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Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Mar8
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, March 8th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Mar8
Music & 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, March 8th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Mar8
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, March 8th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Mar9
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, March 9th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few
Mar11
Music & Comedy

Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, curator, activist, and educator Isaiah Collier has established himself as a musical force in Chicago and nationally. Cosmic Transitions, his 2021 release with his…

Tuesday, March 11th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Good Show
Mar11
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, March 11th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
The StepCrew Starts the St. Patrick’s Day Season at the Irish American Heritage Center on March 11
Mar11
Music & Comedy

The StepCrew Starts the St. Patrick’s Day Season at the Irish American Heritage Center on March 11

The StepCrew is a high-energy dance production that seamlessly blends three distinct percussive dance styles—Irish, Tap, and Ottawa Valley—into a vibrant theatrical experience. This talented…

Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
4626 North Knox Avenue
Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve
Mar11
Music & Comedy

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve will perform live at Park West on Mar. 11-14, 2025.

Tuesday, March 11th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Janice Lu, Piano
Mar12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Janice Lu, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | JANICE LU, PIANO Program Maurice Ravel – Sonatine pour piano Robert Schumann – Humoresque, Op.20 Leoš Janáček – Selections…

Wednesday, March 12th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve
Mar12
Music & Comedy

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve will perform live at Park West on Mar. 11-14, 2025.

Wednesday, March 12th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Mar12
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, March 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Luminarts: Classical Piano & Strings Finals
Mar13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Luminarts: Classical Piano & Strings Finals

Join Luminarts Cultural Foundation at The Arts Club for the final auditions of this year’s Classical Piano and Strings Finalists! The top scoring musicians in…

Thursday, March 13th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Arts Club of Chicago
201 E. Ontario Street
Teatro Zinzanni
Mar13
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, March 13th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Gregory Alan Isakov with The Chicago Philharmonic
Mar13
Music & Comedy

Gregory Alan Isakov with The Chicago Philharmonic

Grammy Award-nominated folk singer Gregory Alan Isakov will perform live at Auditorium Theatre on Mar. 13-14, 2025.

Thursday, March 13th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Teatro Zinzanni
Mar14
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, March 14th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Mar14
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, March 14th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Mary J. Blige: The For My Fans Tour with NE-YO & Mario
Mar14
Music & Comedy

Mary J. Blige: The For My Fans Tour with NE-YO & Mario

Queen of R&B and Hip-Hop soul, Mary J. Blige is bringing the For My Fans Tour to United Center on March 14, with NE-YO and Mario!…

Friday, March 14th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Gregory Alan Isakov with The Chicago Philharmonic
Mar14
Music & Comedy

Gregory Alan Isakov with The Chicago Philharmonic

Grammy Award-nominated folk singer Gregory Alan Isakov will perform live at Auditorium Theatre on Mar. 13-14, 2025.

Friday, March 14th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Devil’s Daughter
Mar14
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, March 14th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Mar14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Il Volo – World Tour 2025
Mar14
Music & Comedy

Il Volo – World Tour 2025

Superstar Italian trio II Volo brings “World Tour 2025” to The Chicago Theatre on Mar. 14, 2025.

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve
Mar14
Music & Comedy

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve will perform live at Park West on Mar. 11-14, 2025.

Friday, March 14th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Mar14
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, March 14th
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
Mar14
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, March 14th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
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