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WGCI Big Jam: GloRilla, BossMan Dlow, & G Herbo
Dec7
Music & Comedy

WGCI Big Jam: GloRilla, BossMan Dlow, & G Herbo

Join us at the Wintrust Arena on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for the 107.5 WGCI Big Jam featuring a lineup of today’s hottest rap talents.…

Saturday, December 7th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
University Symphony Orchestra
Dec7
Music & Comedy

University Symphony Orchestra

Spotlight Dvořák Guest conductor and USO member Zachary Glick leads the orchestra in Antonín Dvořák’s evocative tone poem The Wood Dove, Op. 110, one of four…

Saturday, December 7th
8:00 p.m.
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
1131 East 57th Street
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec7
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…

Saturday, December 7th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
SWITCHBOARD: Missed Connections From The S.S. Eastland
Dec7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

SWITCHBOARD: Missed Connections From The S.S. Eastland

SWITCHBOARD is a Neo-Futurist puppetry show exploring themes of memory and communication through the lens of the S.S. Eastland disaster. The Eastland was a passenger ship…

Saturday, December 7th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Dec7
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…

Saturday, December 7th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour
Dec7
Music & Comedy

Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour

Comedian Bill Maher will perform live at CIBC Theatre on Dec. 6-7, 2024.

Saturday, December 7th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Dec7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

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…

Saturday, December 7th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Brett Eldredge – GLOW: Welcome to the Family Tour
Dec7
Music & Comedy

Brett Eldredge – GLOW: Welcome to the Family Tour

Brett Eldredge will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Dec. 6-8, 2024.

Saturday, December 7th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More
Dec7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover…

Saturday, December 7th
8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arts Center of Oak Park
200 North Oak Park Avenue
Beyond Believing: A Fact or Fiction Comedy Show
Dec7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Beyond Believing: A Fact or Fiction Comedy Show

Inspired by the cult TV show of a very similar name, Beyond Believing: A Fact or Fiction Comedy Show actively betrays your trust. Each show,…

Saturday, December 7th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
CLASH on Clark
4416 N. Clark St., 2nd Floor
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Dec7
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, December 7th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Stand-Up Comedy: Jim Flannigan
Dec7
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Jim Flannigan

Jim Flannigan is a nationally touring stand-up comedian from Chicago. Known for his fast paced, clever punchlines,  Jim is a regular headliner at top comedy…

Saturday, December 7th
9:15 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Dec7
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, December 7th
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
Dec7
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, December 7th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Rüfüs Du Sol x Fred Again Tribute Dance Party
Dec7
Music & Comedy

Rüfüs Du Sol x Fred Again Tribute Dance Party

An epic tribute dance party to all things Rufus Du Sol and Fred Again.. Transport yourself from the arena, from the jungle to the Playa,…

Saturday, December 7th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
The Nasty Show!
Dec7
Dec8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Nasty Show!

This ain’t your grandma’s stand up. Forget about cute puns and adorable observations and strap in for a night of in-your-face, no-holds-barred comedy! We compiled…

Saturday, December 7th
10:30 p.m.Sunday, December 8th
1:00 a.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec8
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, December 8th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Wonderverse Celebrates 30 Years of Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas Album
Dec8
Music & Comedy

Wonderverse Celebrates 30 Years of Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas Album

Join Wonderverse in Oak Brook for a festive celebration honoring the 30th anniversary of Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday album, Merry Christmas! From themed trivia nights…

Sunday, December 8th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Wonderverse
2310 Oakbrook Center
Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago
Dec8
Music & Comedy

Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago

This year our magical experience will be located in the NEWCITY plaza and indoor space. The campus will be filled with a combination of joyful…

Sunday, December 8th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
NEWCITY PLAZA
1457 N Halsted St
Woodland Critter Christmas
Dec8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Woodland Critter Christmas

The woodland critters have a yearly celebration where they gather to celebrate the winter solstice as friends. This has worked for the majority of the…

Sunday, December 8th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Join the Festive Fun at Roosevelt Collection Shops with Carolers and an Elf!
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Join the Festive Fun at Roosevelt Collection Shops with Carolers and an Elf!

Roosevelt Collection Shops will be welcoming an incredible Quartet of carolers for special live performances and plenty of cheer! A playful elf will also be…

Sunday, December 8th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Dec8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Mo Willems’ Pigeon Sparks Holiday Havoc! CHICAGO – Building on two years of outstanding reviews, sold-out performances, and extraordinary attendance at weekday school matinees, The Young…

Sunday, December 8th
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec8
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…

Sunday, December 8th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Chicago’s 5th Annual NF Hope Concert
Dec8
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s 5th Annual NF Hope Concert

Chicagoland’s top local talent will once again come together under one roof in the fight against Neurofibromatosis (NF) at Chicago’s 5th annual NF Hope® Concert,…

Sunday, December 8th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Madison Street Theater
1010 Madison St.
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