What's Popping for October!

OK this is it, the big week is here. If you didn't know, Comedy Of Chicago is producing an insane showcase this week! "The James Fritz Reverse Hello Show" is rapidly approaching this Friday October 12th (a MIDNIGHT show!!). Yep James Fritz is leaving town and the plan is too party like it's 1999... um, again. I've known Fritz a while now, we met way back during the Lakeshore Theater days and he's been a central figure in the scene because of his undeniable talent and insane work ethic. Not to mention he's an all around sweet guy. Fritz has helped shape Chicago comedy for the last 7 years and will be missed. This show may be the last chance for many of us to see him off.

Again, this is a COC produced MIDNIGHT show, so there will be plenty of giveaways and special surprises. The line up is SICK, all hand picked by Fritz, and profits go to Fritz's broke ass, (plus the other comics) so come out and support. Also Fritz and I will be on Vocalo Radio Friday morning to promote the show so please tune in.  Meanwhile check out "What's Popping" because as usual there's a whole lot of shenanigans going on this week and beyond.

The Chaser Open Mic
@ Comedy Sportz, 9:30 PM
929 W. Belmont, Chicago il.
Tonight! 10/08
One of the best is back from summer hiatus!

COMEDY CABARET @ 3160
3160 - Chicago's Piano & Cabaret in Chicago, Illinois
Tonight! 10/08
A campy fun open mic.

The Comedy Evening Presents: Drew Michael and the Quest for Truth
The Ace Bar 
Tonight! 10/08
Quality showcase with dance party after.

Rathskellar Mic at Lotties Pub
8:30 PM, 1925 W Cortland St.
Tuesday, 10/09
Top open Mic in the city
Tuesday, 10/09
New showcase, quality line up.

Hug City Presents: Fritz Free For All!!!
Racine Plumbing Bar & Grill - (Lincoln Park)
Tuesday, 10/09
Fun room.

Velvet Circus
Laugh Factory Chicago
Wednesday, 10/10

Wednesday, 10/10
One of the best.

Open Mic
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy
Wednesday, 10/10
9:30 Sign up... a solid late night mic

Sketch Comedy Show: The Good, The Bad, and The Gosling
Gorilla Tango Theatre
Thursday, 10/11

The Edge Comedy Club's Big Fancy Open Mic
@ Sully's House1501 N. Dayton, Chicago, IL.
8:30PM Sign Up
Thursday, 10/11
Still going...
MIDNIGHT SHOW!!
Friday Oct 12th
DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS! DO NOT MISS!

Cleveland Comedy Weekend at THE COMEDY BAR
The Comedy Bar- Chicago
Cleveland!?

Performance Anxiety Chicago: October
The Pleasure Chest Chicago
Comedy and dildos!

Comedy Night at Kanela
Kanela Cafe in Chicago, Illinois
A new open mic... looks interesting... cheap drinks and serves breakfast.

RELAUNCH WEEKEND with Jim Belushi!
The Comedy Bar- Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
Yep!  Just as off the hook as it sounds.

Comfort Comedy Open Mic in Logan Square - Signup@6:30 Mic@7
Comfort Station Logan Square 
Newish open mic at a creepy cabin in the woods (of Logan Square)

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