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Improvsed DCOM
Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…
Thursday, May 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & 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, May 9th
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Morgan Park Academy
2153 W 111th StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
SAUCED Spring Night Market
How do you support small businesses? At a time when the economy is in chaos, this question is more important than ever. At SAUCED, the…
Music & Comedy
In the Realm of Osman: Music from the Early Modern Ottoman Empire and Beyond
The Newberry Consort and Ronnie Malley present a program of varied musical traditions from the realm of Osman Ghazi, or Osman I, founder of the…
Friday, May 9th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.First Unitarian Church of Chicago
5650 S. Woodlawn Ave.Music & Comedy
In the Realm of Osman: Music from the Early Modern Ottoman Empire and Beyond
The Newberry Consort and Ronnie Malley present a program of varied musical traditions from the realm of Osman Ghazi, or Osman I, founder of the…
Friday, May 9th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Newberry Library
60 W Walton StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Beer Under Glass kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week under the stars in downtown Chicago
Beer Under Glass is the cornerstone festival and fundraiser that kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week! Hosted under the towering glass of Chicago’s iconic skyline…
Friday, May 9th
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace
205 E Randolph StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Style Improv
Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…
Music & 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…
Friday, May 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & Comedy
Rauw Alejandro – Cosa Nuestra World Tour
Rauw Alejandro is bringing the Cosa Nuestra World Tour to United Center on May 9 & 10, 2025! Fans can expect an electrifying showcase of Rauw’s…
Music & 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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Friday, May 9th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveMusic & Comedy
Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar
Gus Constantellis (he/they) is a gay, first-generation Greek-American stand-up comedian and writer. His material deals heavily with his large immigrant family, his Greek heritage, raunchy…
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.…
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, May 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & 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 9th
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,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, May 9th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
MUSE: Unveiled
Muse incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to create an intimate, thought-provoking cabaret experience featuring live singing and instrumental music. This manifestation of…
Friday, May 9th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Newport Theater
956 West Newport AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…
Music & Comedy
Early Music Ensemble
Echoes of the Sacred: A Requiem for Eternity Experience the profound spiritual power of Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Requiem Mass (Officium Defunctorum) in this captivating concert. Composed…
Friday, May 9th
8:00 p.m.Logan Center for the Arts – Penthouse, 901
915 E 60th StMusic & Comedy
Sturgill Simpson – Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour
Sturgill Simpson has announced the “Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour” coming this spring. The tour, following his 2024 35-show run in…
Friday, May 9th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
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
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 9th
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.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 9th
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
May Fair
The Chicago Waldorf School invites the community to welcome spring in festive style at its annual May Fair on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM…
Saturday, May 10th
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Chicago Waldorf School
5002 N Ashland
