Celebrating the release of his debut memoir Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man, comedian MURRAY HILL hits the road with a one-of-a-kind show that is part cabaret, part stand-up, and part behind-the-curtain tell-all. Backed by his live band THE BALONEY SANDWICHES.

MURRAY HILL: Showbiz! Show & Talkback

The Den Theatre

Pu**y Peach-dare to be there! Join the Vixens and GOON for an interactive night of hoots and spooks! Burlesque and Hip Hop, oh my!

Pu**y Peach

With 15 years of stand-up experience and four Netflix specials before the age of 32, Taylor Tomlinson has established herself as one of the most influential comedians of her generation. Drawing from her own experiences navigating family, faith, relationships, and mental health, her comedy combines a cutting self-awareness with refreshing vulnerability.

Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas

With over half a billion online views, west London's leading freestyle rapper comes to the USA & Canada for the first time! An entire show of lightning-fast improvised raps and explosively funny rhymes all based on audience suggestions.

MC Hammersmith Live!

Comedy performance by Catherine McCafferty, host of the viral digital series PRETTY GAY, presented by The Den Theatre and comedy club in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Catherine McCafferty: Pretty Gay

The Perrons are the perfect American family: nuclear, conservative, Christian. But when a queer entity threatens their family values, they turn to famous ghost hunters. A satirical musical inspired by the Ed and Lorraine Warren case files on the Perron Family Estate, where a drag queen is haunting the new home.

Bathsheba the Musical

Not Your Turn Comedy brings together a lineup of some of Chicago's best stand-up comics for one night of live comedy.

Not Your Turn Comedy

Two-time Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian, actor, and host Michael Yo performs live at The Den Theatre. This event has a 2 item minimum.

Michael Yo

Kevin Herrera is a Queens NY born stand-up comedian who turned survival into storytelling. His comedy is raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal, blending heavy, complicated experiences with humor. Creator of the Mugged Off Podcast and co-founder of the Life After Death Foundation.

Kev Herrera

Do you need more comedy in your life, but don't know where to turn? Do you want to see the best, but normal comedy shows don't cut it? If so, look no further than Chi-Lights- The show that highlights Chicago's best up-and-coming comics! Each month we have a new and fantastic lineup of some of Chicago's best in the scene. This is the spotlight you can't miss! Come see us highlight the city's best stand-up comics!

Comedy You Deserve: Chi-Lights

A winding narrative that takes the audience on a journey through time and place, tracing the history of the Chicago nightclub Cave of the Winds, an eccentric physics professor, and Edgar Allen Poe's treatise on the cosmos to tell the tale of how two artists fell in love, with a musical score weaving the story together.

Six Hundred New Names for the Big Bang

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Tonight's theme is HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

The Moth Chicago StorySLAM: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

dodie is an English singer-songwriter, musician and author known for her intimate lyricism, intricate vocal harmonies and emotionally candid alt-pop/folk sound. The event has a 2 item minimum.

Not For Lack of Clarinets - An Intimate Evening with dodie

OFTV Presents Comedy is a stand-up special taping featuring comedians Brittany Brave and Jade Catta-Preta, filmed by OnlyFans to be aired on OFTV.

OFTV Presents: Brittany Brave & Jade Catta-Preta

OFTV Presents Comedy is a stand-up special taping featuring comedians Gracie Canaan and Harper-Rose Drummond, filmed by OnlyFans to be aired on OFTV.

OFTV Presents: Gracie Canaan & Harper-Rose Drummond

In Los Angeles, it's the job of this group of parents to watch movies all day. Every day. The ratings board sets the content level on up to 900 films per year. These parents watch every boring, bombastic, vile, and embarrassing scene shoulder to shoulder with their coworkers. Parental Guidance Suggested from playwright Kelle Long explores the hilarious interactions of this group and how movies are assigned ratings from G to R by the most innocent members of the movie business. Parental Guidance Suggested was awarded Best New Play (Non-Professional) by BroadwayWorld Kansas City and was recognized as a Finalist for the Princess Grace Award/New Dramatists Fellowship. 13+ (language and thematic elements).

Parental Guidance Suggested

One of the shyest attention hogs to ever do comedy, Ralph Barbosa's disarming and laid-back style has made him a stand-out on stage, on TV and as host of the Formula Bean YouTube channel with Luis Cisneros.

Ralph Barbosa

Comedy show featuring Mark Brucato, better known as Lil Mo Mozzarella.

Lil Mo Mozzarella

Ralph Barbosa: Special Taping

This solo comedy explores what it means to sift through the gunk and finally trust your inner voice! When the most important people in her life pressured Bailey to have a baby, she spent a lot of time questioning, researching, and agonizing over what was wrong with her—until she found the answer, inside her guts—at the gyno's office. This show is for ages 16+.

A Baby For Me? No Thank You, Please!

A hilarious comedy celebration of the unique experiences, challenges, and absurdities faced by those working in the service industry. Guest Check is also a fundraiser: following each show, a donation is made to a fellow service industry worker experiencing a medical or personal emergency.

Guest Check: Chicago's Funniest Restaurant Workers

Comedy show by Gauri B. This show is for ages 13+.

Gauri B: Years in the Breaking

Comedian Gwen La Roka's acclaimed hit solo show, a hilarious ride into life in her childhood "casa," a home filled with chaos, cumbias and old-school remedies.

Mi Casa Es Tu Casa with Gwen La Roka

Marvel Comics burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, quickly becoming the cool, countercultural home of superheroes. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Keegan Lannon will delve into the thorny issue of authorship at Marvel, unpacking the complex collaborations, controversies, and behind-the-scenes tensions that shaped the Marvel Universe.

Lectures on Tap - "The Origin of Marvel Comics: Creators and Controversies"

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Anything goes theme: tell a tale about whatever your heart desires.

The Moth Chicago StorySLAM: ANYTHING GOES

DC-based comedian, podcast host of Mean But True, and internet personality. Known as "the Regina George Liberal," she delivers engaging and biting wit with quick, sharp, amused bewilderment, pairing strong opinions about inconsequential topics with beauty tips and hot political takes.

Suzanne Lambert

Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor Learnmore Jonasi performs live at The Den Theatre comedy club in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Learnmore Jonasi

Kelsey Cook is the daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player. Her newest Netflix stand-up special "Happy Hour" reached the Top 5 Most Watched TV Shows in the U.S. in its first week. Her 2025 special "Mark Your Territory" debuted on Hulu and YouTube, and her first special "The Hustler" has amassed over 4.4 million views. She is currently on the "Reasonable Bedtime Tour" and co-hosts the Pretend Problems Podcast with her husband, comedian Chad Daniels.

Kelsey Cook

Sam Morrison (Late Night With Seth Meyers, Comedy Central) follows smash-hit Sugar Daddy with DUCK, a science-obsessed attack on the human ego. He questions why everything – his Judaism, therapy and Grindr – have never worked for him. Using ducks with spiral vaginas and dick-throwing octopuses as a guide, Sam spirals through a punchline-packed evolutionary existential crisis searching for answers.

Sam Morrison: DUCK

A regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences laugh for more than three decades. Known for his sharp wit, relatable humor, and commanding stage presence, Alonzo continues to be a favorite on the comedy circuit and television alike.

Alonzo Bodden

Dominick Pupa's acclaimed annual pop culture roasting of the year that was, with holiday music parodies. Jokes, songs, one elf, no shelf.

Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel

Fresh off the release of his debut comedy special, Toxic Papa, Deric Cahill is back and bolder than ever with his new tour "Unfortunate Son". This time, he's diving deep into the chaos of his past and that's influencing how he's keeping up with the present. With his signature sharp wit, no topic is off-limits as he talks shit about everything that's shaped him—from childhood trauma to everyday struggles. Get ready for a raw and hilarious ride.

Deric Cahill

Stand-up comedy performance by Liz Miele at The Den Theatre.

Liz Miele

Queer comedy couple Stahr Power & Mornyng Knight (Leah Orleans & Chloe Baldwin) bring their brand new duo show home to Chicago. Stahr and Mornyng choose two characters from pop culture and embark on a quest through trials, tribulations, & high-level circus stunts, to find the true meaning of queer connection (with live music by Ecco the Bard (Morgan Howard!)). An unconventional romantic comedy, FanFic pushes the limits of capability, risk, and sexual tension. Entirely improvised. Rated R.

FanFic

Stand up comedy performance by Ashley Gavin, a New York City-based stand up comedian known for Netflix's "Is a Joke", Hulu, Comedy Central, viral TikTok crowd work videos, and the podcast "We're Having Gay Sex".

Ashley Gavin

International touring stand-up comedian Natalie Cuomo, presented by The Den Theatre. This event has a 2 item minimum.

Natalie Cuomo

Stand-up comedy by Geoffrey Asmus, presented by The Den Theatre. This event has a 2 item minimum.

Geoffrey Asmus

Saaniya Abbas is a New Delhi-born, Dubai-based stand-up comedian and creator with a global audience of over one million followers. Her critically acclaimed debut hour HELLARIOUS has taken her from the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre in London to sold-out shows across the US. Blending feline mischief with fearless comedy, Saaniya takes on culture, religion, relationships and identity with a distinctly global perspective.

Saaniya Abbas - Hellarious

Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992.

Janeane Garofalo

Stand-up comedy performance by Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer known for UPLOAD, 100 HUMANS, and her hour-long special Hijabs Off.

Zainab Johnson: Respectfully & With Love Tour

NYC-based standup comedian, actor, and writer Chloe Radcliffe presents her comedy.

Chloe Radcliffe

Lebanese-Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid, host of 100 Humans on Netflix, known for performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row. Presented by The Den Theatre. This event has a 2 item minimum.

Sammy Obeid

Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. Presented at The Den Theatre, this event has a 2 item minimum.

Maria Bamford

Comedian and actor Drew Lynch first captured national attention on Season 10 of America's Got Talent, earning the Golden Buzzer and ultimately finishing as runner-up. Since then, he has built an audience of over 10 million, toured the world performing to sold-out crowds, and established himself as a distinct voice in stand-up comedy.

Drew Lynch: All Growed Up

One of the world's most popular comedians with billions of views on his videos, Steve Hofstetter returns to Chicago with an all new set. He's sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance.

Steve Hofstetter - I'm Not Running

Kunal Kamra is one of India's most fearless stand-up comedians — a satirist who's built his career turning politics, media spin, and hyper-nationalism into some of the most-shared comedy clips online. Now Kamra brings his sharp, unfiltered political comedy to the United States for a multi-city tour. Language: Hindi (No translation in English). This event has a 2 item minimum.

Standing Up by Kunal Kamra

Comedian and iconic voice of Love Island UK & USA Iain Stirling brings his critically acclaimed comedy to the US in 2027. Returning to LA and NY after sell-out shows in 2026 and visiting a number of cities for the first time, the show is packed with hilarious bite, observational humour, and Scottish charm that's made him a global fan favourite.

Iain Stirling

Iraqi-born, Chicago-based comedian, storyteller, artist, and writer. Born in Baghdad and raised in the Midwest, he builds work from his immigrant story, childhood upbringing and family life.

The Den Theatre

Nov 4, 2026

MC Hammersmith Live!

Nov 5, 2026

Catherine McCafferty: Pretty Gay

5 - 7 Nov, 2026

Bathsheba the Musical

Nov 6, 2026

Not Your Turn Comedy

Nov 6, 2026

Michael Yo

Nov 1, 2026

MURRAY HILL: Showbiz! Show & Talkback

Oct 30, 2026

Pu**y Peach

The Den Theatre