Rad Stuff this Week: Comedy Edition

By Kristy Mangel in Arts & Entertainment on Sep 20, 2010 9:00PM

Chris Condren | Photo by Kristy Mangel

• ComedySportz plays host venue to 100 Proof Comedy and the Chaser, the newest stand-up joint in town. Come out to see Prescott Tolk, Brendan McGowan, Chris Condren, and Kelsie Huff in this slick and shiny space. Open mic to follow; see Chicago comics work out new material in lovely lighting.
  TONIGHT, September 20, ComedySportz, 929 W. Belmont, 8 p.m., $10
• Chicago-based podcast You Me Them Everybody brings their second Live Call event to the Hungry Brain this Tuesday. See/hear five top Chicago comics “call” Tuesday night’s “meaningless” White Sox game; “it’s the most fun you can have this September as a Chicago baseball fan.”
  Tuesday, September 21, Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont, 9 p.m., FREE
• Stand-up showcase Comedians You Should Know offers a reliably polished show of some of Chicago’s best comics every Wednesday; if you haven’t been out to Timothy O’Tooles to check one of their shows yet, it’s not a bad bet for you this week. Bonus: order tickets online and receive ‘em for half off; ½ price appetizers before 9 p.m., too.
  Wednesday, September 22, Timothy O’Tooles, 622 N. Fairbanks, 9 p.m., $10
• This Thursday, “The Prince of Bronzeville” Brian Babylon hosts his new monthly showcase at the Southside club Jokes and Notes. This showcase brings together Northside underground comics and Southside urban comics in a night of hilarity. Northside comedy fans are highly urged to take the Green Line 15 minutes to 47th Street to check a raucous night of comedy in this historic club.
  Thursday, September 23, Jokes and Notes Comedy Club, 4641 S. King Dr., 8 p.m., $5

Below, check out Chicago comic Ricky Carmona as he teams up with film auteur Steve Delahoyde to bring to the peoples the newest, baddest flavor to hit the streets...