Allison Goldberg’s “Love Isn’t Blind” is at The Den
CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS
Nate Bargatze, along with Nicole Byer and Jeff Ross, will headline the National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival this August in Jamestown, New York.
John Mulaney and Olivia Munn were married last week by Sam Waterston at a ceremony attended only by their two year-old son and a witness, according to an exclusive report in People Magazine.
Anna Marie Tendler, John Mulaney’s ex, has written a memoir, Men Have Called Me Crazy. Her book tour brings her to Chicago on October 5, sponsored by the Chicago Humanities Festival, for “a conversation on mental health, writing, and art.”
Sunday night comedy is coming to Kibbitznest this September.
Ellen DeGeneres has canceled her Sunday, August 11 show at the Chicago Theatre. The August 10 show, which is nearly sold out, appears to be going forward. She also canceled shows in San Francisco, Seattle and Dallas. Ellen has a new Netflix special airing in late 2024. She has told fans, “After my Netflix special, I’m done.” Her current tour is titled “Ellen’s Last Stand … Up.”
ADVANCE TICKET ALERTS
August 10 Zarna Garg at The Den Theatre
August 15 Lele Mason at The Comedy Plex
August 16-17 Gwen La Roka at The Comedy Plex
August 17 Matteo Lane & Nick Smith I Never Like You Podcast recording at Thalia Hall
September 28 Atsuko Okatsuka at The Chicago Theatre
October 5 John Early at Thalia Hall
October 11-12 Ryan Sickler at The Den Theatre
October 28 Jenny Slate at The Athenaeum
December 12-14 Maria Bamford at The Den
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Following are eleven only-in-Chicago shows this week. Please confirm all details before leaving home! There’s also a major 2024 list here.
MONDAY, JULY 15
Headliners Sit Down at Laugh Factory, 8:00 p.m. You get to hear sets from Chicago’s top headliners PLUS personal insights into what makes them tick on and off stage when they sit down with Paul Farahvar.
TUESDAY, JULY 16
Hub City Comedy Week at Lincoln Lodge The new Hub City Comedy Festival kicks off at Lincoln Lodge tonight. A joint presentation of Daniel Van Kirk and Lincoln Lodge. Follow the link to see the week’s unique programming. Different themes every night and it’s safe to expect surprise guests.
Hannibal Buress at The Comedy Plex, 7:30 p.m. A surprise pop up show. Featuring Sean Flannery. Sure to be an amazing night of comedy.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
New Material Night at Zanies Rosemont, 7:30 p.m. Be the first to hear Chicago comedians’ new material. A really fun way to be part of the standup process and see your favorite and new favorite comedians.
THURSDAY, JULY 18
Seth Davis at The Comedy Plex, Oak Park, 7:30 p.m. A guaranteed upbeat, uplifting funny night with one of Chicago’s favorites standups.
Love Isn’t Blind at The Den Theatre, 7:15 p.m. Allison Goldberg’s unique comedy dating show is a hit up and down the coast of California. Men figure out how to win a date without saying anything. She told the SF Gate that every show is “like a real-world dating app, but more fun because people are so done with swiping.” More at allisongoldberg.com.
ShowTime’s Birthday Comedy Jam at Riddles, Alsip, 7:30 p.m. With Leon Rogers, Mo Good, Derrick Hurley, OhJay Lamont, Bobby Wright.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Bad Momz of Comedy at Lucha Cantina, Rockford, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Orly K.G. hosts Lindsay Porter, Mo Good and Avril Granato.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
What’s So Funny About Pickleball? at The Laughing Academy, Glenview, 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. With Tyler Fowler and Vic Pandya. Early show added… Late show sold out!
You Got This at Second City, 7:30 p.m. The new show by acclaimed duo Jaffe & Magy. They say, “Remember. When life gets hard, you got this.”
SUNDAY, JULY 21
The Early Bird Special Geezers of Comedy at Laugh Factory, 7:00 p.m. Steven Springer hosts Jimmy Carrane, Anna Marie Long, Phil Gordon, Robert Holloway, Kurt Lindland and Brian Atkinson.