Forum: Chicago

Figured it wouldn't be such a bad idea to set up a thread listing the open mics around town, and seeing which of these up and coming Chicago ASTers are going to be there. Post your favorite open mics, questions, and and stories here. I don't really know all the open mics, but I'll be going to...

Hello ASTers, I don't get a chance to post very often but here I am. I'm in Chicago indefinitely and decided I wanted to run a new show with some pals. Here it is: <p><center><img src="http://s15.postimage.org/mg54hxg9l/flockyourself.jpg"></center></p> <i>A new comedy show is taking flight on...

The next term of classes at ComedySportz begins February 22nd! Instructors will be announced soon! Registration is now open for the following classes: CSz 101 Fundamentals of Improv

Hey guys! So some of you know that I'm involved in producing the weekly stand-up showcase The Lincoln Lodge, which has been an institution here in Chicago for 11 years. So I thought it'd be good to make a catch-all thread for the show! Can you believe it? We do two shows every Friday at 8:30...

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Drag City's THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STARES Present AN EVENING OF HIGH-CALIBRE, FUNNY-ASS STAND-UP COMEDY!!! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124107954343475 BRENT WEINBACH (Comedians of Comedy / Lopez Tonight) KYLE KINANE (AST recording artist) MICHAEL SANCHEZ (Comedians You Should Know)

Hey Chicago comics: the popular Des Moines stand-up comedy competition is expanding into several new markets in 2012! We've got a C4 competition in Bloomington-Normal, IL in July and one in Rock Island, IL in March! A few Chicago comics are already competing, add your name to the mix for a...

Chicago comedy collective Your Funniest Friends -- whose members have performed at prestigious comedy fests such as Aspen Comedy Festival, The Andy Kaufman Awards and the Boston Comedy Festival -- announce its premiere weekly showcase at The Joynt, 650 N Dearborn St, on Saturday, January 7. A...

More info to come. I will get one of those fantastic MayneStage posters. I made sure it was in the contract.

I am staying in Rogers Park and will likely see Dan Telfer at the Mayne Stage but was curious if anything else worthwhile was happening while I am in the city. Thanks in advance.

Dudes, for real! Hannibal's doing two shows at The Lincoln Lodge on December 30! 8:30 & 10:30 for just $15 Tickets are selling VERY fast and will sell out, so SNATCH YOURS UP NOW.

The next term of classes at ComedySportz begins January 9th! Registration is now open for the following classes: CSz 101 Fundamentals of Improv Day Time Instructor

I’m looking for someone to take over my lease through the end of May. It’s one room in a 3 bedroom apartment and the rent is just $470. You’d have two roommates who are both comics/improvisers. One works at Groupon and the other works at the Museum of Science and Industry. They’re male, but are...

Hello, AST Chicago! I edited a documentary about Marc Maron that is screening at the Annoyance at 7PM on November 8th and 9th. It was directed by Jodi Lennon. It consists of footage of Maron taken on September 19, 2001... culminating with a performance that night at the Comedy Cellar. He spends...

Just in time for Halloween, The Lincoln Lodge is pleased to bring you: Ricky Gonzales hosting Charlie Bury Joe McAdam Josh Cheney

This week The Lincoln Lodge is pleased to bring you: Charlie Bury hosting Liza Treyger Julia Solomon Dan Ronan

Kevin McDonald and Scott Thompson perform stand-up comedy for the first time in this brand new two man show, Two Kids, One Hall at Mayne Stage in Rogers Park. According to Chicago Sun-Times, it is rumored that Dave Foley may be making a guest appearance during tonight's 8 o'clock show....

Hey guys Last summer, I hosted a late-night comedy talk show at Second City's de Maat Theater. It was posted about here, so some of you may have heard of it. We had a great run of sold-out shows, and I'm happy to announce that we're coming back on March 5! WHEN: Every Saturday night at...

This week The Lincoln Lodge is pleased to bring you: Derek Smith hosting Joe Kwaczala Dan Ronan CJ Toledano

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The next term of classes at ComedySportz begins October 26th! Registration is now open for the following classes: CSz 101 Fundamentals of Improv Day Time Instructor

This weekend I was supposed to open for Maria Bamford at the lovely Mayne Stage Theater. It truly is lovely. Don't let the empty Magic Video across the street fool you, it's worth billions of moneys. Maria has fallen ill. She is a badass, and I really hope she recovers quickly. Last night I got...

Attention Comedians: The Lincoln Lodge is opening cast member submissions for the 2011-2012 Season. Anyone interested in cast membership should email llbookings@yahoo.com by 6 PM on Friday, August 12, 2011, with their answers to the following questions: 1. What specific skills would...

THE LINCOLN LODGE OPENS OPENS SEASON 12 WITH SPECIAL HEADLINER JAMES ADOMIAN! BUY TICKETS HERE: http://www.brownpaperticke<wbr>ts.com/event/198257 The Lincoln Lodge(4008 N. Lincoln Ave.), the nation’s longest running independent comedy show, is beginning it’s 12th year with two shows on...

Hey all, I'm launching a new show at The Lincoln Lodge called The Blackout Diaries. The comics tell real stories (mostly, but not exclusively, about drinking). Then the audience can then ask questions. There's also a bit of multimedia- photos and such. The first one sold out but it looks...

this could be really my 1st genuine show in Chicago, it's a showcase held at The Edge Comedy Club within your Chicago Center for the executing Arts @ 777 N. Green St. right near to the corner of Chicago and Halsted. believed I'd provide you with all an opportunity to determine the Chicago debut of...

PROFESSIONAL AUDITIONS FOR COMEDYSPORTZ Fall 2011 The ComedySportz Theatre’s next round of auditions will be held September 4, 6, 9, 10, and 11th, with callbacks being on September 12th. This audition is for our Professional Ensemble, Extended Company, Battle-prov, and a Fall run of Rec League....

Look at that lineup! There will be sketch, improv AND stand-up. It's going to be an amazing show! Please buy tickets or click the link to donate, and help pay Second City's own Judy Fabjance pay her breast cancer bills. Thanks comedy nerds!

Thursday, August 18, the People Under the Stares and Drag City present a night of funny-assed comedy: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/47395 Brody Stevens (The Hangover, this blammo AST thread: http://aspecialthing.com/forum/f27/why-we-need-steven-brody-stevens-19062/) Eddie...

Tig Notaro is performing tonight at The Viaduct Theater. Link to purchase tickets is below. http://www.viaducttheatre.com/cms/

The MadSkillz Project: A conservatory for hiphop improv comedy Based on our popular "MadSkillz" elective, this 3-level program trains students in the use of Hiphop in improv comedy. From the actual act of rapping, to the infusion of Hiphop's characteristic energy confidence into every...

The next term of classes at ComedySportz begins September 14th! Registration is now open for the following classes: CSz 101 Fundamentals of Improv Day Time Instructor

JUST ADDED - ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! Jimmy Pardo at The Mayne Stage Theatre in Chicago! July 10 - 9pm! There is a very good chance this will be the only time to see Jimmy do stand-up in the Chicagoland area in 2011. Mike Toomey opens! http://www.maynestage.com/jimmy-pardo.aspx

Hey folks, I'm going to be visiting Chicago for a week in July. I have a few shows confirmed but the rest of my schedule is pretty empty. Can you suggest things to see/establishments in which to drink cheap or fancy beer/places that serve sincerely good or comically bad food? Also, any...

This Friday July 22nd at 8pm! UNDERGROUND LOUNGE (952 W. Newport Chicago, IL) It's the Hopefully Tasteful Comedy Show. In conjunction with the Hopefully Tasteful Podcast here's the hopefully tasteful comedy show featuring many great local comics who have been featured on the show. Great line up...

http://www.printersball.org/ Here's the deal: We're having a seance, and we need people to get drunk and portray Chicago authors. Everyone shows up and picks an author. Naturally, there will be a giant Ouija Board The Ouija board will be on the main floor and the set up is exactly how...

Turning up the volume on comedy in Rogers Park a bit...:) MAYNE STAGE Benson Interruption - 6/9 Doug Loves Movies - 6/10 (NOTE, both Doug Benson shows are sold out!) Bobcat Goldthwait - 6/15-16

THE RED BAR COMEDY CLUB at ONTOURAGE 157 W. ONTARIO ST. Chicago, IL FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH - 8PM & 10PM SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH - 8PM & 10PM GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! http://redbarcomedy.com/ COMEDIANS PERFORMING: MARTY DEROSA, TRENTON DAVIS, CAMERON ESPOSITO & RYAN DALTON!

Lineup should drop any day now, because they've accidentally released a few of the shows on last year's website: Tim Minchin The Anti-Social Network (Bill Burr, Dave Attell, Jim Breuer, and Jim Norton) Jim Jefferies Whitney Cummings Demetri Martin (and friends) Jeffrey Ross (roasts...

Hey AST, I just wanted to let everyone know that there is a Groupon for ComedySportz classes today. Here's the link: http://www.groupon.com/deals/the-comedysportz-theatre-chicago The Groupon states that it is for Level 101, but we'll honor it for anyone who qualifies for Advanced Placement...