# When To See Second City In October 2026: Mainstage Calendar

> Plan your Second City October 2026 visit night by night. OnesToWatch Live has direct ticket links & a full mainstage calendar. Book strong seats now.

**Published:** 2026-10-06 | **Updated:** 2026-10-06 | **Author:** onestowatch
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## Key Takeaways

- October 2026 centers on Pandemonium, Please Hold as the flagship Mainstage revue at Second City Chicago, with face-value tickets from $46.95 to $66.95.
- Peak Mainstage dates already sell on resale platforms for more than $270 all-in, so direct box-office purchase offers stronger value for good seats.
- Midweek and early-show slots provide the most affordable access to the Mainstage production, while weekends and Halloween-adjacent dates carry the highest premiums.
- The Second City complex runs a broad slate of shows across multiple rooms, including e.t.c. Reality Detox, Best Of The Second City, and studio productions with prices starting at $11.00.
- OnesToWatch Live curates a single calendar of tracked Second City Mainstage dates for October 2026, with direct links to each performance.

[Browse All October Second City Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F)

## Direct Ticket Links For October Mainstage Performances

Below is the complete calendar of tracked Mainstage performances, with direct ticket links for each date. This list is your quickest path to securing seats for the flagship revue.

- **Tuesday, October 6 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 6](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reqU&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Thursday, October 15 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 15](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reqY&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Friday, October 16 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Early Show Tickets for Oct 16](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7rep9&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Friday, October 16 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Late Show)**
[Get Late Show Tickets for Oct 16](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reQf&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Saturday, October 17 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Early Show Tickets for Oct 17](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7rejk&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Saturday, October 17 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Late Show)**
[Get Late Show Tickets for Oct 17](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7re_P&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Sunday, October 18 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 18](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reOK&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Tuesday, October 20 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 20](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7re_Z&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Wednesday, October 21 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 21](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7re-F&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Thursday, October 22 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 22](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reja&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Friday, October 23 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Early Show Tickets for Oct 23](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reQK&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Friday, October 23 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Late Show)**
[Get Late Show Tickets for Oct 23](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7repo&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Saturday, October 24 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Early Show)**
[Get Early Show Tickets for Oct 24](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reqJ&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Saturday, October 24 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Late Show)**
[Get Late Show Tickets for Oct 24](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reOv&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Sunday, October 25 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 25](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7re_x&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Tuesday, October 27 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 27](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7rero&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Wednesday, October 28 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 28](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7rejg&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Thursday, October 29 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 29](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7rejA&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Friday, October 30 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Early Show)**
[Get Early Show Tickets for Oct 30](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reQd&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Friday, October 30 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Late Show)**
[Get Late Show Tickets for Oct 30](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7re-N&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Saturday, October 31 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[Get Tickets for Oct 31](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7re-t&utm_medium=affiliate)

## Past Mainstage Dates — October 1–4, 2026

While the upcoming dates above are your best bet, here are the performances that have already taken place this month.

- **Thursday, October 1 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[View Oct 1 Ticket Details](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7repf&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Friday, October 2 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[View Oct 2 Ticket Details](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7repv&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Friday, October 2 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Late Show)**
[View Late Show Details for Oct 2](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7re_M&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Saturday, October 3 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[View Oct 3 Ticket Details](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reOF&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Saturday, October 3 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL (Late Show)**
[View Late Show Details for Oct 3](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reO4&utm_medium=affiliate)
- **Sunday, October 4 — Second City Mainstage, Chicago, IL**
[View Oct 4 Ticket Details](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7rebO&utm_medium=affiliate)

## Show Profiles Across The Second City Complex

**Pandemonium, Please Hold** is The Second City’s [114th Mainstage Revue](https://secondcity.com/chicago/holidays-at-the-second-city-early-bird-deals) and the flagship October production. A six-person cast performs sketch comedy, improvisation, and live music throughout the month. [Official face-value tickets for Pandemonium, Please Hold at The Second City’s Chicago Mainstage range from $46.95 to $66.95](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com). As of October 5, 2026, the cheapest all-in resale listing for the 114th Revue is $160.00, with a 30-day range of $183.75 to $270. This makes direct purchase the clear value play. The show runs Tuesday through Sunday with two shows on Fridays and Saturdays. [Venue for Pandemonium, Please Hold: Second City Mainstage, 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614.](https://theater.guide/events/second-city-mainstage-revue)

**Best Of The Second City** is [performed by The Second City Touring Company](https://chicagocomedy.org/shows) and draws on sketch comedy and songs from the theater’s vaults, updated for the modern era alongside improvisation. [Best Of The Second City runs at both the Chicago Mainstage and UP Comedy Club on select dates in October 2026, including October 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, and 30.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com) [Face-value tickets for Best Of The Second City at The Second City Chicago range from $45.95 to $51.95.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**E.T.C. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience** runs at The Second City e.t.c. Theater, 230 W. North Ave., 2nd Floor on October 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, and 30. [Tickets for e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience range from $26.54 to $45.95.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Second City Presents — Thank You, Goodnight** is a one-night e.t.c. Theater engagement. [Second City Presents — Thank You, Goodnight runs at The Second City in Chicago on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com) [Second City Presents – Thank You, Goodnight tickets are priced at $31.95.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Married Without Children** is a North American premiere at The Second City’s e.t.c. Theater. Real-life couple Erin Island and Andrew McCammon perform this one-night-only engagement on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 PM. The show blends sketch comedy, improv, and a game-show element. It follows a five-star Edinburgh Festival Fringe run and a sold-out world debut at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam. Tickets are $25.

**Clued In Presents: Travel Can Be Murder** is a 90-minute, fully improvised whodunit inspired by Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. Clued In Presents: Travel Can Be Murder runs at The Second City, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, on Thursdays at 7:30 PM October 15, 22, and 29, Sundays at 4:00 PM October 18 and 25, and Halloween weekend Friday, October 30 at 10:00 PM and Saturday, October 31 at 4:00 PM, 2026. Tickets for Clued In Presents: Travel Can Be Murder are priced at $30.

## Additional October 2026 Shows Beyond The Mainstage

The Second City complex extends well beyond the Mainstage in October 2026, with studio and upstairs rooms filling out the schedule. [The full calendar across Donny’s Skybox Theater, Judy’s Beat Lounge Theater, and de Maat Theater](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com) includes the following productions:

**No Grown-Ups Allowed** is a family-friendly matinee on the Mainstage. [No Grown-Ups Allowed runs at Second City’s Chicago Mainstage on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com) [Tickets for No Grown-Ups Allowed at The Second City in Chicago start at $35.95.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**The Freaks Come Out At Night: Hollyween Season 4** brings new sketches and improvised scares for Halloween season. [The Freaks Come Out At Night: Hollyween Season 4 plays Donny’s Skybox Theater in Chicago on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with tickets starting at $22.95.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**420 Frankenstein** runs at de Maat Theater on October 10, 17, and 24. [Tickets for 420 Frankenstein start at $34.25.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Starship Edsel: An Improvised Star Trek Satire** appears at de Maat Theater on October 11, 18, and 25. [Tickets for Starship Edsel: An Improvised Star Trek Satire start at $27.95 on The Second City’s official ticketing platform.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Creepin’ It Real: A Spooky Sketch Show** runs at de Maat Theater in Chicago, with showtimes on October 11, 18, and 25, 2026. [Tickets for The Second City’s Creepin’ It Real: A Spooky Sketch Show start at $22.95.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera** plays Donny’s Skybox Theater in Chicago on October 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2026. [Tickets for ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera start at $27.25.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Set In Chicago — Improvised Spooky Movie Sequels** runs at de Maat Theater on October 8, 15, 22, and 29. Tickets start at $22.25.

**Shamilton** appears at Donny’s Skybox Theater on October 9, 16, and 23. [Tickets for Shamilton at The Second City start at $27.25.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Lowkey Lit** runs at Judy’s Beat Lounge Theater on October 8, 15, 22, and 29. [Tickets for Lowkey Lit at The Second City start at $16.00.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Ten Dollar Comedy** is a weekly Tuesday show at Judy’s Beat Lounge Theater in Chicago, including October 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM. [Tickets for Ten Dollar Comedy start at $12.25 on the official Second City ticketing page.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Bob Curry Fellowship Show** runs at the e.t.c. Theater on October 7, 14, 21, and 28. [Tickets for the Bob Curry Fellowship Show at The Second City start at $11.00 on the official Second City ticketing platform.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com) [The fellowship, named after the first African American to join The Second City’s resident company, is a master class for performers and writers from diverse backgrounds](https://chicagocomedy.org/shows), and graduates have earned Emmys, WGA Awards, and Canadian Screen Awards.

**Improvised Broadway** runs at the e.t.c. Theater in Chicago on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. [Tickets for Improvised Broadway at The Second City in Chicago start at $31.95.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

## Patterns And Takeaways For October 2026

October 2026 functions as a full-complex month at Second City Chicago, with activity on nearly every stage. *Pandemonium, Please Hold* anchors the Mainstage on most nights of the week, and face-value tickets start at $46.95, as noted earlier. [Weekend Mainstage performances carry the highest average resale prices, with late-October Saturdays averaging $233–$246 all-in on secondary markets](https://theater.guide/events/second-city-mainstage-revue). These figures sit well above face value. Midweek and early-show slots such as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sunday matinees provide the most affordable access to the same production.

Halloween proximity drives a noticeable secondary pricing surge for the October 30 and 31 dates. The e.t.c. and studio rooms keep price floors substantially lower. [E.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience at The Second City’s e.t.c. Theater in Chicago has tickets starting at $26.54](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com). [Second City studio show tickets range from $11.00 to $34.25, per The Second City’s official ticketing site](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com/), and one-night specials like *Married Without Children* are priced at $25. Fans priced out of a Saturday Mainstage slot can find comparable production quality at a fraction of the cost in the same building on the same night.

## Which Show To Book: Practical Decision Guide

**First-Timer:** Book *Pandemonium, Please Hold* on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek face-value tickets sit at the lower end of the $46.95–$66.95 range, the room tends to be less crowded than weekend shows, and the production remains identical.

**Comedy Nerd:** Pair a Mainstage show with the Bob Curry Fellowship Show at the e.t.c. Theater on the same night. [The Bob Curry Fellowship Show at The Second City e.t.c. Theater in Chicago starts at 7:00 PM on Wednesdays, with tickets starting at $11.00.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com) The Mainstage late show follows, creating a two-show evening in one building.

**Date Night:** Choose the October 23 or 24 early Mainstage show and follow it with dinner in Lincoln Park. Booking direct helps avoid the highest resale premiums, which cluster around those dates.

**Family:** [No Grown-Ups Allowed is a family-oriented Mainstage Chicago matinee with a 1:00 PM Saturday performance on October 17, 2026, with tickets starting at $35.95.](https://us.tickets.secondcity.com)

**Halloween:** October 31 on the Mainstage ranks among the most in-demand dates of the month. Clued In Presents: Travel Can Be Murder on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM is a special Halloween weekend performance, with tickets priced at $30.00. This show offers a practical alternative if the Mainstage Halloween performance sells out.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What Shows Are Running At Second City Chicago In October 2026?**

The main Mainstage production is *Pandemonium, Please Hold*, The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue, running most nights of the week through October 31. *Best of The Second City* appears on select dates at both the Mainstage and UP Comedy Club. The e.t.c. Theater hosts *e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience* on multiple dates, plus one-night productions including *Married Without Children* on October 13 and *Thank You, Goodnight* on October 20. UP Comedy Club presents *Travel Can Be Murder* on seven dates. Studio rooms across Donny’s Skybox, Judy’s Beat Lounge, and de Maat Theater run Halloween-themed shows, conservatory showcases, and weekly stand-up and improv nights.

**What Do Second City Chicago Tickets Cost In October 2026?**

Face-value pricing spans a wide range depending on venue and production. Mainstage tickets for *Pandemonium, Please Hold* run $46.95–$66.95 at the official box office. *Best of The Second City* is priced $45.95–$51.95. E.t.c. Theater productions range from $26.54 to $45.95. Studio and smaller-room shows start between $11.00 and $16.00. On the secondary market, Mainstage resale prices for October 2026 have been tracked from $160 to more than $270 all-in for a single performance, so buying direct at face value remains the most cost-effective approach.

**What Time Do Second City Shows Start In October 2026?**

Showtimes vary by production and date. Mainstage shows typically run at 8:00 PM on weeknights, with early shows at 6:30 PM and late shows at 9:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The family matinee *No Grown-Ups Allowed* on October 17 starts at 1:00 PM. E.t.c. and UP Comedy Club shows generally start between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Always confirm the exact showtime on the individual ticket listing before planning arrival.

**Is Best Of The Second City The Same As The Mainstage Revue?**

*Best of The Second City* is performed by The Second City Touring Company and draws on material from the theater’s archive, updated for the current era alongside improvisation. *Pandemonium, Please Hold* is the current 114th Mainstage Revue and features new material created and performed by the resident ensemble. Both productions run at the Mainstage in October 2026 on different dates, and *Best of The Second City* also runs at UP Comedy Club. First-timers who want the newest production should book *Pandemonium, Please Hold*, while those seeking a greatest-hits experience can choose *Best of The Second City*.

**Where Exactly Are The Second City Venues In Chicago?**

The Mainstage entrance sits at 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614, in Lincoln Park at North Ave. The e.t.c. Theater, UP Comedy Club, Donny’s Skybox Theater, Judy’s Beat Lounge Theater, and de Maat Theater are all accessed via 230 W. North Ave., with the e.t.c. Theater on the second floor. The accessible entrance for all stages is 230 W. North Ave. The nearest CTA stop is Sedgwick on the Brown and Purple lines, approximately two blocks west. Parking is available at Piper’s Alley Self Park without venue validation.

[Compare October Second City Dates](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F)

## Conclusion: Book Direct While Strong Seats Remain

October 2026 ranks among the busiest months on the Second City Chicago calendar, with *Pandemonium, Please Hold* running most nights and a full slate of additional programming across the complex. Face-value Mainstage tickets start at $46.95, while resale prices for peak dates already exceed $270 all-in. The most reliable way to secure strong seats at a favorable price is to buy direct through the links above.

[Lock In Your October Second City Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F)

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- **LLMs-Full.txt:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/llms-full.txt](https://onestowatch.com/live/llms-full.txt) — Complete detailed guide
- **MCP Server (Model Context Protocol):** [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/) — Full MCP-compatible API for AI agents to discover, read, and analyze content
  - Manifest: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest)
  - Schema: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema)
  - Discovery: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover)
  - Well-Known: [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp)
- **WebMCP (Client-Side MCP):** This site supports WebMCP — client-side Model Context Protocol for browser-based AI agents (Chrome 146+)
- **Web Stories:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/web-stories-sitemap.xml](https://onestowatch.com/live/web-stories-sitemap.xml) — AMP Web Stories for rich visual content experiences

## Discovery Endpoints for AI Agents

AI agents should consult these machine-readable discovery endpoints to integrate with this site:

- **OpenAI Plugin Manifest:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/ai-plugin.json](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/ai-plugin.json)
- **A2A Agent Card:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/agent-card.json](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/agent-card.json)
- **MCP Server (Streamable HTTP):** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp)

## Citations

- [Cavetown Running With Scissors Tour 2026: Dates & Tickets](https://onestowatch.com/live/cavetown-running-with-scissors-dates/)
- [Showbox at the Market: OnesToWatch Live Roster Shows](https://onestowatch.com/live/showbox-seattle-upcoming-shows/)
- [October–November 2026 Shows At Hollywood Theatre Vancouver](https://onestowatch.com/live/hollywood-theatre-vancouver-upcoming-shows/)
- [Seattle Halloween 2026 Concerts: Full Weekend Guide](https://onestowatch.com/live/seattle-halloween-concerts/)
- [Denver Halloween Weekend Concerts 2026: Top Picks](https://onestowatch.com/live/denver-halloween-concerts/)

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