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Grafitti and The Playground are proud to announce the next solo sketch comedy class taught by Paul Thomas. Open to the experienced and not-so experienced, it will focus on writing, stage presence, structure, tools, tricks, timing, cadence, and finding inspiration for creating solo character...

Last minute notice! Tonight, Joe Kwaczala and I will be co-headlining at The Edge Comedy Club at 10:30pm. The address is 777 N. Green St. Joining us will be Casey Whitaker, Aaron Weaver, Mike Sheehan and host, Ethan Peldo. It's going to be fun.

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Hey everybody! I am doing "Comedy at Don's" this Sunday May 17th. It is CJ Toledano and Andrew Smreker's show in Donny's Skybox at Second City. I want to tell you that its free but i think its five bucks and i want to tell you that it starts earlier than 9:30 but it doesn't. I am inviting all...

http://www.secondcity.com/news.php?id=1130

Tonight's show features the fantastic talents of cast members including: Prescott Tolk Mike and Duane James Fritz Paul Thomas

I'm trying to get the word out to musicians and comedy fans about the <b><font color=skyblue>Double Door Musicians Open Mic</font color></b> featuring the comedy of: Kevin Lee Bob Palos Mike Sheehan CJ Toledano

We are filming a good portion of the Solo acts who performed at the Just for Laughs ALONE show, tonight at 10:30pm at The Playground. Performing will be Paul thomas, Wendy Mateo, Jet Eveleth, Jim Fath, Jeff Madden and Paul Brittain. please come it will be fun!!!!! Thursday 1030pm...

Guys, Come watch me do stand up in the city that birthed my comedy baby*. Chicago! August 20th. 8 pm. Use code HEMAN for a huge crazy $5 discount. Why? Because! http://www.lakeshoretheater.com/ShowDetail.aspx?showID=13 Oh my goodness! * yeah not sure what that means but my delete key...

Patton is performing at Congress on Oct 2 Also he will be appearing (most likely Q&A) at the 9:30pm screening of Big Fan at the Music box that same night with director Robert D Siegel. This music box thing is not yet advertised, so don't hold mad at me if it doesn't happen.

Tonight through Sunday! Come see myself and sometime AST-er John do the comedy times parade. This is my first time featuring at Zanies and it would be lovely to see you nerds around. Chicago Zanies on North and Wells. Full info here: ...

<center><img src="http://www.thelincolnlodge.com/images/opfezz_07.jpg"></center> <p>Your host <b>ALLISON LEBER</b> steers a lineup guaranteed to dispel those holiday blues as we feature a debut by <b>MIKE SCHMACK</b> (thurs. only) ,the Lodge's own fresh faced <b>ELIOT RAHAL </b>and the master...

Hey Kids, Before I head to NYC for some shows in the Fringe there, I'm doing a free preview of my solo show Comedogenic this Thursday at the Playground. 6pm sharp. Come on by. Thanks! pt http://www.bigheadpaul.com And please enjoy my new commercial <object width="425" height="344"><param...

MIDWEST COMEDY SHOWCASE THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 8 ALL OF AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 3RD THE CLEARWATER THEATER 96 W. MAIN ST. IN WEST DUNDEE Here's the ad for the show on 9/3: When I started doing Midwest Comedy Showcase at The Clearwater Theater back on December 4, 2008, I only had one goal: to do a...

I'd love to hear ideas on who you'd like to see booked at the Lakeshore! (this is not a job application thread)

Hello Information Superhighway, Some people who post on this board already know me from real life, the rest of you are probably using the internet for recreation. I can respect that. Anywhoozeewhatszeefutszee the reason I've stepped into your life is because I am in two shows in the 2009...

Hey everybody, I don't just do the stand-ups. I also wrote or, shall I say, co-wrote a musical. And I'd love to hear the feedback from some local ASTers. If anyone is free tonight, I would love to see you at the CCPA. I'm doing a staged reading of the musical that I co-wrote. It's caled...

Well, I offered everyone here the chance to Poke A Bear With A Stick but none of you were interested, so I was left to my own devices on my first of two nights here in Chicago on my way towards Boston and beyond. I made my way to the downtown Zanies comedy club for their Rising Star Showcase. ...

So what did everybody think of the huge international comedy festival that just blew through town? Or did you notice?

Does anyone know how I can get my hands on some realistic looking police uniforms for a pilot shoot? Women's sizes too if possible. Stripper jokes will be yawned at and ignored, other jokes are welcome. This is a real request though. No rush at the moment, just looking for leads. Thanks!

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For any Chicagoans... Bob Odenkirk (and possible secret guest) will be at Quimbys on Saturday, June 20th (the Saturday coming up) at 4 pm and will be signing the Comedy By The Numbers Book-On-Tape CD (for which he was exec. producer)... Bob will be his usual funny charming self at no...

Grafitti and The Playground are proud to announce a Solo Sketch Comedy class beginning Saturday, July 11. The class is a four week class taught by Paul Thomas (see info below). Class size will be very small to ensure all attendees get a lot of personal attention. To sign up for the class email...

I've been asked to be the very first act in this all-night marathon of comedy to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with a 20 minute set. It would mean a lot to me to see some of you nerds come out. I have lost a family member to suicide, so this is a cause VERY close to my...

Hello: My name is Angie Guss. I will be participating in the Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention in Chicago on June 27th. I will be walking the Miles for the Military team as a female veteran. I am required to raise $700 in order to participate. I have only raised $125! I know that the...

LOLA BALATRO CD RELEASE PARTY Saturday, June 6 Goose Island - Wrigleyville 3535 N. Clark 10 p.m. $10 www.lolabalatro.com Host Mike Sheehan, with appearances by Hey You Millionaires, Pimprov, and music from Phil Angotti <img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0...

BOB ODENKIRK COMES TO QUIMBY’S TO SIGN COMEDY BY THE NUMBERS© BOOK-ON-TAPE CD (With Possible Special Funny Guest!)

Why not? I'm in the SC writing program right now and my class is having auditions on December 14th @ noon-3 for our production. It's open to people that are current or former training center students. It's going to be fucking hilarious. Also talk about other stuff here if you feel like it.

Holy crap! CJ finally gave me the schedule so let’s advertise the crap out this mother. On May 31st, 2009, CaD is very proud to present some very funny people. Nathan Simmons (Most likely to start and not commit to a bar fight) Marty Derosa (Most likely to say he’s your “wing...

Bill Burr, Glenn Wool, and as of yesterday... Dave Attell

June 6, 2009 10pm Goose Island. <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/smQHdwISfLI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed...

Hey Chicago screenwriters, Screenwriting Instructor/Consultant Pilar Alessandra is coming to Chicago to teach a writing intensive May 2, 10:00 – 4:00 at Columbia College. Pilar is well known in the screenwriting world for her effective, ten-minute “get it on the page” writing tools. She’s a...

Dan Telfer Brendan McGowan Adam Burke Jeff Hansen Alvin Stockdale Carrie Callahan Hannibal Buress The Beat Kitchen (21+ only, sorry youth!) 2100 W. Belmont (Belmont and Hoyne, one block west of Damen)

Come to the Lincoln Lodge for the final showcase of level 1 and level 2 Feminine Comique students! Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Show at 7pm and 9pm Level 1: Maria Cardenas Kristin Clifford Marla Depew Becky Eldridge

Come out tonight and support our local team of JFL auditionees! Leon Rogers Cameron Esposito Beth Stelling Adam Burke Bryan Berrey Dan Telfer Frank Townsend Sean Flannery

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Tonight at the Lakeshore Theater! Bo Burnham! Adam Burke! Me! 7:30 and 10:00. $22.50.

C4: The Court Center Comedy Competition Prelims: June 4, 11, 18 FINALS: June 25 at Peoples Court in downtown Des Moines Prizes: WINNER-TAKE-ALL $1000 grand prize!