Whether you’re into weed, dinosaurs or politics, this week’s Chicago comedy scene has something for everyone.
Thursday, April 20
Marijuanarama!
MCL Chicago
3110 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-610-5930
EEK! Theatre Company is hoping weed enthusiasts—and their best buds—will think high-ly of this cannabis-centric one-night production celebrating 4/20 with marijuana-themed songs, stand-up and sketch comedy. 8 p.m. $15. Tickets: mclchicago.com
In Polite Company
Laugh Factory
3175 N. Broadway 773-327-3175
Things might get uncomfortable at this politically-charged stand-up and satire set featuring David Carter and others, but that’s kind of the idea. 10 p.m. $17 online, $20 at the door. Tickets: laughfactory.com
Friday, April 21
Hold On To Your Butts
The Second City
230 W. North Ave. 312-337-3992
New York-based comedy troupe Recent Cutbacks is bringing their shot-for-shot “Jurassic Park” parody starring just two actors and a live foley artist to the clever girls (and boys) of Chicago. 8:30 p.m. $18 general admission, $12 for students. Tickets: secondcity.com
Saturday, April 22
S****y B*****s Presents: Sister Friends
The Playground Theater
3209 N. Halsted St. 773-871-3793
Lady friends Kristin and Sierra explore female friendship in this limited engagement show. 7 p.m. $10. Tickets: theplaygroundtheater.com
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Tuesday, April 25
Goodrich Gevaart
Beat Kitchen
2100 W. Belmont Ave. 773-281-4444
In conjunction with Chicago Underground Comedy, current L.A. resident and former Chicago comic Gevaart returns to his old city to record his first comedy album. 9 p.m. $5. More information: goodrichgevaart.com
Gwendolyn Purdom is a RedEye freelance writer.