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Home » Laugh Factory

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Posted inArts & Culture

Making comedians look funny

by Rima Parikh March 11, 2020August 18, 2021

These photographers put Chicago’s thriving comedy scene into focus.

Posted inArts & Culture

“CA$H ONLY,” the Forget Me Not Shop pop-up, and more to do this weekend

by Reader staff February 7, 2020August 18, 2021

Arts and culture happenings from Fri 2/7 to Sun 2/9.

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

Comedians celebrate the life of the late stand-up Pat Brice a decade after his death

by Steve Heisler November 24, 2017August 18, 2021

Brice’s friends and family gather at Sox park to celebrate what would’ve been his 40th birthday.

Posted inBlogs

Voices Against Violence, Maifest, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Emily Wasielewski May 30, 2017August 18, 2021

Trixie Mattel, the Fourth Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival, and more happenings from May 30-June 1.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago Zine Fest, Obscura Day 2017, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Brianna Wellen May 5, 2017August 18, 2021

Nasty Women Art Chicago, Osama Alomar, and more happenings from May 5-7.

Posted inArts & Culture

Character Assassination has cultural figures in its insult-comedy sights

by Brianna Wellen May 4, 2017August 18, 2021

The monthly show features stand-ups roasting pop culture icons in character.

Posted inBlogs

Black Scholars Salon with Thelma Golden, WhiskyFest Chicago kick-off, and more things to do this week

by Brianna Wellen April 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Open Books and Laugh, Karaoke Night, and more happenings from April 17-20.

Posted inBlogs

New Year’s Eve parties, New Year’s Day hangover events, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Brianna Wellen December 30, 2016August 18, 2021

Underground Casino, New Year’s Day PJ Brunch, and more happenings from December 30-January 1

Posted inArts & Culture

What’s so funny about Indiana?

by Jason A. Heidemann June 1, 2016August 18, 2021

The Hoosier State makes a case for seeking comedy beyond Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

Jackie Chan’s dance troupe celebrates Chinese New Year, Sluttalk with female comedians, and more things to do this week

by Brianna Wellen February 8, 2016August 18, 2021

“Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen,” Seinfeld Trivia, and other happenings from February 8-11.

Posted inBlogs

Sketchbook Festival’s final year, Run the Jewels at the MCA, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Brianna Wellen January 15, 2016August 18, 2021

RhinoFest, The Year of the Rooster, and other weekend happenings in Chicago from January 15-17.

Posted inBlogs

Pinball wizards gather at Emporium, Christkindlmarket wraps up, and more things to do this week

by Brianna Wellen December 21, 2015August 18, 2021

Do-It-Yourself Messiah, Festivus Eve, and other happenings in Chicago from December 21-24

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 7/31: Fiesta del Sol, Comedians Against Violence, and Neon Marshmallow

by Cat Adamson July 31, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, July 31.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best venue for stand-up

by Chicago Reader June 25, 2014August 18, 2021

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