Laughs abound this week with a show from ClickHole, improv based on your online stalking and a chance for interns to finally get the spotlight.
Thursday, March 2
Stand Up for Refugees
3175 N. Broadway St. 773-327-3175
Prateek Srivistava, Mona Aburmishan and Anthony Bonazzo are just a few of the stand-up performers set to appear in this show to benefit Chicago-area refugees. Ticket proceeds will go to Refugee One, a nonprofit that helps get refugees settled in their new lives. 10 p.m. $10-$20 plus a two-drink minimum. Tickets: laughfactory.com
ClickHole at The Hideout
1354 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4433
The first Thursday of every month brings the talented and twisted minds at the satirical website ClickHole to The Hideout for an evening of ridiculous stories and even a PowerPoint presentation or two. 9 p.m. $10. Tickets: hideoutchicago.com
Friday, March 3
Creepin’
956 W. Newport Ave. 773-270-3440
Your secret internet stalking comes to life via this improvised comedy show based on, yep, actual online creeping confessions. Audience volunteers provide the real-life tales. 9 p.m. $12. Tickets: underthegun.theater
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You & Me
230 W. North Ave. 312-337-3992
Improv meets more traditional theater in this series that pairs Gift Theatre artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton with a different guest at each event. Proceeds benefitting Roundup River Ranch, a nonprofit that offers medically-supported camp programs for kids with serious illnesses. Thornton teams up with Chicago-based actor James Doherty this time around. 9 p.m. $13. Tickets: secondcity.com
Saturday, March 4
Cocktails & Humor
564 W. Randolph St. 312-707-8780
“Nightly Show” alum Felonious Munk headlines this Team Us Comedy-sponsored special engagement that also features stand-up from Lucas O’Neil, Tyler Fowler and Meg Indurti, plus CH craft cocktails. Vik Pandya hosts. 9 p.m. $20 plus a two-drink minimum. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Monday, March 6
The Fancy Show
500 N. LaSalle St. 312-836-0499
Comedy Bar interns turn two months of comedy business observation into a two-nights-only performance. Toler Wolfe and duo Steve and Ben headline. 8 p.m. $5. Tickets: comedybarchicago.com
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Gwendolyn Purdom is a freelance writer.