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The Infinite Wrench
Apr19
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, April 19th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour
Apr19
Music & Comedy

Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour

Comedian Stavros Halkias will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Apr. 19, 2025.

Saturday, April 19th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr19
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, April 19th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Apr19
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, April 19th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Kishi Bashi and the Chicago Philharmonic
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Kishi Bashi and the Chicago Philharmonic

Venue: The Auditorium Date: April 19, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets start at: $59 “Edifying, moving, and musically rich…[Chicago Philharmonic with Kishi Bashi] is in…

Saturday, April 19th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr19
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, April 19th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Sabado Night Laughs – Comedia en Español
Apr19
Music & Comedy

Sabado Night Laughs – Comedia en Español

Sabado Night Laughs is back with a noche of comedy in SPANISH! Every month, Las Locas Comedy & Pa Fuera Productions hosts an extra loca night…

Saturday, April 19th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square
3716 W. Fullerton Ave.
We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller & Lil Duval
Apr19
Music & Comedy

We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller & Lil Duval

The “We Them Ones Comedy Tour” is more than just a comedy show; it is a comedy experience that you won’t want to miss. The…

Saturday, April 19th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Apr19
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, April 19th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr19
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, April 19th
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
Apr19
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, April 19th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Just in Time: Spring into Laughter
Apr19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Just in Time: Spring into Laughter

Come join us for an evening of improvised fun as veteran teams Here for the Moment (Second City Coached Ensembles Program) and Badasstronauts (iO Theater’s…

Saturday, April 19th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
230 W. North Ave., Piper’s Alley
230 W. North Ave., Piper’s Alley
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr20
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, April 20th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Shordie Shordie – Live in Chicago
Apr20
Music & Comedy

Shordie Shordie – Live in Chicago

Apr 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Avondale Music Hall, 3342 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA

Sunday, April 20th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Avondale Music Hall
3336 N Milwaukee Ave
A Sublease On Life
Apr20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Sublease On Life

Don’t miss the all-new sketch show featuring talent from TikTok sensation @wet.mouth! While life may not come with a manual, a little — or a…

Sunday, April 20th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Donny’s Skybox
230 W North Ave
Magic Mondays
Apr21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday, April 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
An Evening with Itzhak Perman
Apr21
Music & Comedy

An Evening with Itzhak Perman

Learn more about the legendary “man behind the music” at An Evening with Itzhak Perlman. This multimedia program, curated by Tony-award winning director Dan Sullivan…

Monday, April 21st
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Tuesday Good Show
Apr22
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, April 22nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Apr22
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…

Tuesday, April 22nd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Brendon Elliott, Violin and Ingrid Bick, Piano
Apr23
Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Brendon Elliott, Violin and Ingrid Bick, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BRENDON ELLIOTT, VIOLIN INGRID BICK, PIANO   Program Joseph Bologne – Sonata no. 2 in A major Lili Boulanger…

Wednesday, April 23rd
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence
Apr23
Music & Comedy

Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence

Six string players join forces in the Chamber Music Society’s final Harris Theater performance of the season. After beginning with Bach, who used six voices…

Wednesday, April 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Family: An Improv Show That’s Truly Relatable
Apr23
Music & Comedy

Family: An Improv Show That’s Truly Relatable

Family is a completely improvised show that follows one family, within one living room, over the course of one day. Our cast of veteran comedians…

Wednesday, April 23rd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Apr23
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…

Wednesday, April 23rd
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Under the Dome Concert
Apr24
Music & Comedy

Under the Dome Concert

Join us for a night of live music under the dome with Chicago Musicians + Chicago Fair Trade Clothing Swap! RSVP

Thursday, April 24th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street
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