Articles filed under Comedy
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Best Bets: Carrie Underwood, D.L. Hughley, Tony Danza and Gladys KnightOct 19, 2022 10:00 am - Stage 'boss' With a dash of wit laced with musical charm, TV's Tony Danza (“Taxi,” “Who's the Boss?”) brings his “Tony Danza: Standards & Stories” show to the Arcada The...
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Chris Botti, David Sedaris, Lewis Black to perform at McAninch Arts CenterOct 16, 2022 11:00 pm - The McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage has added performances by Grammy Award-winning trumpeter/composer Chris Botti, best-selling author/humorist David Sedar...
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Best bets: Lizzo, 'Immersive King Tut,' Theresa Caputo, Richard Marx and moreOct 12, 2022 6:00 am - Jurassic fun Prepare to safari to the wilds of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, for a prehistoric encounter as Jurassic Quest stom...
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Comedian Steven Wright brings his droll observations to North Shore Center Oct. 6Oct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Steven Wright doesn't write jokes. He doesn't have to. For more than 40 years, Wright's comedy - delivered in his distinctive deadpan style - has consisted of droll obs...
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'SNL' Season 48 scorecard: Neuqua Valley grad Chris Redd departs castSep 22, 2022 6:00 am - NBC's "Saturday Night Live" begins its 48th season next weekend with first-time host Miles Teller ("Top Gun: Maverick") - and a host of first-time cast members. It has b...
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Best bets: Charlie Berens, Kyiv City Ballet, Gordon Lightfoot & Arnez JSep 21, 2022 11:00 pm - An apple a day Tasty apple treats are the draw to Long Grove's 31st annual Apple Fest, but with food and drink specials, kids' activities, a carnival and music all weeke...
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Mo Amer's 'Mo' is a love letter to his heritage and hometownSep 16, 2022 6:00 am - Up-and-coming comedian Mo Amer was opening for Dave Chappelle in 2014 when the more established comedian made a suggestion: Amer should make a short film to introduce hi...
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Best bets: The BoDeans, Monster Jam, The Killers, free days at the FieldSep 13, 2022 11:00 pm - Monster jam The Monster Jam rolls into Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, this weekend in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Drivers will tear up the di...
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Best bets: Stevie Nicks, Lyric Opera, Cheap Trick & Eric ClaptonSep 07, 2022 6:00 am - Stevie Nicks under the stars Travel the “Edge of Seventeen” with legendary songwriter Stevie Nicks as the former Fleetwood Mac artist spends two nights at Ravinia Festiv...
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Best bets: Sting, Sacred Rose Fest, 'Hello, Dolly!' and moreAug 24, 2022 11:00 pm - Sacred Rose Fest Chicago-based Collectiv Presents - operators of the long-running North Coast electronica, hip-hop and rock music festival - is pivoting to something mor...