Loading shows…
Loading shows…
1480 upcoming shows across Chicago(showing next 200)
5:30 PM$0
Looking for a Stand-up Comedy Open Mic that’s a supportive room and always a good time? Look no further than the Ya'll Mic. Whether you’re a seasoned comic, an improvisor who’s always wanted to try standup, or you just decided that today’s the day for your first open mic (kudos) – The Ya'll Mic is a great venue to workshop your bits. The show is every Tuesday from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Signup is online and the signup sheet is posted on Facebook & IG on Mondays. The list is emailed out a few hours
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
7:00 PM$15
Here for a fun and memorable time? House of Improv is a showcase of 3 of the most exciting and celebrated improv teams we know of. This one hour showcase will have you howling with laughter, and in awe at their cohesiveness. Good improv really is magic. Served up in classic, Chicago scenic-style improv.
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
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!
7:00 PM
Hosted by members of Tuesday Musical Improv, this free weekly jam allows anyone to try out musical improv. Sign-ups begin at 6:45--no experience necessary!
7:30 PM$21.41–28.16
Come discover the new wave of Chicago's best standup!
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
7:30 PM$25
Head to The Second City for its fast, funny, one-of-a-kind comedy show. Hosted by Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me’s own Adam Burke. Thank You, Good Night brings together Chicago’s best stand-ups and top improvisers for one unforgettable night. Stand-ups hit the mic with their hottest sets, then Second City’s all-star improvisers spins those sets into brand-new improvised scenes. It’s the best of both worlds – stand-up and improv, all in one show. Comedy you can’t see anywhere else -because it’s differen
8:00 PM$2–12
The Annoyance's very own musical ensembles. They sing funny songs. Off the top of their heads. Every Tuesday at 8.
8:00 PM$14.89
Enjoy some of Chicago's funniest independent standup comedians performing their best material on select Tuesdays at 8pm at The Lincoln Lodge
8:00 PM$7.19–12.83
Your best bet for Tuesday night laughs with one of Chicago's most critically acclaimed comedy showcases!
8:30 PM$0
Come check out the best comics in Chicago! Great for a date night, group outing, a pick-me-up, or just a hell of a good time. See you there!
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
8:30 PM$10
Ten Dollar Comedy is a weekly showcase featuring some of Chicago’s best stand-up and improv comedy – all for only $10. This show is produced and hosted each week by Top Dollar Comedy, a rotating cast that has performed all over the world together. The current ensemble includes: Ashley Whitehurst, Carly Olson, Eric Muller, Eric Pedersen, Erin Goldsmith, Jonny Nelson, Peter Corey, & Deanna Ortiz.
9:00 PM$0
Are you and your improv team looking for another place to get on stage? We've got a warm and supportive room ready to give you laughs and claps! Bring your own team to Annoyance on Tuesday nights to get a rep in and giggle. If you don't have a team to bring, no worries! There's a mashup team and we're happy to throw you on it! Signups are at 8:30PM and we'll hit the stage at 9:00PM. See you every Tuesday!
9:00 PM$10.28
A comedy court show where comedians debate ridiculous cases.
9:00 PM$0
Every Tuesday at 9PM!
9:00 PM
Bring your own team to Annoyance on Tuesday nights to get a rep in and giggle. If you don't have a team to bring, no worries! There's a mashup team and we're happy to throw you on it! Signups are at 8:30PM and we'll hit the stage at 9:00PM.
9:30 PM$0
Open Stage is an opportunity for anyone to get on stage and try out whatever they're currently working on - standup, sketch, songs - you name it. At Open Stage anything can happen and it usually does! Reserving a ticket doesn't mean reserving a spot in the RO, so come on by at 9PM for sign ups in the bar!
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
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...
7:00 PM
OVERVIEW Restrictions 21 and over with valid photo ID Two item minimum purchase per person Seating is first come first served 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
7:00 PM$10–20
Give a nerd a microphone. Set a timer. Learn something cool! Show & Tell for Grown-Ups invites enthusiasts and experts to sign up for their slot to tell us why something is cool. We host the show live onstage and have Q&A with the audience! After...
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$18.48
Join Daniel Van Kirk and his funniest standup comedian friends for a kickoff comedy show! Various comedians perform hilarious standup comedy
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
7:30 PM$35
From the writers and stars of Comedy Central’s and HBO’s SOUTHSIDE, You, Me, and the Landlady is a narrative sketch show following the lives of Zuri and Lauren, two broke roommates trying to make it in Chicago, and their landlady, Chandra. Directed by the creator of Second City’s Black Excellence Revue, Rob Wilson
7:30 PM$15–30
Join Sarah Dell'Amico (Second City Mainstage Alum, The Improvised Shakespeare Company) as she "dates" a different friend each week. "Dating Dell'Amico" is a completely improvised show that will take audiences on the journey of couples date night. ...
7:30 PM$18.48
Join The Not That Late Show for a one-night-only event benefitting the Chicago Abortion Fund!
7:30 PM$0
***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...
7:30 PM$18.48
A monthly variety show that blends news-driven comedy, late-night-style interviews, and performances from local music acts!
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
8:00 PM$49–69
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
8:00 PM$17
You’re (un)invited! Uninvited is a fully improvised event-based disaster in three acts. The audience supplies the suggestion of why we’re gathered, and then we show you what wackiness and whimsy unfolded before, after, and then during the event. Join us for a one-hour chaotic descent into why we got ourselves Uninvited.
8:00 PM$17.55
Rotating lineups featuring top Chicago and touring comedians. NO DRINK MINIMUM.
8:00 PM$21.41–28.16
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
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$0
Free laughs & free coffee at Comedy Plex! $3 Hamms, $10 Margaritas & $5 Tre Sorelle pizza. Every Wed. 2-DRINK MIN.. See you underground!
9:00 PM$0
A free community networking event designed to give local improvisers from all over the city a weekly opportunity to perform. We provide the stage, you provide the fun! Bring your own team (BYOT) and sign up for a set! Don't have a team? No probl...
9:30 PM$17
Every Wednesday, this group of Annoyance Program graduates performs The Insignificant Mile, a creative twist on a classic form in which players create a strip mall through audience suggestion. Each show features four unique locations, and a brand new cast of characters that exist in the world they created. With new guest openers every week, the Insignificant Mile is sure to leave a significant impact on audiences!
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
10:00 PM$12
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...
Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago
6:00 PM
Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 730PM. 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$0
Get ready to laugh your socks off at the It's Almost the Weekend Comedy Show & Dinner, where the jokes are as hot as the wings!
7:00 PM
OVERVIEW Restrictions 21 and over with valid photo ID Two item minimum purchase per person Seating is first come first served 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 v
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
7:00 PM$12.83
Not an open mic, not a Netflix taping, just Chicago’s best touring comics working it out at home!
7:00 PM$15.18
Get ready to crack up with nonstop laughs and good vibes at LAUGH REAL LOUD, live and in person!
7:00 PM$18.48
Comics will perform humiliating material as their parents listen on the phone LIVE ONSTAGE!
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
7:00 PM$25
The Chicago Comedy hour is a comedy variety show featuring sketch, improv and stand up from some of the best up and coming comedians in Chicago. Featuring: Danny Neary, Sean Delaney, Caroline Hendricks, Ally Neff, Abe Arnold
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
7:30 PM$7.5–15
If you’re looking for a date night, girls’ night out, or a mandatory work outing (that your staff will actually like) — Look no further! Fast, funny, and frothy, Thursday Night Improv is entirely improvised and features a different guest opener f...
7:30 PM$15–30
Josephs Tonight is an improvised late-night talk show where the catch is that there are two hosts. Joe is a grumpy elder millennial comedian who “really needs this”. Joey is a Gen Z free spirit who just wants to have a good time. Audiences will le...
7:30 PM$14
With the help of some of Chicago’s best actors, Improv: The Play is a new, hybrid version of long form improv happening only at the iO Theater. Each night, professional actors prepare a scene from a play. Their scene partners, however, are never ...
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
7:30 PM$20
What if your favorite movie was set in Chicago? Flicks like Jaws, Titanic, and Trolls World Tour are deserving of sequels in The Second City, and we need your help to build the script. Come and enjoy a night out where we improvise a movie sequel of your choosing! From dramas to rom-coms, we are open to all, so you never know what might happen next. The retelling and reimaging of your favorite characters from the cinema will happen live, leaving you to wonder if movie sequels really should exist
7:30 PM$7.18
A weekly comedy show featuring some of the best improv, standup, and sketch in the city!
7:30 PM$16.95
The best stand-up comedy show in downtown Chicago! Every week at the House of Blues!
8:00 PM
KEEPIN' TABS is Chicago's favorite monthly news satire show, poking fun at the biggest headlines, and keeping you informed on today's biggest stories with a comedic twist.
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
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.
8:00 PM$21.41–28.16
Where the mic stand meets the music stand
8:00 PM$12.83
East of LA is a hilarious stand-up show that features Asian American comedians in the midwest.
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
8:30 PM$5
Use Promo Code: DeICE for Free Admission Celebrating Bob Curry and Victor Wong Fellows from the beginning to right now. This show is a platform for all performers of color to play, workshop and learn from each other and grow together. Every style of comedy is welcome and we can’t wait to hear your voice. Come watch, come play. Looking to perform in The Fellowship Show? Register Here
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
8:30 PM$20
An Indian, an Armenian and a Puerto Rican walk into a bar and the punchlines write themselves. Enjoy a delectable curation of sketches from Women Off-Colour, a sketch-comedy collective comprising Alondra, Anelga, and Mantra that confronts the reality of fighting with our mothers, becoming our fathers, and physicalizes the absurd experience of young women straddling two cultural worlds through comedy. Instagram: @womenoffcolour
9:00 PM$18.48
Daniel Van Kirk and a very funny friend will act out a famous movie scene. 7 times. And every time they do, they will be drunker.
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
9:00 PM$15
We come to this place… for magic. We come to the de Maat theatre to laugh, to cry, to care. All of Hollywood’s greatest hits get twisted, smashed, and deranged as we search for the next great blockbuster. Grab your popcorn and join Chicago’s finest sketch and improv performers for a night at the movies. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! But somehow, heartbreak feels good in a sketch show like this.
9:30 PM
Come see Billionaire Billy Bangles and his crew of well-meaning stargazers attempt wild schemes to bring profitability to their piece of junk space cruiser. Sketch comedy, digital shorts, song and dance — free space cruise included.
9:30 PM$0–17
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...
9:30 PM$17
Lost Realms features some of the top musical improvisers in the city coming together to create an hour long sci-fi, fantasy, or horror musical based on common genre tropes, themes, and of course, audience suggestions.
9:30 PM$0
FREE Comedy Show & open mic, every Thursday at 10pm at My Buddy's Bar: 4416 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640. Kitchen and Bar open all night!
Don't Tell Comedy — Chicago - Naperville
2:00 PM$28
Secret-location comedy show. Address emailed to ticket holders day-of.
Don't Tell Comedy — Chicago - Wicker Park
3:00 PM$28
Secret-location comedy show. Address emailed to ticket holders day-of.
6:30 PM$55–95
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.
7:00 PM$0
Chicago’s best alternative stand-up & comedy showcase. Hosted by Darrell Monti
7:00 PM
July 17 BUY TICKETS
7:00 PM$29.51–38.97
Come see tomorrow's biggest names!
7:00 PM$14.89
A stand-up show focused on highlighting Latin comedic talent and good vibes!
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$25–40
Saturday Night Sketch brings Chicago's best sketch comedy ensembles to the stage for a high-octane evening. From sharp political satire to mind melting absurdity, come see the cutting-edge comedy that has made our theater a global destination for ...
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$0–22
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. This award-winning team has their own unique spin on a classic improv form, The Har...
7:30 PM$18.48
Part drinking game, part confessional! We’re taking questions and secrets from the audience so come prepared for this hilarious comedy show!
8:00 PM
Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
8:00 PM$49–79
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
8:00 PM
OVERVIEW SPECIAL SHOWING Restrictions 21 and over with valid photo ID Two item minimum purchase per person 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 and everyone in your party will n
8:00 PM$12.51–23.18
See Ronnie Ray live at Comedy Plex in Downtown Oak Park! Join the audience for his official comedy special filming. Tickets selling fast!
8:00 PM$18.48
The nation's longest running independent stand-up comedy showcase!
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$16.95
Feeling feverish? It's because we're bringing you Chicago's HOTTEST comedy show!
9:15 PM$29.51–38.97
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
9:30 PM$12
Start your weekend off laughing at one of the hottest improv shows in Chicago! Every Friday at 9:30pm, iO house team Kohl's Cash presents a completely original show based on your suggestions. With different openers every week, drink specials, and ...
9:30 PM$55–95
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.
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$15–30
A stand-up comedy show featuring Chicago’s best up-and-coming comedians. Each comedian performs their best 10 minutes of stand-up. Afterward, the hosts and comedians join on stage for a “therapy session,” where audience members tell the cast thei...
9:30 PM$12.83
Laugh Now Cry Later is hands down the funniest show in Chicago!
10:00 PM$17–32
"Are They Okay In There?" That's the question audiences are asking as Series Regulars returns to the historic iO Theatre in this BRAND NEW 55-minute sketch comedy show featuring important life lessons such as who you should let into your home, wha...
10:00 PM$12.51–23.18
See Ronnie Ray live at Comedy Plex in Downtown Oak Park! Join the audience for his official comedy special filming. Tickets selling fast!
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$5
Continuing the rich tradition of late night improv, join the veteran cast of THE 11PM SHOW every Friday at 11PM as they perform late night, artistic improv for the love of the art form!
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
2:00 PM$25.5
A new family-friendly adventure every week
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
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 de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
6:00 PM$25
Every week, a brand-new sitcom is born — live, unscripted, and based entirely on your suggestions. Chicago’s finest improvisers bring you secret crushes, nosy neighbors, wild misunderstandings, and over-the-top schemes — all the classic sitcom chaos you love, made up on the spot. No scripts. No reruns. Just nonstop laughs!
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....
6:00 PM$12.83
Audiences can unleash their inner “heckler” against some of Chicago’s funniest comics in this chaotic standup showcase
6:00 PM$15–35
"...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$18.48
A headlining set from Daniel Van Kirk along with some of the best comics in Chicago! This show is the final of Hub City Comedy Week
6:00 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...
6:30 PM$50–95
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.
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$12
Mentalism meets improv comedy in the entirely unique form created by Annoyance founder Mick Napier. There is truly nothing else like it.
7:00 PM$12.51–23.18
Catch Eunji Kim live at Comedy Plex in Downtown Oak Park! As seen on Showtime’s Work in Progress, she brings non-stop laughs!
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$29.51–38.97
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
7:00 PM$12–37
A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
7:00 PM$0
Chicago's best comedians take the stage at The Comedy Bar Chicago for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy and deep dish pizza!
7:00 PM$0
Best Comedy Show with LIVE MUSIC and DRINKS in South Loop Chicago
7:00 PM$18.48
A pageant of stand up drag performers with a rotating theme
7:00 PM$8
Get ready for a night of adorable laughs at Kawaii Comedy - where Chicago's funniest comics bring you their cutest and most charming jokes!
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!
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
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$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$18.48
"Connecting the Crowd to the Comics," is the Motto! We're bringing together top comedians and utilizing technology for an unforgettable show
7:30 PM$25–40
Saturday Night Sketch brings Chicago's best sketch comedy ensembles to the stage for a high-octane evening. From sharp political satire to mind melting absurdity, come see the cutting-edge comedy that has made our theater a global destination for ...
8:00 PM
The show features the fantastic Annoyance House Ensemble in both long- and short-form improv.
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
8:00 PM$45–90
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
8:00 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...
8:00 PM$18.48
The nation's longest running independent stand-up comedy showcase!
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 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
9:00 PM$20–23
Al's a new gay in Chicago looking for love in the big city when he bumps into the most beautiful man he's ever seen on the streets of Northalsted one night. Desperate to make his acquaintance, Al follows him into the legendary bathhouse Steamworks. As he makes his way through the maze of jacuzzis, slings, gloryholes, and fuck benches, Al makes a wild group of friends who help him discover what love might really mean when everyone's covered in cum.
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
9:00 PM$33.64–46.09
DavinciBeau headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!
9:00 PM$18.48
If you like, innovative, smart and FUNNY comedy this is the show for you!
9:00 PM$25.5–31.37
A Standup Show Hosted by Sam Rossi
9:15 PM$29.51–38.97
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
9:30 PM
An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest.
9:30 PM$9.85–17.85
This isn't your average stand-up show; it’s a curated showcase of "naughty" humor. A hand-picked roster of comics who specialize in the edgy
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
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
9:30 PM$20
Are you ready for a cinematic showdown where your favorite song lyrics inspire completely improvised, never-seen-before, and never-seen-again summer movies? Join us Saturdays in July for a celebration of everything we love about big-screen spectacles! Our team of movie buffs will use their knowledge of summer blockbusters to craft two hilariously action-packed, sometimes-logical 30-minute movies, poking fun at all the tropes and clichés that make summer blockbusters so unforgettable. Don't miss
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 ...
9:30 PM$20–35
Never Not Murder steps into 1944 Chicago, where honest detective Frankie King navigates a dangerous world of love, betrayal, and corruption while racing to stop a powerful figure’s rise to mayor. This stylish film noir embraces classic tropes—femm...
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...
9:30 PM$18.48
A night of giggles, gossip, and games with your favorite Chicago comedians.
10:00 PM$18.48
Every month we bring our favorite touring and local comedians to deliver their best and dirtiest R-Rated material!
10:30 PM$12
Kit culture, FIFA (corrupt?), gooooaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllls, and the MF WORLD CUP - this is the only Soccer show you'll need for the summer. This will be a soccer-centric variety show for the ages featuring sketch, improv, and a lot more lead by Ian Mullen supported by a team of soccer stars including Max Kantor, Annie Scott, and Mitch Winkler. And finally, a special Chicago soccer guest every week!