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The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!
Thu, Nov 12
7:00 PM

The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Chicago’s best touring comics working out new material at home.

Trickery Chicago Magic Show
Thu, Nov 12
7:00 PM

Trickery Chicago Magic Show

Trickery ChicagoLakeview

Comedy show at Trickery in Lakeview.

The Thursday Show
Thu, Nov 12
7:30 PM

The Thursday Show

Logan Square ImprovLogan Square

A weekly comedy show featuring some of the best improv, standup, and sketch in the city.

Chicago Comedy Club at the House of Blues! Chicago's Best Comedy Show!
Thu, Nov 12
7:30 PM

Chicago Comedy Club at the House of Blues! Chicago's Best Comedy Show!

House of Blues ChicagoRiver North

The best stand-up comedy show in downtown Chicago.

Uncontrolled Variables
Thu, Nov 12
7:30 PM

Uncontrolled Variables

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Uncontrolled Variables: a Science & Comedy show.

Tight Ship Comedy! A live stand-up comedy show!
Thu, Nov 12
8:00 PM

Tight Ship Comedy! A live stand-up comedy show!

Half SourSouth Loop

Tight Ship is Chicago's best stand-up comedy show.

Late Night at The Lodge
Thu, Nov 12
9:00 PM

Late Night at The Lodge

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Chicago's premiere late night comedy talk show.

Sophomoric Songs
Thu, Nov 12
9:00 PM

Sophomoric Songs

Stars & Garters TheaterLakeview

For six nights only, Will Clinger and Bill Larkin take the stage at the Stars and Garters Theater’s Rouge Room to sing the always funny...

$20
Talk Yo Shxt : The ReUp! - A Monthly Comedy Showcase
Fri, Nov 13
7:30 PM

Talk Yo Shxt : The ReUp! - A Monthly Comedy Showcase

Stars & Garters TheaterLakeview

Comedy show at Stars and Garters Theater in Lakeview.

The Re:Up - A Monthly Comedy Show
Fri, Nov 13
7:30 PM

The Re:Up - A Monthly Comedy Show

Stars & Garters TheaterLakeview

Comedy show at Stars and Garters Theater in Lakeview.

The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
Fri, Nov 13
8:00 PM

The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

The nation's longest running independent stand-up comedy showcase.

Glee Pub: Divas!
Fri, Nov 13
8:00 PM

Glee Pub: Divas!

UncommonGround - LakeviewWrigleyville

This is an intimate seated dinner show with Constellation Ensemble.

Demon Hour Comedy - Chicago’s Raw and Untamed Confessions!
Fri, Nov 13
9:00 PM

Demon Hour Comedy - Chicago’s Raw and Untamed Confessions!

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Comedy show at The Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square.

Andy Haynes
Fri, Nov 13
9:00 PM

Andy Haynes

The Comedy BarRiver North

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

The Friday Late Show
Fri, Nov 13
10:00 PM

The Friday Late Show

Logan Square ImprovLogan Square

Comedy show at Logan Square Improv in Logan Square.

Rising Stars Burlesque Revue
Fri, Nov 13
10:00 PM

Rising Stars Burlesque Revue

Stars & Garters TheaterLakeview

Live theater at Stars & Garters Theater in Lakeview.

Stories & Sips: November 2026
Sat, Nov 14
5:00 PM

Stories & Sips: November 2026

The Atlantic Bar & GrillLincoln Square

Live storytelling & tunes at THE ATLANTIC, featuring a personal, curated beverage selection by the Seyna Secreto team.

Hecklers’ Happy Hour Comedy Show
Sat, Nov 14
6:00 PM

Hecklers’ Happy Hour Comedy Show

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Comedy show at The Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square.

Laugh Candy RX
Sat, Nov 14
7:00 PM

Laugh Candy RX

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Experience Chicago's finest comedic talents in a showcase with Fujiko's empowering comedy therapy.

Hyde Park Art Center Gala After Party 2026
Sat, Nov 14
8:30 PM

Hyde Park Art Center Gala After Party 2026

Hyde Park Art CenterHyde Park

Party at Hyde Park Art Center in Hyde Park.

DoNskI Ent Presents Star Power Saturdays the Hottest Dance Party in Chicago
Sat, Nov 14
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.

Draglicious
Sat, Nov 14
9:00 PM

Draglicious

HydrateNorthalsted/Lakeview

Event at Hydrate Nightclub in Lakeview.

Gems of Chicago Comedy: Live Stand-Up Showcase
Sat, Nov 14
9:30 PM

Gems of Chicago Comedy: Live Stand-Up Showcase

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Gems of Chicago Comedy: Live stand-up at Lincoln Lodge, 2nd Saturdays 9:30PM.

Down & Dirty: A Filthy Standup Showcase
Sat, Nov 14
10:00 PM

Down & Dirty: A Filthy Standup Showcase

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Every month we bring our favorite touring and local comedians to deliver their best and dirtiest R-Rated material.