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Monday:

Monday Night Improv

Monday Night Improv

Mondays

Open Run

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Improv

Monday Night Improv features 3 ensembles creating scenes, narratives, and worlds based on a single suggestions from the audience.

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The Jackie Smook Program of De-Dumbification

The Jackie Smook Program of De-Dumbification

Monday

6/5 - 6/26

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

"You feel like you’re sharing drinks, songs, and stories in Smook’s living room, with the
puppets, of course." - Third Coast Creatives

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Tuesday:

Tuesday Musical Improv

Tuesday Musical Improv

Tuesday

Open Run

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Improv, Musical

Tuesday Musical Improv features two groups improvising new musicals every week.

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The Open Stage - Free!

The Open Stage - Free!

Tuesday

Open Run

9:30 PM

Mainstage

Sketch, Improv, Variety, Stand-Up

Anything can happen...and it usually does.

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Friendsh*t

Friendsh*t

Tuesday

1/21 - 6/6

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Improv

A storytelling variety show by comedians Zack & KiKi

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Wednesday:

DNA Comedy Presents: Solstice

DNA Comedy Presents: Solstice

Wednesday

6/21

7:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

DNA Solstice: The Longest Sketch Show of the Year is an hour long comedy event.

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Somebodies Babies presents: THIS TIME NEXT WEEK

Somebodies Babies presents: THIS TIME NEXT WEEK

Wednesday

4/5 - 8/2

8:00 PM

Small Theater

Play, Improv

Somebody’s Baby is turning their narrative long-form sets into a play.

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Grow Up! or Die Trying

Grow Up! or Die Trying

Wednesday

6/7

7:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

Grow Up! Or Die Trying is a one-night live sketch revue that explores the trials and tribulations of coming of age.

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Trigger Happy

Trigger Happy

Wednesday

Open Run

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Improv

Mentalism meets improv comedy.

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Flex

Flex

Wednesday

Open Run

8:30 PM

Mainstage

Improv

Flex is an improv ensemble comprised of some of the strongest POC performers in Chicago.

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Improvised Fairy Tales

Improvised Fairy Tales

Wednesday

4/12 - 7/12

9:30 PM

Mainstage

Improv

A magical improv show where each week a traveling band of world class actors puts on a never before seen fairytale play for you the audience!

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Thursday:

Lofi: Improv to Study To

Lofi: Improv to Study To

Thursday

8:00 PM

4/20 - 6/15

Mainstage

Improv

A vibrant mix of short and long form improvisation with Annoyance's talented Improvisers.

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Fishbowl with Sight Unseen

Fishbowl with Sight Unseen

Thursday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

The night opens with an opportunity for students to perform with veteran improvisers and closes with a dynamic, debaucherous set from house team Sight Unseen.

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Super Human

Super Human

Thursday

8:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

Super Human is synonymous with bold, hilarious, fearless and fun comedy.

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Two Tickets to Paradise

Two Tickets to Paradise

Thursday

9:30 PM

6/1 - 6/29

Mainstage

Improv

You've got a ticket to Paradise— now relax and enjoy your stay in a chaotic Margaritaville Resort that's dripping with mystery at every turn!

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Lights

Lights

Thursday

8:00 PM

6/22 - 7/27

Small Theater

Sketch

Two self-important performers share what they know about live comedic theater - in the process, revealing what they don't.

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Friday:

Missed Call

Missed Call

Friday

8:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.

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Hitch*Cocktails

Hitch*Cocktails

Friday

10:00 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Play

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

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Steamworks the Musical

Steamworks the Musical

Friday

8:00 PM

5/26 - 7/14

Mainstage

Musical

Steamworks is a big gay musical in partnership with Chicago Steamworks bath house.

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Open Mic - Free!

Open Mic - Free!

Friday

11:00 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Stand-Up

A standup comedy open mic

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Baby Wine

Baby Wine

Friday

9:30 PM

Open Run

Small Theater

Improv

QUEER COMEDY, HON!

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Holy Fuck Comedy Hour

Holy Fuck Comedy Hour

Friday

11:59 PM

Open Run

Mainstage

Variety

A curated hour of eclectic, comedic material written in a week and performed for the first time.

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Saturday:

Black Stardust

Black Stardust

Saturday

5/20 - 6/24

7:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

BlackStardust:3023 is an all black space sci-fi sketch show!

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Fire & Beer: The Annoyance House Ensemble

Fire & Beer: The Annoyance House Ensemble

Saturday

Open Run

8:00 PM

Small Theater

Improv

The show features the fantastic Annoyance House Ensemble in both long- and short-form improv.

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Gag Reflex

Gag Reflex

Saturday

1/21 - 6/10

10:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch, Improv

An hour long show featuring sketch, improv, and more from the girls of Gag Reflex! Every Saturday at 10 PM.

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Cold Pizza Comedy Presents: Search Bar

Cold Pizza Comedy Presents: Search Bar

Saturday

6/17 - 7/29

7:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

Search Bar is a sketch show based on the internet, social media, and technology that rule our world and the people in it. Tell Siri to put it on your calendar now.

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Hi Chicago, I'm Harrison

Hi Chicago, I'm Harrison

Saturday

5/27 - 7/8

8:00 PM

Mainstage

Sketch

Hi Chicago, I'm Harrison: A Sketch Show of Sketches features sketches written, co-written, and performed by sketch comedian and Groundlings Sunday Company alumnus Harrison Lampert from Los Angeles. Who is Harrison? This is the show for you to meet him!

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Late Night Clownin': A Clowning Open Mic - FREE!

Late Night Clownin': A Clowning Open Mic - FREE!

Saturday

4/22 - 6/24

11:00 PM

Small Theater

Stand-Up

Hosted by Pierre and Godot. Stand ups can go to open stage where they f**ing belong.

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Annoyance Night Live with the Garden Boys

Annoyance Night Live with the Garden Boys

Saturday

Open Run

7:00 PM

Small Theater

Sketch

Annoyance Night Live with the Garden Boys

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Best of Annoyance Sketch

Best of Annoyance Sketch

Saturday

Open Run

9:30 PM

Small Theater

Showcase

An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest.

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We Took Edibles an Hour Ago

We Took Edibles an Hour Ago

Saturday

Open Run

11:59 PM

Mainstage

Improv

They take edibles. Then they improvise.

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Sunday:

Sunday Mic

Sunday Mic

Sunday

Bi-Weekly

4:00 PM

The Annoyance Bar

Stand-Up

Sunday Open Mic at the Bar hosted by Sara Dirks

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