Funny Things to Do in Chicago, IL

Discover funny things to do in Chicago, IL on VibeHawk: stand-up, improv and open mics. Browse upcoming events with dates, venues, and ticket prices, then tap any listing for details and tickets.

• 312 Comedy Festival Presents Ron White

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL

  $35

• Donnell Rawlings

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

  Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601

  $45–$150

• Herman Wrice and Aaron Branch

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  322 W. Armitage , Chicago, Illinois

  $64

• 312 Comedy Festival Presents Ali Siddiq

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Wintrust Arena, 200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

  $110

• Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me

  Nov 19 – Dec 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Studebaker Theater, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Vic Theater, 3145 North Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour LIVE at The Chicago Theatre

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · Start times 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

  Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601

  $35–$95

• George Lopez LIVE

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL

  $66–$548

• Daniel Sloss: Bitter

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

  See tickets

• Nate Jackson Live Comedy Show

  Friday, December 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

  See tickets

• Terry Fator

  Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL

  $107

• Matt Rife Stay Golden World Tour

  Thursday, January 7, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  United Center, 1901 West Madison St, Chicago, IL

  $71

• Seth Meyers

  Saturday, January 16, 2027 · 5:00 PM

  Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601

  $98

• Oh Mary

  Tuesday, January 19, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe St, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Tiffany Haddish at Chicago Improv

  Feb 5 – Feb 7, 2027 · Start times 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM

  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL

  See tickets

• That Was Pretty Funny

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $20

• Sophomoric Songs

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:00 PM

  Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

  $20

• Top Shelf Comedy Showcase: Chicago's Funniest Standup

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:00 PM

  The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

  $18.48

• Harolds After Dark

  Nov 7 – Mar 27, 2027 · 11:00 PM

  1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $9.74–$25.50

• Corey Holcomb

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Start times 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL

  $52.62–$72.15

• Blues Jam & Open Mic

  Nov 8 – May 2, 2027 · 4:00 PM

  Cuzin's, 17704 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL

  See tickets

  Genres: jazz/blues

• The Last Bar at the End of the World

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  BABS Comedy Club, 7316 Madison St, Forest Park, IL

  $30

• Election Decompression: Laugh It Off

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  1128 Lake Street (Lower Level) Oak Park, Il., IL

  $40

• Fem Com Grad Show

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM

  The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

  $7.19

• Musical Improv Conservatory Show Run

  Nov 8 – Nov 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago, 230 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

  $10

• Marquee: Musical Improv

  Nov 8 – Mar 21, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $15

• Blue Kale Comedy Night

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Blue Kale Cafe & Lounge, 4907 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Hot 5 Comedy Show

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Start times 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

  $14.89

• Luz Pazos

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  RED ROOM Comedy Club, 7442 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

  $35

• Pandemonium, Please Hold

  Nov 8 – Mar 6, 2027 · Start times 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• iO 45th Anniversary – 3-Day Pass

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $45

• Fiona Cauley Special Event

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $37.95

• Deep Schwa

  Nov 8 – Mar 21, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $14.99–$30.75

• Harold Night Featuring Chariot & Bl!mp

  Nov 8 – Mar 21, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $18.15–$33.90

• Sunday Best

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

  $12.83

• Chicago's Best Stand Up

  Nov 8 – Mar 31, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  Laugh Factory Chicago, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

  $23.80–$71.50

• Party's Here Stand-Up Comedy Show

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL

  $19.64

• Pavlov's Party

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL

  $19.64

• Comedians That Are Gay

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

  $18.48

• The Sunday Show (ft. The Late 90s)

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Logan Square Improv, 2825 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL

  $6.94

• Barry Brewer at The Comedy Bar

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 8:30 PM

  The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage, 162 E Superior St, 3rd floor, Chicago, IL

  $30–$40

• Continuing Stand-up with Tyler Fowler

  Nov 9 – Dec 7, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  1009 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL

  See tickets

• Production 101 - How to Build and Run a Successful Indie Show

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

  $158.89

• Monday Night Solo Series

  Nov 9 – Nov 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Berger (Albert) Park 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL

  $5

• Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Comedy Bar, 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL

  $22–$25

• Best of The Second City

  Nov 9 – Nov 14, 2026 · Start times 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• The Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience

  Nov 9 – Mar 22, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL

  $15.75

• Featured Players

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $83–$96

• The Catholic School Kids: The Gifted Program

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $15

• Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Shaker's on Clark, 3162 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL

  Free

• Jokes on Division Stand Up Comedy Showcase

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 9:00 PM

  Butch McGuire's, 20 West Division Street, Chicago, IL

  Free

• FYC: For Your Commiseration

  Nov 9 – Nov 23, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  Second City New York Mainstage, 230 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

  $15

• Psychic/Medium Anthony Mrocka at Comedy Plex

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  1128 Lake Street (Lower Level) Oak Park, Il., IL

  $35

• Improv Intensive

  Nov 10 – Apr 13, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  The Engaging Educator, 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

  $79

• Tomato Throw Show LIVE

  Nov 10 – Nov 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Comedy Bar, 162 E Superior St, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL

  $15

• Casey Rocket – Special Event

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $37.95

• Tuesday Musical Improv

  Nov 10 – Dec 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Annoyance Theatre, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

  $8.75

• Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 9:00 PM

  The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

  $8

• Comedy Scene Study

  Nov 11 – Dec 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  1009 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL

  See tickets

• Hack Job: A Comedy Show

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Blind Barber, 948 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL

  $10

• Respawn Improv with Blue.0

  Nov 11 – Nov 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $12.89

• Adult Improv

  Nov 11 – Dec 10, 2026 · Start times 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  1009 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL

  See tickets

• Veteran's Day Laugh Off

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  $26.75

• Friendly Music Community Open Mic Night

  Nov 11 – Mar 31, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Friendly Music Community, Berwyn, IL

  See tickets

• Ask A Fuck Boy – Special Event

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  Sold out

• Todd Glass Chicago Tickets | November 11-15 , 2026 — The Den Theatre

  Nov 11 – Nov 15, 2026 · Start times 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  The Den Theatre, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL

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• Michelle Collins

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  City Winery Chicago, 1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

  $45.60

• Crowd Work Wednesday

  Nov 11 – Apr 28, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  The Comedy Bar, 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL

  $10–$71.50

• Red Room Open Mic

  Nov 11 – Nov 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  RED ROOM Comedy Club, 7442 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

  Free

• Play Time

  Nov 11 – Apr 7, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $18.15–$33.90

• Wednesday Open Mic

  Nov 11 – Mar 10, 2027 · Start times 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• OFTV Presents: Brittany Brave & Jade Catta-Preta

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  The Den Theatre Chicago, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

  $8

• The Fizz Show: Carbonated Chicago Comedy

  Nov 11 – Mar 24, 2027 · Start times 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $14.99–$30.75

• Jury Duty

  Nov 11 – Dec 30, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  Annoyance Theatre, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

  $8.75

• Roast Battle Chicago

  Nov 11 – Dec 17, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $32.25

• Chicago Comedy Club

  Nov 12 – Dec 17, 2026 · Start times 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Adrián Marcelo en Vivo

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL

  $65.53

• The Call Me Mommy Tour

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $30

• Coached Ensembles at The Second City

  Nov 12 – Apr 1, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  Sold out

• Luca Ferro

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $32.25

• Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Riviera Theatre, 4750 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

  $48

• Best of Chicago 312 Edition

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  $26.75

• Improv: The Play

  Nov 9 – Apr 15, 2027 · Start times 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $19.20–$34.95

• Land Back Laughs: A Native American Comedy Show

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Comedy Plex, 1128 Lake St, Lower Level, Oak Park, IL

  $20

• Duff Goldman Presents: The Tao of Duff

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL

  $39.60–$111.70

• OFTV Presents: Gracie Canaan & Harper-Rose Drummond

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  The Den Theatre Chicago, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

  $8

• Revolving Door

  Nov 12 – Dec 10, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  Annoyance Theatre, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

  $6.25

• Sketch Playlist

  Nov 12 – Apr 8, 2027 · 9:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $20.25

• Blueprint Improv Show

  Nov 12 – Apr 8, 2027 · 10:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $12.89–$28.65

• Vampires Welcome at The Crib Comedy Playspace

  Nov 13 – Dec 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  2715 W Madison Street, Chicago, IL

  Free

• Inside Jokes: Live

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $15

• Leftovers & Laughs: A Cooking Class & Comedy Night

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Cooking with Cass, 3617 North Broadway Street, Chicago, IL

  $69.87

• Rasul Chabdarov Stand Up Comedy in Chicago

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · Start times 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Oakton College Performing Arts Center - Footlik Theater, 1600 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL

  $110

• Ismo

  Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 · Start times 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL

  $33.14

• Improv for Anxiety

  Nov 13 – Apr 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago, 230 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

  Sold out

• The Stuntmen & Friends Present Pup Boat: A PAWS Chicago Benefit Show

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $20

• NU x Chicago Comedy Nights

  Nov 13 – Dec 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• OLEKSANDR ELLERT | Love Laughs

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  RED ROOM Comedy Club, 7442 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

  Sold out

• Michael Rowland Special Event

  Nov 13 – Nov 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $37.95

• Amber Autry

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL

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• Maggie Hughes DePalo Special Event

  Nov 13 – Nov 14, 2026 · Start times 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  $37.95

• Ralph Barbosa

  Nov 13 – Nov 18, 2026 · Start times 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM

  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• SOLD OUT | Ralph Barbosa — The Den Theatre

  Nov 13 – Nov 17, 2026 · Start times 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM

  The Den Theatre, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL

  Sold out

• Bored Teachers

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  See tickets

• Live at the Second City: Spotlight

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $25

• The Re:Up Comedy Show

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL

  $23–$37

• The System

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

  $23.40

• Devil's Daughter

  Nov 13 – Apr 9, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $25.50

• Open Mic & Karaoke Fridays

  Nov 13 – Dec 18, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  1827 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL

  Free

• Jeff Scheen Live at Comedy Plex

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Comedy Plex, 1128 Lake St Lower Level, Oak Park, IL

  $20

• Missed Call Comedy Show

  Nov 13 – Dec 18, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Annoyance Theatre, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

  $11.25

• Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 8:30 PM

  The Den Theatre, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Stand Up Throw Down — Millennials vs Gen X

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 9:15 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  $26.75

• Mike Salazar (En Español)

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL

  $65.53

• Improvised Romantasy

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

  $13.94–$22.35

• People Being Funny

  Nov 13 – Dec 4, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

  $18.15

• Kohl's Cash: TGIF (That's Good Improv Fridays)

  Nov 13 – Apr 16, 2027 · 9:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $14.99–$30.75

• Hitch Cocktails

  Nov 13 – Dec 18, 2026 · 10:00 PM

  Annoyance Theatre, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

  $13.75

• The 11PM Show

  Nov 7 – Apr 9, 2027 · 11:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $7.64

• Chicago Holiday Cocktail Tasting Festival

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:30 PM

  Utopian Tailgate, 1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

  $50–$67.05

• 3rd Annual Teen Open Mic Night

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL

  Free

• Improvised Jane Austen

  Nov 14 – Dec 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL

  $18.75

• Hahas y Jajas: Standup en Español y Spanglish

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  BABS Comedy Club, 7316 Madison St, Forest Park, IL

  Sold out

• Communalka: A Comedy by Bravo Theater

  Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Northbrook Theater, 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL

  $10–$30

• Hecklers' Happy Hour Comedy Show

  Nov 14 – Nov 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Orly K.G. at Salerno's Pizza

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Salerno's Pizza, 7128 Roosevelt Road, Oak Park, IL

  Free

• Michelle Wolf at 312 Comedy Festival

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

  Sold out

• Graveyard Shift

  Nov 14 – Mar 27, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $28.65–$44.41

• Improvised Shakespeare Chicago

  Nov 14 – Dec 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  iO Theater - First Floor: The Fremont Stage, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $23.40–$49.66

• Best of iO Improv

  Nov 14 – Mar 27, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $16.75

• Red Room Comedy

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  7442 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

  Sold out

• Fire & Beer

  Nov 14 – Dec 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Annoyance Theatre, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

  $6.50

• Santi Espinosa – ME Time (English/Spanish Show)

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:45 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  $37.95

• Katy Marquardt — Tack Room

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  Free

• Chris Higgins Special Event

  Nov 13 – Nov 14, 2026 · 9:15 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $37.95

• D.A.R.E. Dropouts After School Special

  Nov 14 – Mar 27, 2027 · 9:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL

  $18.15–$33.90

• Best of Annoyance Sketch

  Nov 14 – Dec 19, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  The Annoyance Theatre, 851 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

  $11.25

• Mic Drop

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $15

• Stand-Up Comedy

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · All day

  Art Gallery Kafe, 127 E. Front St., Wood Dale, IL

  $20–$25

• No Bears? No Problem! A Bye Week Comedy Showcase

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  $27.25

• Gabe Gibbs: Waste of Talent

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $37.95

• The First Act

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $15

• Lightly Toasted Standup Showcase

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Home Comedy Theater, 2843 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL

  Free

• David Cross

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  See tickets

• Jason Narducy Book Release Talkhouse Podcast Live with Lizz Winstead

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  $40.54–$73.72

• Cheers To The Weekend: A Comedy Variety Show

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 8:30 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $20

• Super Six Showcase

  Nov 16 – Nov 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $26.75

• Play Along Tuesdays: Improv Day

  Nov 17 – Dec 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Chaker Bou Abdalla — Stofil

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $35–$55

• Student Comedy Showcase

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Comedy Plex, 1128 Lake St, Oak Park, IL

  Free

• Isa Medina

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $32.25

• Funny Bachelors

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  $32.25

• Open Mic Night

  Nov 11 – May 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  Ed & Joe's Restaurant & Pizzeria, 17332 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL

  See tickets

• Open Mic in Austin

  Nov 18 – Dec 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Austin Library, 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• The Best of Chicago Showcase

  Nov 18 – Jan 20, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  $27.25

• Planes, Trains and ??

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $35

• RAD: A Fun Show

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, 2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

  Free

• Dwayne Kennedy

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $32.25

• Fran Lebowitz

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $71–$124

• Comedy Night for Teens

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  16250 Wausau Avenue, South Holland, IL

  Free

• Jake Cornell

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · Start times 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

  $59

• Rohan Joshi: Getting There

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL

  $52.42

• Sydnee Washington

  Nov 19 – Nov 21, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  $37.95

• J. Valentino Special Event

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  See tickets

• Lil Mo Mozzarella

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:15 PM

  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

  $70

• Engentandos En Español

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  RED ROOM Comedy Club, 7442 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

  Sold out

• Sleigh It Ain't So

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 9:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $49

• Ralph Barbosa: Special Taping

  Nov 20 – Nov 21, 2026 · All day

  The Den Theatre, IL

  Sold out

• An Idiots Guide to Wine LIVE at Chop Shop

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Chop Shop, 2033 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Samuel J. Comroe

  Nov 20 – Nov 21, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM

  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL

  $29.29

• Jeff Dye Special Event

  Nov 20 – Nov 21, 2026 · Start times 4:00 PM – 9:15 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  See tickets

• Koval Comedy

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  KOVAL Distillery, 4241 North Ravenswood Avenue Chicago, IL

  $25

• GREYLOWW

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  RED ROOM Comedy Club, 7442 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

  Sold out

• Open Mic - Stand Up in Wheeling

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Kitchen House, 341 E Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, США, IL

  $25

• Improvised Hunger Games

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · All day

  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

  $18.15–$33.90

• Saturday Night Stand Up Comedy

  Nov 7 – Dec 30, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

  Laugh Factory Chicago, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

  $17.36–$22.76

• Rudolph Runs Wild – Toronto

  Nov 21 – Nov 27, 2026 · Start times 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $30

• Liz Glazer

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · All day

  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Jimmy Neutron Live

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  See tickets

• BABS Student Showcase

  Nov 22 – Nov 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  BABS Comedy Club, 7316 Madison St, Forest Park, IL

  See tickets

• Joe Gorga Special Event

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  See tickets

• Success JR. Special Event

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  See tickets

• Damon Williams

  Monday, November 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  1200 W. Randolph St, Chicago, Chicago, IL

  $30

• Zako Ryan

  Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  See tickets

• Masood Boomgaard Presents: Self-Help Singh Live

  Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  See tickets

• Fresh Faces Chicago

  Nov 24 – Apr 27, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  Laugh Factory Chicago, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

  $25

• My Happy Place

  Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $25

• Alex Dragicevich – *Special Event*

  Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  See tickets

• John Caponera

  Nov 25 – Nov 28, 2026 · Start times 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

  See tickets

• The Second City: Not Today, Santa

  Nov 25 – Dec 28, 2026 · Start times 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

  $45–$85

• Open Mic Sponsored by Tre Sorrelle

  Nov 25 – Dec 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  1128 Lake St, Lower Level, Oak Park, IL

  Free

• Blackout Wednesday with Liza Treyger

  Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · 9:15 PM

  Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

  See tickets

• Mi Casa Es Tu Casa with Gwen La Roka

  Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026 · All day

  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Mayfair Improv Club

  Friday, November 27, 2026 · 3:45 PM

  Mayfair Library, 4400 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL

  See tickets

• Tommy Davidson at Chicago Improv

  Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026 · Start times 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL

  $35.91–$55.45

• Stand-Up Comedy Night

  Friday, November 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  17424 South Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL

  Free

• Take It Home Game Show

  Nov 27 – Nov 28, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  Riddles Comedy Club, IL

  Free

• Greatest Comedy Ever: Black Friday Edition

  Friday, November 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  ComedyPlex, 1128 Lake St, Lower Level, Oak Park, IL

  $20

• Reverse Therapy: A Stand-Up Comedy Show

  Friday, November 27, 2026 · 9:30 PM

  iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642

  $18.15

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