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Feb 27th

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The Second City or iO: Which improv company is... →

Thanks very much to Sophomore Albums Robert Bacon for the shout out in his recent Chicago Now blog “Inside Chicago Improv” post! Just taking a bunch of classes isn’t going to make you a better improvisor so it’s also a great idea to start an independent team. After a few levels of classes find people that you enjoy improvising with and get together to practice. You can...

Feb 27th

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Upstairs Gallery Bulletin #44 (2/27-3/4)...

It’s the tail end of February (Leap Year what what!) and the start of March. Which means its your last chance to catch some of our fun Feb shows BUT your first chance to get plugged into all our March goodness. The above is probably pretty self evident but you know, gotta put something in these opening paragraphs every week! Stop by and catch a show “likely filled with local...

Feb 27th

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It's coming.... →

Feb 27th

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Feb 26th

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Feb 26th

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Tonight Late! WISESNATCH!

Saturday - (February 4, 11, 18, 25: March 3) 10:30pm-12am - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB OH MAN. WiseSnatch is back at the Upstairs Gallery! This run will be all about having DATES with the special people they love. Come out and see DATE NIGHT with special guests and lots of bedroom eyes. THESE GALS ARE THE BEST! (Facebook)

Feb 26th

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TONIGHT! 8pm Switch Committee (Formerly...

Saturday - (February 4, 11, 18, 25) - 8pm - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB Join us for the last show of the run with: Switch Committee: Alan Linic, Alex Nichols, Bobby Mittlestat, Collin Dahlberg, Dave Karasik, David Schwartzbaum, Marcus Hall, Ryan Nallen Galactic Fist and and Birds on a Sub open! (Facebook Event)

Feb 25th

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Feb 24th

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TONIGHT IT'S SICK ADVENTURE XIX!!!! FEE FI FO FUM...

Friday- February 24- 8:30pm - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB ITS BACK LIKE IT WAS NEVER GONE. BECAUSE IT WASN’T GONE. IT’S BEEN HERE. SO DON’T SLEEP! THIS MONTHS SICK ADVENTURE IS HAPPENING. IMPROV FROM: Trepidations Rex - Walt Delaney, Adam Shreck, Alex Honnet, Frances McKearn, Blythe Haaga, Ryan O’Neil, Drennen Quin Feldmanowski - Jo Feldman, Mike Marunowski Lost Boys...

Feb 24th

Feb 23rd

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TONIGHT! 8pm THE DIRTY SHAME PRESENTS: The Dirty...

Thursdays- (February 16, 23: March 15, 22, 29)- 8pm, Free ($5 Suggested Donations), BYOB Everyone’s favorite Barats-only improv team is back for a run of shows! THIS WEEK ITS A Early Leap day celebration show! Featuring The TV Screams (SEE THEM BEFORE THEY BLOW UP EVEN MORE) (Facebook Event)

Feb 23rd

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Thanks to Time Out Chicago for the shout out in... →

Hey friends! If this is your first time on the site here’s some more info about us. We’re a small DIY improv/comedy space. All shows are free. We’re BYOB. If you look for a sandwich board outside you will be severely let down. All our schedules are online! here are some more things: Our Facebook Our Twitter (really just a mirror of the FB) And a link that will always...

Feb 23rd

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TONIGHT 2/22! THE PITCH!

Wednesday- February 15 & 22- 8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB The Pitch is back for a limited two week engagement! Every night each cast member pitches an idea for a movie. You pick the one you want to see. Then the pressure’s on for the impromptu screenwriter to present their unwritten script, acted out, on the spot, and to completion. Lights, no camera, all action. The Pitch...

Feb 22nd

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Feb 22nd

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Feb 21st

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Upstairs Gallery Bulletin #43 (2/20-2/26) "FUN...

Hey guys! Walt and Alex are back! They missed you! Come say hi to them THIS WEEK AT THE GALLERY! #1 Ruptured Childhood and Kiss From A Rose Monday- (February 6, 13, 20, 27) - 8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB Much like the seminal disaster flicks “Deep Impact” and “Armageddon”, sometimes things align themselves to become a “Perfect Storm” of one...

Feb 20th

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Feb 19th

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TONIGHT Switch Committee (Formerly DubSteppenWolf...

Saturday - (February 4, 11, 18, 25) - 8pm - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB Improv from: Switch Committee: Alan Linic, Alex Nichols, Bobby Mittlestat, Collin Dahlberg, Dave Karasik, David Schwartzbaum, Marcus Hall, Ryan Nallen With a new opening group each week!

Feb 18th

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Tonight Late! WISESNATCH!

Saturday - (February 4, 11, 18, 25: March 3) 10:30pm-12am - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB OH MAN. WiseSnatch is back at the Upstairs Gallery! This run will be all about having DATES with the special people they love. Come out and see DATE NIGHT with special guests and lots of bedroom eyes. THESE GALS ARE THE BEST! (Facebook)

Feb 18th

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TONIGHT LATE! HAVE YOU EVER HAD A DREAM?! That You...

Friday- February 17 - late 10pm-12am - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB HYEHADYCDAH is back in it’s new monthly incarnation! A different show every month featuring: comedy, improv, sketch, John Reynolds, Zephian Michaels, and the stuff that dreams are made of. Stop by this week FOR FUN4EVA! (Facebook)

Feb 17th

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Tonight FRIDAY 2/18! The John Sheldon

Friday- February 17 - 8pm - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB An Improv show! Sets from: Middle Child Dos Pajaritos Ben Franklin Presents The John Sheldon Special Mix-up

Feb 17th

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TONIGHT! 2/16 THE DIRTY SHAME PRESENTS: LEES...

Thursdays- (February 16, 23: March 15, 22, 29)- 8pm, Free ($5 Suggested Donations), BYOB Everyone’s favorite Barats-only improv team is back for a run of shows! THIS WEEK IT’S LEE BARATS’ BIRTHDAY. All three of his teams are performing, and then Lee’s gonna get drunk: The Grrr Never Say Denver* The Dirty Shame (Featuring internet celebrity Luke Barats!) (Facebook Event)

Feb 16th

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Feb 16th

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Tonight! Late! 2/15 EISBÄR_necessities!

Wednesday- February 15 - 10:30pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB Our newest monthly showcase friends are the amazing Eisbär! Please join us for the first ever EISBÄR_necessities! This month: Jonny Nelson - Solo sketch Paper or Plastic - Improv EISBÄR - Improv (Facebook Event)

Feb 15th

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Tonight! 2/15! The Pitch!

Wednesday- February 15 & 22- 8:00pm Free! ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB The Pitch is back for a limited two week engagement! Every night each cast member pitches an idea for a movie. You pick the one you want to see. Then the pressure’s on for the impromptu screenwriter to present their unwritten script, acted out, on the spot, and to completion. Lights, no camera, all action. The Pitch...

Feb 15th

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Feb 14th

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Feb 14th

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Feb 14th

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Feb 13th

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Upstairs Gallery Bulletin #41 (2/13-2/19) "North...

On weds night Walt and Alex are headed out to North Carolina for the NCCAF! But that shouldn’t stop you from heading out to Andersonville for some great shows! While the dogs are away (Alex,Walt) will the cats play (Cait,Sam)? You’ll have to come by to find out THIS WEEK AT THE GALLERY! #1 Ruptured Childhood and Kiss From A Rose Monday- (February 6, 13, 20, 27) - 8:00pm Free! ($5...

Feb 13th

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Feb 13th

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Feb 12th

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Feb 12th

Tonight 8pm! Switch Committee (Formerly...

Saturday - February 4, 11, 18, 25 - 8pm - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB SO! We saw the show last week! Mystery no longer! Improv from: DubSteppenWolf: Alan Linic, Alex Nichols, Bobby Mittlestat, Collin Dahlberg, Dave Karasik, David Schwartzbaum, Marcus Hall, Ryan Nallen Pizza Party and Birds on a Sub open!! (Facebook)

Feb 11th

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TONIGHT! 2/10! Ladies Love Upstairs Gallery!

Friday- February 10 - 8pm - Free ($5 Suggested Donation) BYOB Come join us for the second ever all-ladies improv night at the Upstairs Gallery! Dress to impress because you never know…you might just find a hot date for Valentine’s Day! You will also have the opportunity to purchase a heart for $1 on which you can write what you LOVE. We’ll hang these hearts on the stage wall to be used as...

Feb 10th

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UCBT Announces 14th Annual Del Close Marathon |... →

Who is planning to go? comedynerdsunited: The marathon is scheduled to take place from June 29th to July 1st. Huh. It’s so early this year! (I’m not complaining.)

Feb 10th

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Feb 9th

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Tonight! Vulnerable Enough - Book release party &...

Wednesday- February 8- 8:00pm Free! We’re pleased to host the release party of Kristi McKay’s “Vulnerable Enough” - enjoy some beverages & snacks, then be dazzled by a performance of the monologues from her new book. What is “Vulnerable Enough?” It’s beautiful photography filled monologue book that takes a unique and introspective look at some of women’s relationship to food and her self...

Feb 8th

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