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Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
May22
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, May 22nd
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Morgan Park Academy
2153 W 111th Street
Teatro Zinzanni
May22
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, May 22nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Broken Planet Show
May22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Broken Planet Show

The Absurd Cabaret of Apocalyptic Proportions.  Comedy, Circus and Indie Cosmic Lunacy  An ever-changing riot of world-class weirdos hellbent on healing our planetary divide.  Interactive,…

Thursday, May 22nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
Nikki Glaser: Alive And Unwell Tour
May22
Music & Comedy

Nikki Glaser: Alive And Unwell Tour

Nikki Glaser will bring the ALIVE AND UNWELL TOUR to The Chicago Theatre on May 22, May 31 and June 1.

Thursday, May 22nd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
May22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Inspired by the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will…

Thursday, May 22nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
May22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Inspired by the classic film, “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will…

Thursday, May 22nd
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Sydney Castillo at The Comedy Bar
May22
Music & Comedy

Sydney Castillo at The Comedy Bar

Sydney Castillo is a stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and writer. He most recently wrote on HBO’s GAME THEORY and VH1’s CELEBRITY SQUARES. He was part of…

Thursday, May 22nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Post Malone: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour
May22
Music & Comedy

Post Malone: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour

Post Malone announced his upcoming tour includes a show at Wrigley Field in 2025! His debut performance at the Friendly Confines is scheduled for Thursday,…

Thursday, May 22nd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Secret Family
May22
Music & Comedy

Secret Family

Secret Family is a sketch comedy group that’s exactly like a real family, only our drama and infighting is mostly pretend, and our love for…

Thursday, May 22nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Improvsed DCOM
May22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

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 22nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Lust for Life, Rock n’ Roll Burlesque, Returns to Lemon
May22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lust for Life, Rock n’ Roll Burlesque, Returns to Lemon

Lust for Life: A Rock-Out BurlyQ Revue is back May 22nd and READY TO ROCK THROUGH YOUR THIRSTY THURSDAY in their brand new home, Lemon!…

Thursday, May 22nd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Lemon, 1600 W Grand Ave
1600 W Grand Ave
Thursday Night Standup at Laugh Factory Chicago
May22
Music & Comedy

Thursday Night Standup at Laugh Factory Chicago

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Thursday, May 22nd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Chicago Style Improv
May23
Music & 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…

Friday, May 23rd
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
May23
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 23rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
May23
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 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Every Brilliant Thing
May23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Every Brilliant Thing

CIRCA Pintig, Chicago’s Filipino American theatre company in its 34th year, presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING, the groundbreaking one-performer play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahue.…

Friday, May 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
1332 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
1332 W Irving Park Rd
ComedySportz Chicago
May23
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 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
May23
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 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Chicago’s Best Comedy Showcase
May23
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Comedy Showcase

IMPORTANT HOUSE POLICIES: PLEASE READ 📍 All shows take place at 162 E Superior St. – The entrance to the venue is on Superior Street, just east of the…

Friday, May 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
First Date Comedy Show
May23
Music & Comedy

First Date Comedy Show

The First Date is a comical hunt for love. Chicago’s funniest stand-up comedians hit the stage as one audience member is selected from the crowd…

Friday, May 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Grossman Ensemble – World Premieres III
May23
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Grossman Ensemble – World Premieres III

Esteemed conductor Tim Weiss returns to lead the Grossman Ensemble for an eagerly anticipated third collaboration. Composers Christopher Stark, whose music The New York Times has called, “fetching…

Friday, May 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 E. 60th St.
An Evening with Vince Gill
May23
Music & Comedy

An Evening with Vince Gill

Vince Gill will perform at The Chicago Theatre on Friday, May 23.

Friday, May 23rd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Devil’s Daughter
May23
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, May 23rd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Paul Simon – A Quiet Celebration Tour
May23
Music & Comedy

Paul Simon – A Quiet Celebration Tour

During “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” Paul Simon will present the live-debut performance of his critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated album Seven Psalms, as well as perform a…

Friday, May 23rd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
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