SHOWS
Keep Coming Back is a monthly comedy variety show on the second Saturday of every month at the Lincoln Lodge, featuring standups and storytellers doing material on various types of recovery.
This unique show features a different line-up of stand-up, story-telling and sketch. Performers will share their experience, strength and hilarity on how they recovered or are recovering from all sorts of conditions - from getting clean and sober, to being ill, weight problems, debt, and heartbreak!
These are serious life matters but that doesn't mean we can’t laugh at them because laughter is great medicine! Hey, if these performers can get through it, you can too. You just have to keep coming back!
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The Lincoln Lodge is Chicago’s favorite stand up comedy show and venue, now in its 23rd year. Learn more.
Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof is Evanston's hottest new standup showcase on the rooftop of The Five and Dime. Enjoy drinks and have dinner before, during, or after the show.
Each week will feature a new lineup of some of touring comics, local favorites, as well as co-producers Aaron McDavis, Laura Hugg, and Seth Davis.
The show was recently profiled in the Daily Northwestern:
“You have to shape your material, but I also feel like I’m funny. It’s the one thing without having to buy something or be somebody other than I am.” - Laura Hugg
PAST SHOWS
House of Ha is held at the House of 'Za, a vegan restaurant in Northcenter. Enjoy a delicious, handcrafted plant-based slice and a tasty beverage while watching some of the best comedic talent in the city. Learn more.
Since 2015, Laura has co-hosted the open mic at Second City. This free stand-up open mic is held on Saturdays at 9 p.m. in Room 405 on the fourth floor of Second City. Learn more.
The Frank Simon Comedy Hour (formerly Tattler Tales Comedy Showcase) takes place on the third Thursday of every month at The American Legion Post 973. Learn more.
Comedy Tub is a weekly stand-up showcase that takes Thursdays at Chicago Joe’s Restaurant at 8 p.m. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door. Learn more.