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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo

Apr 26-28, 2024 @ McCormick Place

C2E2 is the ultimate geeky weekend for Chicagoans and beyond. There's something for everyone, from comics and cosplay to gaming and anime. Celebrities, exhibitors, comic artists, and literary authors all come together to celebrate fandom. Inclusivity is prioritized, focusing on creating a safe and fun atmosphere for everyone. There's something for everyone- even those who join virtually- and friendships and memories are sure to be made. If you want to geek out, this is the place to be.

Events this weekend

Soccer

Chicago Red Stars vs. Portland Thorns FC

Saturday, 6:30 pm @ SeatGeek Stadium

Bob Sinclair (21+ Event)

Bob Sinclair (21+ Event)

Saturday, 11:00 pm @ Marquee

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Concerts & Events Tonight

Event

Elmiene

Find Elmiene performing at Schubas at 8:00 pm.

Comedy

Don't Quit Your Daydream

Find Don't Quit Your Daydream performing at Mainstage at Second City - Chicago at 7:00 pm.

Comedy

Don't Quit Your Daydream

Don't Quit Your Daydream performance will take place at Mainstage at Second City - Chicago at 10:00 pm.

Other

The Mary Wallopers

Find The Mary Wallopers performing at Martyrs' at 8:00 pm.

Event

Sheer Mag

Sheer Mag will perform at Sleeping Village at 9:00 pm.

Comedy

Oh, The Places You’ll Glow

Oh, The Places You’ll Glow performance will take place at e.t.c. Theater at Second City - Chicago at 10:00 pm.

Other

Heart to Heartbreaker

Heart to Heartbreaker performance will take place at The Vixen at 7:45 pm.

Event

Nicholas Alexander

Nicholas Alexander will perform at Buddy Guys Legends at 9:00 pm.

Comedy

Ryan Sickler

Ryan Sickler will perform at The Comedy Vault at 9:30 pm.

Event

Madeleine Peyroux

Madeleine Peyroux performance will take place at City Winery - Chicago at 8:00 pm.

Event

Allah-Las

Allah-Las will perform at Metro Chicago at 7:30 pm.

Other

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

Cirque Italia: Water Circus performance will take place at Orland Square at 9:30 pm.

Event

Jukebox the Ghost

Find Jukebox the Ghost performing at Lincoln Hall at 7:00 pm.

Comedy

Natasha Leggero

Natasha Leggero performance will take place at Chicago Improv at 7:00 pm.

Event

Jersey Boys

Find Jersey Boys performing at Mercury Theater - IL at 7:30 pm.

Event

Mute Duo & Emily Rach Beisel

Mute Duo & Emily Rach Beisel performance will take place at Constellation - Chicago at 8:30 pm.

Other

Soul Brunch

Soul Brunch will perform at City Winery - Chicago at 12:00 pm.

Event

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys performance will take place at Mercury Theater - IL at 2:00 pm.

Comedy

Chill AF

Find Chill AF performing at Judy's Beat Lounge at Second City - Chicago at 8:30 pm.

Event

South Chicago Dance Theatre

Find South Chicago Dance Theatre performing at Auditorium Theatre - IL at 7:30 pm.

Comedy

Zoltan Kaszas

Zoltan Kaszas will perform at Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont at 9:30 pm.

Comedy

Vince Carone

Vince Carone performance will take place at CG's Comedy Club at 8:00 pm.

Comedy

Zoltan Kaszas

Find Zoltan Kaszas performing at Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont at 7:15 pm.

Event

The Thanksgiving Play

The Thanksgiving Play will perform at Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre at 7:30 pm.

Comedy

Eagle Witt

Eagle Witt will perform at Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago at 9:15 pm.

Event

Simple Remedy

Simple Remedy will perform at Carol's Pub at 9:30 pm.

Other

Geeks and Moshpits - A C2E2 After Party

Find Geeks and Moshpits - A C2E2 After Party performing at Reggie's Music Joint at 9:00 pm.

Event

ASAP Twelvyy

ASAP Twelvyy performance will take place at The WC Social Club at 8:00 pm.

Event

Jorge Lozano H.

Jorge Lozano H. performance will take place at Copernicus Center at 8:30 pm.

Event

Gustaf

Gustaf performance will take place at The Empty Bottle at 9:00 pm.

Other

Drunk Shakespeare

Drunk Shakespeare will perform at The Lion Theatre - Chicago at 7:00 pm.

Comedy

Oh, The Places You’ll Glow

Oh, The Places You’ll Glow will perform at e.t.c. Theater at Second City - Chicago at 7:00 pm.

Other

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo - Saturday

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo - Saturday will perform at South Building at McCormick Place at 10:00 am.

Event

Naperville Chorus: Carmina Burana

Naperville Chorus: Carmina Burana performance will take place at Wentz Concert Hall at 7:30 pm.

Event

The Music Man

Find The Music Man performing at Marriott Theatre at 4:00 pm.

Event

The Thanksgiving Play

Find The Thanksgiving Play performing at Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre at 3:00 pm.

Other

Trippin Billies

Trippin Billies will perform at Cubby Bear at 8:00 pm.

Comedy

The Best Of The Second City

The Best Of The Second City performance will take place at Mainstage at Second City - Chicago at 3:00 pm.

Comedy

Clued In - An Improvised Murder Mystery

Find Clued In - An Improvised Murder Mystery performing at Judy's Beat Lounge at Second City - Chicago at 7:00 pm.

Comedy

Chill AF

Chill AF performance will take place at Judy's Beat Lounge at Second City - Chicago at 10:00 pm.

Event

A Flock of Seagulls

Find A Flock of Seagulls performing at Arcada Theatre at 8:00 pm.

Comedy

Riff - Music Improv Party

Riff - Music Improv Party performance will take place at Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City - Chicago at 10:00 pm.

Comedy

The Nasty Show

The Nasty Show performance will take place at The Laugh Factory - Chicago at 11:30 pm.

Event

Windy City Soul Club

Find Windy City Soul Club performing at The Gingerman Tavern at 9:00 pm.

Comedy

Black By Popular Demand: A Black Excellence Revue

Black By Popular Demand: A Black Excellence Revue will perform at UP Comedy Club at Second City - Chicago at 8:00 pm.

Event

Judgment Day

Judgment Day performance will take place at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at 7:30 pm.

Event

Joffrey Ballet: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Find Joffrey Ballet: A Midsummer Night's Dream performing at Lyric Opera House - IL at 2:00 pm.

Event

How I Learned What I Learned

How I Learned What I Learned will perform at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place at 7:30 pm.

Comedy

Baby Wants Candy

Find Baby Wants Candy performing at Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City - Chicago at 8:30 pm.

Comedy

Baby Wants Candy

Find Baby Wants Candy performing at Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City - Chicago at 7:00 pm.

Top Clubs in Chicago Tonight

Bob Sinclair (21+ Event)

Bob Sinclair (21+ Event)

11:00 pm @ Marquee