For laughs this week, we’re turning to ’90s nostalgia, marriage humor and a twisted look at Jerry Seinfeld.
Thursday, June 1
Shrimp Boys Present: Seinfeld
The iO Theatre
1501 N. Kingsbury St. 312-929-2401
Jerry Seinfeld is a comedy legend, but in the twisted minds of sketch comedy troupe Shrimp Boys, he’s also something darker—and way weirder. 10 p.m. $5. Tickets: ioimprov.com
‘The Adventures of Pete & Pete’ Reunion
Lincoln Hall
2424 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-525-2501
TruTv, The Onion and A.V. Club are sure to hit peak ’90s kid nostalgia levels at Clickhole’s 4th Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival event reuniting former TV brothers Michael Maronna and Danny Tamberelli, along with other characters from the classic Nickelodeon show, for comedy and conversation. 9:30 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets: lh-st.com
Saturday, June 3
Not Just Comedy Chicago
DuSable Museum of African-American History
740 E. 56th Place
The lineup in this two-show comedy showcase includes Correy Bell, Dam Fool and Shawty Shawty, plus a special performance from “Love & Hip Hop’s” Yung Joc. Comedian Hot Sauce hosts. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $25-$35. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Cocktails & Humor
CH Distillery
564 W. Randolph St. 312-707-8780
Touring stand-up comedian Greg Bach tops the bill at this laughter-and-cocktail-focused event that also features Joel Boyd, of TBS and Comedy Central fame. 7:30 p.m. $20. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Sunday, June 4
Adam Ruins Everything Live!
Lincoln Hall
2424 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-525-2501
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Another 4th Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival offering, this performance from comedian Adam Conover will feel a lot like his buzz-killing TruTv series. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $30. Tickets: lh-st.com
Improv Nerd Live with Alan and Claire Linic
Second City
230 W. North Ave. 312-337-3992
This week’s live taping of Jimmy Carrane’s popular podcast puts Chicago comedy couple Alan and Claire Linic, regulars at Second City and iO and authors of the book “Our Perfect Marriage,” in the hilarious hot seat. 5:30 p.m. $10. Tickets: secondcity.com
Gwendolyn Purdom is a RedEye freelancer.