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Home » Comedians You Should Know

Tag: Comedians You Should Know

Posted inBlogs

Vic Mensa opens for Jay Z, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

by Steve Heisler December 4, 2017August 18, 2021

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver writer Josh Gondelman at Zanies, and more goings-on the week of December 4-7

Posted inBlogs

Comedian Derek Sheen records his new live album in Chicago

by Drew Hunt June 17, 2015August 18, 2021

The Seattle comic brings his intensely personal style to Chicago.

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Stand-up Mike Lebovitz preps for the recording of his debut comedy album this weekend

by Kevin Warwick October 24, 2014August 18, 2021

Stand-up Mike Lebovitz records his debut album, Pure Garbage, over the span of three shows this weekend at Timothy O’Toole’s.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 1/17: Rhinoceros Theater Festival, Comedians You Should Know, and Darkside

by Jillian Sandler January 17, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, January 17

Just for Laughs
Posted inArts & Culture

The Reader’s guide to TBS Just for Laughs Chicago

by Molly Adams, Drew Hunt, Gwynedd Stuart and Kevin Warwick June 6, 2013August 19, 2021

David Cross, Maria Bamford, and more: Our critics pick favorites from the sprawling comic fest.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda, Wed 12/12: Danse Macabre, Seeley & Norton, and CYSK

by Drew Hunt December 12, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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The Reader’s Agenda: Wed 11/21

by Drew Hunt November 21, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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Third annual Edison Park Comedy Fest

by Jordan Larson October 12, 2011August 19, 2021

The third annual Edison Park Comedy Fest features performances by Tony Valle, Mike Stanley, Joe Kilgallon, and others.

Posted inArts & Culture

When Lyons roared

by Steve Heisler June 9, 2011August 19, 2021

The open mike where Chicago comedians learned to kill.

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