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Break Out Comedy Festival This third annual showcase,


presented by Second City and NBCUniversal, features some of the city’s best rising talent in sketch, improv and stand-up. This year’s hosts are Ramon Rivas (June 8), Danny Pudi and Parvesh Cheena (June 9) and Chris Redd (June 10).  UP Comedy Club, 230 W North Ave (312- 662-4562, upcomedyclub.com). June 8 at 7:30pm; June 9, 10 at 7:30, 10pm. $20.


Michael Che The coanchor of SNL’s “Weekend


Update” dresses down for an appearance at Thalia Hall— increasingly the venue of choice for touring comics.  Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851, thaliahallchicago.com). June 10 at 


Rodney Perry The Chicago-born, Atlanta-based


comic jokes about marriage and parenting. His two Promontory shows are presented by Mary Lindsey, the former owner of Jokes and Notes.  The Promontory, 5311 S Lake Park Ave (312-801-2100, promontorychicago.com). June 23 at 7:30, 10pm; $15–$40.


WellRED Comedy Tour Political comics Trae Crowder,


Drew Morgan and Corey Ryan Forrester are here to tell us not to write off the South, touring behind their book The Liberal


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days, so it’s worth trekking to Schaumburg for the opportunity to see her in action.  Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL (847-240-2001, chicago .improv.com). Aug 4 at 8, 10:15pm; Aug 5 at 7, 9:15pm. $44 plus two-drink minimum.


Chris Distefano The Brooklyn native, known for


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Redneck Manifesto: Draggin’ Dixie Outta the Dark.  Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851, thaliahallchicago.com). June 23 at 8pm; $25–$27.


JULY


The Comedy Get Down Rescheduled from March—


now, regrettably, without Charlie Murphy—this arena tour still sports a superstar lineup, with Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley and George Lopez.  United Center, 1901 W Madison St (comedygetdown.net). July 14 at 8pm; $49.75–$175.


Tim and Eric 10 Year


Anniversary Awesome Tour Adult Swim anticomedians Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim mark the 10th anniversary of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! with a live tour. Their Chicago dates sold out quickly, but keep an eye out for tickets on the resale market.  The Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave (773-472-0449, jamusa.com). July 21, 22 at 8pm; $47.50.


AUGUST


Mo’Nique The Oscar winner doesn’t


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appearances on MTV2’s Guy Code and Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show, is set to star in a self- titled CBS sitcom pilot based on his Italian-American family and Colombian-American in-laws. Get a taste for his tone at Zanies.  Zanies Chicago, 1548 N Wells St (312- 337-4027, zanies.com/chicago). Aug 10 at 8:30pm; Aug 11 at 8:30, 10:30pm. $25 plus two-drink minimum.


ONGOING The Improvised


Shakespeare Company One of iO’s top attractions


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(now performing five shows a week), this impressive improv team takes suggestions from the audience to inspire an entirely new show with Elizabethan flair. Expect a full hour of Shakespearesque plots, proper language and plenty of laughs.  iO Chicago, 1501 N Kingsbury St (312-929-2401, ioimprov.com/chicago). Thu at 8pm; Fri, Sat at 8, 10:30pm. $16.


The Late ’90s This top-notch improv


troupe holds down Wednesday nights at iO, each week inviting an indie team and a Harold team to join in. Don’t forget your Tamagotchi.  iO Chicago, 1501 N Kingsbury St (312- 929-2401, ioimprov.com/chicago). Wed at 10:30pm; $5.


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