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Something Unexpected

Laugh Factory - Chicago

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Something Unexpected is a Stand-Up Comedy show comprised of the best comedians in Chicago as well as comedians from Comedy Central, HBO and Conan. Every show leaves people coming back for more.

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Laugh Factory - Chicago

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Opening its doors in 1979, the World Famous Laugh Factory has been recognized as "the #1 comedy club in the country" by such high-profile media as USA Today. With southern California locations in Hollywood (its original Sunset Boulevard locale) and Long Beach (opened in 2008), comedy's top stars, as well as today's brightest emerging talent, shine on its legendary stage.

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Chicago's Best Stand Up

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Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We've compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today's biggest names and local comedians will deliver something for every taste and style of comedy.

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First Date Comedy Game Show

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The First Date is a comical hunt for love. Singles & couples alike come to watch the chaos unfold as a live date happens on stage between a comedian and one lucky audience member. Will they find love or ask for separate checks?

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Fresh Faces Chicago

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Laugh Factory Chicago, for nearly a decade, has showcased some of Chicago's best and brightest talent. Fresh Faces of Chicago presents you with the hottest lineup of up-and-coming comics in the city.

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Funny Music Live

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Join us for a night where the mic stand meets the music stand--and every laugh has its own soundtrack. *Funny Music Live brings together stand-up comics who don't just tell jokes--they sing, strum, and riff their way through every punchline.

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Headliners

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Red Lobster Comedy Presents: The Headliners A killers row of standup comedy showcase featuring the best of the best from headlining comedians.

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Laugh Factory Chicago Open Mic

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Come see the next big star on the World Famous Laugh Factory stage! Sign-ups are at 7pm at the Laugh Factory to perform at the 9pm show. Random draw for comics and every night a comic will be selected to perform on a future showcase! No drink minimum.

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Lowkey Funny

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This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago's emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away from the basic format of comedy shows and experience a vibe of music, sketch, and lowkey still crack up

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My Funny Valentine

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Roses are red, violets are blue, be my funny valentine boo! Come join us and show your Valentine the funniest date they will ever have! We're transforming our world-famous stage to a Valentine-themed night & featuring the hottest comics in the country wit

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New Years Eve Comedy Bash!

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Join us for the funniest New Year's Eve celebration in town! Ring in 2026 with a night of laughs, including a complementary champagne toast at midnight.

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Sashay Comedy & Brunch Show

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Every last Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm, Chicago's legendary Laugh Factory opens its doors for Sashay! Sashay brings together some of the nation's best queer comedians and drag artists for a laugh-out-loud legendary brunch at the Chicago Laugh Factory.

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The Nasty Show

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This ain't your grandma's stand up. Forget about cute puns and adorable observations and strap in for a night of in-your-face, no-holds-barred comedy! We compiled the best comics in Chicago, removed their leashes and let them loose...just for you.

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What Could Go Wrong?

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The comedy show where everything is perfect and goes incredibly smooth with no interruptions or distractions from anyone or anything...please I promise you that this will be a perfectly funny show that will have no hiccups.