Russell Howard With a huge following back
TO DO MARCH
Pew! Pew! Pew! PH Comedy’s sketch show
shoots down the tropes of science fiction. à pH Comedy Theater, 1515 W Berwyn Ave (773-961-8214,
whatisph.com). Sat at 9:30pm; $15. Through Apr 22.
Strike Out with
Jake Arrieta Arrieta is so good, he manages to host a weekly improv show at Under the Gun while also playing spring training games in Mesa, AZ. (Comedian Rob Mor performs as the Cubs’ bearded and beloved pitching ace.) à Under the Gun Theater, 956 W Newport Ave (773-270-3440,
underthegun.theater). Fri at 7:30pm; $12. Through Mar 31.
The Comedy Get Down Talk about a superstar stand-
up tour: Catch Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy sharing the same stage. à United Center, 1901 W Madison St (
comedygetdown.net). Mar 11 at 8pm; $49.75–$89.75.
Tony Roberts and Friends Mary Lindsey, owner of the
late, lamented Bronzeville club Jokes and Notes, presents this bill featuring headliner Tony T. Roberts (Def Comedy Jam, BET’s ComicView) with support from Anthony Bonazzo and Jay Deep. à The Promontory, 5311 S Lake Park Ave (312-801-2100,
promontorychicago.com). Mar 24 at 8, 10pm; $20–$50.
home (he’s reportedly the most popular British comedian on Facebook), Howard travels across the globe this year on his aptly named Round the World tour. à House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St (312-923-2000,
houseofblues.com/ chicago). May 13 at 7pm; $29.50.
The best events this spring APRIL
Deon Cole Erstwhile Chicagoan Cole has
been making us laugh lately with regular roles on black-ish and Angie Tribeca. Head to Schaumburg to see him headline the Improv. à Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL (847-230-2001, chicago
.improv.com). Apr 7–9 at various times; $28 plus two-drink minimum.
Ali Wong Wong, a favorite of the late-night
shows, is currently a writer for Fresh Off the Boat and recorded her first comedy special for Netflix in 2016—while she was seven months pregnant. à The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312- 462-6300,
thechicagotheatre.com). Apr 8 at 7, 10pm; $39.50–$65.
Nicole Byer This winsome UCB L.A. alum
and star of MTV’s Loosely Exactly Nicole makes her Zanies debut. à Zanies Chicago, 1548 N Wells St (312- 337-4027,
zanies.com/chicago). Apr 21–23 at various times; $25 plus two-drink minimum.
MAY
Jermaine Fowler Currently starring in the
Chicago-set CBS sitcom Superior Donuts, Fowler arrives in the flesh for three nights at Zanies. à Zanies Chicago, 1548 N Wells St (312- 337-4027,
zanies.com/chicago). May 4, 5 at 8:30pm; May 6 at 8:30, 10:30pm. $25 plus two-drink minimum.
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Paula Poundstone A stand-up survivor since
the ’80s, Poundstone is now a regular panelist on WBEZ’s Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! and still rocks the suspenders-and- tie look. à Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). May 13 at 7, 10pm; $39.50–$60.
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ONGOING Fantastic Super Great
Nation Numero Uno The Second City e.t.c.’s latest revue sports a tremendous title. The seven-member cast drafts a sharp but not sour take on the nation’s current affairs. à Second City, 1616 N Wells St (312- 664-4032,
secondcity.com). Thu at 8pm; Fri, Sat at 8, 11pm; Sun at 7pm. $24–$46.
Fuck Trump: A
Collection of Songs to Demonstrate What a Horrible Person Donald
Trump Is The Annoyance lays it all out in the title of this new weekly show directed by Mick Napier, with musical direction by Lisa McQueen. à Annoyance Theatre & Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave (773-697-9693,
theannoyance.com). Sat at 8pm; $20.
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