# Comics events in Chicago, Today and Upcoming Comics events in Chicago - **Subtitle**: All Comics events in Chicago, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Chicago like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Comics events in Chicago, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Chicago like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Chicago - **Event Name**: Starlets Presents: Batlesque - **Description**: A Batman burlesque parodyAbout this EventNa na na na na na na na... Batlesque!Join us on the Main Stage at Stars and Garters for an unforgettable evening of Batman themed parody bu - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/starlets-presents-batlesque/100001992211897414 - **Venue**: Stars and Garters Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zZjQ3YjFkNjU3N2VmYmYwYjJkNWFiNDRmZTZjMDMyZTQ3ZmM2NzllMGYxMTRjMWI0NmI4MWZjMzgxNWQ4NmNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MTQxYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODIwMjM5NTc.avif - **Price**: USD 37 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy - **Event Name**: Off the Page — a Night of Queer Comix Readings - **Description**: Chicago is a city of queers and a city of cartoonists. Don't miss this night where the two collide in OFF THE PAGE!About this EventSix cartoonists will perform their work inspired by the world around us—interpreting their - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/off-the-page-—-a-night-of-queer-comix-readings/100001997391389414 - **Venue**: Dorothy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yMWQ0OTM3YmZlN2E1MDE0OWRhY2U0NWE2Njg0ZGE0ZWVlMmRlMGNhMDVlMDAxZjVkMWM0ZTNhZTE0OTgyNTc1LXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNDAwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjUyNTM0Nw.avif - **Price**: USD 15 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Sports, fine-arts, literary-art - **Event Name**: Optimist Con - **Description**: 🎉 OPTIMIST CON 2026 🎉 📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🎟 FREE Admission Join us for the second annual Optimist Con, a one-of-a-kind comic convention celebrating the creativity, talent, and hard work of young artists from across Chicago! O - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/optimist-con/200030438115713 - **Venue**: 1104 S Wabash - Columbia College - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hNjZkYTFkYzc1ZGE1OWFhOWZiMjdiY2U1ZjI5YjAzNmY2NjcyNzdjZGU2NzI1MjQwNWRkYjYwOGM5NGZjMzYyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDMxNC1kYzQ4YThiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzM4MDg3Ng.avif - **Categories**: art, anime, workshops, contests, storytelling - **Event Name**: Sunday Best - **Description**: An affordable 90 minute showcase featuring the best of Chicago comedy on a Sunday!About this EventJoin us every Sunday at 7:30 for Chicago’s BEST standup comedy show—it’s right there in t - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/sunday-best/10000864176494157 - **Venue**: The Lincoln Lodge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80MzdhZTAzMDMxNWIzMmI2OGY2Yzc3YjgyOTZlOGQ4NDA2ODM5OGU4YjBiM2M0NWMwMTZlYzRhNzRiYTAzMTA4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYwODU2ODg.avif - **Price**: USD 13 - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, parties - **Event Name**: Silent Book Club ft. Sheep Cult Comics - **Description**: Silent Book Club is our monthly opportunity to gather in quiet camaraderie and read without the pressures of a standard book club.About this EventSILENT BOOK CLUB is a global movement of enthusiastic rea - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/silent-book-club-ft-sheep-cult-comics/100001998016358714 - **Venue**: Dorothy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yMTYxN2Q4N2M3YmY0ODczNjc0MGYzMmE0Njc2MmQwZDc3N2M4Y2IyNzhkMTg3MGQzMjg3MjdiYTQyMzc2ZDExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2U4ZThkOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcyMDA5NTM.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: C2E2 2027 - **Description**: You’re invited Chicago's premiere pop culture convention at McCormick Place! We’ve gathered your favorite celebs, exhibitors, artists, authors, and MORE in one place so you can celebrate ALL your fandoms. If you’ve always dreamed of attending the biggest - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2962 - **Date**: Fri Apr 30 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun May 02 2027 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/c2e2-2027/200029887190500 - **Venue**: 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60616 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kYWEzMDRjNTVlNmUyMzgyMjE5MGFkNThmYjkwMGM5YmFiMzk4NzllYmZhOTI2YzJhY2E2MGVlMzgxMmY0OGZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2I4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzAxOTk3OA.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Pretty Good Fest 2026 - **Description**: Pretty Good Fest will be returning to the Chicago Athletic Association on Saturday, October 24th from 11am to 6pm! Pretty Good Fest is a comics & small press festival in Chicago for cartoonists, small press publishers, book artists, and zine-makers; - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/pretty-good-fest-2026/200030463149619 - **Venue**: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yZThhMjU4NThlYjY1MWVkNDg5Y2FmYTJhYWQzNmRkN2RiZmRmNDA2MGUwYTkxMjMyZTg3MDI1NWUwM2VkZGRlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyODk2Njc.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art, it - **Event Name**: Artist Talk & Workshop with Temo - **Description**: Join Temo at necessary & sufficient coffee to learn about her journey as a cartoonist and how to develop your very own cartoon creations!About this EventArtist Statement: As a new mot - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Sep 29 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/artist-talk-and-workshop-with-temo/100001996664815211 - **Venue**: necessary & sufficient coffee - Printers Row, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82OTFhMzAyNjNhNGI5NzNjMTc1YTMwMjMzOGI3ZTYzMTc3MzIzMjY5M2RmOWM1YjM2MWRjYmI1YWVmNjVkMDkxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1OTM0MDMw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: NCS Chicago Chapter CARTOON CABARET - **Description**: Join us for the return of the Cartoon Cabaret at Chief O'Neil's, a drink 'n' draw with special guests, chalk talks, and games.About this EventSpecial guests to be announced soon! - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/ncs-chicago-chapter-cartoon-cabaret/100001997575387758 - **Venue**: Chief O'Neill's Pub - Upstairs Room - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jN2VmNmFiODQ4NDA0MWVmYWU2MDE0ZDI0YzcxNjg0ZWViNjMxMGFiZTRiMjcwYzFmNzZmNWU3ZDI1ZTc0YzJhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5NC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY2MzgwNjY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness ## Trending Events in Chicago - **Event Name**: 🎶 REGGAETÓN OLD SCHOOL BOAT PARTY 🎶 - **Description**: 🎶 REGGAETÓN OLD SCHOOL BOAT PARTY 🎶⚓ CHICAGO – LAKE MICHIGANGet ready to travel back to the golden era of reggaetón!This Saturday, August 29, step aboard the Fantasy and enjoy an after - **Venue**: 400 E Monroe St - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8630001bd43.jpg - **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) III — JOEZI x MASSUMA - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIIJOEZI x MASSUMATHE SEASON FINALEThree dates. One lake. One home. One final sunset.Saturday, September 19, Chasing Sun(Sets) returns to Castaways B - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7c131828b6d.jpg - **Event Name**: Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26 AE - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-announced-chicago-top-shelf-tequila-and-whiskey-tasting-festival-september-26-tickets-1353028266969?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4a3669aba15.jpg - **Event Name**: Event Planning Certification Training at Chicago Marriott Downtown | September 19, 2026 - **Description**: Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into a Career or BusinessJoin us at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for a one-day, instructor-led Certified Event Planner (CEP) Certification Train - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Downtown - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a552cef8ecec.jpg - **Event Name**: Dorothy's Quest in Chicago: Outdoor OZ Experience - **Description**: Step into a world where brains, heart, and courage are your greatest tools. Dorothy’s Quest invites you to rediscover the city through a classic fairy tale lens, where every statue or building could hide a coded message. It's an immers - **Venue**: Oz Park - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a58ffd5f26b5.jpg - **Event Name**: PMP Certification 4 Days Training in Chicago, IL - **Description**: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training Short Description: The PMP certification is the gold standard credential for project managers worldwide, and one of the most in-d - **Venue**: Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a760e8d4278d.jpg - **Event Name**: Chicago Exotic Paintings BYOB Sip and Paint with Male Models - **Description**: Painting experience with a MAJOR twist in the CHICAGOl! Ladies, and open minded gentlemen, get ready for a truly adult paint night.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/44f3f090-984c-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125- - **Venue**: 5425 W Lawrence Ave - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3197d3aee80185216f961865b47c92e667d7564a39c2f0640e6ce9886bf2c058-rimg-w1200-h800-dc161513-gmir.jpg?v=1764075627 - **Event Name**: Private Psychic Reading & Energy Cleansing Sessions | Chicago | Aug. 24–25 - **Description**: Meet Setsu, a psychic & spiritual advisor based in New York. In-person sessions in English or Japanese, for two days only in Chicago.Private Psychic Reading & Energy Cleansing Sessions | Chicago | Aug. 24–25✨ Monday, - **Venue**: Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7d3fcad8e95.jpg - **Event Name**: 68th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show - **Description**: 68th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show Chicago, IL USA Illinois Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026 This is some text inside of a div block. - **Venue**: Chicago, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0764b0659c22fb7d9038ee5f647a66a4b67db30127e691dbd7cf8a1559c9771d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc6898c8-gmir?v=1786918739 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago? - **A:** Starlets Presents: Batlesque (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Stars and Garters Theater), Off the Page — a Night of Queer Comix Readings (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorothy), Optimist Con (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at 1104 S Wabash - Columbia College), Sunday Best (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Lincoln Lodge), Silent Book Club ft. Sheep Cult Comics (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Dorothy). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago? - **A:** Silent Book Club ft. Sheep Cult Comics (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Dorothy), Artist Talk & Workshop with Temo (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at necessary & sufficient coffee - Printers Row, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USA), NCS Chicago Chapter CARTOON CABARET (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Chief O'Neill's Pub - Upstairs Room). - **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago today August 22, 2026? - **A:** Optimist Con (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at 1104 S Wabash - Columbia College). - **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago this weekend August 21–23, 2026? - **A:** Optimist Con (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at 1104 S Wabash - Columbia College), Sunday Best (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Lincoln Lodge). - **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in August 2026? - **A:** Starlets Presents: Batlesque (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Stars and Garters Theater), Optimist Con (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at 1104 S Wabash - Columbia College), Sunday Best (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Lincoln Lodge), Artist Talk & Workshop with Temo (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at necessary & sufficient coffee - Printers Row, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USA). - **Q**: How can I find events in Chicago? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Chicago on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Chicago? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Chicago? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Chicago include Stars and Garters Theater, Dorothy, 1104 S Wabash - Columbia College. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago? - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 13 to USD 37. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include Stars & Garters LLC, Dorothy, Optimist Comics. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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