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Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS
We’re back with all new bits! This joyful mixture of sketch comedy and dance is filled with a variety of characters that are sure to…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…
Friday, May 2nd
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.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, May 2nd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…
Friday, May 2nd
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Voila: The Improvised Musical
iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…
Friday, May 2nd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Glenn Raymond “Not A Safe Space” The Den Theatre
Presented by United By Comedy Join Stand up comedian Glenn Raymond as he brings his “Not A Safe Space Tour” to The Den Theatre. Be…
Saturday, May 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Comic Book Day Comic Shop Crawl
Every year, on the first Saturday in May, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage both curious, first-time comic book readers…
Saturday, May 3rdGoblin Market Manga & Curiosities
2868 N Lincoln AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at J. Parker
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with no stakes and high limits at The J. Parker Rooftop. This Lincoln park attraction is sure to impress with its indoor/outdoor viewing…
Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.The J. Parker
1816 North Clark StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Marché Privé
Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its returning event celebrating Chicago’s BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Scheduled to coincide with Derby Day,…
Saturday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. WFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Joy District Rooftop
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with a “Grand Stand” experience at the Rooftop of JOY District. This picture-perfect setting is sure to deliver a high-roller’s party scene like no other.…
Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Joy District
112 W Hubbard StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
May Mercadito Artisan Fair
The Mercadito (Spanish for “minimarket”) is a craft fair that showcases artist vendors offering a diverse range of handmade crafts. Visitors will find unique artisanal…
Saturday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.GROW/PROGRESANDO
7056 N Clark StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Spring Market
Markets for Makers is coming back to Artifact Events in Chicago on Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 from 11am – 5pm both days!…
Saturday, May 3rd
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Down & Derby at Utopian Tailgate
Enjoy a lively Kentucky Derby watch party in perfect form at Utopian Tailgate; Old Town’s premier rooftop and high-energy party landscape. Saturday, May 3rd * …
Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Utopian Tailgate
1608 North Wells StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Spring Market
Markets for Makers is coming back to the Artifact Events Center in Chicago on Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 from 11am – 5pm…
Saturday, May 3rd
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Polish Constitution Day Parade
Polish May 3rd Constitution Day Parade celebrates the first in Europe and the Second n the World, after the US democratic Constitution of 1791. This…
Saturday, May 3rd
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Columbus Dr./Balbo Dr.
700 S. Columbus Dr.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, May 3rd
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphMusic & Comedy
WindSync
About the Performance WindSync embraces classics from across centuries of music writing, using their vibrant “fourth wall”-breaking approach to performance to make standard repertoire a…
Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Ravinia Festival
418 Sheridan RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Infinite Wrench is Off to the Races
Giddy on up and gallop on down to The Neo-Futurarium on Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00PM… because THE INFINITE WRENCH IS OFF TO THE RACES. In honor of the…
Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Happy Camper Wrigleyville
Enjoy a Kentucky Derby watch party with fashionable “infield vibes” at Happy Camper (Wrigleyville). Where high energy awaits with exceptional viewing screens, retractable roof, group tables and big…
Saturday, May 3rd
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Happy Camper Wrigleyville
3458 N Clark StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Saturday, May 3rd
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hecklers’ Happy Hour
The only show in Chicago where you can tell the comedians what you really think! Audiences can unleash their inner “heckler” against some of Chicago’s…
Saturday, May 3rd
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Kentucky Derby Watch Party
Run for the Roses at Hubbard Inn – A Kentucky Derby Watch Party Saturday, May 3rd | 4:30PM – 7:30PM 2nd Floor Cocktail Lounge |…
Saturday, May 3rd
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Hubbard Inn
110 West Hubbard StreetMusic & 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, May 3rd
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.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, May 3rd
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
