Chicago Open Mics

[KevinLee]

'cept from Lebo.

[dan telfer]

Schuba's was a death march of humidity and self-sabotage, but Derek hung out through all the negativity and gave it his best shot.

Also, it is creepy how quick you guys were to shit on his set without seeing it. It's almost like you WERE a part of that Schuba's!

[KevinLee]

I heard things.

[DriftRoberts]

..

[KevinLee]

Holy Guacamole!

[JKwac]

Here are the open mics that I'm aware of on the northside of Chicago, not including showcases.

Sunday
Schuba's

Monday
Globe Pub
Gio's
Amp Rock (its status is questionable)

Tuesday
7-10 Lounge
Spread
Melnicks

Wednesday
Edge
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy
Coles

Thursday
Tonic Room

The ones I'm not sure about but may still be happening are Trace, O'Hagans, McDunnas, and Phyllis... Also, Town Hall and Bucktown Pub do once a month type deals...

[KevinLee]

Trace still happens as a poetry slam on Tuesday but if too many comics show up they'll probably ban us. Holiday Club at Sheridan and Irving Park has a music mic that four or five comics crash on the same night. It's a little more fun.

[Dr. Feelgood]

I'm in Chicago for the weekend, and rather than do my own research to find the comedy-show-to-see, I thought I'd throw it to you nerds. Actual show-shows are preferred, but I am open to mics.

[JPSpaulding]

Dave Attell tonight and tomorrow at the Lakeshore Theater, two shows each night, and I believe only one is sold out so far

[JPSpaulding]

What are the times on Globe pub tonight? Thanks


EDIT: never mind I used the intranetz like an adult and found it right away

[Treyger]

the globe starts around 915...sign up should start at 830 but its more like 745.

mondays: rebel comedy 8pm (i'm hosting)
shambles 9pm
gios 11pm

[JPSpaulding]

the globe starts around 915...sign up should start at 830 but its more like 745.

mondays: rebel comedy 8pm (i'm hosting)
shambles 9pm
gios 11pm

So where are all those places Google?

[JPSpaulding]

Hi,

any help with info for tonight functioning open mics would be awesome, what time, sign up, etc. Thanks

I'll also be trying to check out ChUC tonight as well if possible, does anybody try to hit a mic and go to this show on Tuesdays?

Thanks im new to all of this some what

J

[CJ Toledano]

I'm going to attempt to do Seven Ten Lounge (8-8:30 sign-up, names drawn out of a cup for order, 9pm start) then go to ChUC to see Joe Kwaczala's set.

[CJ Toledano]

Seven Ten Lounge - 2747 N Lincoln

[JPSpaulding]

Sweet, thanks CJ

[percykittens]

Hi,


Thanks im new to all of this some what

J

just show up wearing your beard and you'll be fine.

Have you been going up?

[JPSpaulding]

No beard, not going up because of general nervousness, just trying to feel things out this week and maybe I'll go up up next week

I have been to Schubas and Globe so far though, at least I'm getting out of the house

[JPSpaulding]

Ok so is Tonic room the open mic to got to tonight? I saw on their website that a band is playing so whats the deal?

Also, i was at Coles last, holy shit there were a lot of people there. I arrived early enough to sign up 11th(on 11/11, feeding the OCD monster) but it seems like only about 8-10 open micers went up before the showcase started.

Is this the general case? If you dont get a spot lower then lets say 10 you probably aren't going to get to perform? I ask because I amped myself up pretty good to perform in front of that many people then was left feeling confused?

Thanks again for all your help an suggestions guys and nice to meet Kevin Lee face to face the other night at 7/10

J

[JKwac]

Tonic Room is 7:30 sign up tonight, 8:00 start. I will be hosting tonight, running a TIGHT ship so that we're done before 10 when the band is slated to go on.