UPCOMING SHOWS - Chicago
Verified Laughs
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE! Where everyone and their grammy needs followers! Brand! And a constant stream of content! Out of this hellscape comes Verified Laughs, a weekly show where Chicago's top comics go head to head for YOUR VOTE. The winners compete in a showdown at the end of the month to win the ultimate, most verified title.
Featuring Daryll Schmitz, Tim Cox and more comedians to be announced!
Three's Company!
We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand up comedy imaginable. Week after week, these titans of comedy deliver the best local showcase in the city. Chicago's Best is never the same, it's never boring, and it's always hilarious. Come see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)
Featuring Jonah Jurkens, Nate Burrows and more comedians to be announced!
Verified Laughs FINALS
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE! Where everyone and their grammy needs followers! Brand! And a constant stream of content! Out of this hellscape comes Verified Laughs, a weekly show where Chicago's top comics go head to head for YOUR VOTE. The winners compete in a showdown at the end of the month to win the ultimate, most verified title.
Featuring Brian Babylon, Daryll Schmitz, Tim Cox and more comedians to be announced!
Paid or Pain Comedy!
Tired of being tortured by bad comedy? Awful comedy should be punishable! In this unique comedy show, comedians perform and the audience decides if they should be PAID cash or administered PAIN by a dominatrix. The show opens with our host, Jay Nog, who introduce two established comedians as judges to warm up the crowd by playing an interactive games with the audience. Next, Jay and the guest host bring on a headlining comedian to perform, and then they introduce the house dominatrix for the evening and explain the rules for PAID or PAIN. Now the competition begins: four stand-up comedians compete to either get "PAID" cash for their performance or receive "PAIN" from our house dominatrix. Our special guests will give the contestants some feedback from their set. Then, it's time for YOU to decide! If the audience votes for a comedian to receive "PAIN," he or she must pick a card from the "Deck of Pain," and the dominatrix will administer whatever the card says: paddling in pink panties, clothes-pin nipple clamp Christmas tree, cat-tail lashings, or one of many others (always with a hearty stock of hot wax on call). The show ends with another performance from a headlining comedian. The only show where the audience controls the fate of the performer: PAID or PAIN?! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)
Featuring Brian Babylon, Paul Farahvar, Jay Nog and more comedians to be announced!
Chicago's Best Stand Up
We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand up comedy imaginable. Week after week, these titans of comedy deliver the best local showcase in the city. Chicago's Best is never the same, it's never boring, and it's always hilarious. Come see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)
Featuring Jonah Jurkens, Jay Nog and more comedians to be announced!
Chicago's Best Stand Up
We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand up comedy imaginable. Week after week, these titans of comedy deliver the best local showcase in the city. Chicago's Best is never the same, it's never boring, and it's always hilarious. Come see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)
Featuring Jay Nog, Adam Burke and more comedians to be announced!
The Nasty Show
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)
Featuring Jay Nog and more comedians to be announced!
The Queer Queens of Qomedy
This funny game of thrones, hyphenated Q3, lead by Poppy Champlin has been touring for thirteen years and they Love Chicago. Always ruling with three, the other two Comedy Queens are nationally known comics: Sonya White and Gwen La Roka. Champlin, the host and producer is a veteran comic who won the title of America's Funniest Real Woman on the Joan Rivers show and also was featured on Oprah. Her many other credits include a Showtime Special, HBO, Entertainment Tonight, Comedy Central, and Comics Unleashed. Queen #2 is Sonya White, White has been in the funny business for over 20 years and combines her southern charm with her big city street smarts, throws in her impersonations and sound effects she'll have you mesmerized with laughter. Sonya has appeared on HBO, E! Comedy Central and is featured on "Girls Behaving Badly," "Comedy Spotlight" and "The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. The Third Queen to rule the stage is local comic Gwen La Roka. Gwen is a graduate of the famed Second City Training Center and was the winner of the Chicago's Last Loco Standing competition as well as being featured on TBS Just For Laughs Festival. La Roka is committed to grassroots activism and social Justice. Sapphire Books is also a proud sponsor of the Queens, they are called, "The Gem in Lesbian Publishing." This show is guaranteed to be a just what the doctor ordered. Come and get a full dose of medicinal laughter, the nectar of the Goddess. Tickets are $25 for General admission and $40 for VIP admission, which includes a meet and greet before the show, with the comedians with wine and cheese and preferred seating.
Featuring Poppy Champlin, Gwen La Roka, Sonya White and more comedians to be announced!
Basketmouth LIVE at Laugh Factory Chicago
Basketmouth started hosting his one-man Stand-Up comedy shows in Lagos (2001) he has sold out the indigo2 several times, he moved to selling out the Hammersmith Apollo and the Wembley Arena, subsequently. He became the 1st African comedian to sell out these venues. Basketmouth also hosted the; The MTV Base Big Friday Show, Comedy Central Special, Comedy Central's Ridiculousness and many more. He has also performed at some notable comedy Festivals, like; Just For Laughs Festival, Montreaux Comedy Festival, Comedy Stand Up Africa and much more. His new Special "The Son of Peter" his new project, was a hit in the UK with 5 sold out concerts across the UK. Basketmouth stands out as one of the names in the African entertainment industry to reckon with.
Featuring Basketmouth, Brian Babylon and more comedians to be announced!
Jackpot Comedy
Are you feeling lucky? Do you like standup comedy and a chance to win prizes? Well thankfully the Google Gods pointed you in the right direction! Jackpot Comedy brings the best comedians Chicago has to offer on one night and every audience member has a chance to walk away with gift cards, swag, and most importantly, laughs! Get your tickets now and don't forget to show up, you never know when your number will be called! Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 drink minimum per person (can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)
Featuring comedians to be announced.
