Step away from the Netflix marathon and find your way into one of these local theaters for a belly laugh this week. Your guide to Chicago’s affordable and under-the-radar comedy scene awaits.
THURSDAY, JULY 28
‘Your Relationship Has Sailed’
The Chris Farley Cabaret at iO Theater
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1501 N. Kingsbury St. 312-929-2401
Explore the timeline of a relationship through storytelling and song at this original sketch show featuring a nine-person cast. 10:30 p.m. $5. Tickets: ioimprov.com
FRIDAY, JULY 29
‘Momprov’ and ‘Our Moms Think We’re Special’
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
This double feature serves up two mom-tastic shows: “Momprov” follows a group of parents who are taking an improv class per therapists’ orders, while “Our Moms Think We’re Special” is a mash-up of song, dance and outrageous characters that would get a mother’s seal of approval. 10:30 p.m. $15. Tickets: stage773.com
‘Friday Night Fudge’
1422 W. Irving Park Road
Improv groups Tibula and Abbi Rajasekhar Trio kick off the evening, which includes a musical guest and performance by Fudge, a four-man improv team. 8:30 p.m. $5. Tickets: cictheater.com
SATURDAY, JULY 30
‘The Berwyn Bunch: All Star Improv’
1515 W. Berwyn Ave. 773-961-8214
A different veteran improviser tackles the stage each week to provide a totally original, BYOB-friendly laugh fest. Plus, check it out for free this week before tickets go up to $5-$10. 7 p.m. Free. Tickets: whatisph.com
‘Confessions from the D-List’
956 W. Newport Ave. 773-270-3440
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Celebrity autobiographies including Donald Trump’s “Think Like a Billionaire” and Britney Spears’ “Heart to Heart” get the improv treatment at this show that starts with a reading and delves into improvised scenes based on passages from the book. 9 p.m. $12. Tickets: undertheguntheater.com
MONDAY, AUG. 1
‘Camp’
2055 W. Roscoe St. 773-883-0817
Stand-up comedians Tessa Orzech and Samantha Berkman host this free weekly show in the bar’s beer garden. Games, prizes and drink specials are added bonus points. 8 p.m. Free.
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