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A Brunch of Drag
Sun, Nov 15
1:00 PM

A Brunch of Drag

Simone'sPilsen

Event at Simone's in Pilsen.

Hot 5 Comedy Show
Sun, Nov 15
6:00 PM

Hot 5 Comedy Show

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Comedy show at The Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square.

Sautéed Standup: Chicago's Only Live Comedy Cooking Competition Show!
Sun, Nov 15
7:00 PM

Sautéed Standup: Chicago's Only Live Comedy Cooking Competition Show!

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Sautéed Standup is the only live comedy cooking competition show in Chicago, 2 teams cook for pro chef judges while they do their sets.

Roll for Comedy
Sun, Nov 15
7:00 PM

Roll for Comedy

The Newport TheaterLakeview

Standup comedy meets Dungeons & Dragons.

Sunday Best
Sun, Nov 15
7:30 PM

Sunday Best

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

An affordable 90 minute showcase featuring the best of Chicago comedy on a Sunday.

The Sunday Show (ft. The Late 90s)
Sun, Nov 15
8:00 PM

The Sunday Show (ft. The Late 90s)

Logan Square ImprovLogan Square

Featuring The Late 90s, one of Chicago’s best and longest-running improv teams.

Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya
Mon, Nov 16
7:00 PM

Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya

The Comedy BarRiver North

Vik Pandya hosts some of our favorite comedians & special drop in guests followed by a one-on-one interview with FREE open mic afterwards.

Abc Drag Bingo
Mon, Nov 16
7:00 PM

Abc Drag Bingo

Charlie's ChicagoWrigleyville

Aurora Divine and Bella Deballe host Bingo night.

Jeopardy! Bar League
Mon, Nov 16
7:00 PM

Jeopardy! Bar League

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema WrigleyvilleLakeview

Event at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville in Lakeview.

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic
Mon, Nov 16
8:00 PM

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic

Shaker's on ClarkLakeview

Open Mic/Showcase about Joke Development.

Read the Room: A Literary Competition Comedy Show
Tue, Nov 17
7:00 PM

Read the Room: A Literary Competition Comedy Show

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Three comedians pitch their fictitious, outrageous book idea in order to win the chance to get published.

NMC Presents: Cacie Miller plays Connor Chee's Sandpaintings
Tue, Nov 17
7:30 PM

NMC Presents: Cacie Miller plays Connor Chee's Sandpaintings

Experimental Sound StudioEdgewater

A cycle for solo piano alternating themes of stones, clouds, lightning, and mountains, and the four elements, inspired by Navajo art.

Best Night Ever
Tue, Nov 17
8:00 PM

Best Night Ever

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Your best bet for Tuesday night laughs with one of Chicago's most critically acclaimed comedy showcases.

Chicago's Best Comedy Show
Wed, Nov 18
7:00 PM

Chicago's Best Comedy Show

The Comedy BarRiver North

Comedy show at The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage in River North.

smallprov
Wed, Nov 18
7:30 PM

smallprov

Logan Square ImprovLogan Square

An improv comedy show with all duos and trios on the lineup.

DoNskI Ent. Presents Da Funny People #1 Open Mic Comedy Show in Chicago!
Wed, Nov 18
8:00 PM

DoNskI Ent. Presents Da Funny People #1 Open Mic Comedy Show in Chicago!

The Bar 10 DoorsLittle Italy

Every Wednesday night.

Hush Hush Stand Up Comedy Show
Wed, Nov 18
8:00 PM

Hush Hush Stand Up Comedy Show

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Hush Hush is an intimate stand-up comedy showcase featuring nationally touring headliners, as well as up-and-coming Chicago favorites.

Dinner with Artists
Thu, Nov 19
6:00 PM

Dinner with Artists

Alma GalleryBack Of The Yards

A special evening at ALMA Gallery with fine dining from Chef Jeanette Tran and intimate conversations with featured ALMA Gallery artists.

Improvised Animorphs
Thu, Nov 19
7:00 PM

Improvised Animorphs

Stars & Garters TheaterLakeview

Imagine a world where danger lurks around every corner and a group of unlikely teenagers must band together to save the planet.

The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!
Thu, Nov 19
7:00 PM

The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!

Lincoln LodgeLogan Square

Chicago’s best touring comics working out new material at home.

Chicago Comedy Club
Thu, Nov 19
7:30 PM

Chicago Comedy Club

House of Blues ChicagoRiver North

The best stand-up comedy show in downtown Chicago.

The Thursday Show
Thu, Nov 19
7:30 PM

The Thursday Show

Logan Square ImprovLogan Square

A weekly comedy show featuring some of the best improv, standup, and sketch in the city.

Tight Ship Comedy! A live stand-up comedy show!
Thu, Nov 19
8:00 PM

Tight Ship Comedy! A live stand-up comedy show!

Half SourSouth Loop

Tight Ship is Chicago's best stand-up comedy show.

Vintage Comedy Show
Thu, Nov 19
8:15 PM

Vintage Comedy Show

Barrel cheese & wine | cocktails | Event SpaceLakeview

Comedy show at Barrel cheese & wine | cocktails | Event Space in Lakeview.