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Becky Robinson: Members Only Club Tour
Mar15
Music & Comedy

Becky Robinson: Members Only Club Tour

Becky Robinson will bring the Members Only Club Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, March 15.

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Mar15
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, March 15th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Take Two: The Improvised Movie
Mar15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Take Two: The Improvised Movie

Take Two is a longform, narrative show consisting of TWO never-before-seen, made-up-on-the-spot movies! Give us a song, we’ll give you a movie! Based on a…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Mar15
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, March 15th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Hot Seat
Mar15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hot Seat

“It’s about to heat up in here! The 2019 Reader-Recommended show is back featuring some of iO’s best players! Hot Seat invites the audience to…

Saturday, March 15th
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
Mar15
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, March 15th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Themba
Mar15
Mar16
Music & Comedy

Themba

Hailing from the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, THEMBA has captivated audiences worldwide with his fusion of house and techno, enriched by the vibrant tapestry…

Saturday, March 15th
10:00 p.m.Sunday, March 16th
5:00 a.m.
Spybar
646 North Franklin Street
Teatro Zinzanni
Mar16
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, March 16th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra to Present “A Grand Tour”
Mar16
Music & Comedy

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra to Present “A Grand Tour”

An Afternoon of Musical Masterpieces Featuring Music from Around The World The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to present A Grand Tour, an afternoon of…

Sunday, March 16th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
149 W Brush Hill Road
Love Letters (Celebrating Women’s Month)
Mar16
Music & Comedy

Love Letters (Celebrating Women’s Month)

LOVE LETTERS is the fifth subscription concert of Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2024-25 Season. Maestra Mei-Ann Chen weaves notions of devotion and adoration through a symphonic lens,…

Sunday, March 16th
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live
Mar16
Music & Comedy

Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live

Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live will come to The Chicago Theatre on March 16.  With over 10 million views online, Dr. Phil LIVE has…

Sunday, March 16th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center
Mar17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center on March 17 Sure, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Monday, but that has never…

Monday, March 17th
4:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave.
Saint Patrick’s day celebration
Mar17
Music & Comedy

Saint Patrick’s day celebration

Come join us at the Chicago Theater Works for this fun filled event. Get ready for an evening filled with live music, food, karaoke, and…

Monday, March 17th
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theater Works
1113 W. Belmont Ave.
Tuesday Good Show
Mar18
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, March 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
An Evening With Trey Anastasio
Mar18
Music & Comedy

An Evening With Trey Anastasio

Phish co-founder Trey Anastasio will perform live at Chicago Symphony Center on Mar. 18, 2025.

Tuesday, March 18th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sydney Lee, Cello and Liang-Yu Wang, Piano
Mar19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Sydney Lee, Cello and Liang-Yu Wang, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SYDNEY LEE, CELLO LIANG-YU WANG, PIANO   Program Leoš Janáček – Pohadka “A Fairy Tale” César Franck – Violin…

Wednesday, March 19th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
SECRETS starring mentalist Sidney Friedman
Mar19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

SECRETS starring mentalist Sidney Friedman

“The mentalist to the stars” (FORBES) returns to Chicago for one night only! Yes, the musical mentalist SIDNEY FRIEDMAN and his acclaimed show ‘SECRETS’ returns…

Wednesday, March 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Carnivale
702 W. Fulton Market St.
Family: An Improv Show That’s Truly Relatable
Mar19
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, March 19th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Mar19
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, March 19th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Teatro Zinzanni
Mar20
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, March 20th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dumb and Drummer
Mar20
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, March 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Mar21
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, March 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Mar21
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, March 21st
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Devil’s Daughter
Mar21
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, March 21st
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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