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7:00 PM$18.48
Riff City is a stand-up comedy show where the jokes are all about you.
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
7:00 PM$33.64–46.09
Join Chicago's best comedians for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy, pizza, and nonstop laughs!
7:00 PM$29.51–38.97
Come see tomorrow's biggest names!
7:30 PM$0–45
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 20th year! Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff comedy featuring the language and themes of William ...
8:00 PM
Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
8:30 PM$25
Ever heard of this show “Hamilton”? Shamilton is just like that, but (ahem) better! Expect the same level of hip hop, incredible songs, moving storytelling, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing… except made up on the spot. The New York Times called Shamilton “One of the top 5 comedy shows to catch”. Comedy supergroup Baby Wants Candy presents “Shamilton!”, the Hamilton-inspired hip hop improvised musical created in 2016 in LA and playing to sold out crowds all ove
9:00 PM$18.48
A cult favorite candle-lit comedy show soirée! Doors: 8:30 Start: 9:00
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
9:00 PM$33.64–46.09
Join Chicago's best comedians for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy, pizza, and nonstop laughs!
9:15 PM$29.51–38.97
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
9:15 PM$29.29
A ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CHICAGO IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths. Guests are allowed into our showroom up until 15 minutes after the show begins. We stop seating 15 minutes into the show due to the disruption caused to the performers. No exceptions, no refunds.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, email our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Chicago Improv.
9:30 PM
A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
9:30 PM$39–69
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it's a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic. Meet the Cast & Crew Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
10:00 PM$18.48
The Blackout Diaries is a comedy show where standup comedians, plus 'regular' people tell incredible true drinking stories.
11:00 PM$14.89
A late-night comedy showcase with a jazzy, lounge vibe featuring a live jazz musician and Chicago's best comedians
11:30 PM$21.41–28.16
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
12:00 PM$25.5
Circus-themed variety show for the whole family
1:00 PM$29
Kids, are you tired of grown-ups constantly telling you what to do? When to wake up, when to do homework, even making you do chores?! Well, on Saturdays at the Second City, it’s the kids’ turn to run the world! In this high-energy and fast-paced sketch and improv show, kids give all the ideas and even get the chance to get onstage! *Grown-ups are absolutely allowed because kids can’t drive or pay for tickets (the Tooth Fairy has not kept up with the pace of inflation.) Group of 16 or more? We’ll
1:00 PM$25.5
Play 70 years of game show challenges... with real prizes!
2:00 PM$25.5
A new family-friendly adventure every week
Don't Tell Comedy — Chicago - Fulton Market
3:00 PM$28
Secret-location comedy show. Address emailed to ticket holders day-of.
4:00 PM
OVERVIEW SPECIAL EVENT Restrictions 21 and over with valid photo ID Two item minimum purchase per person Seating is first come first served No Coupons or discounts accepted Tickets: Will Call is the ONLY option given when purchasing tickets. We do NOT give physical or digital tickets for entry to our shows. There is nothing to print or pick up ahead of time for entry. Once tickets are purchased, the ONLY thing you will show once doors open is the ticket purchaser’s driver’s license a
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
6:00 PM$25
Join us for a night of comedy, hip hop and fun. Come watch as two teams stacked with Chicago’s finest comedians go head to head for bragging rights as the top MCs in city. Filled with games, beats and plenty of surprises this show is guaranteed to have you laughing and nodding your head till the very end.
6:00 PM$12.83
Audiences can unleash their inner “heckler” against some of Chicago’s funniest comics in this chaotic standup showcase
6:00 PM$15–30
Main Character Syndrome is a solo character showcase by Chicago’s funniest improvisers presenting original SNL-audition ready character sketches. From Tim Robinson to Cecily Strong, iO Theater has a long history of launching iconic comedic voices....
7:00 PM$29.29
A ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CHICAGO IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths. Guests are allowed into our showroom up until 15 minutes after the show begins. We stop seating 15 minutes into the show due to the disruption caused to the performers. No exceptions, no refunds.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, email our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Chicago Improv.
7:00 PM$29.51–38.97
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
7:00 PM$25
Millennials and Gen X comics go head-to-head in a battle for generational bragging rights. Featuring a rotating lineup of comedians you’ve seen on HBO, Netflix, Last Comic Standing, and more. The laughs are real, the trash talk is inevitable, and the audience decides the winner. Hosted by Todd Glover
7:00 PM$14
Mentalism meets improv comedy in the entirely unique form created by Annoyance founder Mick Napier. There is truly nothing else like it.
7:30 PM$0–45
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 20th year! Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff comedy featuring the language and themes of William ...
7:30 PM$12.83
Chicago Best Comedians tell jokes about their worst experiences.
7:30 PM$15–45
Check out RED ROOM Comedy Club every Saturday night for our premium stand-up comedy showcase, bringing you today’s hottest up-and-coming comedians alongside veteran comics from across the country. We bring whatever tickles your funny bone to the sexiest comedy club in Chicago. So hold on to your seats for a fun, edgy and crazy comedy ride, and be ready to Uber home after the show because the bar is lit! This week's comedians: LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON ⏰ Doors: 7:30 PM | Showtime: 8 PM $15 tickets 2 drink minimum RED ROOM Comedy Club 7442 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 www.redroomcomedyclub.com
8:00 PM$9.5–17
Enjoy an evening of off-the-cuff improv with some of the best emerging talent in the Chicago area. Fire & Beer is a fully improvised comedy show that explores the dark sides of life, relationships and human beings. The show features the Annoyance House Ensemble who excel at both long- and short-form improv. You can expect lots of laughs during this unpredictable improv show.
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
8:30 PM$25
Chill AF Presents the best comedians Chicago has to offer, plus special drop-ins from prominent name comedians you’ve seen on SNL, Comedy Central, and Netflix
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
8:30 PM$25
Baby Wants Candy is a completely improvised, full band musical! Having performed over 3,000 improvised musicals to thousands of fans from Chicago to New York to Singapore to Scotland, this group not only performs in Chicago, New York, and LA but also tours internationally, including multiple sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! BWC cast & alumni include Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Peter Gwinn (Colbert Report), Thomas Middleditch (HBO's Silicon Vall
9:00 PM$0
Congratulations on finding your way to the best show on the planet. While most improv shows have only one suggestion, this show has more.
9:15 PM$29.51–38.97
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
9:15 PM$29.29
A ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CHICAGO IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths. Guests are allowed into our showroom up until 15 minutes after the show begins. We stop seating 15 minutes into the show due to the disruption caused to the performers. No exceptions, no refunds.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, email our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Chicago Improv.
9:30 PM$15–30
The final bell just rang! You better get out of the classroom and get your ass to the iO Theater for After School Special brought to you by iO's first all-POC house team, D.A.R.E. Dropouts. This show brings you something new every week, featuring...
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
9:30 PM$39–69
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it's a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic. Meet the Cast & Crew Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
9:30 PM$45–85
The Second City's 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast cranks the amps and stage dives headfirst into the chaos with blistering sketch comedy, unpredictable improv, explosive live music, and absolutely zero chill. Cathartic and wildly funny, brace for pandemonium and join us for a night of full-volume hilarity. Come scream into the abyss with us. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy:
9:30 PM$18.48
Showcasing the most innovative and exciting comedians in Chicago.
9:30 PM$25
Join Sensei Leroy Jackson for an unforgettable hour of laughter, healing, and something kind of like Karate! Sensei will take you on a comedic journey sharing his stories of grief and pain to distract from your own, so that he can replace it with the power to move forward. Come ready to share, laugh and learn how to KARATE CHOP YOUR PAIN AWAY.
10:00 PM$14.89
Two New York comedians come down to the Windy City to headline the Lincoln Lodge!
11:30 PM$21.41–28.16
This ain't your grandma's stand up. Forget about cute puns and adorable observations and strap in for a night of in-your-face, no-holds-barr
11:30 PM$0
Come out and get nasty with some of Chicago's best standup comedians! Hosted by Tiny Thickemz and featuring some of the funniest dirtiest!
1:00 PM$17.36–22.76
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
6:00 PM$26.43
Catch the hilarious Jenny Zigrino for one night only at the world famous Lincoln Lodge!
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
6:00 PM$25
Starship Edsel is an improvised farce set aboard Stafleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. Plagued with mechanical problems and design flaws, and filled with Starfleet's most problematic personnel, the Edsel was assigned to remain in parking orbit above a vacation planet, ordered to give VIP's tours of an “authentic Federation Starship.” After an incursion by the Romulan Empire, the Edsel was thrust into the center of a galactic crisis. Starship Edsel follows the ship and her crew on t
7:00 PM$18.48
Staff Writer from “The Problem w/ Jon Stewart” touring his standup comedy "Hello, My Name is..." tour. First time performing in Chicago!
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
7:00 PM$20
A comedic retelling of America’s greatest and most embarrassing moments.
7:30 PM$12.83
An affordable 90 minute showcase featuring the best of Chicago comedy on a Sunday!
8:00 PM$26.43
Catch the hilarious Jenny Zigrino for one night only at the world famous Lincoln Lodge!
8:30 PM$20
The Stand-Up Show is a classic night of stand-up comedy focused on sharp jokes, strong voices, and big laughs. No themes, no gimmicks—just great comics doing what they do best.
9:00 PM$21.41–28.16
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
7:00 PM$40–80
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes the next generation of comedy superstars. The Best of The Second City features some of the best sketch comedy and songs from our comedy vaults updated for the modern era, as well as some of our newest classics and our trademark improvisation performed by The Second City Touring Company’s best and br
7:00 PM
OVERVIEW Special Event Restrictions 21 and over with valid photo ID Two item minimum purchase per person Seating is first come first served No coupons or discounts accepted Tickets Will Call is the ONLY option given when purchasing tickets. We do NOT give physical or digital tickets for entry to our shows. There is nothing to print or pick up ahead of time for entry. Once tickets are purchased, the ONLY thing you will show once doors open is the ticket purchaser’s driver’s license a
8:00 PM$21.41–28.16
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
9:00 PM$0
Free Stand Up Comedy show every Monday at Butch McGuire's! Drink included with Reservation!
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
7:00 PM$29.9–33.64
An interactive comedy show where the audience decides who's the funniest with [fake] tomatoes!
7:30 PM$14.12–28.16
Come discover the new wave of Chicago's best standup!
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
7:30 PM$25
The brainchild of renowned Chicago musician Laura Hall—best known for her work on Whose Line Is It Anyway?—and accomplished performer Lisa McQueen , Improvised Broadway features a powerhouse ensemble of Chicago’s finest musical improvisers. Improvised Broadway is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud musical spectacular created entirely on the spot! Inspired by the structure, style, and sweeping drama of your favorite Broadway hits, this one-of-a-kind show transforms audience suggestions into a brand-ne
8:30 PM
Overview Restrictions: 21 and Over 2 Item Minimum Seating is first come first serve No Backpacks Tickets: Will Call is the ONLY option given when purchasing tickets. We do NOT give physical or digital tickets for entry to our shows. There is nothing to print or pick up ahead of time for entry. Once tickets are purchased, the ONLY thing you will show once doors open is the ticket purchaser’s driver’s license and everyone in your party will need to show a valid Photo ID for proof of
9:00 PM$0
Every Tuesday at 9PM!
6:00 PM$0
Let loose and test out roughly four minutes of material every Wednesday at iO Theater. LOOSE FOUR is hosted by Maureen Nolan, with a new featured comic each week! POC, LGBT+ people, and women prioritized! FREE to attend and FREE to participate....
6:00 PM$10–25
A weekly improv show hosted by Blue.0 and featuring a rotating cast of indie teams formed right here at The iO Theater! Each Wednesday at 6pm, a new improv team will open the show, followed by Blue.0 performing their original form, The Wagon. Eac...
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
7:00 PM$29.9–33.64
Get in on the laughs at Crowd Work Wednesday—an interactive stand-up show hosted weekly by Pat Bolduc & John Gasper!
7:30 PM$0–15
***This is a free show, but it is highly recommended to reserve your ticket here to guarantee entry.***** Regarded as one of Chicago's funniest and most promising improv groups of the last decade, Dumb John is proud to take the iO Stage with Bird...
8:00 PM$12.83
Hush Up and Laugh! An intimate stand-up comedy showcase featuring nationally touring headliners, as well as up-and-coming Chicago favorites!
8:00 PM$17.55
Rotating lineups featuring top Chicago and touring comedians. NO DRINK MINIMUM.
8:00 PM$14.89
Funny women. Gross stories. The show where women tell their most disgusting stories.
8:00 PM$0
Free laughs & free coffee at Comedy Plex! $3 Hamms, $10 Margaritas & $5 Tre Sorelle pizza. Every Wed. 2-DRINK MIN.. See you underground!
8:00 PM$40–80
The Second City's 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast cranks the amps and stage dives headfirst into the chaos with blistering sketch comedy, unpredictable improv, explosive live music, and absolutely zero chill. Cathartic and wildly funny, brace for pandemonium and join us for a night of full-volume hilarity. Come scream into the abyss with us. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy:
9:00 PM$12–27
Join iO house team Fizz for Chicago's most carbonated improv show. Wednesdays at 10 p.m., Fizz cracks open a high-octane, full-sugar set of one-night-only scenes, characters and stories with a special guest opener. Plus: Each week one resident Fi...
9:30 PM$12
You've been summoned...to laugh. Jury Duty is a fully improvised courtroom comedy where the only thing on trial is sanity itself. Each night, the cast creates a brand new legal disaster based on audience suggestion, questionable logic, and total chaos. Watch as the foreperson loses their mind, evidence makes things worse, and deliberations go off the rails. No script, no rules, no justice. Just comedy The trial is fake, the laughs are real
Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago
6:30 PM
Doors open at 630PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This is a 21 AND OVER event. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. If you have any questions in regards to this event please call us at 312.923.2000 *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Please note there is a 2 item minimum requirement.
7:00 PM$12.83
Chicago’s best touring comics working out new material at home!
7:00 PM$25.5–31.37
Imagine a world where danger lurks around every corner and a group of unlikely teenagers must band together to save the planet...
7:00 PM
OVERVIEW SPECIAL EVENT 21 and over with valid photo ID Two item minimum purchase per person Seating is first come first served Special Event. No coupons or discounts accepted. Tickets: Will Call is the ONLY option given when purchasing tickets. We do NOT give physical or digital tickets for entry to our shows. There is nothing to print or pick up ahead of time for entry. Once tickets are purchased, the ONLY thing you will show once doors open is the ticket purchaser’s driver’s licens
7:00 PM$27.02
A ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CHICAGO IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths. Guests are allowed into our showroom up until 15 minutes after the show begins. We stop seating 15 minutes into the show due to the disruption caused to the performers. No exceptions, no refunds.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, email our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Chicago Improv.
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
7:00 PM$39–69
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary archives alongside fresh material from today’s ensemble. Blending sharp satire, iconic characters, and spontaneous audience-driven improv, it delivers a high-energy night of quintessential Chicago comedy. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
7:30 PM
The BEST SET of the night WINS a showcase spot on our Saturday show! Ready to unleash your inner comedian? Join us at the RED ROOM Open Mic every Wednesday. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time jokester, the stage is yours to shine... or bomb hilariously. Come for the comedy, stay for the epic fails, and enjoy a night where the laughter (and sometimes the crickets) never ends! ✍️ SIGN UP IN PERSON AT 7:45 PM ✍️ ~ FREE entry | NO drink minimum ~ ⏰ Doors: 7:30 PM | Showtime: 8 PM RED ROOM COMEDY CLUB 7442 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
8:00 PM$19.59–69
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it's a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic. Meet the Cast & Crew Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
9:30 PM$0–32
Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the ultimate sketch playlist. Come see these writers and performers at the legendary iO Theater on Thursdays at 9:30pm before Saturday Night Live casts t...
6:00 PM$25
Chicago’s first and only all-BIPOC improv and comedy festival- The Fest: Vol 2 is back! For two nights, watch and laugh with the best BIPOC performers in Chicago, and then stick around for the free after party! FRIDAY NIGHT 6:00 PM: BIPOC Indust...
6:30 PM$60–105
The Second City's 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast cranks the amps and stage dives headfirst into the chaos with blistering sketch comedy, unpredictable improv, explosive live music, and absolutely zero chill. Cathartic and wildly funny, brace for pandemonium and join us for a night of full-volume hilarity. Come scream into the abyss with us. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy:
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
7:00 PM$33.64–46.09
Comedian Ceekay headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!
7:00 PM$39.77–59.3
A ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CHICAGO IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths. Guests are allowed into our showroom up until 15 minutes after the show begins. We stop seating 15 minutes into the show due to the disruption caused to the performers. No exceptions, no refunds.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, email our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Chicago Improv.
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
7:00 PM$39–69
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it's a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic. Meet the Cast & Crew Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
7:00 PM$25
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 crime, secrets, and scandals right before your eyes. The performers will keep track of facts, follow leads, and conclude who is the murderer, all while you take in a comedy experience unlike any you’ve seen before. During the show, they’ll employ the tropes, character archetypes, and influences of Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Sherlock Holmes, Nick and
7:30 PM$12.83–18.48
A women-forward stand-up show spotlighting comics over 40 (with one Gen Z’er) sharing fearless laughs about life, aging, and zero nonsense.
7:30 PM$15–30
Welcome to the dream team! DREAM SEQUINS is Chicago’s latest all-star improv team. Two captains will lead your show, throwing the wildest challenges and gimmicks at our improvisers they can imagine. You'll see stories told at rapid-fire pace, like...
7:30 PM$20
Check out RED ROOM Comedy Club every Saturday night for our premium stand-up comedy showcase, bringing you today’s hottest up-and-coming comedians alongside veteran comics from across the country. We bring whatever tickles your funny bone to the sexiest comedy club in Chicago. So hold on to your seats for a fun, edgy and crazy comedy ride, and be ready to Uber home after the show because the bar is lit! This week's comedians: LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON ⏰ Doors: 7:30 PM | Showtime: 8 PM $15 tickets 2 drink minimum RED ROOM Comedy Club 7442 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 www.redroomcomedyclub.com
7:30 PM$19.64
go fun yourself :^)
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
8:00 PM$39–69
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary archives alongside fresh material from today’s ensemble. Blending sharp satire, iconic characters, and spontaneous audience-driven improv, it delivers a high-energy night of quintessential Chicago comedy. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
8:30 PM$12–15
One Group Mind's top improv comedians make up entire comedic pieces, featuring House Teams Anakin's Mannequins, Flirt McGurt, and Rebel Rebel.
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
8:30 PM$25
Ever heard of this show “Hamilton”? Shamilton is just like that, but (ahem) better! Expect the same level of hip hop, incredible songs, moving storytelling, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing… except made up on the spot. The New York Times called Shamilton “One of the top 5 comedy shows to catch”. Comedy supergroup Baby Wants Candy presents “Shamilton!”, the Hamilton-inspired hip hop improvised musical created in 2016 in LA and playing to sold out crowds all ove
9:00 PM$12.83
This monthly comedy showcase features some of the most exclusive stand-up and sketch comedy around, hosted by Lou Bisio and Clare Ruddy.
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
9:00 PM$33.64–46.09
Comedian Ceekay headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!
9:30 PM$39.77–59.3
A ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CHICAGO IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths. Guests are allowed into our showroom up until 15 minutes after the show begins. We stop seating 15 minutes into the show due to the disruption caused to the performers. No exceptions, no refunds.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, email our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Chicago Improv.
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
9:30 PM$39–69
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it's a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic. Meet the Cast & Crew Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
9:30 PM$60–105
The Second City's 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast cranks the amps and stage dives headfirst into the chaos with blistering sketch comedy, unpredictable improv, explosive live music, and absolutely zero chill. Cathartic and wildly funny, brace for pandemonium and join us for a night of full-volume hilarity. Come scream into the abyss with us. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy:
1:00 PM$29
Kids, are you tired of grown-ups constantly telling you what to do? When to wake up, when to do homework, even making you do chores?! Well, on Saturdays at the Second City, it’s the kids’ turn to run the world! In this high-energy and fast-paced sketch and improv show, kids give all the ideas and even get the chance to get onstage! *Grown-ups are absolutely allowed because kids can’t drive or pay for tickets (the Tooth Fairy has not kept up with the pace of inflation.) Group of 16 or more? We’ll
1:00 PM$25.5
Play 70 years of game show challenges... with real prizes!
2:00 PM$25.5
A new family-friendly adventure every week
3:30 PM$0
A free longform improv jam for normal humans with normal bedtimes. Open to all improv students (Chicagoland and beyond). Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes. (Typically) for adults.
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
3:30 PM$45–80
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes the next generation of comedy superstars. The Best of The Second City features some of the best sketch comedy and songs from our comedy vaults updated for the modern era, as well as some of our newest classics and our trademark improvisation performed by The Second City Touring Company’s best and br
6:00 PM$35.41
Honest 2 Betsy and her Bawdy Broads—a whip-smart, high-energy variety show blending comedy, novelty songs, ventriloquism, dance, and more!
6:00 PM$15–35
"...countless laughs...whimsical homage to the illustrious author." -- Chicago Reader Improvised Jane Austen continues its entirely improvised tales of love and laughter this summer. Audiences will enjoy an evening with wit and heart in equal me...
6:00 PM$35
Chicago’s first and only all-BIPOC improv and comedy festival- The Fest: Vol 2 is back! For two nights, watch and laugh with the best BIPOC performers in Chicago, and then stick around for the free after party! FRIDAY NIGHT 6:00 PM: BIPOC Indust...
6:00 PM$12.83
Audiences can unleash their inner “heckler” against some of Chicago’s funniest comics in this chaotic standup showcase
6:00 PM$15–30
Main Character Syndrome is a solo character showcase by Chicago’s funniest improvisers presenting original SNL-audition ready character sketches. From Tim Robinson to Cecily Strong, iO Theater has a long history of launching iconic comedic voices....
6:30 PM$70–115
The Second City's 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast cranks the amps and stage dives headfirst into the chaos with blistering sketch comedy, unpredictable improv, explosive live music, and absolutely zero chill. Cathartic and wildly funny, brace for pandemonium and join us for a night of full-volume hilarity. Come scream into the abyss with us. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy:
7:00 PM$29.51–38.97
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
7:00 PM$39.77–59.3
A ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CHICAGO IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths. Guests are allowed into our showroom up until 15 minutes after the show begins. We stop seating 15 minutes into the show due to the disruption caused to the performers. No exceptions, no refunds.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, email our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Chicago Improv.
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
7:00 PM$39–69
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it's a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic. Meet the Cast & Crew Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
7:00 PM$25
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 crime, secrets, and scandals right before your eyes. The performers will keep track of facts, follow leads, and conclude who is the murderer, all while you take in a comedy experience unlike any you’ve seen before. During the show, they’ll employ the tropes, character archetypes, and influences of Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Sherlock Holmes, Nick and
7:00 PM$25
Millennials take on Generation X in a battle to see which generation is funnier. The audience votes at the end of the show. Featuring some of the best comics in Chicago, Hosted by Todd Glover
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
7:00 PM$25
ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock musical featuring Chicago’s finest musical improvisers — with liveband! Using one audience suggestion, these one-night-only comedy rock operas showcase big voices with bigger stakes. What could go wrong?
7:30 PM$0–33
Celebrate 45 years of improvisational excellence with the Best of iO Improv. This show brings together two teams of our very best improvisers, each delivering a high energy, hilarious set in classic iO forms like the Living Room, Weirdass, Shotgun...
7:30 PM$0–45
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 20th year! Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff comedy featuring the language and themes of William ...
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
7:30 PM$25
Don't miss Chicago's rising comedy stars before they hit TV, plus surprise guests from Netflix and Comedy Central! Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of laughter!
8:00 PM$19.64–31.37
Two comics. One hour.
8:00 PM
The show features the fantastic Annoyance House Ensemble in both long- and short-form improv.
8:00 PM$0–35
Chicago's longest running short-form improv show (founded in 1987) and the only comedy show in Chicago EVERYONE is welcome at - from age 8 to 80, our inclusive 'everyone is welcome' approach to comedy makes us perfect for patrons of all ages. Whet...
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
8:00 PM$45–80
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary archives alongside fresh material from today’s ensemble. Blending sharp satire, iconic characters, and spontaneous audience-driven improv, it delivers a high-energy night of quintessential Chicago comedy. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
8:30 PM$12–15
One Group Mind's top improv comedians make up entire comedic pieces, with House Teams Brandon's Stand-ins, Feral Cheryl, and Winkin' Lincoln.
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
8:30 PM$25
Baby Wants Candy is a completely improvised, full band musical! Having performed over 3,000 improvised musicals to thousands of fans from Chicago to New York to Singapore to Scotland, this group not only performs in Chicago, New York, and LA but also tours internationally, including multiple sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! BWC cast & alumni include Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Peter Gwinn (Colbert Report), Thomas Middleditch (HBO's Silicon Vall
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
8:30 PM$25
Chill AF Presents the best comedians Chicago has to offer, plus special drop-ins from prominent name comedians you’ve seen on SNL, Comedy Central, and Netflix
9:00 PM$25.5
Watch along with Chicago's funniest comedians
9:00 PM$18.48
If you like, innovative, smart and FUNNY comedy this is the show for you!
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
9:00 PM$33.64–46.09
Comedian Ceekay headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!
9:30 PM
An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest.
9:30 PM$18.48
The Chicago Handshake is Chicago’s only fully narrative stand up showcase.
9:30 PM$39.77–59.3
A ticket delivery delay is in place until 48 hours prior to event. Tickets will not be emailed until then.DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM. TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CHICAGO IMPROV.EVENT INFO:There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths. Guests are allowed into our showroom up until 15 minutes after the show begins. We stop seating 15 minutes into the show due to the disruption caused to the performers. No exceptions, no refunds.No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.All sales are final.MISCELLANOUS:For group sales info, email our Events Manager to learn about special menu options and reserved seating.Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions.For further assistance, contact Chicago Improv.
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
9:30 PM$39–69
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it's a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic. Meet the Cast & Crew Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
9:30 PM$70–115
The Second City's 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast cranks the amps and stage dives headfirst into the chaos with blistering sketch comedy, unpredictable improv, explosive live music, and absolutely zero chill. Cathartic and wildly funny, brace for pandemonium and join us for a night of full-volume hilarity. Come scream into the abyss with us. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy:
9:30 PM$20–35
As Vin Diesel grapples with only having one Fast & Furious movie left, Katie barrels through a lifestyle fueled by too many commitments and not enough pit stops. 1 Woman Car Show is a sketch comedy joyride through identity, ambition, and the absur...
9:30 PM$15–30
Come on in! House Party is a weekly stand-up comedy showcase featuring six of Chicago's best comedians, each performing a fast-paced ten-minute set. Every Saturday at 9:30 p.m., you'll find a brand-new lineup. Special guest comedians will stop by ...
10:00 PM$18.48
Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs!
10:30 PM$12–15
Members of One Group Mind improvise entire comedic pieces from a single audience suggestion with renowned closer, Tricky Mickey.
11:00 PM$24.37
NYC stand-up comedians debut their new half hours in Chicago
11:00 PM$7
Come watch new teams perform iO's signature form, The Harold! Tonight at 11pm!
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
3:00 PM$40–80
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes the next generation of comedy superstars. The Best of The Second City features some of the best sketch comedy and songs from our comedy vaults updated for the modern era, as well as some of our newest classics and our trademark improvisation performed by The Second City Touring Company’s best and br
4:00 PM$0
A free musical improv longform jam for people who want to dip their toe into or get reps doing music improv. Open to all improv students (Chicagoland and beyond), and attendance at the jam gets you free entry into the Marquee Musical Improv show a...
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
5:00 PM$45–80
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary archives alongside fresh material from today’s ensemble. Blending sharp satire, iconic characters, and spontaneous audience-driven improv, it delivers a high-energy night of quintessential Chicago comedy. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
6:00 PM$9.25–12.83
Dr. Fix Me is a long-running, 100% improvised talk show podcast inspired by Jerry Springer and Oprah. Every show is unique and hilarious!
6:00 PM$24.37
NYC stand-up comedians debut their new half hours in Chicago
6:00 PM$14.89
Need a great laugh to kick off your week? Come see 5 of the hottest comedians in Chicago presented by "The Host with The Most" Ronnie Ray
6:00 PM$15–30
Musical theatre and improv collide as Marquee presents you with an hour of fully improvised musical comedy, spontaneously creating entire scenes, songs, and stories based off of audience suggestions. This show features live accompaniment and a rot...
6:00 PM
OVERVIEW Special Event Restrictions 21 and over with valid photo ID Two item minimum purchase per person Seating is first come first served No Coupons or discounts accepted Tickets: Will Call is the ONLY option given when purchasing tickets. We do NOT give physical or digital tickets for entry to our shows. There is nothing to print or pick up ahead of time for entry. Once tickets are purchased, the ONLY thing you will show once doors open is the ticket purchaser’s driver’s license
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
6:00 PM$20
Low Key Lit is a new comedy show at the world famous Second City, which will feature improv and stand up comedy acts each week. You can expect some of the biggest names in comedy, locally and nationally, to perform in this amazing show. This is more than a comedy show, it is an experience. An experience, you don’t want to miss.
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
6:00 PM$25
Starship Edsel is an improvised farce set aboard Stafleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. Plagued with mechanical problems and design flaws, and filled with Starfleet's most problematic personnel, the Edsel was assigned to remain in parking orbit above a vacation planet, ordered to give VIP's tours of an “authentic Federation Starship.” After an incursion by the Romulan Empire, the Edsel was thrust into the center of a galactic crisis. Starship Edsel follows the ship and her crew on t
7:00 PM$70–115
The Second City's 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast cranks the amps and stage dives headfirst into the chaos with blistering sketch comedy, unpredictable improv, explosive live music, and absolutely zero chill. Cathartic and wildly funny, brace for pandemonium and join us for a night of full-volume hilarity. Come scream into the abyss with us. Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy:
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
7:00 PM$39–69
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it's a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic. Meet the Cast & Crew Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: Contact Us for Group Events
7:00 PM
Overview Restrictions: 21 and Over 2 Item Minimum Seating is first come first serve No Backpacks Tickets: Will Call is the ONLY option given when purchasing tickets. We do NOT give physical or digital tickets for entry to our shows. There is nothing to print or pick up ahead of time for entry. Once tickets are purchased, the ONLY thing you will show once doors open is the ticket purchaser’s driver’s license and everyone in your party will need to show a valid Photo ID for proof of
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
7:00 PM$20
Enjoy as skill and talent unfolds before you. Professional comedians, musicians, dancers, and much more come together to dazzle and display the endless possibilities of Chicago theatre. The comedy is side-splitting, the culture is strong, and the pleasure is all ours. On any night you might see, Ballet, Stand-Up, Mexican Folk Music, Circus acts, or even my Mom! Our show stands in the footsteps of Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Tim Robinson, Amy Poehler, Tim Meadows and the countless res
7:30 PM$12.83
An affordable 90 minute showcase featuring the best of Chicago comedy on a Sunday!
7:30 PM$12–27
See the show that started it all, and experience the iO Theater’s groundbreaking, signature improv form: The Harold! This long-running, weekly improv tradition is double-headlined every Sunday by two of the iO Theater’s fantastic House Teams! Eac...
7:30 PM
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7:30 PM$27.46
Chicago's own pleasantly pointless pop culture panel show.
7:30 PM$0
A Spanglish improv jam open to all! Whether you're well seasoned or just getting started, drop in, get your reps, encuentra familia. All fluency and experience levels are welcome! No reservation needed. Sign ups start at 7pm, show starts at 7:30...
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
7:30 PM$25
Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!) Performers go head to head in a series of hilarious challenges inspired by classic game shows like The Dating Game and The Price is Right, and current hits like Game Changer and Taskmaster. Wheel of Improv will leave your head spinning – with laughter! Check out our Linktree
8:00 PM$18.48
6 ladies; 6 shots; 6 slurred stories about badass baddies from badass baddies.
8:00 PM$15–30
Celebrate a big milestone with Chicago's longest running Harold team! 30 years, 50 members, and 1,500 shows(and counting). Our members include some of the best comedians that have come through the city over the past three decades and we have a lot...