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Improvised Sitcom
Dec27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Sitcom

Cue the laugh track- it’s a very special episode of your favorite long running tv show! The gang gets up to the same ‘ol wacky…

Friday, December 27th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
The Sleighover
Dec27
Music & Comedy

The Sleighover

In this world-premiere comedy from the comedic minds of Sage Huston and Riley Woollen, holiday cheer meets absolute chaos as three families are trapped in…

Friday, December 27th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow
Dec27
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.…

Friday, December 27th
9:15 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Dec27
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, December 27th
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
Dec27
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, December 27th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Space 92
Dec27
Dec28
Music & Comedy

Space 92

Hailing from the medieval town of Carcassonne in France, electronic music captured his soul at 14. Inspired by artists like Stephan Bodzin, Mathieu delved into…

Friday, December 27th
10:00 p.m.Saturday, December 28th
4:00 a.m.
Spybar
646 North Franklin Street
Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago
Dec28
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…

Saturday, December 28th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
NEWCITY PLAZA
1457 N Halsted St
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec28
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…

Saturday, December 28th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec28
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…

Saturday, December 28th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Dec28
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…

Saturday, December 28th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow
Dec28
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.…

Saturday, December 28th
7:00 p.m.8:45 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Dec28
Music & 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…

Saturday, December 28th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Avenue
Clued In
Dec28
Music & 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, December 28th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Kensingtons: An Improvised Soap Opera
Dec28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Kensingtons: An Improvised Soap Opera

About the Show Fresh off of their sold out run as The Davenports, these fan faves are back as…The Kensingtons! Showcasing an improvised style family…

Saturday, December 28th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec28
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 28th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Bill and Chad’s Belated Christmas Carol
Dec28
Music & Comedy

Bill and Chad’s Belated Christmas Carol

Spend that awkward time between Christmas and New Year’s at Davenport’s in a full hour of music and comedy with Bill Larkin on the piano…

Saturday, December 28th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Cabaret Room
1383 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Dec28
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 28th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Brad Williams: Tour ’24
Dec28
Music & Comedy

Brad Williams: Tour ’24

Brad Williams will come to The Chicago Theatre with special guests Chris Porter and J.B Ball on Saturday, December 28.

Saturday, December 28th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Dec28
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 28th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Taylor Party
Dec28
Music & Comedy

The Taylor Party

Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Original Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party like no other. ✨ 💃 Come shake it…

Saturday, December 28th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow
Dec28
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.…

Saturday, December 28th
9:15 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Dec28
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 28th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
MORTEN
Dec28
Music & Comedy

MORTEN

This is an 18+ event Presented by Chop Shop.

Saturday, December 28th
9:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Dec28
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 28th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
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