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Name: She the People: Girlfriends’ Guide to Sisters Doing It For Themselves
Start: 2018-08-19T08:13:00+00:00
End: 2018-08-19T16:00:00+00:00
Location: UP Comedy Club

UP Comedy Club

She the People: Girlfriends’ Guide to Sisters Doing It For Themselves

We’ll bet you 72 cents on the dollar (or much, much less!) you’ll cheer for this sketch show ent...

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UP Comedy Club

The Second City’s Improv Comedy Hour

A brand new twist on a classic art form...from the mind of Mick Napier. A wildly unpredictable displ...

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UP Comedy Club

The Second City’s Summer Blockbuster

The beaches are closed due to contamination, the sprinklers are all shut off thanks to crippling wat...

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UP Comedy Club

The Second City After Hours: A Late Night Improv Show

Stay up late with The Second City as we bring you our latest and greatest. It’s interactive. It’...

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UP Comedy Club

Improv Brunch

The Second City scrambles together two of everyone's favorites, comedy and brunch, for a scrumptious...

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Chicago Mainstage

Dream Freaks Fall From Space

Dream Freaks Fall from Space holds a funhouse mirror up to the already bizarre times in which we’...

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e.t.c. Theater

Gaslight District

From aliens to the alienated, savage roasts to distorted boasts, The Second City e.t.c.’s 42 revue...

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UP Comedy Club

The Second City’s Dysfunctional Family Affair (or It’s All Relatives)

The Second City's Dysfunctional Family Revue (or It's All Relatives) draws from The Second City's le...

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UP Comedy Club

Best Of The Second City: Late Night Edition

The Second City is a legendary Chicago comedy company, founded in 1959, that has produced comedy sta...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Baby Wants Candy

Baby Wants Candy, one of the most celebrated and popular comedy ensembles in the world, is thrilled...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Totally Ridiculous: An Improvised Show That’s Better Than Recess

Totally Ridiculous: An Improvised Show That’s Better Than Recess Show Description: A 50-minu...

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Chicago Mainstage

Best of The Second City

Mondays at 8pm and Weekends at 4pm. Come see where it all began! The Best of The Second City feature...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Gutterball

Come see these members of the Severn Darden Graduate Program perform long form improvisation in a di...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Twisty

A brand new, completely improvised performance every week from our newest additions to the Second Ci...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Hobgoblin

A brand new, completely improvised performance every week from the Second City Training Center's Sev...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

The Chill as Fuck Show

A variety showcase featuring some of Chicago’s most talented comedians, musicians, and more. With...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Infinite Sundaes

The Second City Training Center’s Musical House Ensemble creates a new variety show each week that...

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UP Comedy Club

Made in America (Some Assembly Required)

A certified American comedy institution since 1959, The Second City’s laughs are 100% USA-made in...

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UP Comedy Club

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sweater

The Second City's THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY SWEATER. It's the most wonderful time of the year...

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Chicago Mainstage

The Second City’s Neighborhood Tour

The Second City kicks off another glorious summer with the return of “The Second City’s Neighbor...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

COACHED ENSEMBLES

Talented newcomers from The Second City Training Center's A-E program take the stage for a 8-week ru...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Sketch Cast

Sketch Cast: Writing Program Ensembles! Sketch Cast ensembles write and perform their own mater...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Jam Sandwich

Jam Sandwich Improv! Comedy! Excitement! An all-new improvised show featuring faculty and stud...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Pillow Fight

Pillow Fight! The games will take place Fridays, July 27th - August 10th at 10:30pm!Four ensembles...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Those Who Can’t

Join the Training Center Faculty for a night of Improv! Tickets $5!

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Jumping Off a Clef

Join the faculty for a night of musical improv! $5 tickets

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

The Answer is Yes

One actor. One musician. One improvised musical. Matthew Van Colton (Second City Theatricals; Bla...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

We Have Questions

We Have Questions. Our performers have answers. This month we’re asking, in a Seinfeld-esque...

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The Blackout Cabaret

The Cambridge Footlights International Tour Show 2018: Pillow Talk

Join ‘the most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ (The Independent) as they embark on another e...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Jimmy and Johnnie

Jimmy Carrane and John Hildreth improvise with a special guest. First Sunday of the month at 7pm in...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

24 Hour Sketch Comedy Competition

8 sketch teams will each write and rehearse an original sketch that follows a set of rules given to...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

The News* with Maggie Smith

Like The Daily Show? Like Last Week Tonight? Then you'll love* this show. The News* with Maggie...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Clued In: An Improvised Murder Mystery

Join us for an evening of intrigue and laughs as our cast gets swept up in a completely improvised m...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Everybody But Oliver!

This off-Broadway production reimagines the classic Lionel Bart musical adaptation of Charles Dicken...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Hot Dish! A Saucy Late-Night Sketch Revue

Come get your fill of female-forward sketch comedy from a cast of real life gal pals. This original...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

All Strings Attached: A Music Improv Program Revue

You never know how the people you come in contact with will impact your life. This Music Improv Prog...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

That Sunday Show

that sunday show is a monthly variety hour featuring comedic acts of novelty and artistic intrigue....

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Empowered! (If That’s Okay…)

Come enjoy a two-woman sketch show that takes you on a journey of the self, relationships, and life...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Ten Dollar Comedy

Ten Dollar Comedy is a weekly showcase featuring some of Chicago's best improv, stand up, and sketch...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

HerStory

"HerStory: come join us on this silly and satirical journey through history! You will meet witches,...

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The Blackout Cabaret

SAME St.

SAME St. is a PG variety show for people of all ages. Hosted by the sketch group SAME and featuring...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

The Salutatorian

The year is 2008. Ian has been selected as the graduating class’ salutatorian - the student with t...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Virtually Reality

VIRTUALLY REALITY explores worlds like ours, but not quite our own. With a death-defying spin cla...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Agent Carol: An Improvised Espionage

You're invited to join the Agent Carol fan club for our weekly meeting! Seven dedicated fans will re...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

The Chris & Matt Show: Summer Bonanza!

Chris and Matt can't stop/won't stop in their 4th show...this one is REAL whacky. They got experimen...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Night Medicine

Short, dark plays of dramatic, nightmarish intensity. The Cast: Geoff Crump Jeffrey Hill Mira...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Now Available On Video and DVD

Join "Now Available on Video and DVD" for the premiere and closing of a hit new film...all in one ni...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Disposable Income Freak Show

Step right up, step right up to this sketch comedy spectacle from award-winning writer Donny Rodrigu...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

The Dog Park

Welcome to the Dog Park. Grab a stick. Chase a pal. Sniff consensually. Here, there are no top-dogs,...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

SKORT Presents: Cheese All That

Cheese All That melts a slice of weirdness on the ride-sharing, media-obsessed, material world in wh...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Uncle Bobo’s 2 Year Anniversary Bash

Uncle Bobo's 2 Year Anniversary Bash Featuring Daytona and Tetherball Your favorite improv uncl...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Vodka Soda

When life gives you lemons add vodka, which is exactly what we did! Vodka Soda is a sketch show that...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

My Long Distance Relationship with Running

This one-woman show features Denver runner Brittany Charboneau (aka “The Funny Runner”) as she t...

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$Latex Dungeon Presents: “Tammy’s Diary” with Special Guests$

Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Latex Dungeon Presents: “Tammy’s Diary” with Special Guests

Come join Latex Dungeon as they crack open Tammy’s diary and find out where she has been. Featuri...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Raw Honey

Raw Honey strives to deliver unheated, unpasteurized, and unprocessed laughs to you though short and...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Good People Presents: The Underdogs

Put on your rally caps and join Good People for an evening of sketch comedy that will explore long...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Three Little Squids Present: How to be Fancy

Champagnes flutes, Spiral staircases, Dress attire, Soft yet emotional music plays in the background...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Baby Bison

Have you ever been to Yellowstone National Park in the early spring and watched newborn bison frolic...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

I’m OK, Are You OK?

Molly Scullion has been to therapy, and she'll tell you all about it. In "I'm Ok, Are You Ok?", Moll...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Little Me, A Little You

Say, have you ever moved from anywhere in the world to, I don't know, the state of Texas? We thought...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet is an educational sketch show where each sketch teaches you about a true fact of history...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Belle Dissonance

Belle Dissonance is a musical sketch revue that takes a look at oddities of society and everyday lif...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Recently Single

Recently Single is a group of college students from all corners of the U.S. who met through the powe...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Trash Garden Presents: Garden Party

The Garden Party with Trash Garden is a unique and fun-filled variety show hosted by indie team and...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Woven with Water Bear

Woven will use a single audience suggestion to plunge you into a brand new weird world where whats g...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Part Time Scientists

We’re excited to present out first revue, the self-titled show of Part Time Scientists! Journey wi...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Val Agnew: Happy Camper

Sunshine! Adventure! No parents! What could be better than camp? Nothing apparently, since Val Agnew...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Sherlock on Slack One Night Only

Your favorite detectives are here! Join this mystical and magical three person team battle with thei...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Care For A Corpse? – A Proper British Murder Mystery

In the year of 1950, a large mansion sits in rural England, surrounded by the beautiful countryside...

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The Blackout Cabaret

A Bunch of Ringos

Suffering from a case of the Friday night blues? A Bunch of Ringos has the cure! We’ll alleviate...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Promedy: An Improvised Prom!

Miss the golden days of awkward teenage romance? Do you long for a fancy night indoors with a goofy...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Open Mike

5 smart/nice/funny dudes named Michael + 1 mutual friend who thinks they’ll play great together =...

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The Blackout Cabaret

No Coast Comedy Show

A constantly learning troupe of stand up comedians invites the audience to a snapshot of their ever-...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Spicy Clamato One Night Bash

We are University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's longest running short form improv troupe (26 yea...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Aunt Party featuring Spliff

Your favorite Aunt is single and ready to mingle! Join Aunt Party for a night of improv and fun with...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

CHMKNS

Don't recover from the hangover you got Saturday night attempting to suppress the pain of your exist...

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The Blackout Cabaret

The Emeralds of Saigon

The (whispered) Emeralds of Saigon are comprised of 5 lovable Second City Training Center graduates...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Little Nikky’s

In a perfect world, Nikki and Nicky would have a TV show. But no, life happens and it’s up to thes...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Nobody’s Babies Presents: Mom? Dad?

Nobody's Babies are back, and this time they're taking on life's biggest questions. From "Are you...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Dream Queen

A theatrically driven show inspired by a young, intelligent, witty, faith driven, woman who loves th...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Every Body Pees

EVERY BODY PEES: FINDING TRUTH IN THE WORLD…THREE WORDS AT A TIME. Created by & Starring: K...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Hero’s Journey

Hero's Journey is a completely improvised, hour-long, storybook style adventure. Join us as our Hero...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Big Kid

Big Kid is a solo sketch show written and performed by Laurel Posakony. The show explores growing u...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Completely Average But Incredibly Great

Separate, they are Completely Average. Together, they are Incredibly Great. A night of senseless ske...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

The United States of Fatherhood

This is a story about a woman, my best friend, who got pregnant and needs to decide what to do... An...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

The Stout Sisters Made You a Beautiful Show

Adrienne and Jillian Stout are two Chicago-based comedians who used to just be Minnesotan-based sist...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Up Next and Finger Furniture

Two musical improv groups share one stage each performing their signature forms. Up Next will be...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Coach Payne Gets You Ready for the Midterms

Coach Payne is back to get you ready for the Midterm Elections. If you are out of voting shape, Coac...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Botox for Breakfast Presents: Reality Blows

Have you ever thought your life should be the premise for a reality show? Would it be more like Keep...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

FRANKENTEAM

An improv conglomerate from DePaul Improv and Sketch Comedy! United by the fact that our teammates a...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Mary-Ann and Greg’s Three Step Seminar to Conquering Your Biggest Fears (No Refunds)

Join our friendly, (somewhat) qualified tag-team duo Mary Ann and Greg as they lead an easy, conveni...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Chicago Bowls

Enjoy a night with a big yummy Chicago Bowl full of improv and sketch comedy! FEATURING: Lilly B...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Send Moods

Send Moods is the show that makes the stars and jokes align. They say laughter is the best medicine...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Level Es – Skybox

Level E Shows Saturday, August 18th - Skybox 7:30 p.m. - Thursday 7p Sam Super 8:30 p.m. -...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Night Terrors

A show about hope in dire situations and how we fail miserably to deal with them. Starring: Alex...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Music Improv Class Shows 1-5

Music Improv Class Shows Sunday, August 19th –Skybox No MI 1 6:00 p.m. MI 2 6:45 p.m....

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Stand-Up 1

Stand-Up 1 Class Shows Friday, August 17th - de Maat 7:00 p.m. - Stand-Up 1 Monday 4p (Yello...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Stand-Up 2

Stand-Up End-of-Term Shows Stand-Up 2 Shows Sunday, August 26th - de Maat 6:30 p.m. - Sta...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Storytelling Showcase

A showcase featuring the stories from the recent graduates of The Storytelling Program. Storytell...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Level F Shows

IFAX F(orever) Sunday, August 26th- Blackout 6:30 p.m. - IFAX F(orever) - TJ Medel ...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Straight Up Ghost

Join us for a one night only featuring Straight Up Ghost, a group specializing in long-form improv....

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The Blackout Cabaret

Valid Hysteria

Valid Hysteria is one of the longest running all female improv groups. We are comprised of strong, b...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Choosy Moms

Choosy Moms is a neophyte Chicago Improv team. We play long form and are coached by the great Gretch...

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Donny’s Skybox Theatre

Broken Compass Players Present: Make America Gag Again

The Broken Compass Players is a sketch comedy ensemble that performs Make America Gag Again. All tro...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Employee of the Month: A Show About Appreciation

Do you like to be appreciated? Of course you do don’t be silly! So why not come out and be a...

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The Blackout Cabaret

Possum Blossom & Tallboy Tuesdays

Kick off your fall right with a night of improv from Possum Blossom and Tallboy Tuesdays! FEAT...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Assassin Featuring Surprise & Pennyworth

Improv duo ASSASSIN has curated a One Night Only event to showcase some of Chicago's premiere undisc...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Air Force Fun Celebrates a Wedding

Birthed out of Santa Monica’s Westside Comedy Theatre, Air Force Fun quickly made an impression on...

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de Maat Studio Theatre

Simpler Times with Simple Syrup

Life isn’t so simple anymore. Come see this cast improvise and navigate sticky, but all too real s...

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Judy’s Beat Lounge

Yes Anděl

An evening of saying Yes to Fear. A member of the audience will be drawn at random to come up onstag...

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Training Center in e.t.c.

Level 6 Conservatory Shows

Come out to the E.T.C. on Monday nights for performances by Level 6 Conservatory students. Sets inc...

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Chicago Mainstage

The Second City’s 107th Mainstage Revue

Come see The Second City Mainstage's brand new 107th Revue. This is the most exciting time to see a...

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