CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS What are you doing next Tuesday, October 13? It’s an important day in Chicago comedy: the annual John Fox Memorial Showcase at Zanies Chicago. Named for the extraordinary standup John Fox, proceeds from the event “provide assistance with healthcare, housing, employment, and other essential needs, ensuring that the people who […]

Melissa Villaseñor/Photo by Julia Stoyanova CHICAGO COMEDY IN THE NEWS CHICAGO COMEDY SHOWS SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER2 Following are fifteen shows happening in and around Chicago this week! Please confirm all details before leaving the house! And please visit my Big List of Chicago Comedy Events because this is just a small sampling. Much more listed HERE. […]

The Doughboys are at The Den Theatre this week CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Joel Kim Booster and his husband, John Michael Sudsina were featured in the New York Times Vows section yesterday, where they shared how they met and fell in love—along with some romantic behind-the-scenes details from Joel’s many hit comedy projects. Jimmy […]

Please confirm all details – and laugh as much as possible this New Year’s Eve. Thank you for all your support in 2025! I never take it for granted! Wishing everyone happiness, health and a much funnier year in 2026. On that note, CDG also has a post of 2026 shows here. I love finding […]

I haven’t done one of these in a while. Doesn’t it seem harder to laugh lately? ALL THE MORE reason to celebrate Valentine’s Day at one of Chicago’s signature comedy venues. If laughter is the shortest distance between two people (Victor Borge), then prioritize punchlines over pick-up lines, and let go and let laugh. You […]