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Home » Helltrap Nightmare

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Posted inArts & Culture

Helltrap Nightmare wishes Chicago a fond, freaky farewell

by Anna White September 19, 2019August 18, 2021

The weirdo-comedy staples perform a sold-out show before heading west.

Posted inBlogs

Remember to floss your nipples on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti November 21, 2018August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist and comedian Sarah Squirm.

Posted inBlogs

The iO Theater’s Bentwood Comedy Festival arrives with an abundance of talent

by Steve Heisler July 24, 2018August 18, 2021

In its freshman year, this ten-day comedy bacchanalia approaches improv from all angles.

Posted inArts & Culture

Sarah Squirm’s comedy celebrates her body in all its oozing, disgusting glory

by Steve Heisler March 7, 2018August 18, 2021

Helltrap Nightmare, the monthly showcase she hosts at the Hideout, is a circus of vulgarity.

Posted inBlogs

Eyeballs go in the wrong holes on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti February 21, 2018August 18, 2021

This week’s gig poster was created by local comedian Sarah Squirm, ringleader of the live variety show Helltrap Nightmare.

Posted inBlogs

March to the Polls and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Steve Heisler January 19, 2018August 18, 2021

The pop-up bar Room 237 and more goings-on January 19-21

Posted inBlogs

Helltrap Nightmare, Chic-A-Go-Go, and more of the best Halloween happenings in Chicago this weekend

by Steve Heisler October 27, 2017August 18, 2021

Splatter Theater, Spektral Quartet’s Costumed Soiree, and more goings-on October 27-29

Posted inBlogs

Stranger Things dance party the Upside Down, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Steve Heisler August 25, 2017August 18, 2021

Hyde Park Flea Market, the 100th birthday of Jack “King” Kirby, and other happenings from August 25-27

Posted inMusic

The Black and Brown Punk Show Collective hosts a stacked two-day festival in Pilsen

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 22, 2017August 18, 2021

The Black and Brown Punk Show Collective hosts a stacked two-day festival in Pilsen, sludgy punks Lil Tits celebrate a new cassette EP, and more.

Posted inBlogs

The bloodiest birthday party in the world is on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti January 11, 2017August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Sarah Squirm for this month’s edition of Helltrap Nightmare.

Posted inBlogs

A creative defacing of Trump graces the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti November 16, 2016August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist and comic Sarah Squirm.

Posted inArts & Culture

Chicago comic Sarah Sherman makes audiences squirm

by Brianna Wellen July 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Helltrap Nightmare embraces the grotesque through comedy

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