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LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Apr12
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 12th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Just in Time: Spring into Laughter
Apr12
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 12th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
230 W. North Ave., Piper’s Alley
230 W. North Ave., Piper’s Alley
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr13
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 13th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago Connections: Price & Dvorak
Apr13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Connections: Price & Dvorak

Join the Lakeview Orchestra for our concert, “Chicago Connections: Price & Dvorak” The program features Concert Overture No. 1 by Florence Price, Symphony No. 8…

Sunday, April 13th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Rendezvous Arts Presents the Axiom Brass Quintet and Found-Object Artist Donna Castellanos
Apr13
Music & Comedy

Rendezvous Arts Presents the Axiom Brass Quintet and Found-Object Artist Donna Castellanos

Axiom Brass Quintet It’s fitting that the Axion Brass Quintet, who appeared in Rendezvous Arts’s first season, returns as we complete our fifth season.  Their…

Sunday, April 13th
2:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood Avenue
Today’s Specials
Apr13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Today’s Specials

Today’s Specials is a variety show hosted by Asian Takeout Improv, featuring Chicago’s best comedians, musicians, performers and improvisers. We strive to highlight comedians and…

Sunday, April 13th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Kamehachi Sushi
1531 N Wells St
A Sublease On Life
Apr13
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 13th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Donny’s Skybox
230 W North Ave
J Balvin – Back to the Rayo Tour
Apr13
Music & Comedy

J Balvin – Back to the Rayo Tour

Global superstar J Balvin is set to ignite the United Center stage on April 13 with his 2025 “Back to the Rayo” Tour! Fans will…

Sunday, April 13th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
WDCB Presents: ‘For Years Gone’ CD Release Show
Apr14
Music & Comedy

WDCB Presents: ‘For Years Gone’ CD Release Show

Guitar – Steve Knight Bass – Justin Peterson Drums – Linard Stroud For Years Gone is Steve Knight’s sophomore album as a band leader and…

Monday, April 14th
8:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Jazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth Ct.
Tuesday Good Show
Apr15
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 15th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sirena Huang, Violin and Chih-Yi Chen, Piano
Apr16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sirena Huang, Violin and Chih-Yi Chen, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SIRENA HUANG, VIOLIN CHIH-YI CHEN, PIANO   Program Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata for Piano and Violin in D…

Wednesday, April 16th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Family: An Improv Show That’s Truly Relatable
Apr16
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 16th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Apr16
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 16th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr17
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…

Thursday, April 17th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dumb and Drummer
Apr17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dumb and Drummer

Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…

Thursday, April 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Peter Frampton – Let’s Do It Again Tour
Apr17
Music & Comedy

Peter Frampton – Let’s Do It Again Tour

Peter Frampton brings the Let’s Do It Again Tour to The Chicago Theatre on April 17.

Thursday, April 17th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
The Millennium Tour: Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow & Boosie BadAzz
Apr17
Music & Comedy

The Millennium Tour: Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow & Boosie BadAzz

The Millennium Tour 2025 brings together some of the most celebrated names in R&B and Hip-Hop, promising a night filled with chart-topping hits and unmatched…

Thursday, April 17th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Free Music Performance by Karim Nagi
Apr18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

Free Music Performance by Karim Nagi

The Heritage Museum of Asian Art (HMAA), in collaboration with the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education, proudly presents an evening of cross-cultural exploration and artistic…

Friday, April 18th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr18
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…

Friday, April 18th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Apr18
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…

Friday, April 18th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Indi Remy at The Comedy Bar
Apr18
Music & Comedy

Indi Remy at The Comedy Bar

Indi Remy is a rising star in the world of stand-up comedy, known for her sharp wit, magnetic stage presence, and fearless takes on life’s…

Friday, April 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Alessia Cara – Love & Hyperbole Tour
Apr18
Music & Comedy

Alessia Cara – Love & Hyperbole Tour

Alessia Cara has amassed billions of streams, earned multi-platinum certifications worldwide, and made history as the first Canadian to win “Best New Artist” at the…

Friday, April 18th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Devil’s Daughter
Apr18
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.…

Friday, April 18th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr18
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…

Friday, April 18th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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