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SWITCHBOARD: Missed Connections From The S.S. Eastland
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
McLuhan ‘Anomaly’ Release Celebration
Nov23
Music & Comedy

McLuhan ‘Anomaly’ Release Celebration

Named after media theorist and philosopher Marshall McLuhan, Chicago-based progressive rock band McLuhan began its musical journey as a mixed-media group and was the brainchild…

Saturday November 23, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Copper Fiddle Distillery
532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Nov23
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 23, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Yips
Nov23
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 23, 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
Nov23
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 23, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Nov23
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 23, 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
Nov23
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 23, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov24
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 24, 2024
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Nov24
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…

Sunday November 24, 2024
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Nov24
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 24, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
SWITCHBOARD: Missed Connections From The S.S. Eastland
Nov24
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…

Sunday November 24, 2024
3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Bad Sneakers Orchestra
Nov24
Music & Comedy

Bad Sneakers Orchestra

The Bad Sneakers Orchestra is a tribute band formed in 2010 by Chicago bassist Paul Martin with an ambitious mission statement: to faithfully recreate the…

Sunday November 24, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall
201 S Ashland Ave
Julie Kim @ Zanies Chicago
Nov24
Music & Comedy

Julie Kim @ Zanies Chicago

Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians,…

Sunday November 24, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Underoath – They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour
Nov24
Music & Comedy

Underoath – They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour

Seasoned metal troops Underoath /w special guests Static Dress will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on Nov. 24, 2024.

Sunday November 24, 2024
7:50 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Magic Mondays at Davenport’s
Nov25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays at Davenport’s

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays at Davenport’s! Hosted by award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing…

Monday November 25, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 North Milwaukee Avenue
Stand Ups Sit Down
Nov25
Music & Comedy

Stand Ups Sit Down

Comedian Paul Farahvar (DryBar, Helium, NBC) returns with his hybrid stand up comedy/talk show format show called “Stand Ups, Sit Down” the last two Mondays of every…

Monday November 25, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Fresh Faces Chicago
Nov26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Fresh Faces Chicago

Fresh Faces of Chicago presents you with the hottest lineup of up-and-coming comics in the city alongside seasoned veteran comedians and nationally touring headliners. Every…

Tuesday November 26, 2024
6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
The Alley at Carnivale Presents Chicago’s Own Piano Man: Nick Psyhogios – Billy Joel & Elton John Reprise
Nov26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

The Alley at Carnivale Presents Chicago’s Own Piano Man: Nick Psyhogios – Billy Joel & Elton John Reprise

Hidden within the colorful restaurant known for good times and great atmosphere, The Alley at Carnivale will return November 26 for a pop-up concert experience…

Tuesday November 26, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Carnivale
702 W. Fulton Market St.
Steel Panther – Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour
Nov26
Music & Comedy

Steel Panther – Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour

Glam-rockers Steel Panther will perform live at House Of Blues on Nov. 26, 2024.

Tuesday November 26, 2024
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Tuesday Good Show
Nov26
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 26, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Chicago’s Best Standup
Nov26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

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…

Tuesday November 26, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Fresh Faces Chicago
Nov26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Fresh Faces Chicago

Fresh Faces of Chicago presents you with the hottest lineup of up-and-coming comics in the city alongside seasoned veteran comedians and nationally touring headliners. Every…

Tuesday November 26, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Nov26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Night Ever Comedy Show

Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…

Tuesday November 26, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Laugh Factory Open Mic with Grace Bahler
Nov26
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Laugh Factory Open Mic with Grace Bahler

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…

Tuesday November 26, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
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