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Author Archives: Molly Adams

Dave Hill and Bridget Everett
Posted inArts & Culture

Bridget Everett and Ian Abramson, subtle comedy it ain’t

by Molly Adams August 30, 2014August 18, 2021

Cabaret comedian Bridget Everett flaunts over-the-top sultriness, while local eccentric Ian Abramson plays a vaudevillian angle.

Rebecca O'Neal, Tim Barnes, and Suey Park
Posted inArts & Culture

No people will be punchlines in “Racist Jokes 101” (OK, maybe white people)

by Molly Adams July 21, 2014August 18, 2021

The Homeroom series invites a pair of comics and a famed hashtagger to comment on race and racism.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Escape From Navy Pier

by Molly Adams June 25, 2014August 18, 2021

Break away from the tourist trap near the city’s water filtration plant.

Liza Treyger
Posted inArts & Culture

Comic Liza Treyger on the funny thing about being a young woman

by Molly Adams December 26, 2013August 19, 2021

Comic Liza Treyger offers incisive commentary with a stoner-sweetheart affect.

Odinaka Ezeokoli, Rebecca O'Neal, Sonia Denis, Charlie Rohrer, Bill Bullock, and Justin Covington at Uncharted Books.
Posted inArts & Culture

Congrats on your success, Congrats on Your Success

by Molly Adams November 4, 2013August 19, 2021

The monthly comic showcase Congrats on Your Success celebrates its first birthday.

Tim Barnes, Melody Kamali, Marlena Rodriguez, and Ian Abramson
Posted inArts & Culture

Films + funny in a Lincoln Lodge twofer

by Molly Adams October 21, 2013August 19, 2021

At Double Feature, short comic films are presented alongside live stand-up comics.

Ruth Guerra, Ricardo Gamboa, David Pintor, Veronika Miranda, and Mario Sanchez
Posted inArts & Culture

Big laughs in a little tent in Pilsen

by Molly Adams October 12, 2013August 19, 2021

Big laughs in a little tent in Pilsen.

Posted inArts & Culture

Our guide to fall comedy 2013

by Brianna Wellen, Gwynedd Stuart, Molly Adams and Kevin Warwick September 12, 2013August 19, 2021

How to be funny on Twitter. Plus: Five best bets for fall comedy.

Dave Foley
Posted inArts & Culture

Dave Foley sketches out a stand-up career

by Molly Adams August 31, 2013August 19, 2021

Kids in the Hall vet Dave Foley takes his act to the stage.

Megan Gailey
Posted inArts & Culture

Action Comedy now in action at Challengers

by Molly Adams August 23, 2013August 19, 2021

Action Comedy: Megan Gailey headlines the debut of a comic showcase.

Matty Ryan
Posted inArts & Culture

Parlour Car stand-up at Bar DeVille is worth leaving the couch for

by Molly Adams July 30, 2013August 19, 2021

Parlour Car stand-up at Bar DeVille is worth leaving the couch for.

Paul Mooney
Posted inArts & Culture

Paul Mooney gives no fucks

by Molly Adams July 16, 2013August 19, 2021

Chappelle’s Show alum Paul Mooney brings his stand-up to Bronzeville.

Cameron Espostio
Posted inArts & Culture

Cameron Esposito headlines Freedom Fest

by Molly Adams July 2, 2013August 19, 2021

Comic Cameron Esposito returns to Chicago with a show at the Hideout.

Hari Kondabolu
Posted inArts & Culture

Hari Kondabolu’s incendiary humor

by Molly Adams June 26, 2013August 19, 2021

Hari Kondabolu’s incendiary humor

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Open Mike for Bringing Chicago Together

by Molly Adams June 20, 2013August 19, 2021

The unpretentious open mike has seen drop-ins from the likes of Hannibal Burress, Neal Brennan, and Eric Andre.

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