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Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jul12
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, July 12th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Jul12
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, July 12th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Jul12
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, July 12th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Prince T-Dub at The Comedy Bar
Jul12
Music & Comedy

Prince T-Dub at The Comedy Bar

Timothy Wilson also known as Prince T-Dub – The Chicago Comedic Sensation Prince T-Dub, born and raised in the Windy City of Chicago, is a…

Saturday, July 12th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Jul12
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, July 12th
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
Jul12
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, July 12th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul13
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, July 13th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Summer of Loud Tour: Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, I Prevail & Beartooth
Jul13
Music & Comedy

Summer of Loud Tour: Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, I Prevail & Beartooth

Summer of Loud Tour is coming to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on July 13, 2025.

Sunday, July 13th
3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
World Fair US
Jul13
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Sunday, July 13th
3:00 p.m.Sunday, August 3rd
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul14
Aug4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Monday, July 14th
3:00 p.m.Monday, August 4th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Monday Night Concert Series
Jul14
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Monday Night Concert Series

Chase Away your Monday Blues with a Symphony of Soul! We’ll help you chase your “Monday blues”, aboard the 148-foot Tall Ship Windy as you…

Monday, July 14th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
World Fair US
Jul15
Aug5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Tuesday, July 15th
3:00 p.m.Tuesday, August 5th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Jul15
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, July 15th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Alabama Shakes: Summer 2025 Reunion Tour
Jul15
Music & Comedy

Alabama Shakes: Summer 2025 Reunion Tour

Multi-Grammy-winning rock group Alabama Shakes will perform live at Salt Shed on July 15-16 at 7:00pm.

Tuesday, July 15th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Jul16
Music & Comedy

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Wednesday, July 16th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
World Fair US
Jul16
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Wednesday, July 16th
3:00 p.m.Wednesday, August 6th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Alabama Shakes: Summer 2025 Reunion Tour
Jul16
Music & Comedy

Alabama Shakes: Summer 2025 Reunion Tour

Multi-Grammy-winning rock group Alabama Shakes will perform live at Salt Shed on July 15-16 at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, July 16th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Jul16
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, July 16th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Jul17
Music & Comedy

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Thursday, July 17th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
World Fair US
Jul17
Aug7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Thursday, July 17th
3:00 p.m.Thursday, August 7th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul17
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, July 17th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dumb and Drummer
Jul17
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, July 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Steve Gillespie at The Comedy Bar
Jul17
Music & Comedy

Steve Gillespie at The Comedy Bar

Steve Gillespie has appeared on CONAN, Amazon Prime’s “Inside Joke”, and FOX’s “Laughs – All Stars”. Gillespie’s act a is a slaphappy balance of aggression and…

Thursday, July 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Jul18
Music & Comedy

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Friday, July 18th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
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