next show: Oct 28 @ The Second City
upcoming shows
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10.28.25 — Mostly Gay
8 pm CST @ The Second City
Come out to the Training Center for performances by Grad Revue 3 students. Sets include a mixture of original scenes and blackouts created by the ensembles as well as some improvisation. These students are at the end of their Grad Revue training, culminating in a final graduate show.
11.3.25 — Mostly Gay
8 pm CST @ The Second City
Come out to the Training Center for performances by Grad Revue 3 students. Sets include a mixture of original scenes and blackouts created by the ensembles as well as some improvisation. These students are at the end of their Grad Revue training, culminating in a final graduate show.
11.6.25 — Chingona Comedy Hour
7 pm CST @ Laugh Factory
CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! We're not ready for winter (or the holidays!) so let's keep pumpkin spice season going and bring your locas out for a night of jajajas from Chicagoland's top Latina/e/x, BIPOC, and honorary loca comedians and special guests! Get your locas together and start the weekend off un poquito early!
Every month, Las Locas Comedy celebrates all the badass women in our lives with a hot night of all-loca comedy at Chingona Comedy Hour at Laugh Factory Chicago!
$5 off code NOV25CCH
Featuring:
Soli Santos
Quinn James
Ilse Zacharias
Sofia Javed
11.10.25 — Mostly Gay
8 pm CST @ The Second City
Come out to the Training Center for performances by Grad Revue 3 students. Sets include a mixture of original scenes and blackouts created by the ensembles as well as some improvisation. These students are at the end of their Grad Revue training, culminating in a final graduate show.
11.13.25 — This Much Is True
7:30 pm CST @ Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
This Much Is True is the longest running monthly storytelling show in Chicago, IL. (Since 2008). Every month, we come together for an evening of true personal stories from some of Chicago's most fascinating people. An all new cast takes the stage each month to let you in on the heartbreaking, the hilarious, and everything in between.
Past guests have included writers, actors, chefs, theologians, SNL alums, musicians, bloggers, activists, professional storytellers, comedians, and more from our city and around the world. We hope that you can join us.
Featuring:
Vijay Bhargava
London Chambers
Karen Genelly
Sofia Javed
Gloria Rabil
DeWitt C. Williams
Scott Whitehair
11.15.25 — Interfaith Comedy
8 pm EST @ Temple Solel, Bowie, MD
Interfaith Comedy is feel-good show that aims to reduce prejudice through laughter.
As recipients of the 2025 Bridge Builder Award from the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington, and with 27 shows and counting, we are a unique approach to anti-bias work. No preaching, just laughs.
Starring comedians from different faiths (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Secular Humanist, and more), our nationally touring, clean-comedy show is perfect for universities, places of worship, community organizations, faith-based conferences, and comedy clubs.
11.17.25 — Mostly Gay
8 pm CST @ The Second City
GRADUATION SHOW!
Come out to the Training Center for performances by Grad Revue 3 students. Sets include a mixture of original scenes and blackouts created by the ensembles as well as some improvisation. These students are at the end of their Grad Revue training, culminating in a final graduate show.
11.18.25 — Atheer Yacoub & Friends
8 pm CST @ The Lincoln Lodge
Palestinian comedian Atheer Yacoub brings a fresh and funny perspective on identity, politics, and religion, with sharp wit and twists!
11.20.25 — That Was Pretty Funny
8:30 pm CST @ Donny's Skybox Theatre, The Second City
The one stop shop for light hearted, side splitting comedy that everyone can enjoy. Get your tickets before they are gone! Because everyone needs a “pretty good laugh”.
past shows
10.25.25 — Queen Bee's: FIF Showcase
9 pm CST @ The Dragon Lounge (under Sushi House)
Queen Bee’s is an all-female stand-up comedy show that rules the stage with fearless humor, sharp wit, and no-holds-barred laughs. Featuring a lineup of hilarious, boundary-pushing women, this show delivers edgy jokes, unapologetic stories, and nonstop entertainment. Part of The Funny is Female Comedy Festival, Queen Bee’s celebrates female voices in comedy, proving that when women take over the mic, they run the show—and leave the audience roaring.
10.25.25 — South Asian Festival Showcase
10:30 am CST @ Atheneum Center
The Chicago Kasam presents Chicago’s 2nd Annual South Asian Festival Showcase! This event is curated to represent the Chicagoland South Asian community across social impact, dance, fashion, film, storytelling/comedy, and music. The Chicago South Asian Festival Showcase aims to bring together the South Asian community across the diaspora while inviting members of all communities and lived experiences to experience the stories and skill sets of all of our performers and presenters. Come celebrate 2025’s South Asian Festival Season!
Discount codes:
- KASAM10 - $25 tickets until 9/21
- STUDENT - 10% off of a General Admission ticket
- SENIOR - 15% off of a General Admission ticket
- FAMILYANDFRIENDS - $5 flat rate off of a General Admission ticket
10.24.25 — Funny is Female Comedy Festival
9 pm CST @ Comedy Plex
The Funny is Female Comedy Festival is an all-women’s comedy festival amplifying women in comedy through shows, panels & connection.
Bold voices. Big laughs. The future of funny.
10.12.25 — The Jeggings Jubilee
6 pm CST @ The Annoyance Theatre
A variety show feat. Belladonna readings, stand-up, sketch, jeggings, and general sleepover-like debauchery.
In-person and livestream tickets available!
10.3.25 — Chuckles for Charity
9.13.25 — Do Tell!
8 pm CST @ Studio5
Come hear true, personal stories from seven engaging storytellers including longtime Chicago storytelling legend and international performer, Scott Whitehair. He’s our emcee for the night, and if you haven’t seen him live, you’re in for something special.
This year’s 8th annual Do Tell! features a wildly entertaining mix of first-time tellers and seasoned performers. You’ll laugh. You’ll gasp. You even might cry a little (in the good way). All proceeds go to support Evanston Dance Ensemble.
9.7.25 — Latchkey Larki
6 pm EST @ UNDER St. Marks Theater
Laugh about my childhood with me!