Forum: Chicago

Every Thursday night from 9-11 (lest we forget), join us at the Deluxe Diner for "Firebear! Go! Comedy with Ian Gray Parry." Check out the weekly line-up at our official blog/website. No cover! All ages! Drink specials include $1 Bud Light Drafts, and $2 Wells.

Kumail and opener Beth Stelling are doing a one-night-show on August 29 at The Hideout. Tix are $12. I wanna go so goddamn bad but it's a 21+ show and I'm five months shy. Really frustrating.

Tonight! (8/26) and Thursday Sept. 2 8pm Del Close Theater at iO. $12, free for iO students. http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/195 Uploaded with ImageShack.us Thanks! pt http://www.bigheadpaul.com

Hey guys! I'm in an awesome fundraiser tonight. All the details are here. I'll be closing it out with a 20 minute set, and it would be really great if you could make it. Other AST faves like Adam Burke and Cameron Esposito are performing, it's the farewell performance of my good friend and...

Hello Chicago Friends Anthony DeVito, James Harris, Greg Stone, and John Szeluga are hitting the road this August for the Best Friends of Comedy Tour! Their fun and unique voices have made their shows a staple in the NYC alternative comedy scene, and they have performed with many of the best...

Hey You All, Got a bit of a double-header this Thursday at 8pm at iO in the Del Close Theater: It's my solo characters show Comedogenic then my post-grunge acoustic band Lola Balatro after the intermish fillin' up an evenin'. If you are so inclined, please do attend. Thanks! pt...

Hi, I'm coming to Chicago next weekend and I'm looking for places to perform. Aug. 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Any spots or leads on rooms would be greatly appreciated. Love you AST. Jason Nash

Hey all, My name is Sean Flannery. I'm a comedian in Chicago. I'm working on a one man show that will be starting this month at the Lincoln Lodge, and wanted to share the details for those of you who may be in the Chicago area. It's called "Never Been To Paris" and it's about the last...

This just announced-- the first-ever Iowa Comedy Festival! An unprecedented event in the history of the Hawkeye State. The Iowa Comedy Festival October 14-16, 2010 Thursday, October 14 Finals- The Court Center Comedy Competition Winner-take-all $1000 grand prize! Top 3 perform in Saturday...

Most of you are probably already a member of the Chicago PFT300 group on Facebook. But in case you're not, there are two shows on July 30th starring none other than Mr. Paul F. Tompkins. VIP seated tickets are already sold out, but tickets are still available for both shows. Tickets can be...

Do auditions frustrate you? Not getting cast when you know you have what it takes? Interested in showcasing the best version of you? The Improv Audition Workshop is a start-to-finish mock audition with stops along the way for direct feedback. Auditioning for anything is a different skill than...

A Workshop for Coaches: Developing Stunning Group Mind It's easy to teach improv skills. You can coach skills ad nauseum and still wonder at the end of the night why a team isn't fun to watch. Group mind is the X factor. Great chemistry can make a team transcend their individual talents. A team...

For everyone who loves comedy as much as I do: Chelsea Handler posted Buy One, Get One 50% off for Comedians of Chelsea Lately at The Horseshoe Casino outside of Chicago. The Ticketmaster code is COMEDY. I can't wait. it's going to be so so so funny!!! Hope this helps save you some money and...

Hey all. If there's any ASTers in the Chicago area, I'm doing a couple sets this week. Tonight at the Beat Kitchen for Chicago Underground Comedy, and tomorrow at Timothy O'Toole's for Comedians You Should Know. Adam Burke will be on the first show, and Mike Palascak on the second, I know for...

A Whirlwind of Comedy Prepares to Descend on Chicago for a Second Year as TBS PRESENTS A "VERY FUNNY" FESTIVAL: JUST FOR LAUGHS Ellen DeGeneres, Cedric The Entertainer, Denis Leary, Russell Peters, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Aziz Ansari and Bob Odenkirk Lined Up for Festival Taking Place June...

This will be a great show. And I should know. I'm Patton Oswalt. I was just now told the line-up. Maria Bamford. John Mulaney. Kyle Kinane. And me. Good Lord. I'm extremely excited for this show. I really lucked out. I'm just as excited to watch it as I am to perform on it....

Hello, I am currently working on trying to do stand up with my comedy songs, but I've run into a problem. Being 16 years of age, most places aren't interested in letting me perform. This is something I've been working on for a while and I'd love a new place to perform. Here are some...

Friends are going to Chicago between the 24th and 27th, I'd like to be able to reccomend something cool for them see, they're comedy fans, they like stand up, improv and sketch. Thanks in advance!

Chicago's own Hannibal Buress hosts a weekly comedy showcase every Sunday night at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn NY. 9pm 21+ Free Weekly lineup changes. This week: Hannibal Buress w/ Todd Lynn Damien Lemon John F O'Donnell Yannis Pappas

There's a secret show at The Lincoln Lodge tomorrow night. I can't give too much away. It's well worth trusting me on this one. Hint: Coco but not Coco. This is not a local showcase. 7pm 4008 N. Lincoln $5 No presale. Tickets are first come, first served.

A special sketch comedy show with skits and bits suitable for a young audience* not recommended for kids under 8. Starring: Bob Odenkirk and Kate Micucci - plus, from LA’s premiere comedy troupe The Groundlings: Stephanie Courtney, Andrew Friedman, Michael Naughton, Edi Patterson and Kent...

I have an extra ticket for the CDR show on June 17th. Let me know if you want it.

In addition to my releasing a CD with AST Records, tonight is also the 5 year anniversary of Chicago Underground Comedy, a show I have been producing for (it's hard to believe) almost 3 years now. I'll be performing as well as selling CDs- it will double as a CD Release party of sorts! Also, a...

ComedySportz Training Center - Term 3 Classes begin soon. Don't miss out on the opportunity to take a class with Tim Whetham, Melissa Cathcart, Pat Dwyer, Keith Whipple, Rich Prouty, Tamara Nolte and/or Jeff Bouthiette! Our next session begins Sunday June 6th and ends on July 27th with a Student...

come see me, graham elwood, dan telfer and ricky carmona at the lakeshore theater on may 16th at 4:20! (pm)

Check out comedy safe house... Its a social networking site for comedians, writers, agents, and people whp just love funny! It's like a facebook, but its a comedy safe house.. www.comedysafehouse.com oh, and did I mention that its FREE??

Hey AST! Maybe you've seen me at Chicago Underground Comedy, maybe the Lakeshore (long live the Lakeshore!), or maybe you see I'm putting out an EP with AST and you wanna know what the big fucking deal is. Well I am pleased to announce that although the Lakeshore closed 2 weeks before my scheduled...

I just found out about this going on at the Royal George Theater this weekend: "How does Vanna flip her panels? What does Stallone have in his freezer? Why did Burt and Loni topple from the upper tier of their wedding cake? What makes the Jonas Brothers get along? Find all this out and more in...

AUDITIONS FOR CSZ REC LEAGUE – 3rd YEAR! Hey Chicago, Summer is fast-approaching and, at The ComedySportz Theatre, that means the return of Rec League!!!! Improvisers and Improv-Students are encouraged to try out their short-form chops by auditioning to be a part of this exciting...

I work with a group called "The Wilton Way" and we put various types of sketch comedy up on youtube. www.youtube.com/thewiltonway We've been lucky enough to work with some very talented people in the Chicago comedy scene. Including Beth Stelling, Michael Larimer, Bente Englestoft, Jessie...

Hey is there a shop around Chicago that sells AST, Rooftop and Chunklet CD's?

Create great solo pieces that maximize your comedic abilities and keep audiences wanting more of you. For the experienced and not-so-experienced, this class will get you going with your writing goals and help make you a better overall performer. This class focuses on crafting structurally sound...

ATTENTION: CHICAGO STAND-UPS - If you're interested in taking an improv class for FREE - I'm giving away two slots in ComedySportz's Level 101 Class in exchange for writing a blog on your experience. Contact me ASAP if you're interested. The class runs on Saturdays from 10am -1pm, and starts this...

ComedySportz Training Center - Term 2 Classes: Our next session begins Sunday March 7th and ends on April 25th with a Student Show on the ComedySportz stage. That's 6 weeks of instruction from a veteran member of our professional ensemble! Classes are only $200 and, as a student, you are...

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I booked Broken Lizard. This makes me cool. That is all.

ComedySportz Training Center - Term 2 Classes: Our next session begins Sunday March 7th and ends on April 25th with a Student Show on the ComedySportz stage. That's 6 weeks of instruction from a veteran member of our professional ensemble! Classes are only $200 and, as a student, you are...

For about the first two and a half years of living here, I actively avoided going to Zanies. I don't know why... I guess I got enough standup from the Lakeshore and Lincoln Lodge and Chicago Underground... and maybe I thought Zanies was too old and stale. But recently I've gone to see Jackie...

Howdy ASTers! Come on down to the Lakeshore Theater for FREE comedy by me, Ken Barnard this Friday and Saturday at 7:30. For those of you who are not familiar with me, I've been in Chicago for about 7 years. Kickin' it comedy style. I'm funny. Come and see. For FREE! Simply say "MAN...