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Just for Laughs Expanded Line-Up

By Matt Motyka in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 21, 2009 7:40PM

2009_04_just_for_laughs.jpg A little while back we told you about TBS Presents a "Very Funny" Festival: Just for Laughs. And if we didn't make you crack a smile then, we're ready to chisel away at that stone face of yours with the expanded comedy roster. Joining the already-scheduled programming are performers David Cross, Michael Ian Black and Jon Lajoie, among several others. Additionally, Chicagoan Harold Ramis will be on hand at the Music Box Theatre June 16 to screen his new film, Year One, and receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the festival organizers.

One event we're particularly looking forward to? Cross will be teaming up with Mr. Show crony Bob Odenkirk to present Bob, David and Friends on Saturday, June 20, at Lakeshore Theater. If all this potential laughter has your head spinning, go catch your breath at the festival's website and keep tabs on the ever-expanding comedic invasion.