Comedy THE BEST
EVENTS THIS FALL
SEPTEMBER
Eric Andre Live! Comedy’s most chipper
berserker, Andre, presents an hour or so of jokes, rants, scribbles from notepads and anything else that comes to his mind. If you’ve seen him hosting Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show or appearing as a guest on anyone else’s talk show, you know the wild, unpredictable ride you’re in for. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). Sept 12 at 9pm; $20–$25.
Throwing Shade Comedians Bryan Safi and Erin
Gibson touch down at Thalia Hall for a live edition of their sassy
current-affairs podcast covering “all the issues important to ladies and gays.” Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). Sept 22 at 8:30pm; $20–$25.
OCTOBER Andy Zaltzman:
Satirist for Hire British comic Zaltzman, who cohosts the weekly podcast The Bugle with John Oliver, takes satire requests for this live show with an interactive element. House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St (312-923-2000,
houseofblues.com). Oct 4 at 7pm; $27.50.
Hasan Minhaj:
Homecoming King Charming stand-up and Daily Show correspondent Minhaj’s one-man show recounts his experiences coming to the U.S. as a first-generation
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Indian-American. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). Oct 9 at
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Bridget Everett Chardonnay-fueled New York
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cabaret star Everett mines laughs from raunchy songs and boundary-free audience interactions. She brings her Pound It tour to the Vic. Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave (773-472-0449,
jamusa.com). Nov 12
Amy Schumer The Inside Amy Schumer star
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@UPComedyClub Time Out Chicago September–November 2016
does two Chicago-area shows Thanksgiving weekend. Allstate Arena, 6920 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL (847-635-6601, ticketmaster .com). Nov 25 at 8pm. $39–$109. · UIC Pavilion, 525 S Racine Ave (312-413- 5700,
ticketmaster.com). Nov 26 at 7pm; $49–$109.
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Chicago Underground Comedy
This outstanding night of comedy takes in four to five comics every week. Alums of the decade-old show include Kumail Nanjiani, Beth Stelling and Cameron Esposito. Beat Kitchen, 2100 W Belmont Ave (773- 281-4444,
chicagoundergroundcomedy.com). Tue at 9pm; $5.
Congrats on Your Success This BYOB stand-up showcase’s
loose, friendly vibe is reinforced with interactive bits and between-set segments that engage attendees with the show’s hosts and producers. Uncharted Books, 2620 N Milwaukee Ave (
facebook.com/congratsonyour successcomedy). First Thu of the month at 7pm; free.
The Lincoln Lodge A long-running home for alt
comedy (it enters its 17th season this fall), this weekly showcase continues to be a fine place to see emerging stand-ups as they take the stage in Chicago. Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave (773-251-1539,
thelincolnlodge.com). Fri at 8:30pm; $10.
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