From the Ridiculous to the Sublime

Fri 13 December 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Cabaret | Comedy Songs

Five diverse entertainers showcase their unadulterated humor and musical talents in an energy-laden evening of quintessential cabaret!

Presented by Jordan van Haslow
Starring Jacob Khalil
Featuring Ross Childs, Robbie Ellis, Matt Griffo and Megan Hosack.

Friday December 13, 8:00pm
Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret (1383 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago)
$25 + 2-drink minimum

(Tickets)

What I'm doing: Playing comedy songs from the piano on my birthday!

The Armando Diaz Experience

Mon 11 November 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs | Improv

An improv show with a guest host each time.

Monday November 11, 8:00pm
The Mission Theater, iO Chicago (1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago)
$12

(Tickets from iO)

What I'm doing: Hosting as the guest monologist.

The Paper Machete

Sat 16 November 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs

A weekly live magazine.

Saturday November 16, 3:00pm
The Green Mill (4802 N Broadway, Chicago)
Free

(The Paper Machete website)

What I'm doing: Playing comedy songs from the piano.

Anarchy

Thu 10 October 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs

An improvised rock opera.

Thursday October 10, 8:00pm
The Annoyance Theatre Mainstage (851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago)
$20/$15

(Tickets)

What I'm doing: Opening for them with some comedy songs.

Live from Mom’s Basement

Thu 7 November 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs

A comedy and music variety show.

Thursday November 7, 7:30pm
In a basement in Ravenswood, Chicago (message for details)
Free

(LFMB Facebook group)

What I'm doing: Playing comedy songs.

Tuesdays@9

Tue 22 October 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs

A cold reading session.

Tuesday October 22, 9:00pm
The Annoyance Theatre - Small Theatre (851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago)
Free

(More info here)

What I'm doing: Playing a couple of comedy songs in between cold reads.

Shady Babies

Tue 15 October 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs

A comedy show.

Tuesday October 15, 9:00pm
North Bar (1637 W North Ave, Chicago)
$5, doors at 8:30pm

(Shady Babies on Facebook)

What I'm doing: Performing comedy songs.

Ditto Jones’ Happysad Fun-Time Story Hour

Mon 30 September 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs

A variety show with music, drag, dancing, singing, puppets, and/or more!

Monday September 30, 8:00pm
The Crowd Theater (3935 N Broadway, Chicago)
Free/Donation

(Info on The Crowd's website.)

What I'm doing: Performing comedy songs from the piano.

Album Release (House) Concert

Fri 4 October 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs

Jake Dewar is releasing a new album called One Nation Under Consideration.

With support from Delorean, Robbie Ellis & Lizzy Rudakas.

Friday October 4, 7:00pm
Chicago Comedy Hour Studio (921 W Newport Ave, Chicago)
Free

(Info on Jake's website)

What I'm doing: Playing a set of my own comedy songs, guesting on one of Jake's.

Frogprov Présente

Mon 16 September 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chicago
Comedy Songs | Improv

Improv in both French and English, plus some extras.

Monday September 16, 8:00pm
Del Close Theater, iO (1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago)
$12 - discount with code OOHLALA

(Book tickets | Facebook event | Frogprov on Facebook)

What I'm doing: hosting from the piano, underscoring improv, and performing my comedy songs.