Events for January 8th, 2009
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Thursday - January 8th
Events / Comedy
New Year, New You
Salon Slice - 3757 N. Racine Ave. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)
Refresh your look and get salon discounts throughout the month of January. Make an appointment for full highlights with Amy and get a free haircut in return. Other deals include $45 partial highlights, half-price waxing services and $50 hourlong facials.
Theater / Comedy
The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
Theatre Building Chicago - 1225 W. Belmont Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
8 p.m. North: Kerpatty and The Uncomfortables, 8 p.m. South: Buffet Shark and Solo Duet, 8 p.m. West: Denise's Book Club and Tammi, 9:30 p.m. North: Sex Ed with Sex "Ed" Vincent and No Outlet, 9:30 p.m. South: Nerdvana and Long Pork, and 9:30 p.m. West: Hey You Millionaires and Slow Children Crossing
Need a good laugh? See 104 groups peform 131 shows on three stages during the eighth annual festival of funny, featuring groups from Chicago and around the world.
Theater / Comedy
The Lincoln Lodge
Lincoln Restaurant - 4008 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago
A weekly comedy show features a rotating cast of comedians, hosts, musicians and variety acts, as well as video segments and an audience contest.
Theater / Comedy
America: All Better!
The Second City - 1616 N. Wells St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
The 96th sketch comedy revue takes a look at the effects of the international economic crisis, global warming and adjustment to a new President-elect.
Theater / Comedy
Brother, Can You Spare Some Change?
The Second City e.t.c. - 1608 N. Wells St. - Chicago (Old Town)
The Second City e.t.c.'s 32nd revue explores post-election "change," Facebook, interracial child rearing and Chicago-style politics.
Theater / Comedy
My American Cousin
iO - 3541 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)
In her solo sketch comedy show, local writer-actress Jameeleh Shelo explores her experiences with cultural pressures and societal assumptions as a Middle Eastern Muslim woman from Chicago's South Side.
Theater / Comedy
Thursday Happy Hour
The Playground Theater - 3209 N. Halsted St. - Chicago
Local actors Jeff Madden, Wendy Mateo, Pat O'Brien and Paul Thomas--plus one special guest per week--perform comedic character monologues. BYOB.
Theater / Comedy
Big Yellow Bus
The Playground Theater - 3209 N. Halsted St. - Chicago
Ensemble members riff off of audience suggestions. BYOB.
Theater / Comedy
The Harold
iO - 3541 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)
Improv teams explore an audience suggestion using scenes, games and monologues. The 8 p.m. Saturday shows also feature "The Del Tones," an improv musical. The 8 p.m. Friday shows include "The Movie," experimental improv.
Theater / Comedy
ComedySportz
ComedySportz Theatre - 929 W. Belmont Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
Two teams of professional comedians compete in this improv show. Includes live musical accompaniment.
