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Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 8 p.m.

Comedy

The ensemble performs a blend of sketch and improv in this comedy show. Performances by guest troupes and stand-up comics round out the night. Tickets include a... READ MORE

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

An original musical sketch comedy show satirizes falling in love. READ MORE

ComedySportz

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Two teams of professional comedians compete in this short-form improv show that's appropriate for all ages. A referee calls fouls and awards points, although t... READ MORE

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

Public House Theater

Bar/Club

Features booze-themed sketch comedy and interactive drinking games. Drink specials include $4.50 house cocktails and $15 domestic buckets. Note: Advance purchas... READ MORE

Post Office singles mixer

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7 p.m.

Durkin's Tavern

Other

This event turns a regular singles mixer into a game called Post Office. Participants are assigned a mailbox number and receive stationary. Guests can write mes... READ MORE

Hump Night

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Strawdog Theatre

Comedy

Chicago Improv Festival artistic director Kevin Mullaney hosts three comedy shows in one. At 7:30 p.m., take in Improv Hour, which features student and indie te... READ MORE

Chicago Underground Comedy

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 9:30 p.m.

Beat Kitchen

Comedy

A rotating lineup of five or more comics from The Second City, I.O. and national clubs. Doors open at 9 p.m. READ MORE

The Chaser

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 9:30 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Emerging comics try out new material.The sets follow ComedySportz' "100 Proof Comedy" stand-up show. Specials include $3 Old Styles and $6 tall well drinks. READ MORE

Southport Farmers Market

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 8 a.m.

Blaine School

Fair/Festival

As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE

ComedySportz Improv Open Mic

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 10 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Get onstage and play improv games with the "Mikes," co-hosts of Free Night of Comedy. READ MORE

Does My Fat Ass Make My Ass Look Fat?

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 10:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

The burlesque-parody, all-female sketch comedy troupe Off Off Broadzway performs a monthly show with song and dance. READ MORE

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 3 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

The three-man comedy troupe Bri-Ko combines sketch, acting and clowning in a silent comedy show. READ MORE

Dr. McGillicuddy Presents: Thursday

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 10 p.m.

Studio BE

Comedy

Hosted by a guest comedian, this weekly show features stand-up, improv, sketch comedy and live music. READ MORE

Craig Shoemaker

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

Laugh Factory

Comedy

The XM Radio host and comedian, known for his “Daditude” Showtime special and The Lovemaster character, performs stand-up. READ MORE

Zombie Survival Training

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 7 p.m.

Holiday Club

Class

Learn about the materials you need to survive the zombie apocalypse and how to use them. Participants must bring two 12-ounce soda cans. All other materials are... READ MORE

Just for Laughs

Date: Fri., Sep. 13, 11:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

Tripp and Tyler and The Katydids perform sketch shows. READ MORE

The City Life Supplement

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 8 p.m.

Holiday Club

Concert

This live radio show includes musical performances, sketches and story telling, all of which is loosely based on the fictional neighborhood of Raven's Park. READ MORE

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Potential Boyfriends

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

ComedySportz

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Post Office singles mixer

Hump Night

Chicago Underground Comedy

The Chaser

Southport Farmers Market

ComedySportz Improv Open Mic

Does My Fat Ass Make My Ass Look Fat?

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Dr. McGillicuddy Presents: Thursday

Craig Shoemaker

Zombie Survival Training

Just for Laughs

The City Life Supplement