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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!
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
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!
7:00 PM
Guerrilla Press presents Blue Wave By The Lake: A Chicago-Style Progressive Midterm Results Watch Party!
7:00 PM
OVERVIEW 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 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
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
After a successful world premiere at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, a 5-star run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and on international waters with Norwegian Cruise Line, “Married Without Children” makes its North American Debut with Live at The Second City. “Married Without Children” is part sketch comedy, part improv, and even part naughty gameshow! Leave the kids at home (if you bothered to have them) for this interactive comedy show featuring real-life married couple, Andrew and Erin. See how r
8:00 PM
Tuesday Musical Improv features two groups improvising new musicals every week.
8:00 PM$7.19–12.83
Your best bet for Tuesday night laughs with one of Chicago's most critically acclaimed comedy showcases!
8:00 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:
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$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.
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!
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
Overview 2 item minimum (food or drink) per guest 21+ venue Seating: first come, first served No Backpacks Rob stant is a stand up comedian based just outside of Philadelphia. He has performed at world famous comedy festivals including Skankfest, Laughing Skull, Big Pine, and Limestone (to name a few). After acquiring a substantial amount of followers on his Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube, he began headlining some of the most popular comedy clubs across the country. When he isn’t performi
7:00 PM$12.83
Join some of Chicago’s best comedians as they take up pen, paper, and dice for an epic table-top adventure! No two shows are the same!
7:00 PM
October 14-18 | ADDED SHOWS! BUY TICKETS
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago
7:00 PM$10
The Bob Curry Fellowship, named after the award-winning actor and director who was the first African American to join The Second City’s resident company. The fellowship is a master class. Performers and writers from diverse backgrounds train together, culminating in a revue of their own. Taught by Second City’s top instructors, and former fellows operating in the industry. Boasting 200+ participants. Graduates have garnered all manner of accolades including Emmys, WGA Awards, Canadian Screen Aw
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
7:00 PM$15–30
This Year in Music is back, and this time we are celebrating all the groovy hits of 1971! We’re welcoming performers from all over the city to celebrate one iconic year through singing, dancing, and radical sketch comedy. Grab your bell-bottoms an...
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...
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
7:30 PM$14.89
The Lincoln Lodge's ONLY live improv comedy show! Get ready for a hilarious night of teeny teams and BIG laughs! Respect the ween!
8:00 PM$12.83
Hush Hush is 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!
8:00 PM$21.41–28.16
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
8:00 PM$17.55
Rotating lineups featuring top Chicago and touring comedians. NO DRINK MINIMUM.
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$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...
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
9:00 PM$20
Back from the dead (again), it's the fourth spook-tacular season of Hollyween Sketches and improvised spooks. Join us as we celebrate Halloween with brand-new sketches filled with haunted humor, silly scenes, and just the right amount of spooks to keep you on your toes. There's something in this season for every Halloween enthusiast and comedy fan. New sketches. New Scares. Same ridiculous show.
9:00 PM$12–27
Join iO house team Fizz for Chicago's most carbonated improv show. Wednesdays at 9 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 Fiz...
10:00 PM$12–27
Two teams enter. One team survives (not literally, to be clear). Cagematch returns at long last to Chicago’s iO Arena! Each week, two of the finest improv teams in the city face off against each other in a fierce battle celebrating art's truest me...
Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago
6:30 PM
Doors open at 630PM. Performance begins at 7PM. ** 2 Item minimum ** 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.*
7:00 PM
October 14-18 | ADDED SHOWS! BUY TICKETS
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$59.1
Damitas Histeria (En Español) Performing at Chicago Improv
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
7:00 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.
7:00 PM$20–35
Come join Game Master Tristan Ramos, Georgie Svrcek, Ali Murray, Tyler Trudeau and a special guest for an improvised live play of Dread, the Jenga-based tabletop roleplaying game where every block pulled from the tower controls the characters’ fates.
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
7:30 PM$25.5
Be careful what you wish for...
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago
7:30 PM$30
All aboard for a journey fraught with deception, intrigue, and hilarity in TRAVEL CAN BE MURDER: A Clued In Improvised Murder Mystery. Exclusively running at Second City's UP Comedy Theatre, each fully-improvised show is inspired by the passages of Agatha Christie and other murder mystery greats. The audience's journey starts by telling the cast where they’re headed and choosing the detective who will solve this totally made-up murder. Whether in transit or stopping over at more exotic locations
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
7:30 PM$20
It’s officially spooky season and there’s no better time to watch a scary movie. From slashers to thrashers, Halloween-themed and gore, we take your favorite scary flick and improvise an equally scary sequel. Whether you want to jump on the Obsession craze or go more classic like The Exorcist, we’ve got you covered. So get ready for spooks, scares, laughs, and people crawling out of your televisions, because all you’ll need is the edge of your seat. And of course, every improvised sequel will be
7:30 PM$0–31
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 ...
7:30 PM$7.5–30
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$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$21.41–28.16
Where the mic stand meets the music stand
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:
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$12.83
East of LA is a hilarious stand-up show that features Asian American comedians in the midwest.
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago
8:30 PM$20
Give It To Me Gay is a variety show, celebrating queer art and joy through many forms of comedy and performance. Each show is different, featuring 3 unique LGBTQIA+ acts and a performance by the Give It To Me Gay ensemble. This Pride, we want to laugh, celebrate, and create space for queer voices to shine onstage. Join us for a night of community, chaos, and unforgettable performances.
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
8:30 PM$1
Use Promo Code: FELLOWSHIP 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
9:00 PM$10–25
Welcome to Indie City, our showcase for amazing independent improv teams around Chicago. Featuring a stacked lineup of 3 all-star indie teams unbound by the rules of any institution. If you want to see the next big thing in improv, it starts here....
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago
9:00 PM$15
Coming off 2 hot runs at The Second City, Call it a Night is back! Step into the chaos of late night energy with The Call It a Night Show, a live mashup of sharp-edged sketch comedy and killer stand-up that doesn’t play it safe. Think the vibe of a classic late-night show, but stripped down, turned up, and injected with bold, modern humor. Every show is a fast-paced ride through absurd sketches, fearless jokes, and unexpected moments that keep the audience on their toes. It’s smart, it’s edgy, a
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!
9:30 PM$19–34
BOO!! GAF Out Loud’s premiere sketch comedy show, Silly Stories to Tell in the Spotlight, is coming to iO this October!! Welcome to Camp Gafaloud, where the bug juice is flowing, the counselors are inept, and ALL of the campfire stories are true....
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...
Don't Tell Comedy — Chicago - Portage Park
3:00 PM$28
Secret-location comedy show. Address emailed to ticket holders day-of.
Don't Tell Comedy — Chicago - Lakeview
3:00 PM$28
Secret-location comedy show. Address emailed to ticket holders day-of.
6:00 PM$5–27
Calling all early birds! Come check out a double-header each week of the iO Theater’s incredibly talented House Teams! Each team takes a single word or suggestion from the audience and creates a fully improvised piece – weaving hilarious character...
6:30 PM$50–90
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
Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Joey Bragg as your headliner!
7:00 PM$14.89
A stand-up show focused on highlighting Latin comedic talent and good vibes!
7:00 PM$25.5–31.37
An absurdist, interactive comedy show
7:00 PM$25.5
A show that celebrates friends of Dorothy and their good Judys
7:00 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...
7:00 PM$29.51–33.56
Come see tomorrow's biggest names!
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
October 14-18 | ADDED SHOWS! BUY TICKETS
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?
7:00 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.
7:30 PM$0–37
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 Haro...
7:30 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.
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$20–35
Step into the shadows for TRILOGY OF TERROR, an evening of spine-tingling original theatre, featuring 3 short plays that explore the strange, the macabre, and the occasionally hilarious. The Nibbler by Ryan Hultman & Lydia House: Boyfriends Toma...
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 ...
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center
8:00 PM
In ?Feast a da Funny?, comedy headliners Tammy Pescatelli and Bret Ernst, along with a Pat Tomasulo from WGN - celebrate one of the greatest pastimes of any culture - LAUGHTER! When they perform the show, they are all like family. Picture the Italian Osmond?s (without the good teeth, shiny hair, aren?t brother and sister - oh well, you get the idea) sitting down to a Sunday Dinner. ?Feast a da Funny? has already sold out several casino?s and theater?s, as well as the iconic Friar?s Club. The show crosses cultures and ages, although the target demographic is an adult who appreciates a good night out and is well behaved (unless Tammy?s family shows up - then fuhgeddaboudit!).
Bret Ernst, Pat Tomasulo, The Good +1 more
8:00 PM
Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.
8:00 PM$18.48
The nation's longest running independent stand-up comedy showcase!
8:00 PM$45–85
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
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$13.76–25.5
Calling all evil-doers, charlatans, and ne'er-do-wells! Come participate in a board meeting for villains!
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
9:00 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!
9:00 PM$18.48
Feeling feverish? It's because we're bringing you Chicago's HOTTEST comedy show!
9:15 PM$29.51–33.56
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
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$15–30
Improvised Survivor brings Chicago’s most talented improvisers as they fight for the title of Sole Improvised Survivor. In this high-paced show, these castaways will compete for immunities granted by the audience and then vote each other out until...
9:30 PM
A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.
9:30 PM$12–27
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$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:
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$12.83
Laugh Now Cry Later is hands down the funniest show in Chicago!
10:00 PM$18.48
Riff City is a stand-up comedy show where the jokes are all about you.
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
11:00 PM$5–20
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! * There will be no in-theater food or beverage service durin...
11:30 PM$21.41–28.16
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
11:59 PM
A curated hour of eclectic, comedic material written in a week and performed for the first time.
11:30 AM$10
See some of your favorite Chicago comedians perform while you save lives! Blood Drive the Show is a first of its kind event, combining an actual blood drive taking place in the theater audience and an incredible variety and comedy show playing out...
12:00 PM$25.5
Circus-themed variety show for the whole family
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
12:00 PM$33.64–46.09
Join Orly K.G.'s Bad Momz of Comedy for a brunch full of stand-up comedy and nonstop laughs!
1:00 PM$25.5
Play 70 years of game show challenges... with real prizes!
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
6:00 PM$24.37
Comedian Josh Ocean Thomas returns to Chicago! As seen on "2025 Comics to Watch" NYC Comedy Festival, Comedy Cellar, Don't Tell Comedy
6:00 PM$12.83
Audiences can unleash their inner “heckler” against some of Chicago’s funniest comics in this chaotic standup showcase
7:00 PM$48.97–95.93
A Victorian séance. Live on stage. Original stage show recreating authentic 19th-century séance technique. Not a ghost tour. 21+. Sells out.
7:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.
7:00 PM$29.51–33.56
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
7:00 PM$18.48
A pageant of stand up drag performers with a rotating theme
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.
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
7:00 PM$33.64–46.09
Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Joey Bragg as your headliner!
7:30 PM$25.5–31.37
The future is unclear. But the comedy is inevitable.
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$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$18.48
The nation's longest running independent stand-up comedy showcase!
8:00 PM
Artist subject to change. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Cedric The Entertainer, Earthquake, Bruce Bruce +2 more
9:00 PM$18.48
If you like, innovative, smart and FUNNY comedy this is the show for you!
9:00 PM$25.5
Watch along with Chicago's funniest comedians
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
9:00 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!
9:15 PM$29.51–33.56
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$18.48
A night of giggles, gossip, and games with your favorite Chicago comedians.
9:30 PM
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
9:30 PM$24.37
Comedian Josh Ocean Thomas returns to Chicago! As seen on "2025 Comics to Watch" NYC Comedy Festival, Comedy Cellar, Don't Tell Comedy
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
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$65.53
La Mole (En Español) Performing at Chicago Improv
6:00 PM$30.02
Catch the hilarious comedian Saya Meads for one night only performing standup at The Lincoln Lodge!
6:00 PM$15
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
6:30 PM
Doors open at 630PM. Performance begins at 730PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
7:00 PM$39.87–64.79
Calimar White (AKA Agent Ratliff) headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and pizza!
7:00 PM$18.48–45.7
Sautéed Standup is the only live comedy cooking competition show in Chicago, 2 teams cook for pro chef judges while they do their sets!
7:00 PM$21.41–28.16
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
7:30 PM$12.83
An affordable 90 minute showcase featuring the best of Chicago comedy on a Sunday!
7:30 PM$25.5
Cutting-edge comedy. 2/2 doctors recommended.
8:00 PM$12.83
Strap on your birks because Brooklyn comedians Lee Robinson & Kate Strobel are hitting the roads of Dyke Country
8:00 PM$6.94
Join us for an awesome night of improv comedy! Featuring The Late 90s, one of Chicago’s best and longest-running improv teams. BYOB!
8:30 PM$19.64–31.37
Featuring Natalie Freisinger, Ignatius The Thing, and Liberty-Bell Dale
8:30 PM
Originally scheduled for 13-SEP-2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
9:00 PM$21.41–28.16
Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
7:00 PM$29.9–33.64
Vik Pandya hosts some of our favorite comedians & special drop in guests followed by a one-on-one interview with FREE open mic afterwards!
8:00 PM$0
Open Mic/Showcase about Joke Development! Featuring a Special Guest weekly! Ya want to do/see comedy? Come Thru!
8:00 PM
Open Mic Night Join us every Monday at 8 PM for Open Mic Night at The Comedy Vault! Whether you’re a seasoned pro, testing out new material, or just here to enjoy the laughs, Monday nights are the perfect place to kick back and have a good time. Not a comedian? No problem! Come out to watch and support the performers—no need to take the stage to enjoy a night full of comedy and great vibes. MONDAY NIGHT SPECIALS: 🍹 $5 well you-call-its(Not including redbull, pineapple juice, orange juice, or ginger beer) 🍺 $4 domestics 🍿BOGO Appetizers(BOGO only counts for 1 item of 2-item min) Performers: Sign up online from Wednesday at 10 AM to Monday at noon to secure your spot on stage. Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait! 🎟️ Doors open at 7:30 PM, and as always, admission is free with a 2-item minimum (no exceptions!). Grab a drink, enjoy some great food, and settle in for a night of comedy gold. This is an unticketed event — no reservations required(unless you're performing)!Anyone who’d like to attend can simply come right in. The event is 18+ only. Want to perform? Sign-ups for a given week open only during the week leading up to that specific Open Mic. Click to sign up here! Open Mic is 18+. If you are under the age of 21 you will not be allowed re-entry. No Cover Two item minimum purchase per person. Check in at the Box Office at least 15 minutes before show.
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!
7:00 PM$12.83
Three comedians pitch their fictitious, outrageous book idea in order to win the chance to get published.
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!
8:00 PM$7.19–12.83
Your best bet for Tuesday night laughs with one of Chicago's most critically acclaimed comedy showcases!
9:00 PM$6.16–10.28
A comedy showcase featuring acts ranging from the freshest comedy club killers to alt-comedy geniuses, musical acts & surprise drop-ins.