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, SEPT. 15
Cask Conditioned Comedy
2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-2739
You won’t find the typical watered-down well-drink minimum at this monthly comedy showcase. Held in Revolution’s Brewers’ Lounge, a space usually reserved for weddings, the drink options are solid (if you’re a craft beer fan, anyway) at this month’s free music and stand-up event featuring host Becca Brown, music by Ross Berman and comedy from Natalie Jose of “Last Comic Standing,” Casey Whitaker, Melody Kamali, Miles Hendrix, Meredith Kachel and Tanner Munson. 8:30 p.m. Free.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
‘Thrones! The Musical Parody’
2540 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-935-6100
Until Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Daenerys’ dragons and the rest of the “Game of Thrones” crew soar or sail back to our TV screens, this ode to all six of the HBO drama’s seasons set to music and featuring an all-Chicago cast will certainly hold us over. 7:30 p.m. $20-$59. Tickets: apollochicago.com
Chris Redd and Liza Treyger
3175 N. Broadway 773-327-3175
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Chris Redd headlines this one-night-only show alongside Comedy Central regular and MTV2’s “Joking Off” cast member Liza Treyger. 8 p.m. $25-$35. Tickets: laughfactory.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
‘FivePlay’
Donny’s Skybox Theatre at Second City
230 W. North Ave. 312-337-3992
Funny ladies Candace Mittel, Katie Yeilding, Sarah Blantz, Jordan Mullins and Kayla Zaniboni are behind this musical sketch revue. 10 p.m. $13. Tickets: secondcity.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 18
Dr. Bill Miller
1548 N. Wells St. 312-337-4027
Plenty of comedians moonlight—or, perhaps more accurately, sunlight—as waiters and baristas, but we haven’t heard of many comedian doctors. Bill Miller, who attended Northwestern University Medical School and took a 15-year hiatus from comedy to raise a family, headlines this stand-up set. 8:30 p.m. $25. Tickets: chicago.zanies.com
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20
‘Sight Lines: A Showcase of Deaf and Hearing Talent’
1501 N. Kingsbury St. 312-929-2401
This curated variety show with American Sign Language interpretation is designed to be accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers in addition to all comedy lovers. The majority of the show’s proceeds will benefit Neverbird Project, a Chicago-based deaf and hearing youth theater company that will also provide one of the evening’s special performances. 8 p.m. $12. Tickets: ioimprov.com
Gwendolyn Purdom is a RedEye contributor.
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