https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-25 https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/blog/funny-is-female-social-media-and-branding-panel monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/1761431984192-7117F4CP6JMCTVZMDZU3/Female+is+Funny+.png Comedy Resources - Funny is Female: Social Media and Branding Panel - Make it stand out The Funny Is Female Festival’s Social Media Panel brought together top voices in comedy and marketing to share practical insights on how performers can build and sustain their digital presence. This panel discussion offered an honest look at what it takes to thrive online as a modern comedian and especially as a woman. Whether you’re a rising comic or an experienced performer, these highlights are super helpful for your growth and continued success. https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/blog/the-10-commandments-of-social-media-marketing-for-standups monthly 0.5 2025-08-21 https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/blog/top5reasonsforrejection monthly 0.5 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/17f0a85d-a308-4901-9bbe-27d722299884/6.png Comedy Resources - Top 5 Reasons Why Your Comedy Festival Submission Was Rejected - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/blog/submittingtoacomedyfest monthly 0.5 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/e674ce00-22ec-4408-9b19-674c1727f5c8/2.png Comedy Resources - So You Want to Submit to a Comedy Festival? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/e72d07a8-0ad9-4bcd-9a51-431a718b1904/3.png Comedy Resources - So You Want to Submit to a Comedy Festival? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/bfa77f47-95f0-4af1-a7f4-ceb2d5efb087/4.png Comedy Resources - So You Want to Submit to a Comedy Festival? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/4c52879f-3685-43f8-8089-09122c50974c/5.png Comedy Resources - So You Want to Submit to a Comedy Festival? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/17f0a85d-a308-4901-9bbe-27d722299884/6.png Comedy Resources - So You Want to Submit to a Comedy Festival? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/f75f8bc4-9cc1-459e-a55c-b1474adf4c9e/windy+city_hotdogs-23-min.png Comedy Resources - So You Want to Submit to a Comedy Festival? - About the Author Ariel Julie is a working comedian, producer, and the Artistic Director and Founder of the first annual Windy City Comedy Fest. Based in Chicago, and one of Chicago’s most active comedy producers, she’s passionate about uplifting other comics and helping them avoid the common pitfalls she’s seen firsthand from her festival experiences. https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows daily 0.75 2026-04-20 https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/bob-keen-shots-fired-live-album-recording monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/0faed252-26e0-4c7f-a011-160a4210dc7d/Bob+Keen+8_8+Lincoln+Hall+windy+city+comedy+fest+2026.png Festival Shows - Bob Keen "Shots Fired" Live Album Recording - Bob Keen “Shots Fired” Live Album Recording Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM Lincoln Hall A major moment for Chicago comedy. Windy City Comedy Fest 2026 and Audiotree present Bob Keen: Shots Fired, a live comedy special taping at Lincoln Hall. A veteran of the Chicago comedy scene, Bob Keen takes the stage to record his first special—bringing years of sharp writing, seasoned perspective, and hard-earned punchlines to one of the city’s premier venues. This is more than a show—it’s a taping. Be part of the live audience for a night that will be captured on film. Hosted By: Ariel Julie Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/industry-showcase-7pm-at-lincoln-lodge-dj4ky-k4kjc-5errr monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/35b0849e-a4e7-4d93-8f25-60d61ebad70c/Industry+9pm+LF+8_9.png Festival Shows - Industry Showcase 9PM at the Laugh Factory - Industry Showcase Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 9:00 PM | $20 The Laugh Factory This is one of four official Industry Showcases at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026—where selected performers take the stage in front of bookers and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Designed to spotlight top talent from the festival, this showcase brings together comedians ready to be seen, booked, and remembered. By bringing industry to Chicago, Windy City Comedy Fest is helping shape the future of the Midwest comedy scene—connecting performers with real opportunities on a regional stage. Hosted at the Annoyance, this is a high-stakes, high-quality show with limited capacity. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/industry-showcase-7pm-at-lincoln-lodge-dj4ky-k4kjc monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/2bee3e98-999d-4458-9ac5-8b6b4911f711/Industry+Laugh+Factory+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - Industry Showcase 7PM at the Laugh Factory - Industry Showcase Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | $20 The Laugh Factory This is one of four official Industry Showcases at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026—where selected performers take the stage in front of bookers and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Designed to spotlight top talent from the festival, this showcase brings together comedians ready to be seen, booked, and remembered. By bringing industry to Chicago, Windy City Comedy Fest is helping shape the future of the Midwest comedy scene—connecting performers with real opportunities on a regional stage. Hosted at the Annoyance, this is a high-stakes, high-quality show with limited capacity. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/gold-standard-comedy monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/03e3668e-e762-4a5f-87e3-30348b0448dc/Gold+Standard+8_8+annoyance+windy+city+comedy+fest+2026.png Festival Shows - Gold Standard Comedy - Gold Standard Comedy Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 11:00 PM The Annoyance Theatre Sharp. Polished. Unmissable. Gold Standard Comedy lives up to its name with a lineup of some of the finest comedians at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026. Every performer is a proven crowd favorite—delivering stand-up that’s clever, confident, and consistently funny. This late-night showcase brings together top-tier talent for a smooth, high-quality comedy experience that highlights the best of the fest. It’s classic Chicago comedy with a festival twist. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/haha-to-hell monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/9155a84d-25b4-4775-b695-ea55343f7adc/Haha+to+Hell+Reggie%27s+windy+city+comedy+fest+2026.png Festival Shows - Haha to Hell - Haha to Hell Dark. Loud. Unapologetic. Haha to Hell brings its signature blend of dark, dirty, and high-energy stand-up to Windy City Comedy Fest 2026. Hosted and produced by Tina Youkhana, this show features a lineup of local comedians delivering bold material for audiences who like their comedy a little heavier. Set inside Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago’s South Loop, this late-night showcase channels a raw, “comedy metal” energy—perfect for fans of alternative comedy and anything a little off-center. Not for the easily offended—exactly for everyone else. Hosted By: Tina Youkhana Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/comedy-legends monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/2e1faa3f-b6bd-4cce-a247-28985bff0d04/Comedy+Legends+88+De+Maat+%281%29.png Festival Shows - Comedy Legends - Comedy Legends Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 10:00 PM The de Maat Theater at Second City Late night. Legendary stage. No slowing down. Comedy Legends at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026 brings a stacked lineup of comedians to one of the most iconic comedy venues in the world. Featuring performers who know how to command a room, this late-night showcase keeps the energy high, the crowd loud, and the punchlines rolling well past 10 PM. Set in the de Maat Studio Theater at Second City, this is a must-see show for anyone looking to experience top-tier comedy in a historic space. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/headliners-only monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/cf855872-2cf2-43fa-b2e0-95d1823f7a58/Headliners+Only+iO+8_8.png Festival Shows - Headliner's Only - Headliners Only Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 8:30 PM The iO Theater No openers. No fluff. Just pure headliner energy. Headliners Only is the ultimate Saturday night lineup at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026, featuring comics who know how to own a stage. These performers don’t need warm-ups—they are the main event. Expect a stacked showcase of seasoned comedians delivering tight, high-impact sets in one of Chicago’s most iconic comedy venues. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/itz7du5omvc8z1v38acz7ar7e3a8vf monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/8c63c376-50c3-4890-8c80-450fd8c921a0/No+Filter+8_8+Newport+Theatre+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - No Filter Comedy - No Filter Comedy Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 9:30 PM Newport Theater A no-holds-barred, uncensored night of stand-up at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026. No Filter Comedy features some of the boldest voices in the fest, delivering brutally honest material, fearless punchlines, and sets that go wherever they want. This late-night showcase is raw, unpredictable, and not for the easily offended—just the way great comedy should be. Come for the laughs—stay for the chaos. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/industry-showcase-7pm-at-lincoln-lodge-dj4ky-4chsm monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/e0afc9c5-7108-4549-8cf5-a64d0540b350/Industry+9pm+annoyance+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - Industry Showcase 9PM at the Annoyance - Industry Showcase Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 9:00 PM | $20 The Annoyance Theatre This is one of four official Industry Showcases at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026—where selected performers take the stage in front of bookers and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Designed to spotlight top talent from the festival, this showcase brings together comedians ready to be seen, booked, and remembered. By bringing industry to Chicago, Windy City Comedy Fest is helping shape the future of the Midwest comedy scene—connecting performers with real opportunities on a regional stage. Hosted at the Annoyance, this is a high-stakes, high-quality show with limited capacity. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/industry-showcase-7pm-at-lincoln-lodge-dj4ky monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/eca5eeaa-b034-4b35-a928-76e659413aa8/Industry+7pm+annoyance+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - Industry Showcase 7PM at the Annoyance - Industry Showcase Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | $20 The Annoyance Theatre This is one of four official Industry Showcases at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026—where selected performers take the stage in front of bookers and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Designed to spotlight top talent from the festival, this showcase brings together comedians ready to be seen, booked, and remembered. By bringing industry to Chicago, Windy City Comedy Fest is helping shape the future of the Midwest comedy scene—connecting performers with real opportunities on a regional stage. Hosted at the Annoyance, this is a high-stakes, high-quality show with limited capacity. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/late-night-at-the-lodge monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/2070c4db-3526-4e53-a13c-5338ac157ba2/Late+night+8_6+LL+windy+city+comedy+fest+2026.png Festival Shows - Late Night at The Lodge - Late Night at The Lodge Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 9:00 PM | $20 The Lincoln Lodge Chicago’s premiere late-night comedy talk show—live at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026. Late Night at The Lodge blends stand-up comedy with talk show banter, as rising stars and seasoned comedians take the stage, perform their sets, and sit down for a live interview with the host. This show has limited capacity—so get your tickets now. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/uztr6osrm6hinu5x8uub2dtonelsw1 monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/f8bbb827-75fc-4341-b9c6-d4e4e84c77de/Shane+Torres+8_6+Den+windy+city+comedy+fest+2026 Festival Shows - Kick Off Show with Headliner Shane Torres - Windy City Comedy Fest Presents: Shane Torres This event has a 2 item minimum Windy City Comedy Fest is kicking off our second year with a bang at The Den Theatre with some of Chicago's favorite local comedians and national touring headliner: Shane Torres! Thursday, August 6th at 6pm in the main room we'll be serving up laughs-Chicago-style! Get ready for a full weekend of shows at iconic venues, workshops with industry professionals, and networking events for both comedians and fans! The Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host Windy City Comedy Fest Presents: Shane Torres on August 6, 2026 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830. https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/headliner-show monthly 0.5 2026-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/935be725-596b-404a-8141-e9531101f639/Em+Brown+8_7+Schuba%27s+windy+city+comedy+fest+2026 Festival Shows - Headliner Show - HEADLINER SHOW WITH EM BROWN Friday, August 7, 2026 | 9:00 PM Schuba’s Tavern – Main Room Windy City Comedy Fest 2026 presents a special Headliner Show at Schuba’s Tavern, featuring a standout night of top-tier comedy. Headlining the show is Em Brown, Featuring Joey Reilly and additional appearances from select Windy City Comedy Fest performers, This is a stacked lineup in one of Chicago’s most beloved live performance venues. Doors: 8:30 PM Show: 9:00 PM https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/hecklers-happy-hour monthly 0.5 2026-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/f4ebea8a-0e27-4541-bfd0-3d1792bc6a22/Heckler%27s+Happy+Hour+Lincoln+Lodge+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - Heckler's Happy Hour - Heckler’s Happy Hour Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM | $25 The Lincoln Lodge Comedy where the audience talks back. Hecklers’ Happy Hour is an interactive stand-up showcase where Chicago’s funniest comics take the stage—and you get to join the action. Comedians perform their sets while inviting audience questions, comments, and yes, heckling. But be warned: if you dish it, they will dish it right back. Designed as a space for comics to sharpen their crowd work and for audiences to let loose, this show is chaotic, quick-witted, and always different. Set in the theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this is an interactive comedy experience with limited capacity. Come ready to participate—but keep it respectful. No hate speech, no crossing the line. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/blackout-diaries-chicago monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/3ae7fd5c-35df-49e9-9ff9-47eced893594/Blackout+Diaries+Lincoln+Lodge+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - Blackout Diaries Chicago - Blackout Diaries Chicago Friday, August 7, 2026 | 10:30 PM | $25 The Lincoln Lodge True stories. Real chaos. No blackout required (but encouraged). The Blackout Diaries is a hit Chicago comedy show where stand-up comedians and “regular” people—firefighters, teachers, consultants, and more—share their most incredible, true drinking stories. Then the audience gets involved, asking questions and diving deeper into the madness behind the stories. A critics’ pick by major Chicago publications and featured on NPR and Comedy Central, this show delivers some of the funniest (and wildest) storytelling you’ll hear all weekend. Set in the theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this late-night experience has limited capacity—and yes, your ticket includes a complimentary taste of Malört. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/laughter-hours monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/8fcdbd91-2cfd-4a39-887a-4bf4d6dd0b41/Laughter+Hours+Lincoln+Lodge+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - Laughter Hours - Laughter Hours Friday, August 7, 2026 | 11:00 PM | $30 The Lincoln Lodge – Orange Room A late-night comedy experience with a jazzy, lounge vibe—only at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026. Laughter Hours brings together some of Chicago’s best comedians for a two-part showcase: polished stand-up sets followed by a second round of improvised riffs based on audience suggestions. All of it underscored by live, interactive jazz guitar from one of the city’s top musicians. Set in the intimate Orange Room theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this is a laid-back, late-night show with limited capacity—where comedy and music come together in a way you won’t find anywhere else. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/demon-hour monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/d2fe4223-9ed5-48e4-905f-4005ac377cad/Demon+Hr+8_7+LL+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - Demon Hour - Demon Hour Friday, August 7, 2026 | 9:30 PM | $25 The Lincoln Lodge Chicago’s rawest, most unhinged comedy experience takes over Windy City Comedy Fest 2026. Demon Hour is where stand-up meets confession. The city’s top comedians hit the stage—but the real chaos begins when anonymous audience confessions are read out loud for everyone to hear. With wild audience stories, surprise moments, and a crowd that’s fully in on the madness, no two shows are ever the same. Set in the intimate theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this is an interactive comedy experience with limited capacity—and absolutely no predictability. Your safe haven for wild confessions. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/comedy-heavyweights monthly 0.5 2026-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/35e1e108-7039-4f8b-9315-03f2af0d5920/Heavyweights+8_7+LL+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest Festival Shows - Comedy Heavyweights - Comedy Heavyweights Friday, August 7, 2026 | 8:00 PM | $25 The Lincoln Lodge – Orange Room No filler—just hitters. Comedy Heavyweights is the Friday night knockout showcase at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026, featuring some of the sharpest joke writers and strongest stage presences of the fest. If you're looking for punchlines that land hard and comics who bring the heat, this is your show. Set in the Orange Room theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this is a full night of hard-hitting comedy with limited capacity—no weak sets, no mercy. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/industry-showcase-7pm-at-lincoln-lodge-w7dca monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/19970571-c858-40a3-b69e-735bd0a7b052/Industry+7pm+8_7+LL+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026 Festival Shows - Industry Showcase 7PM at Lincoln Lodge - Industry Showcase Friday, August 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | $20 The Lincoln Lodge This is one of four official Industry Showcases at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026—where selected performers take the stage in front of bookers and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Designed to spotlight top talent from the festival, this showcase brings together comedians ready to be seen, booked, and remembered. By bringing industry to Chicago, Windy City Comedy Fest is helping shape the future of the Midwest comedy scene—connecting performers with real opportunities on a regional stage. Hosted in the theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this is a high-stakes, high-quality show with limited capacity. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/industry-showcase-7pm-at-lincoln-lodge monthly 0.5 2026-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/5681421e-abe2-48a5-87f5-1df97fde3c07/Industry+7pm+8_7+LL+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest Festival Shows - Industry Showcase 7PM at Lincoln Lodge - Industry Showcase Friday, August 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | $20 The Lincoln Lodge This is one of four official Industry Showcases at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026—where selected performers take the stage in front of bookers and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Designed to spotlight top talent from the festival, this showcase brings together comedians ready to be seen, booked, and remembered. By bringing industry to Chicago, Windy City Comedy Fest is helping shape the future of the Midwest comedy scene—connecting performers with real opportunities on a regional stage. Hosted in the theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this is a high-stakes, high-quality show with limited capacity. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/wigs monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/c1298ace-68d5-4342-a7a0-3ae06f3bbac2/Wigs+8_7+LL+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest+2026.png Festival Shows - Wigs - Wigs Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM | $20 Stand-up comedy… in wigs. For decades, scientists theorized and philosophers debated: what happens when comedians wear wigs? This show answers that question. WIGS brings together some of Chicago’s best stand-up comedians performing full sets… in wigs. Expect sharp jokes, unexpected characters, and a night that fully commits to the bit. Set in the intimate theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this is a uniquely ridiculous comedy experience with limited capacity—and yes, you’re encouraged to participate. BYOW (Bring Your Own Wig). Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/comedy-royalty monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/77fe830b-6f40-41d6-8d24-00ec2f93f0bb/Comedy+Royalty+8_7+LL+Windy+City+Comedy+Fest Festival Shows - Comedy Royalty - Comedy Royalty Friday, August 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM | $20 The Lincoln Lodge Bow down—Comedy Royalty is taking over The Lincoln Lodge as part of Windy City Comedy Fest 2026. This showcase brings together a court of comedic killers—seasoned stand-ups and rising stars—each ready to earn their crown. This is top-tier comedy in one of Chicago’s most iconic venues. No royal decree required—just show up and laugh. https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/wccf-comedy-fundraiser-event-at-my-buddys monthly 0.5 2026-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/1776286388887-A1WAZ8GRWOVXOPCVVTFQ/Fundraiser+My+Buddy%27s+windy+city+comedy+fest+2026 Festival Shows - WCCF: Comedy Fundraiser Event at My Buddy's - WCCF Presents: A Fundraising Comedy Event at My Buddy’s Kick off Windy City Comedy Fest with a night of live comedy that’s up close, a little chaotic, and actually fun. 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