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Hitch*Cocktails
Dec27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, December 27th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec28
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…

Saturday, December 28th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec28
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…

Saturday, December 28th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Dec28
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, December 28th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow
Dec28
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.…

Saturday, December 28th
7:00 p.m.8:45 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Dec28
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, December 28th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 West North Avenue
Clued In
Dec28
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, December 28th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec28
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…

Saturday, December 28th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Brad Williams: Tour ’24
Dec28
Music & Comedy

Brad Williams: Tour ’24

Brad Williams will come to The Chicago Theatre with special guests Chris Porter and J.B Ball on Saturday, December 28.

Saturday, December 28th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Dec28
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, December 28th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Taylor Party
Dec28
Music & Comedy

The Taylor Party

Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Original Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party like no other. ✨ 💃 Come shake it…

Saturday, December 28th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow
Dec28
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.…

Saturday, December 28th
9:15 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Dec28
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, December 28th
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
Dec28
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, December 28th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec29
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, December 29th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec29
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, December 29th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour
Dec29
Music & Comedy

Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour

Comedian Matt Rife will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Dec. 26-30, 2024.

Sunday, December 29th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow
Dec29
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.…

Sunday, December 29th
7:00 p.m.8:45 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour
Dec30
Music & Comedy

Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour

Comedian Matt Rife will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Dec. 26-30, 2024.

Monday, December 30th
7:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Lake Street Dive: New Year’s Eve Shows
Dec30
Music & Comedy

Lake Street Dive: New Year’s Eve Shows

Lake Street Dive will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on Dec. 30-31, 2024.

Monday, December 30th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Massive House Music New Years Eve: The Chosen Few & Hot Mix 5
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Massive House Music New Years Eve: The Chosen Few & Hot Mix 5

Jam, The Chosen Few Djs, The Hotmix 5 and I Love House Music Chicago Present: Two of Chicago’s major brands that helped launch house music…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
6:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:30 a.m.
Park West Chicago
322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Tuesday Good Show
Dec31
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, December 31st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow
Dec31
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season.…

Tuesday, December 31st
8:00 p.m.9:45 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Kathy Griffin: My Life On The PTSD-List
Dec31
Music & Comedy

Kathy Griffin: My Life On The PTSD-List

Comedian Kathy Griffin will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Dec. 31, 2024.

Tuesday, December 31st
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
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