Gateway Theater

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Tim Piotrkowski’s Comedy Showcase
2025-09-25 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret to inform you that Tim Piotrkowski’s Comedy Showcase in the Gateway Lounge on August 21, 2025, has been postponed until September 25, 2025. Ticketholders can contact the box office for a refund or ticket exchange.
Presented by Copernicus Foundation: Tim Piotrkowski’s Comedy Showcase in the Gateway Lounge

► DATE: September 25, 2025 TIME: 7:30 p.m. | Doors: 6:30 p.m.
► Annex / Gateway Lounge

Laughter is the best medicine! Come out for a night of side-splitting laughter at our comedy showcase! Join us at The Gateway Lounge on Thursday, August 21, at 7:30 PM for our monthly comedy showcase. Featuring a hilarious lineup of Chicago comedians. It’s a laid-back evening filled with good vibes and plenty of laughs. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online. Free Parking.

Sara Dirks:Sara Dirks performs standup, sketch and improv comedy. She has performed at many venues and festivals, including the Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Comedy Bar, the World Comedy Expo Chicago, the Des Moines Comédie Festival, and the Portland Maine Comedy Festival. Her comedy is inspired by her life, as it were, but don’t ask about it — she will overshare.Regular Show: Kohl’s Cash (improv team) Fridays at 9:30pm – iO Theater.

Grace Piotrowski:Grace is a Buffalo-born, Chicago-based stand up comedian who’s performed around the world with credits including Zanies, Don’t Tell Comedy, Tokyo Comedy Bar, Second City, House of Comedy, and more. Her comedy is known for its biting social commentary and unfortunately-based-on-real-life awkward moments. She produces a weekly open mic in Wrigleyville.

Todd Glover:Born with a natural knack for humor and a contagious wit, Todd started telling jokes in school cafeteria during college, and never looked back. Todd’s sharp observational skills and quick wit were honed through a lifetime filled with laughter and a keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life. His unique blend of sharp one liners, relatable anecdotes and fearless commentary on modern culture quickly made him a favorite at local comedy clubs. Audiences were drawn to Todd’s ability to turn the mundane into the hilarious, finding humor in everything from his crazy family, dating mishaps to everyday life. His likability and personal approach to these topics makes him a favorite among audiences and fellow comics. During the pandemic Todd kept Chicago laughing by hosting a popular weekly out door stand-up show in Wicker Park. Todd also produces and hosts a show called Stanup Throw Down, Millenials vs Gen X and the laughing academy. If you like laughing Todd can deliver!

Lindsay Porter: Lindsay Porter hails from Chicago where she has performed at Zanies, The Laugh Factory, Comedyplex, Riddles, The Lincoln Lodge and in line at Trader Joes. She regularly tours the country with Bad Momz of Comedy and Moms Unhinged. Lindsay is a cool mom whose witty and relatable style translates across generations

POSTPONED | Yolanda Del Rio
2025-09-26 20:30
► DATE: September 26, 2025 TIME: 8:30 p.m.

► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. • Theater Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.

► All ages welcome

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online.

Tickets: $39–$69

Disfruta una noche llena de emoción y tradición con la inigualable Yolanda del Río, leyenda viva de la música ranchera. Con una trayectoria que ha marcado generaciones, Yolanda llega a Chicago para interpretar sus más grandes éxitos como “La hija de nadie” y “Se me olvidó otra vez”, acompañada de mariachi en vivo y una producción de primer nivel.
Su voz poderosa y su interpretación llena de sentimiento prometen una velada inolvidable para todos los amantes de la música mexicana. Ya seas fan de toda la vida o nuevo en su música, este evento es una celebración de nuestra cultura y nuestras raíces.
¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad única de ver a una ícono en el escenario! Compra tus boletos y prepárate para cantar, sentir y vibrar con Yolanda del Río.

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Andy & Shani Concert
2025-09-27 20:30
► DATE: September 27th, 2025 TIME: 8:30 p.m.

► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. • Theater Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.

► All ages welcome

Tickets: $80 – $160

An Unforgettable Night with Andy & Shani
Join us for a spectacular evening of music and celebration featuring the legendary Andy, the first Iranian-Armenian singer invited to perform at the White House. With a career full of international recognition and numerous awards, Andy brings his iconic voice and vibrant energy to the stage for a night you won’t want to miss!
Alongside him is the talented Shani, adding even more star power to an already incredible show.
Live Performances
Honoring a Musical Legend
A Night of Culture, Music, and Memories
Don’t miss this chance to experience history in the making!

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EVENT ORGANIZER: Chicago Persian Events | www.ChicagoPersianEvents.com | Fazi Riahi | 312-545-6000

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Barbara Smith and Friends: Off to Paris
2025-09-28 16:00
► DATE: September 28th, 2025 TIME: 4:00 p.m.

► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 3:00 p.m.
►21+

Tickets: $30

Get ready to be transported to Paris with a delightful show by Chicago cabaret performers Barbara Smith and Friends’ . Their upcoming concert performance, “Off to Paris!”promises to deliver the charm of Parisian cabaret right here in beautiful Chicago.
Featuring an incredible lineup of talent, including Carolyn Broquet, Tirzah Joy, Sonia Oyola, Julia Hawkins, Lou Ella Rose, David Hoffman, Claudia Hommel, and Musical Director Daniel Stetzel, you’ll be treated to a captivating mix of classic songs and a few fresh additions to your playlist.
Step into the Gateway Lounge for an up-close and personal cabaret show brimming with French flair, where every note invites you to experience the magic of cabaret in a way that’s both engaging and unforgettable. This is a night you won’t want to miss as we send off our Chicago artists on their Parisian tour with Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion, a global singer exchange based here in Chicago!
Tickets are $30, and proceeds will be donated to the Cabaret Connexion Scholarship Fund
Sunday, September 28, 4:00 pm
Gateway Lounge at the Copernicus Center
5216 West Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60630
