Upcoming Shows
Fresh Faces Chicago
  • Tuesday September 16th 07:30PM
  • Fresh Faces Chicago
  • Fresh Faces is where the next wave of standout comics takes the spotlight. For nearly a decade, the Laugh Factory has been a launchpad for Chicago’s top comedic talent—and this weekly showcase is your chance to catch the city’s hottest up-and-coming performers before everyone else does. Every Tuesday, we feature three handpicked comedians who are either brand new to the Laugh Factory stage or quickly becoming crowd favorites alongside club regulars, seasoned veterans, and nationally touring headliners. Come discover the new wave of Chicago comedy!
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Open Mic
  • Tuesday September 16th 09:00PM
  • Open Mic
  • Every Tuesday at 9PM, we hand the mic to comedians brave enough to test their material, confess their weird thoughts, or just try to get one laugh before spiraling. Newbies, veterans, and delusional geniuses all welcome. Sign-ups are from 7PM-7:20PM. We pull 15 names out of a bucket promptly at 7:20PM. Sets are3 minutes. Audience laughs not guaranteed, but the attempt is priceless.
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Chicago's Best Stand Up
Chicago's Best Stand Up
Whose Lie Is It Anyway?
  • Thursday September 18th 07:00PM
  • Whose Lie Is It Anyway?
  • Whose Lie Is It Anyway? brings you a night of comedy and deception like never before! In this high-stakes storytelling showdown, each comic steps up with a story—some are outrageous, others oddly believable—but there’s one question in everyone’s mind: are they telling the truth, or is it all a lie? After each story, the host and audience join forces to interrogate the comic, asking clever questions to trip them up and reveal the truth. The comic’s goal? Stick to their story, whether it’s real or a total fabrication, while dodging the audience's suspicions. The audience votes on whether they think it’s a truth or a lie, adding to the pressure and the fun! Can you spot the truth? Come join the fun and find out!
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Funny Music Live
  • Thursday September 18th 09:00PM
  • Funny Music Live
  • Join us for a night where the mic stand meets the music stand—and every laugh has its own soundtrack. *Funny Music Live brings together stand-up comics who don’t just tell jokes—they sing, strum, and riff their way through every punchline. This showcase spotlights performers who blend sharp wit with catchy melodies. Enjoy some of the funniest, and silliest Tunes that’ll make you sing-a-long and giggle with some of the very best Comedic Musical Performances in Chicago. A night of Parodies, Novelty tracks, hilarious originals, and other musical stylings curated to make you laugh all night long. Funny Music Live! Not your Dad's Comedy Rock.
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Chicago's Best Stand Up
Chicago's Best Stand Up
Chicago's Best Stand Up
LatinXL
  • Friday September 19th 11:30PM
  • LatinXL
  • Latin XL is a stand-up comedy showcase that brings together some of the funniest and most dynamic Hispanic comedians in the scene. From sharp cultural commentary to personal stories that hit home, this show is big on laughs and even bigger on representation. Come out for a night that’s bold, hilarious, and unapologetically Latin.
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Chicago's Best Stand Up
Chicago's Best Stand Up
The Nasty Show
  • Saturday September 20th 11:30PM
  • 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!
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Chicago's Best Stand Up
Early Bird Special
  • Sunday September 21st 07:00PM
  • Early Bird Special
  • Early Bird Special is a comedy showcase where age comes with a punchline. Featuring a lineup of seasoned comedians all 55 and over, this show brings sharp wit, life wisdom, and the kind of perspective you only get after five decades on the planet. These comics prove that funny doesn't fade with time—it gets better. Come for the early laughs, stay for the late-night energy.
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Chicago's Best Stand Up
Stand Ups Sit Down
  • Monday September 22nd 08:00PM
  • Stand Ups Sit Down
  • Stand Ups Sit Down is a stand-up comedy showcase with a twist—after delivering their set, each comic takes a seat for a one-on-one (or two-on-one) conversation with host Paul Farahvar and a rotating special guest host. It’s part performance, part late-night chat, and all about giving the audience a closer look at the people behind the punchlines. Expect smart, sharp comedy followed by candid, often hilarious conversations that go beyond the mic.Donate to Parkinsons here: https://www.paulfcomedy.com/store/p1/tshirt.html
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Fresh Faces Chicago
  • Tuesday September 23rd 07:30PM
  • Fresh Faces Chicago
  • Fresh Faces is where the next wave of standout comics takes the spotlight. For nearly a decade, the Laugh Factory has been a launchpad for Chicago’s top comedic talent—and this weekly showcase is your chance to catch the city’s hottest up-and-coming performers before everyone else does. Every Tuesday, we feature three handpicked comedians who are either brand new to the Laugh Factory stage or quickly becoming crowd favorites alongside club regulars, seasoned veterans, and nationally touring headliners. Come discover the new wave of Chicago comedy!
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Open Mic
  • Tuesday September 23rd 09:00PM
  • Open Mic
  • Every Tuesday at 9PM, we hand the mic to comedians brave enough to test their material, confess their weird thoughts, or just try to get one laugh before spiraling. Newbies, veterans, and delusional geniuses all welcome. Sign-ups are from 7PM-7:20PM. We pull 15 names out of a bucket promptly at 7:20PM. Sets are3 minutes. Audience laughs not guaranteed, but the attempt is priceless.
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Chicago's Best Stand Up
Chicago's Best Stand Up
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