Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Start: 2025-04-12T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-12T20:30:00-05:00
Location: The Second City

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April 5, 2025: Apr5
Music & Comedy
Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra: La La Land In Concert
Revisit the 2016 Academy Award® winning Lionsgate film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, written and directed by Damien Chazelle, in a…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Apr5
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,…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, April 5th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Apr5
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Saturday, April 5th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Apr5
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,…
Lakeview
Event details
Saturday, April 5th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
April 6, 2025: Apr6
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…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, April 6th
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
April 8, 2025: Apr8
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.…
Event details
Tuesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Apr8
Music & Comedy
Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown Tour
Beth Gibbons is embarking on her first-ever North American solo tour following the release of her debut solo album Lives Outgrown. The shows will mark…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, April 8th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Apr8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…
Event details
Tuesday, April 8th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
April 9, 2025: Apr9
Music & Comedy
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Britton-Rene Collins, Marimba
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BRITTON-RENE COLLINS, MARIMBA Program Astor Piazzolla; arr. Pius Cheung – Verano Porteno J.S. Bach – Fugue in G Minor,…
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Wednesday, April 9th
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Apr9
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…
Event details
Wednesday, April 9th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
April 10, 2025: Apr10
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…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, April 10th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
April 11, 2025: Apr11
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…
Loop
Event details
Friday, April 11th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Apr11
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…
Andersonville
Event details
Friday, April 11th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Apr11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
inDANCE
“A raucous blend of classical steps, both Western and Indian.” – The New York Times inDANCE is a progressive dance company known for its diverse choreographic…
Event details
Friday, April 11th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Logan Center, Performance Hall
915 E 60th St
Apr11
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.…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Apr11
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Apr11
Music & Comedy
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
Comedian Tom Papa will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Apr. 11, 2025.
Loop
Event details
Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Apr11
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…
Event details
Friday, April 11th
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,
Apr11
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Friday, April 11th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
April 12, 2025: Apr12
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…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, April 12th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Apr12
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…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, April 12th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Apr12
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…
Andersonville
Event details
Saturday, April 12th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Apr12
Music & Comedy
Sheng Wang Live!
Comedian Sheng Wang will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Apr. 12, 2025.
Loop
Event details
Saturday, April 12th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Apr12
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…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, April 12th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.