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Improvised Sitcom
Dec20
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 20th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
The Sleighover
Dec20
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 20th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Tvvin + KOLLA + NEIV + ATV – In the round
Dec20
Music & Comedy

Tvvin + KOLLA + NEIV + ATV – In the round

Presented by Chop Shop. This is an 18+ event Lineup Doors open ― 8:00 PM Tvvin KOLLA NEIV

Friday, December 20th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Stand-Up Comedy: Sophie Buddle
Dec20
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Sophie Buddle

Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a TV writer, and a podcaster. She has appeared on “The Tonight Show”, “The Late Late Show with James Corden”,…

Friday, December 20th
9:15 p.m.11:15 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Dec20
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 20th
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
Dec20
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 20th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Vibe Check: The Future of Stand Up Comedy
Dec20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Vibe Check: The Future of Stand Up Comedy

Vibe Check is a comedy showcase filled with good vibes and Chicago & New York’s hottest young comics – has sold out major venues like…

Friday, December 20th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Dec21
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…

Saturday, December 21st
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago
Dec21
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 21st
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
NEWCITY PLAZA
1457 N Halsted St
Woodland Critter Christmas
Dec21
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…

Saturday, December 21st
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!
Dec21
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…

Saturday, December 21st
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec21
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 21st
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Dec21
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…

Saturday, December 21st
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
A Chanukah Carol
Dec21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Chanukah Carol

A sketch comedy show exploring Chanukah Past, Present, & Future! A Chanukah Carol is a celebration of Jewish joy open to everyone! (Except kids). Join…

Saturday, December 21st
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec21
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 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Dec21
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 21st
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
420 Shakespeare
Dec21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

420 Shakespeare

Chicago’s Own Shakespeare-friendly Comedy Show! What happens when five actors attempt to perform one of Shakespeare’s hit plays while one or more of them get……

Saturday, December 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Your Budz
3722 N Southport Ave
Stand-Up Comedy: Sophie Buddle
Dec21
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Sophie Buddle

Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a TV writer, and a podcaster. She has appeared on “The Tonight Show”, “The Late Late Show with James Corden”,…

Saturday, December 21st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Slava Komissarinko Comedy Show
Dec21
Music & Comedy

Slava Komissarinko Comedy Show

Slava Komissarenko is back in the USA! The famous Belarusian stand-up comedian will present a tour featuring a program of new jokes and entirely fresh…

Saturday, December 21st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Christian Heritage Academy
315 Waukegan Rd
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Dec21
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 21st
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Avenue
Clued In
Dec21
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 21st
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
Dec21
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 21st
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!
Dec21
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 21st
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Dec21
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 21st
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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