‘Cause they know what’s up.
Just For Laughs (JFL) will be scouring Chicago for comedy talent all of next week. Including character and stand-up sets at multiple different venues throughout the city. Every year JFL holds showcases for comedians to audition for a spot in the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, so don’t miss this. Most of the tickets are FREE. So check out the details below to see which nights you want to get in on the action.
UP COMEDY CLUB: 230 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (Pipers Alley)
Tuesday, April 15 @ 7:00pm and 9:30pm
Watch some of Chicago’s best up-and-coming comedians audition for a spot at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. Every July, Montreal hosts the largest gathering of comedy industry executives from across the globe. For stand-ups, the Just For Laughs New Faces show is the most important and recognized career-launcher around. This showcase is the first step towards getting that big break. Even though tickets are free, please still reserve them. Mike Lebovitz will be hosting the 7:00pm show and Sean Flannery will be hosting the 9:30pm show. There is no intermission.
THE PLAYGROUND: 3209 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Wednesday, April 16 @ 5:00pm and 6:30pm
Thursday, April 17 @ 5:30pm
Watch some of Chicago’s best sketch comedians and comedic character actors audition at The Playground. This showcase will be heavily based on character work. Come out and support, admission is free, but first come, first served.
JOKES AND NOTES: 4641 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653
Wednesday April 16 at 9:00pm
This stand-up comedy showcase will be hosted by Calvin Evans.
TIMOTHY O’TOOLE’S: – 622 N Fairbanks Ct., Chicago, IL 60611
Thursday April 17 8:00pm and 10:00pm
Timothy O’Toole’s stand-up showcase will be hosted by Derick Lengwenus. Tickets are free if they are reserved in advance here. If any tickets remain they will be charging $10 at the door.
(Originally appeared on ChooseChicago.com)
