 60301Music & 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, May 3rd
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.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, May 3rd
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Orbit
The Orbit is Chicago’s only improv show performed in the round. This 45-minute avant-garde experience takes the audience on a full-circle journey, showcasing a bold…
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, May 4th
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
You Win Some, You Dim Sum
We don’t celebrate our wins enough!! Carve out some time in your week to come to You Win Some, You Dim Sum, a show where…
Sunday, May 4th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.Music & Comedy
October London & Tamar Braxton – The October Nights Tour: Calling All Lovers
October London & Tamar Braxton will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on May 4, 2025.
Sunday, May 4th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateMusic & Comedy
South Asian Music Ensemble
The South Asian Music Ensemble’s spring concert showcases the entire ensemble, featuring instrumentalists, singers, and dancers. The program highlights South Asian raga-based music with themes…
Sunday, May 4th
3:00 p.m.Logan Center for the Arts – Penthouse, 901
915 E 60th StMusic & Comedy
Keon Polee at The Comedy Bar
Keon Polee is the missing link to comedy, acting, and writing. Keon Polee is from the Bay area. In 2023, Keon broke out with a…
Sunday, May 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Expo League
Welcome to Expo League, where competition and exhibition meet to make an entertaining and interactive experience you’ll never forget! Like the Savannah Bananas and Harlem…
Music & Comedy
Black Oak Ensemble
About the Performance A kaleidoscopic string trio that “fully inhabits the spirit of the works they are playing in the moment, with as ardent a…
Sunday, May 4th
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan RoadMusic & 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, May 6th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ziggy and Miles, Guitar Duo
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ZIGGY AND MILES, GUITAR DUO Program César Franck – Prélude, Fugue et Variation, op.18 Nigel Westlake – Mosstrooper…
Wednesday, May 7th
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker DriveMusic & Comedy
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…
Wednesday, May 7th
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Morgan Park Academy
2153 W 111th StreetMusic & 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, May 7th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W DivisionMusic & Comedy
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…
Thursday, May 8th
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Morgan Park Academy
2153 W 111th Street
