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Lavender Laugh Lounge (Sober Friendly, Queer Stand Up Comedy)
Saturday
6:30 PM

Lavender Laugh Lounge (Sober Friendly, Queer Stand Up Comedy)

Loaves & WitchesEdgewater

Lavender Laugh Lounge books Chicago's best comedians and celebrates the talented women and LGBTQ+ performers in the city.

Powerpoint Night Live!
Saturday
7:30 PM

Powerpoint Night Live!

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Comedy show at The Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square.

Draglicious
Saturday
9:00 PM

Draglicious

HydrateNorthalsted/Lakeview

Event at Hydrate Nightclub in Lakeview.

DoNskI Ent Presents Star Power Saturdays the Hottest Dance Party in Chicago
Saturday
9:00 PM

DoNskI Ent Presents Star Power Saturdays the Hottest Dance Party in Chicago

The Bar 10 DoorsLittle Italy

Party at The Bar 10 Doors in Little Italy.

Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase
Saturday
9:00 PM

Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

If you like, innovative, smart and FUNNY comedy this is the show for you.

Comedians That Are Gay
Sunday
8:00 PM

Comedians That Are Gay

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

The comedy show featuring queer comedians you should know.

Pavlov's Party
Sunday
8:00 PM

Pavlov's Party

Stars & Garters TheaterLakeview

One scene; one suggestion; one night only.

Bo Johnson at The Lincoln Lodge - one night only 11/8/26
Sunday
8:00 PM

Bo Johnson at The Lincoln Lodge - one night only 11/8/26

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Bo Johnson (Don’t Tell, Netflix, Hulu, LOL Live, Just For Laughs) headlines the Lincoln Lodge.

Barry Brewer
Sunday
8:30 PM

Barry Brewer

The Comedy BarRiver North

The hilarious Barry Brewer headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile.

Abc Drag Bingo
Monday
7:00 PM

Abc Drag Bingo

Charlie's ChicagoWrigleyville

Aurora Divine and Bella Deballe host Bingo night.

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic
Monday
8:00 PM

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic

Shaker's on ClarkLakeview

Open Mic/Showcase about Joke Development.

Standup Seminary Grad Show
Tuesday
6:30 PM

Standup Seminary Grad Show

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

A graduation showcase for the students of the Lincoln Lodge's beginners standup course, Standup Seminary.

Best Night Ever
Tuesday
8:00 PM

Best Night Ever

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Your best bet for Tuesday night laughs with one of Chicago's most critically acclaimed comedy showcases.

Fem Com Grad Show
Tuesday
8:30 PM

Fem Com Grad Show

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

A graduation showcase for the students of the Lincoln Lodge's beginners standup course, Fem Com.

Thirst for Adventure! A Dungeons & Dragons Live Comedy Show
Wed, Nov 11
7:00 PM

Thirst for Adventure! A Dungeons & Dragons Live Comedy Show

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Comedy show at The Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square.

Lil Weenieprov
Wed, Nov 11
7:30 PM

Lil Weenieprov

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

The Lincoln Lodge's ONLY live improv comedy show.

smallprov
Wed, Nov 11
7:30 PM

smallprov

Logan Square ImprovLogan Square

An improv comedy show with all duos and trios on the lineup.

Hush Hush Stand Up Comedy Show
Wed, Nov 11
8:00 PM

Hush Hush Stand Up Comedy Show

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Hush Hush is an intimate stand-up comedy showcase featuring nationally touring headliners, as well as up-and-coming Chicago favorites.

DoNskI Ent. Presents Da Funny People #1 Open Mic Comedy Show in Chicago!
Wed, Nov 11
8:00 PM

DoNskI Ent. Presents Da Funny People #1 Open Mic Comedy Show in Chicago!

The Bar 10 DoorsLittle Italy

Every Wednesday night.

Stand Up For Freedom
Wed, Nov 11
8:30 PM

Stand Up For Freedom

The Pocket at Surge BilliardsLogan Square

3 civilian entertainers.

Ohjay Lamont & Friends
Thu, Nov 12
7:00 PM

Ohjay Lamont & Friends

The Comedy BarRiver North

Comedy show at The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage in River North.

The Traitors: New Blood Watch Parties at Fathom
Thu, Nov 12
7:00 PM

The Traitors: New Blood Watch Parties at Fathom

FathomLakeview

Event at Fathom in Lakeview.

Improvised Animorphs
Thu, Nov 12
7:00 PM

Improvised Animorphs

Stars & Garters TheaterLakeview

Imagine a world where danger lurks around every corner and a group of unlikely teenagers must band together to save the planet.

Ladies Night / Poetry & Open Mic
Thu, Nov 12
7:00 PM

Ladies Night / Poetry & Open Mic

BAR22Chinatown

lighten up your evening to soothing open mic poetry, live music and a drink amongst friends, come out to Bar22 and enjoy a ladies night.