Chicago comedians in the news: Paul Farahvar is donating 50% of the proceeds from sales of his new “Better Call Paul” shirt for the month of April to autism awareness. This excellent Chicago comedian, known for his talent and his generosity, has committed to donating to various causes for all his merch going forward. Check out www.paulfcomedy.com.
A prediction: Lil Rel Howery will be hosting some and hopefully all of the Oscars in the future. He earned rave reviews from many media outlets including Time Magazine, and from viewers for bringing the Chicago comedy spirit to the Academy Awards last Sunday night.
Following is a sample of online and in-person comedy events for the coming week. Please confirm all details!
TUESDAY, APRIL 27
The Story of Late Night 6:00 p.m. ONLINE An advance screening of CNN’s “The Story of Late Night” followed by a conversation with the Women Behind Late Night Laughter: Merrill Markoe, Amber Ruffin and Madeleine Smithberg. Follow link to pre-register.
Talkin’ Funny with Sasha and the Noob 8:00 p.m. ONLINE Sasha and the Noob interview Tim Baltz. (Drunk History, Shrink). “Thoughtful conversation, silly games, and YOUR live questions and calls.”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28
Late Night Laughs at Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights 9:00 p.m. IN PERSON With Paul Farahvar, Jim Flannigan, Manny Acosta, Tyler Fowler & Bridget McGuire.
Laugh More Showcase at Zanies Rosemont 8:00 p.m. IN PERSON
Tovah Feldshuh 7:00 p.m. ONLINE This celebrated and funny actor discusses her new memoir Lilyville as part of the “Celebrating Jewish Mothers” series.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29
Comedy is Back! at Gman Tavern 8:00 p.m. IN PERSON Starring Paul Farahvar, Joe Kilgallon, Mike O’Keefe, Audrey Jonas, Xavier Lamont, Tyler Fowler and Special Guest TBA.
Rocky LaPorte at Zanies Rosemont 8:00 p.m. IN PERSON
MODI Live 8:00 p.m. ONLINE A birthday celebration.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30
Comedy Night at Digs on Canal in Lemont 7:00 p.m. Jonah Jurkens hosts John McCombs, Mike O’Keefe, Zako Ryan, Liz Zagone and a Special Guest.
Michael Albanese at Zanies Chicago 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. IN PERSON
Rocky LaPorte at Zanies Rosemont 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. IN PERSON
Triple Birthday Show at Riddles 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. IN PERSON Three renowned Chicago comedians, Jay Deep, Marlo Mitchell and Muhammad, celebrate their birthdays together
Facial Recognition Comedy 10:00 p.m. ONLINE Starring female-identifying comics of MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African, & South Asian) descent. Created by and featuring Fizaa Dosani, Zahra Ali, and Pallavi Gunalan with new guests every month.
SATURDAY, MAY 1
Michael Albanese at Zanies Chicago 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. IN PERSON
Zanies After Dark at Zanies Chicago 11:00 p.m.
Michael Albanese at Zanies Chicago 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. IN PERSON
Rocky LaPorte at Zanies Rosemont 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. IN PERSON
Triple Birthday Show at Riddles 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. IN PERSON Three renowned Chicago comedians, Jay Deep, Marlo Mitchell and Muhammad, celebrate their birthdays together
SUNDAY, MAY 2
Slice of Life at Salernos in Oak Park, 7:00 p.m.
Trixx at Zanies Chicago 8:00 p.m. IN PERSON
Cinco de Loco at Riddles 8:00 p.m. IN PERSON Juan Villareal, Jose Raymond, and Alex Ortiz.
MONDAY, MAY 3
Monday Night Funnies 7:00p.m. ONLINE An unforgettable LIVE ZOOM stand-up comedy show hosted by the great and incomparable Jessica Winther and featuring Claude Stuart, Vickie Eisenstein, Eugenia Kuzmina, Irina Voronina, Amanda Smith, Keith Graber, Jennifer Arundale, and Chuck Field. This show features top stand-up comedians from Chicago, Los Angeles and Scottsdale as seen on The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, Comics Unleashed, Reno 911, iCarly, 13 Reasons Why, and at comedy clubs across the country such as The Improv, Laugh Factory and Flappers. Created and produced by Mark Klaber Production and Denise Medina Productions.