Comedy Listings

The Second City Alumni: One Night Only

The Second City - 1616 N. Wells St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Sold out.

December 12 : 7 p.m. SOLD OUT

Jeff Garlin's Combo Platter

iO - 3541 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)

See Garlin, known best for his role as Jeff Greene on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," as he delivers laughs with friends during a night of improv.

The Jeff Garlin Combo Platter

The Second City e.t.c. - 1608 N. Wells St. - Chicago (Old Town)

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December 12 : 2 p.m. SOLD OUT

Susie Essman

Zanies Comedy Night Club - 1548 N. Wells St. - Chicago (Old Town)

Best known as Susie Greene from HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

November 8 : 6:30 p.m.
November 8 : 8:30 p.m.

The Best Church Of God

Lakeshore Theater - 3175 N. Broadway - Chicago

This mock church service satirizes religious conservatism with a new mass each week.

Sundays : 1 p.m. (ends November 8)

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...

Fridays and Saturdays : 11 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays : 8 p.m.

Bertha Mason's Loaves and the Dishes

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - 1218 W. Addison St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)

Local actor and pastry chef Michael Bowen stars as Bertha Mason, who offers humorous cooking tips and lovelife advice during a traditional church...

November 13 : 7 p.m.

Rock Out With Your Wok Out!

Donny's Skybox Theatre - 1608 N. Wells St. - Chicago (Old Town)

In its new revue, sketch troupe Stir-Friday Night! humorously explores the effects of multi-generational Asian-American issues.

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Fizz Bar & Grill - 3220 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

Features booze-themed sketch comedy and interactive drinking games.

Fridays and Saturdays : 9:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays : 8 p.m.