Articles filed under Comedy
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His dream business remains in flux, but Ash has a community behind himNov 12, 2021 1:00 am - Jeff Ash thought he was building his dream business. It turns out he was building a community. That community has helped to sustain the business through a difficult last...
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Hypnosis + Improv = Comedy: Colin Mochrie, hypnotist Asad Mecci join forces for 'HYPROV' show at the RaueNov 11, 2021 10:00 pm - Several years ago, while taking improv courses at Second City Toronto, it occurred to hypnotist Asad Mecci that hypnosis plus improvisation could equal comedy. Mecci re...
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Best Bets: Lightscape illuminates Chicago Botanic Garden starting FridayNov 10, 2021 5:00 am - Sparkle through solstice Thousands of twinkling lights light up the Chicago Botanic Garden's Lightscape, the after-dark illuminated trail that returns starting Friday at...
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Best Bets: Jurassic Quest roars into Rosemont this weekendNov 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Dinosaur revival Jurassic Quest returns with loads of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, interactive science activities and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Con...
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Best Bets: Amy Grant headlines the Des Plaines Theatre & the Raue this weekendNov 03, 2021 6:00 am - Nashville songstress There are two chances to see Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist Amy Grant this weekend. First, on Saturday she headlines the Des Plaines Theatre, ...
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Best Bets: Kevin Costner to rock the reopening of Des Plaines TheatreOct 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Hollywood rocker The Americana rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West headlines the reopening of the renovated Des Plaines Theatre at 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $99. (6...
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Best Bets: Good vibrations as Brian Wilson, Al Jardine & Blondie Chaplin play GeneseeOct 21, 2021 6:00 am - Gourds aglow There's still time to marvel at the nearly 1,000 carved gourds on display as part of Pier Pumpkin Lights at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Saturday ...
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Feder: WTTW documentary recalls how Chicago gave birth to improvOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - From the Compass Players at the University of Chicago to The Second City, Chicago has been synonymous with improvisational comedy for decades. But few know the real stor...
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Spotlight: Goodman stages 'Fannie,' and The Second City returnsOct 15, 2021 6:00 am - E. Faye as Fannie Lou Joseph Jefferson Award-winner E. Faye Butler channels civil rights and voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in Goodman Theatre's production of ...
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Best Bets: Olympic gymnasts bring 'Gold Over America Tour' to Rosemont's Allstate ArenaOct 12, 2021 11:00 pm - Glorious gymnasts Expect a show with pop concert energy when Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Grace McCallum, Laurie Hernandez and more star in ...