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Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Nov9
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 November 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Nov9
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 November 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Jean-Claude ORFALI Solo Piano in Chicago & Guests: “Toujours l’amour!”
Nov9
Music & Comedy

Jean-Claude ORFALI Solo Piano in Chicago & Guests: “Toujours l’amour!”

Toujours l’amour! From Piaf to Sinatra and Michel Legrand to his own original songs, Jean-Claude ORFALI, pianist, performs his jazzy and semi-classical arrangements of standards,…

Saturday November 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago
1335 South Michigan Avenue
Muti & the CSO
Nov9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Muti & the CSO

Overview Be transported to the landscapes of southern Spain with vivacious, dance-inspired works by Falla and Chabrier. The journey begins in Riccardo Muti’s native Italy…

Saturday November 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert
Nov9
Music & Comedy

Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert

This will be the North American premiere of this production. Francis Ford Coppola’s cinematographic retelling of Bram Stoker’s novel became a box office hit in…

Saturday November 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Riccardo Muti – Muti and The CSO
Nov9
Music & Comedy

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Riccardo Muti – Muti and The CSO

Be transported to the landscapes of southern Spain with vivacious, dance-inspired works by Falla and Chabrier. The journey begins in Riccardo Muti’s native Italy with…

Saturday November 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert
Nov9
Music & Comedy

Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert

This will be the North American premiere of this production. Francis Ford Coppola’s cinematographic retelling of Bram Stoker’s novel became a box office hit in…

Saturday November 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Nov9
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 November 9, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Los Temerarios – Hasta Siempre Tour
Nov9
Music & Comedy

Los Temerarios – Hasta Siempre Tour

Mexican romantic duo Los Temerarios will perform live at Allstate Arena on Nov. 6-9, 2024.

Saturday November 9, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Nov9
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 November 9, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Yips
Nov9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Yips

The Yips are a Comedy Duo based out of Chicago IL. Through the month of November they will be performing every Saturday at 9PM in…

Saturday November 9, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
Take Two: The Improvised Movie at Second City
Nov9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Take Two: The Improvised Movie at Second City

Take Two is a longform, narrative show consisting of TWO never-before-seen, made-up-on-the-spot movies! Give us a song, we’ll give you a movie! Based on a…

Saturday November 9, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Nov9
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 November 9, 2024
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
Nov9
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 November 9, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov10
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 November 10, 2024
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Nov10
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 November 10, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
An Afternoon of Beethoven, Brahms, and Barton Pine
Nov10
Music & Comedy

An Afternoon of Beethoven, Brahms, and Barton Pine

The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra announces an unforgettable concert featuring the timeless masterpieces of Beethoven and Brahms, with a special performance by renowned violinist Rachel Barton…

Sunday November 10, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
149 W Brush Hill Road
Giggly Squad Podcast
Nov10
Music & Comedy

Giggly Squad Podcast

Don’t miss the Giggly Squad Live: Club Giggly at The Chicago Theatre on November 10. Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner bring their top-rated podcast on…

Sunday November 10, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Lauren Sanderson – Girl From The Internet Tour
Nov10
Music & Comedy

Lauren Sanderson – Girl From The Internet Tour

With special guest Kami Kehoe Lauren Sanderson is an American singer and songwriter from Fort Wayne, Indiana, now based in Los Angeles. Her music blends…

Sunday November 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
The Humble Voice
Nov10
Music & Comedy

The Humble Voice

Singer Ruben Varela performs a collection of songs with the Isaiah Eby Band.

Sunday November 10, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.

Lupe Fiasco Live at Salt Shed
Nov10
Music & Comedy

Lupe Fiasco Live at Salt Shed

Chicago native Lupe Fiasco is live at the Salt Shed Indoors on November 10th. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known…

Sunday November 10, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Nov12
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.…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Evanston Jazz: “Donovan’s Garage” Presents Progressive Jazz Quintet
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Evanston Jazz: “Donovan’s Garage” Presents Progressive Jazz Quintet

In his “Donovan’s Garage” shows, Evanston-based jazz guitarist Donovan Mixon draws on his deep relationships with Chicago’s finest jazz players to join him in Evanston…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Former Second Church of Christ Scientist
2715 Hurd Ave.
Latto – Sugar Honey Iced Tour
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Latto – Sugar Honey Iced Tour

Following the release of her highly anticipated third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Grammy® nominated rapper Latto announces her first North America headlining run…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
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