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Onward and Overwhelmed
Onward and… Overwhelmed! is a continuation of the show “Onward and Off My Parents’ Health Insurance”. The show features original sketch comedy, songs, musical improv,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Happy Holly-Daze Performance
Year after year, Corn Productions brings the holiday magic in a tradition spanning over a decade. Happy Holly-Daze is a sketch comedy show about all…
Music & Comedy
The Kings of Motown featuring Brandon James
The Kings of MoTown is what we grew up on, that rich sound and timeless sound has influenced the current generation of R&B and Soul.…
Music & Comedy
Mavis Staples – 85th Hometown Birthday Celebration with Jackson Browne and Margo Price
In honor of Mavis Staples’ 85th birthday, a very special celebration has been scheduled in her hometown of Chicago with special guest sets by Jackson…
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.…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Grossman Ensemble – World Premieres I
Katherine Kilburn, conductor Since its inception in 2018, the resident ensemble of the University of Chicago’s Center for Contemporary Composition has premiered 60 new musical…
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…
Music & Comedy
Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour
Comedian Bill Maher will perform live at CIBC Theatre on Dec. 6-7, 2024.
Music & Comedy
Brett Eldredge – GLOW: Welcome to the Family Tour
Brett Eldredge will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Dec. 6-8, 2024.
Music & Comedy
R&B Forever Tour: Bell Biv Devoe, Ginuwine, Tank & Silk
R&B Forever Tour featuring Bell Biv Devoe, Ginuwine, Tank & Silk will appear at Wintrust Arena on Dec. 6, 2024.
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…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…
Music & Comedy
Laser Comedy Show Presents Santa Vs. Frosty
A unique, groundbreaking comedy show that features an adult and family versions. You’ve never seen anything like artist and comedian Chris Fair hand draw images…
Music & Comedy
ALLEYCVT
FEEL IT – Fall Tour 2024 With special guests SUPERAVE + FLOWZONE Tickets starting at $26 Alleycvt has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per…
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…
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…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
An Improvised Hollymark Movie
The countdown to Christmas begins with the magic of Improvised HollyMark Movie. Borrowing from the beloved series of Hallmark holiday movies, this cast will create…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dum and Drummer
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…
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…
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…
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…
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