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Am I The Problem?
Feb22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Am I The Problem?

Does your love life have you asking, “Am I… The Problem?” Then don’t miss the musical comedy for the unlucky in love! Meet Gigi, a…

Saturday, February 22nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Blackout Cabaret
230 W North Avenue
Mo Amer: El Oso Palestino Tour
Feb22
Music & Comedy

Mo Amer: El Oso Palestino Tour

Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American stand-up comedian and award-winning writer. He is best known for his breakout role in the hit Netflix series Mo, a…

Saturday, February 22nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Glover Conducts English Classics
Feb22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Glover Conducts English Classics

Mixing ceremonial pomp with pastoral splendor, this survey of British classics features Haydn’s last and grandest symphonic statement, the London Symphony; exquisite gems by Elgar and Britten,…

Saturday, February 22nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
The Terminator in Concert
Feb22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Terminator in Concert

Venue: The Auditorium Date: February 22, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $69 – $99 Experience the groundbreaking cult classic, The Terminator, on a vast HD screen while Brad Fiedel’s…

Saturday, February 22nd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Feb22
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, February 22nd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Feb22
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, February 22nd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Feb22
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, February 22nd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Late Night Slice with Wet Pizza
Feb22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Late Night Slice with Wet Pizza

An experimental comedy variety show and incubator hosted by Chicago’s hottest improv group, Wet Pizza. The mission of this show is to create a space…

Saturday, February 22nd
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Feb22
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, February 22nd
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Feb23
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, February 23rd
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
Feb23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago’s “bouncy and bodacious” smash-hit production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus opened YPT’s 2024-2025 season…

Sunday, February 23rd
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Wind Ensemble
Feb23
Music & Comedy

Wind Ensemble

Dialogues The Wind Ensemble’s winter concert explores a series of musical exchanges featuring Chandler Wilson’s Conversations, Percy Grainger’s Marching Song of Democracy, Valerie Coleman’s Roma, Omar Thomas’ Mother of…

Sunday, February 23rd
3:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E. 60th St.
Kodo One Earth Tour 2025
Feb23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Kodo One Earth Tour 2025

Kodo Feel the power of the taiko drum in this special director’s cut of this explosive performance created just for Chicago! The master drummers of…

Sunday, February 23rd
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Civic Orchestra Fellows x Chicago Refugee Coalition
Feb23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Civic Orchestra Fellows x Chicago Refugee Coalition

Join the Civic Orchestra Fellows and participants from the Chicago Refugee Coalition in a special concert that shares and celebrates cultural identities through music and…

Sunday, February 23rd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Danse Russe: William Hagen, violin and Albert Cano Smit, piano
Feb23
Music & Comedy

Danse Russe: William Hagen, violin and Albert Cano Smit, piano

Riveting violinist William Hagen and frequent collaborator, pianist Albert Cano Smit, present a selection of works from their debut album Danse Russe. The program features energetic…

Sunday, February 23rd
7:30 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E. 60th St.
Queer Eye: Fab Five Live
Feb23
Music & Comedy

Queer Eye: Fab Five Live

For the first time ever, the Fab 5 are bringing the magic of Queer Eye to live audiences. Join Karamo, Tan, Antoni, Jonathan and the…

Sunday, February 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Feb24
Music & Comedy

Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar

Vik Pandya hosts some of our favorite comedians & special drop in guests followed by a one-on-one interview with FREE open mic afterwards! SHOWS WILL…

Monday, February 24th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single
Feb24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single

Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single returns to Davenport’s Piano Bar this February! Join Rachel Silvert on a hilarious, and at times…

Monday, February 24th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret
1383 N Milwaukee Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Feb25
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, February 25th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Fresh Faces Chicago
Feb25
Music & Comedy

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, February 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Symphony Center Presents: Sphinx Virtuosi: American Form/s
Feb25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Symphony Center Presents: Sphinx Virtuosi: American Form/s

Comprised of 18 outstanding musicians, Sphinx Virtuosi — the dynamic, self-conducted chamber orchestra of the Sphinx Organization — is renowned for its artistic excellence, innovative…

Tuesday, February 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
2025 Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase
Feb25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

2025 Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase

The Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase returns for its 10th year in Chicago! Join us for the 2025 Bob Curry Fellowship Showcase, “The Minority Report: What…

Tuesday, February 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W. North Ave.
Laugh Factory Open Mic with Grace Bahler
Feb25
Music & Comedy

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, February 25th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Feb25
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, February 25th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
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