WGCI Joke Jam 5! Hosted by Leon Rogers & Zach Boog at Laugh Factory Chicago. Pull up for a night of wild, nonstop comedy. Get Ready for WGCI JOKE JAM 5!! Join us at the Laugh Factory on April 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Central Time) for a night full of laughs and good vibes! Hosted by the WGCI Morning Show Leon Rogers and Zach Boog! This is your chance to catch some of the funniest comedians live and enjoy an unforgettable evening. Bring your friends and get ready to laugh till it hurts. Don't miss out on the funniest event of the season! NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

Red Lobster Comedy Presents: The Headliners A killers row of standup comedy showcase featuring the best of the best from headlining comedians. Hosted by Alex Klaes, featuring: Back by popular demand, our "Service Industry Night" welcomes bartenders, servers, and bar and restaurant workers -- along with their family, friends, and everyone else! Bring in your restaurant check-stub or event invitation for complimentary entry! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) Doors open 60min prior to start of show. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff. NO CASH in the showroom! Please bring a credit/debit card for purchasing.

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. Every last Tuesday of the month we will bring to the stage 5 comics who are new to the Laugh Factory Chicago stage as well as ones that you can't get enough of - they are our "Fresh Faces". Come discover the new wave of Chicago's best standup!

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.

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. This showcase spotlights performers who blend sharp wit with catchy melodies. Enjoy some of the funniest, and silliest Tunes that'll make you sing-a-long and giggle with some of the very best Comedic Musical Performances in Chicago. A night of Parodies, Novelty tracks, hilarious originals, and other musical stylings curated to make you laugh all night long. Funny Music Live! Not your Dad's Comedy Rock. ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. It may get dark. It may get dirty. It may make you question what's appropriate to laugh at in public. And it absolutely will be a night you will never forget...whether you like it or not! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)

Laugh Factory Presents: Early Bird Special Hosted by Steven Springer! 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. No cash payments accepted in the showroom. Age restriction: 18 years and over. 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage). 18% service fee will be attached to drink tabs and will be distributed to service staff. Seating is first come, first served. Ticket holders may be subject to standing room. NO REFUNDS.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. Every last Tuesday of the month we will bring to the stage 5 comics who are new to the Laugh Factory Chicago stage as well as ones that you can't get enough of - they are our "Fresh Faces". Come discover the new wave of Chicago's best standup!

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.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

The First Date is a comical hunt for love. Chicago's funniest stand-up comedians hit the stage as one audience member is selected from the crowd to be our guest of honor. They are brought on stage but visually separated from the comedians. They are able to hear the jokes, but won't be able to see the faces telling them. After hearing all the sets, they'll have to decide which comic won them over. Once their selection is made, a first date happens live on stage. Will they find love or ask for separate checks? Singles & couples alike come to watch the chaos unfold. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) Doors open 60min prior to start of show. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff. NO CASH in the showroom! Please bring a credit/debit card for purchasing.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. It may get dark. It may get dirty. It may make you question what's appropriate to laugh at in public. And it absolutely will be a night you will never forget...whether you like it or not! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)

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. But Sashay is more than a brunch, it's one of the longest-running queer comedy shows in the United States. And you are part of the fun - from slumber party games like you've never seen them to the unpredictable and iconic Lip Sync Showdown, you could find yourself sashaying away with fabulous prizes! Sashay is an invitation to step out, step up and be seen, by and with the funniest and hunniest in Chicago. Put on your highest heels or your butchiest boots and step into a new comedy experience. You will be able to exchange cash and Venmo for dollar bills to tip the performers before and during the show. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) Doors open 60min prior to start of show. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff. NO CASH in the showroom! Please bring a credit/debit card for purchasing.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. Every last Tuesday of the month we will bring to the stage 5 comics who are new to the Laugh Factory Chicago stage as well as ones that you can't get enough of - they are our "Fresh Faces". Come discover the new wave of Chicago's best standup!

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.

Laugh Through The Heartbreak series is an eccentric night of irreverent comedy. It has sold-out every show and city it's been to and has featured everyone from Jo Koy and Elon Gold to TIffany Haddish and Ronny Chieng. This comedy series, the brainchild of Erez Safar, and co-produced by Menachem Silverstein, is a traveling ensemble that incorporates both local comics and well-known comedic voices to create an incredible night you'll never forget. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

Brew Comedy is where new jokes are poured fresh. This show gives comedians a space to test-drive brand-new material--ideas that are still fermenting, freshly brewed, or just a little unfiltered. Some bits will become classics, some may spill, but that's all part of the fun. Come taste what's next. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

The First Date is a comical hunt for love. Chicago's funniest stand-up comedians hit the stage as one audience member is selected from the crowd to be our guest of honor. They are brought on stage but visually separated from the comedians. They are able to hear the jokes, but won't be able to see the faces telling them. After hearing all the sets, they'll have to decide which comic won them over. Once their selection is made, a first date happens live on stage. Will they find love or ask for separate checks? Singles & couples alike come to watch the chaos unfold. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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 all night! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. It may get dark. It may get dirty. It may make you question what's appropriate to laugh at in public. And it absolutely will be a night you will never forget...whether you like it or not! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

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. Every last Tuesday of the month we will bring to the stage 5 comics who are new to the Laugh Factory Chicago stage as well as ones that you can't get enough of - they are our "Fresh Faces". Come discover the new wave of Chicago's best standup!

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.

We've compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Stand up comedians, both local and national do sets then sit down with host Paul Farahvar and talk about it. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.

Join us at Laugh Factory Chicago on the last Friday of the month for Rocket Force Comedy, a late-night stand-up showcase featuring the Midwest's best and brightest rising stars and nationally touring killers. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) General Admission is based on first come first serve. 18% service fee will be applied to all drink tabs at payment to be given directly to service staff.