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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
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
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr24
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 24th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
An Evening at The Auditorium
Apr24
Music & Comedy

An Evening at The Auditorium

Broadway sensation and Roosevelt University alumna Courtney Reed returns home to Chicago for An Evening at The Auditorium—a musical journey from the beloved classics of the…

Thursday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Theo Von: Return of the Rat
Apr24
Music & Comedy

Theo Von: Return of the Rat

Comedian and podcast host Theo Von announced his widely popular comedy tour Return of the Rat is coming to Wintrust Arena on Thursday, April 24. Support acts subject…

Thursday, April 24th
7:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr25
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 25th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Apr25
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 25th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Loyola Chamber Ensemble Recital
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Loyola Chamber Ensemble Recital

The Chamber Ensemble Recital features a variety of small ensembles performing instrumental chamber works.

Friday, April 25th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Edgar Meyer, double bass
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Edgar Meyer, double bass

“The most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument.” – The New Yorker  In demand as a performer and a composer, Edgar Meyer…

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
1131 East 57th Street
Devil’s Daughter
Apr25
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 25th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr25
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 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Katt Williams – Heaven On Earth Tour
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Katt Williams – Heaven On Earth Tour

On the heels of his explosive Netflix comedy special, WOKE FOKE, critically acclaimed comedian Katt Williams announces the HEAVEN ON EARTH TOUR, which includes a…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Theo Von: Return Of The Rat Tour
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Theo Von: Return Of The Rat Tour

Comedian Theo Von will perform live at Allstate Arena on Apr. 25, 2025.

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
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