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 […]
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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
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Please confirm all details before leaving home in case something’s changed! Shows to add? Please email me at temewring@gmail.com. Wishing you laughter every day! This list’s goal is to help make that happen with events for every day of the year. I add frequently, so check back. Infinite thanks always to the Chicago comedy community
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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
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Please confirm all details before leaving home in case something’s changed! Shows to add? Please email me at temewring@gmail.com. Happy laughing! And infinite thanks to the Chicago comedy community for making this site possible. JANUARY January 1: Ladylike at Lincoln Lodge January 1: Comics That Kill at Laugh Factory January 1: The Devil is in
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CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Major comedy happening in Chicago this week! The What’s Funny Comedy Festival begins tomorrow night and goes through Sunday. Events include a tribute to Mary Lindsey, standup from Sherri Shepherd, and an opportunity to attend Lil Rel Howery‘s standup special television recording. Schedule below! She’s Got Issues magazine published this
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Zarna Garg is at the Den this Saturday. Tickets are almost gone. CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS The Bear’s Carmen Christopher spoke with CBS about his new special Live From the Windy City now streaming on VEEPS. Chicago entrepreneur Knowledge Beckom and Lil’ Rel Howery bring the What’s Funny Comedy Festival to the DuSable Museum
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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
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Ali Clayton’s Midwest tour takes her to Lincoln Lodge this weekend CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Last Friday, the Washington Post wrote about Megan Stalter. The in-depth feature article talks about Megan’s time in Chicago, her standout performance in the Max hit series Hacks and her starring role in Cora Bora, a feature film opening
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Beth Stelling is at The Den Theatre this Thursday. CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS John Mulaney was front and center at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in Los Angeles last Wednesday night. It was an encore showing of the fifth episode of Everybody’s in L.A., the show he created for this year’s Netflix is
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CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Lil Rel Howery is one of the stars of Harold and the Purple Crayon, the movie based on the classic children’s book. The Sony Pictures production is in theaters on August 2. Lil Rel plays an illustrated moose who comes to life and accompanies Harold into the real world. You
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CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS Paul Farahvar‘s new special Middle Western, Middle Eastern has over 10,000 views just two weeks after its release. Ali Clayton releases her debut comedy album Country Queer on May 31. “Recorded in Milwaukee, this album tells her story as a member of a very Southern family from rural North Carolina, a special ed kid,
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Sammy Obeid is at The Den this week. CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS A new Paul Farahvar special is always reason to celebrate. On April 26, Helium Comedy Studio’s will release Paul’s latest, Middle Western, Middle Eastern. Paul is a lawyer-turned-comedian and popular nationally touring headliner. He is the creator of original hit productions like
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CCHICACGO COMEDIANS ON LATE NIGHT CHICAGO COMEDIANS ON LATE NIGHT After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson: Monday: Matt Braunger Tuesday: Kyle Kinane Wednesday: Dewayne Perkins Friday: Lauren Lapkus (rerun) Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday: Cecily Strong CHICAGO COMEDIANS IN THE NEWS I was excited to share a Chicago comedian quoted in a major news
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