Visitors in town: Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, Margaret Trudeau, Cat & Nat, and Penn & Teller. Joel Kim Booster returns to his hometown.
At Zanies: Doug Benson (Monday in Chicago), Michael Palascak (Chicago), Andy Woodhull (Rosemont), Pat Tomasulo (Rosemont), Russ Williamson (St. Charles).
At Riddles: Barbara Carlyle.
At The Improv: Aries Spears.
Following is this week’s spotlight. Please confirm all details before leaving home!
MONDAY, MAY 6
Serve Something Funny at Maggiano’s Little Italy, Vernon Hills, 6:00 p.m. Ricky March hosts Rebekah Gibson, Lance Richards and headliner Peter-john Byrnes.
Monkey Wrench at The Hideout, 9:00 p.m. Monkey Wrench presents Sara June of Means TV.
TUESDAY, MAY 7
Comedy After Dark at The Book Stall, Winnetka, 7:00 p.m. Host: Peter Lipsey. Featuring Steven Springer and Kat Herskovic. Headliner: Vince Maranto.
Deluxe Editions at Schubas, 8:00 p.m. Aj Marroquin hosts Sarah Squirm, Rima Parikh, Megan Stalter, Cameron Gillette, Little Psychos and Brooke Montoya. Free show.
Memory Lame: a Bad Songwriters Night at The Hideout, 9:30 p.m. Chicago songwriters reveal their most cringe-worthy worst. Laughter and tears.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Heffernan/Lemme Live at Thalia Hall, 7:00 p.m. Two founding members of the iconic comedy group Broken Lizard, Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme share behind-the-scenes secrets from their films and television shows. Their new show Tacoma FD recently premiered on truTV and was one of the most successful cable comedy launches ever. Interview coming soon!
Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival at Stage 773, 6:30 p.m. Through Saturday, May 11. Follow link for all details.
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Certain Woman of An Age at Second City, 8:00 p.m. Exclusive world premiere by Margaret Trudeau, vibrant and mysterious icon, mom to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former first lady of Canada herself. “Margaret Trudeau brings her intimate staged performance CERTAIN WOMAN OF AN AGE exclusively to UP Comedy Club at The Second City. Co-written by Ms. Trudeau herself and directed by Kimberly Senior, this solo performance follows the compelling story of one of the world’s most fascinating figures, chronicling her courageous public and private journeys.” Through May 12 only!
Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival at Stage 773, 7:00 p.m. Through Saturday, May 11. Follow link for all details.
FRIDAY, MAY 10
The Therapy Players at The Cornservatory, 8:00 p.m. Chicago’s acclaimed, award-winning all-therapist improv group.
Joel Kim Booster at The Den Theatre, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. One of Esquire‘s “10 comedians to watch,” Joel Kim Booster has appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Netflix’s The Fix, Comedy Central’s The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, This Is Not Happening and @midnight, Logo’s Comedy Cabaret, truTV’s Comedy Knockout, and Hulu’s Shrill. His album is Model Minority.
Certain Woman of An Age at Second City, 8:00 p.m. Through May 12 only!
Cat & Nat at Athenaeum Theatre, 7:00 p.m. The #MOMTRUTHS Tour.
Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival at Stage 773, 7:00 p.m. Through Saturday, May 11. Follow link for all details.
Penn & Teller at The Genesee Theatre, Waukegan, 8:00 p.m. Magic and comedy.
Chalo Haso Comedy at Seven Bar and Restaurant, 8:00 p.m. Tyler Fowler hosts Meghana Indurti, Sabeen Sadiq, Hari Rao, Sohrab Forouzesh and headliner Sonal Aggarwal.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
Comedy Brunch at The Comedy Bar, 12:00 p.m. Doors at noon, comedy show at 1 p.m.
The Therapy Players at The Cornservatory, 8:00 p.m. Chicago’s acclaimed, award-winning all-therapist improv group.
Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival at Stage 773, 4:00 p.m. Through Saturday, May 11. Follow link for all details.
Joel Kim Booster at The Den Theatre, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Certain Woman of An Age at Second City, 8:00 p.m. Second-to-last show!
Jonathan Giles at The Cards Against Humanity Theater, 7:15 p.m. Live album recording.
SUNDAY, MAY 12
Comedy Brunch at The Comedy Bar, 12:00 p.m. Doors at noon, comedy show at 1 p.m.
[LAST SHOW!] Certain Woman of An Age at Second City, 4:00 p.m.
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