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Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., May. 28, 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. 1, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

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

ComedySportz

Date: Thu., May. 30, 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., May. 31, 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

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Nick Swardson

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

Comedy

The writer and actor, who has appeared in "Blades Of Glory" and "The House Bunny," performs. READ MORE

Hump Night

Date: Wed., May. 29, 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., May. 28, 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

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Date: Sun., Jun. 16, 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., May. 30, 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

Chicago Women's Funny Festival

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

Celebrate stand-up, sketch, solo, vaudeville, improv, musical comedy and more performed by local and national female comedians. 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

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Anjelah Johnson

Date: Wed., Jun. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

Comedy

The "MADtv" cast member performs. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Stars of truTV's Impractical Jokers

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

Comedy

Sketch comedy and improv troupe The Tenderloins performs. READ MORE

Chigaygo

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8 p.m.

Laugh Factory

Comedy

This event showcases LGBT and LGBT-friendly comics including Scott Duff, Jessica Halem, Archer Coe, Joel Kim Booster, Kenny DeForest and Gwen La Roka. READ MORE

The Russian Play: An Improvised Black Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 27, 10 p.m.

Studio BE

Comedy

The one-act play tells the story of a citizen's attempts to succeed in Soviet-era Russia. READ MORE

Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival: The Planetary Defense Force

Date: Fri., May. 31, 7 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

Players on the science fiction game show determine how the story will go by battling monsters, blowing up spaceships, defusing bombs and traveling through time. READ MORE