
"First annual Just Because Comedy Festival to be held June 11th-17th CHICAGO, June 5, 2012 –Local stand-up comedians Michael Joyce and Kenny DeForest are proud to announce the launch of the first annual Just Because Comedy Festival to be held June 11through June 17th. Producers have assembled a whole week of Chicago's best local talent to highlight how strong the stand-up comedy scene is in Chicago.
The Just Because Comedy Festival is designed to display Chicago’swealth of talented comics
as well as the top-notch shows that already occur in the city on a daily basis. Just Because Comedy Festival patrons can also expect to see nationally headlining acts drop in and perform in unique and intimate settings. "
Monday June 11th-
Headliner: Mike Stanley
Featuring: Jacob Williams, Liza Treyger, Kelsie Huff, Matt Siegan, Laurie Kilmartin and more.
Hosted by:Sherman Edwards
Tuesday June 12th -
Headliner: Marty DeRosa
Featuring: Michael Joyce, Megan Gailey, Bob Palos, Mikey Manker, Simmons McDavid and
Special Guests!
Hosted by: Matt Drufke
Wednesday June 13th -
Comedians You Should Knowat Timothy O'Tooles (622 N. Fairbanks Court). 9pm, $5
online / $10 door.
Featuring: Comedians You Should Know and Special Guests!
Thursday June 14th -
The Wind Up at Chicago Laugh Factory(3175 N. Broadway). 9:30pm, $10 presale w/
promo code “WindUp” / $20door.
Featuring: The Wind Up and Friends.
Saturday June 16th -
Your Funniest Friends at The Joynt (650 N. Dearborn). 8pm, $10.
Featuring: Lane Pieschel, Joe Fernandez, Megan Gailey, Jeff Steinbrunner, Matt Riggs and
Special Guests!
Sunday June 17th -
3 Dead Moose’s Just Because Comedy Festival Finale at Will's Northwoods Inn (3030
N. Racine Ave). 8pm, free.
Headliner: Drew Michael
Featuring: Joe Fernandez, Mike Sheehan, Liza Treyger, Cameron Gillette, Chris Condren, Kristin
Clifford and Special Guests!