Chicago Events & Things to Do

The storytelling showcase features a diverse lineup of performers from around Chicago who share true-life tales. Donations benefit PAWS Chicago and 826CHI. This... READ MORE

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

Athenaeum Theatre

Theater

The Eclectic Theatre Company presents this comedy in which three actors synopsize all 37 of The Bard's plays in two hours. READ MORE

The Dead

Court Theatre

Theater

In this adaptation of James Joyce's short story of the same title, an Irish family gathers in Dublin to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. READ MORE

The Comedy Evening

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 9 p.m.

The Ace Bar

See a rotating roster of Chicago comics at this weekly stand-up showcase. READ MORE

The Fall of the House of Usher

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Chopin Theatre

Theater

The Hypocrites perform an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's horror tale of a man who makes a disconcerting discovery when he visits an old friend. READ MORE

Wonder Bar Comedy

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 8 p.m.

Underground Wonder Bar

Comedy

Local funnymen Collin A. Bullock, Nick Sierra and Chris Sowa host a weekly stand-up comedy showcase. READ MORE

Heaven and Hell

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 9 p.m.

Fuze

Bar/Club

DJs spin top 40 hits upstairs while dubstep plays downstairs. Drink specials, including $5 martinis, are available. READ MORE

Trivia night

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8:30 p.m.

Fizz Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Form a team to compete against others in this challenge of random knowledge. READ MORE

pHree for All: Improv Jam

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 8 p.m.

pH Productions Comedy Theater

Veteran coaches instruct people from all levels of improv at this weekly show, where audience members can come early to sign up and participate or just watch. READ MORE

pHree for All: Open Mic

Date: Wed., Jun. 26

pH Productions Comedy Theater

Enjoy stand up comedy from the newest talent in Chicago. Kenny Metroff and Eric Oren host this weekly event, where all levels are welcome to sign up and partici... READ MORE

The Spotlight Series: Women on Top

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 12:30 p.m.

pH Productions Comedy Theater

This series celebrates female comedic talent in Chicago and features a rotating cast of women. READ MORE

ComedySportz Improv Open Mic

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 10 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Get onstage and play improv games with the "Mikes," co-hosts of Free Night of Comedy. READ MORE

Bring Your Own Team!

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11:59 p.m.

iO Chicago

Comedy

Longform, improv and sketch people, this one's for you. Bring your crew and hop onstage to show the audience what you can do in ten minutes. Flying solo? You ge... READ MORE

Second City Stand-up Open Mic

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 10 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

Work out your routine with feedback from Second City students in room 405. Instructor Bryan Bowden hosts. Drop-ins are welcome, but for a guaranteed slot, email... READ MORE

The Room: The Musical

pH Comedy Theater

Theater

The play parodies the cult classic film about a bizarre love triangle. READ MORE

The Mudflapps

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 9 p.m.

Red Line Tap

Concert

In the Company of Men

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

Profiles Theatre at The Main Stage

Theater

See the world premiere of the revised version of Neil LaBute's drama--also a 1997 film--about two frustrated executives whose scheme to woo and then dump a vuln... READ MORE

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In-One-Ear Open Mic

Open Mic

The Deltones

Guts and Glory: Live Lit for the Lionhearted

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

The Dead

The Comedy Evening

The Fall of the House of Usher

Wonder Bar Comedy

Heaven and Hell

Trivia night

pHree for All: Improv Jam

pHree for All: Open Mic

The Spotlight Series: Women on Top

ComedySportz Improv Open Mic

Bring Your Own Team!

Second City Stand-up Open Mic

The Room: The Musical

The Mudflapps

In the Company of Men