Name: HighQ Hang Out
Start: 2026-06-05T02:00:00Z
Location: de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago

Chicago

Cabaret comedy meets casual camaraderie in this uniquely presented showcase of high-minded comedians, musicians, storytellers, and variety performers.
Come on by! Hang out! And get lifted from the inside with this cosmic cavalcade of comedy, coolly curated by the third-eye visionaries behind HighQ: America’s favorite drug test.

de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago

These non-Second City productions are original works created and produced by guest performers and ensembles. With limited runs, these performances allow for complete creative freedom and may feature artists of any experience level.

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This show is a mixture of performance genres. It could range from stand up, to sketch, to music, or anything in between.

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