Comedy shows are selling out faster than ever, so here are some ticket alerts:
June 1: Tickets go on sale for the world premiere of Cooking with Bubbie: The Musical starring Jan Slavin and Carla Gordon at The Skokie Theatre, July 10-August 22.
June 3-5: Pat Tomasulo at Zanies in Rosemont.
June 10-13: Josh Johnson at Zanies in Rosemont.
June 17-18: Online masterclass improv workshop with Susan Messing and Rachael Mason.
July 9-11: Michael Palascak at Zanies Chicago.
October 12: Gary Gulman at The Vic.
November 5-6: Preacher Lawson at The Improv (almost sold out).
Also, check out the Laugh Factory’s upcoming shows and buy tickets in advance. Most Laugh Factory shows are already sold out for this weekend. Please confirm all details below. If you have a show for me to add, please email me at temewring@gmail.com. Thank you to the Chicago comedy community for its resilience and healing powers! Please support local comedy!
FRIDAY, MAY 28
Hey Nonny at The Nonny Club, Arlington Heights, 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON. Comedy excellence! John McCombs hosts Adam Burke, Paul Farahvar and Manny Acosta.
High Society 8 p.m. ONLINE Presented by The Dingleboys a/k/a improv icons Susan Messing, Rachael Mason, Rich Sohn, Neal Dandade.
Thea Vidale at The Comedy Shrine, Aurora, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. IN PERSON. Thea Vidale is a nationally touring headliner and TV star (Thea, Wayans Brothers, BET’s Comic View). Friday and Saturday nights.
D Ray Sanders at Dee’s Place, S. Elgin, 7:30 p.m. IN PERSON. From Comedy Central, BET and HBO.
Kevin Damn “Damn Fool” Simpson, Famo Roy, Jay Deep at Riddles, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. IN PERSON. Soul food and a night of comedy stars and laughs.
Chris Redd at Zanies Chicago IN PERSON Emmy Award winner from Saturday Night Live! Zanies’ site says shows are sold out, but always worth calling. Through Sunday.
Steve Trevino at The Improv, Schaumburg, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. “The new voice for the 21st century Mexican American.” Almost sold out.
SATURDAY, MAY 29
Crazy Woke Asians Comedy Festival 3 p.m. – 1 a.m. ONLINE This virtual live comedy festival includes one of Chicago’s best, Prateek Srivastava, who is known for his hilarious comedy and positive energy. Follow link for all details.
Steve Trevino at The Improv, Schaumburg, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. “The new voice for the 21st century Mexican American.”
Kevin Damn “Damn Fool” Simpson, Famo Roy, Jay Deep at Riddles, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. IN PERSON
SUNDAY, MAY 30
Crazy Woke Asians Comedy Festival 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. ONLINE The Festival continues. See Chicago comedian Becca Tham today. Check out her album Millenial Sounds. Follow link for all details.
Happy To Be Here at Second City, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. “A celebration of our resilience, our relationships, and our mutual need to get back into the habit of making eye contact.”
MONDAY, MAY 31
Monday Night Funnies 7:00 p.m. ONLINE I NEVER miss this online show produced by Denise Medina and Mark Klaber and hosted by the inimitable Jessica Winther. With a coast-to-coast lineup of up-and-comers and established comedy stars, Jessica keeps the show flying with her lightning hilarious wit and authenticity.