Chicago Comedy Events https://www.liveatnorthbar.com Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:04:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 The Decepticomics: Down Forward Punch Tour https://www.liveatnorthbar.com/the-decepticomics/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:05:54 +0000 http://liveatnorthbar.com/?p=49 DECEPTICOMICS is a traveling comedy troupe founded in February 2012 providing a unique and modern comedy experience. Their stand-up comedy show appeals to any audience, combining elements of urban, alternative, and Southern comedy into universally welcomed laughs. The DECEPTICOMICS have performed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and Washington, DC.

Participants

GORDON BAKER-BONE tours regularly nationwide and has featured on AXS TV’s Gotham Live and voted one of Brooklyn’s 50 Funniest People in 2016. He’s also written for MTV, and is a regular at the Stress Factory Comedy Club and Comix in Connecticut. Originally from Newark, NJ, Gordon’s style can be described as a clever, witty, and chaotic, connecting with people on all levels.

MIKE BROWN is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in Harlem, New York. Audiences across the country are drawn to Mike’s charismatic stage presence and animated style of storytelling. He has appeared on TruTV, Adult Swim, and Bravo! Mike regularly hosts the Comedy Outliers showcase and podcast featured in The NY Times. Mike writes and stars in the critically-acclaimed comedy webseries “CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP”.

JOHN MINUS is a comedian, writer, and all-around great guy who lives and breathes his home state of New Jersey. From Race to Role-Playing games, John can speak intelligently (but not necessarily sanely) about several topics, and is known for being able to relate to any audience. John wants to re-invent the image of what a Suburban Comic can be. He’s performed at Broadway Comedy Club in the Stand-Up 360 festival, Comix at Foxwoods, and Greenwich Comedy Club among others. John also produces his own comedy show, the Non-Productive Comedy Show.

CERROME RUSSELL, born and raised in Sumter County, GA, started his comedy career 10 years ago while serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was first exposed to a broader audience as a cast member on the 2nd Season of BET’s popular prank show Hell Date. He has traveled extensively, performing at college campuses and military installations worldwide, as well as opening for Hannibal Burress. Cerrome Russell’s comedy comes in many varieties, including Off-Center, Truthful, and of course, Country.

DILLON STEVENSON is a comedian, improv performer and comedy writer from New York City. He’s performed stand-up at Broadway Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club and other venues in NYC. He’s also hosted shows, events and parties in and around the city. A student of UCB, Dillon performs improv at several top venues in NYC. As a co-founder of the comedy group G.R.I.T.S. he’s written, directed and performed in sketch shows off Broadway and throughout New York.

About the DECEPTICOMICS

“The group, made up of Dillon Stevenson (NY Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club), Gordon Baker-Bone (AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Winner 2011 NJ Comedy Fest & Co-Writer “Hater-Bot”), John Minus (Non-Productive Comedy Group, Comix NYC), Mike Brown (Caroline’s Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, and Laugh Lounge) and Cerrome Russell (BET’s “Hell Date”, Knitting Factory, & opener for Hannibal Buress) built their following from the sharp-witted world of Black Twitter, a digital community known for dragging racially insensitive brands and media outlets to their demise, bringing underreported social injustices to national spotlight and turning the timeline into a digital Summer Jam screen for a few immoral “average Joes” (adulterers, deadbeat dads, con artists etc.) Above it all, The Decepticomics cultivated a strong following while simultaneously avoiding the stereotypes of black male comedians.”

CoSign Magazine

“Like their counterparts in the music industry, many black comedians, including Dick Gregory and Dave Chappelle more recently, have used their platform to weigh in on the social and political issues of their time in a manner that kept audiences laughing and thinking simultaneously. Funny men and women of African descent continue that tradition today, providing a perspective that rarely gets heard beyond the confines of barbershops, churches, and other black meeting spaces. One particular comedic group by the name of The Decepticomics has taken on this responsibility with ease that comes with combined decades of experience and respect for the craft.”

Washington Informer

The Decepticomics are: Gordon Baker-Bone, Mike Brown, John Minus, Cerrome Russell and Dillon Stevenson

*with special guest Felonious Monk

]]> 13 Reasons To Laugh with Just Nesh, Marilee and Joel James https://www.liveatnorthbar.com/13-reasons-to-laugh/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:45:54 +0000 http://liveatnorthbar.com/?p=45 Just Nesh‘s high energy & easily relatable nature, coupled with a smart and sharp sense of humor make for a show that all audiences can enjoy!

For more than 10 years, Marilee has proven she’s an entertainer of limitless talent. From singer, songwriter to actress and comedian, she embodies what it truly means to be an entertainer. Born & raised on the Westside of Chicago, she began performing at 3 years.

Joel James, Actor, Comedian, Writer, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur started his career at the age of 16 by joining an acting troupe at the infamous Geva Theater in Rochester NY, his home town. While in the troupe Joel starred in over 14 plays including The Color Purple as ‘Harpo’ and ‘Walter’ in A Raisin in the Sun. During Joel’s last season with Geva Theater he began writing comedy vignette’s which lead to a steady and successful career in stand up comedy and commercial writing.

In 2015 Joel added another title to his resume as he wrote, directed and stared his first short film, Get to know me and second film, Single Until Proven Guilty, released in 2016. Following his passion for comedy, writing ,and production he soon became a Screen Actors Guild Signatory Producer.

In June of 2019 Joel will have his first national television debut alongside Kevin Hart in Comedy Central’s Hart Of the City

]]> “50 First Jokes” is the first big kickoff live comedy party event of the year https://www.liveatnorthbar.com/50-first-jokes/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:05:01 +0000 http://liveatnorthbar.com/?p=33 “50 First Jokes” is the first major live comedy launch party event of the year, now taking place at 10 amazing stand-up comedy venues across the United States of America! “50FJ” is always held in the first week of January. The format is 50 comedians sharing a stage, each telling the first new joke they’ve written for the new year. It’s a fast-paced, super-fun gathering that aims to both celebrate the comedy community and give audiences a behind-the-scenes peak at what it’s like to develop a brand new act. The show was started in New York in 2007 by a group of comedians. Ten years later, the 50FJ has become a highly anticipated annual event in New York, Los Angeles, DC, Denver, Atlanta, Ann Arbor, Austin, New Orleans, and for the first time in 2017, Chicago, San Francisco and Minneapolis . John F. O’Donnell is the sole remaining original creator and producer. He hosts the New York and DC incarnations of the show. And he is blessed and grateful to work with his very talented friends/comedians/co-producers in all different scenes who work hard to make 50FJ a positively dynamite time for comedians and audiences alike. 50 First Jokes is thrilled to be featured in both the New York Times and the LA Times.

]]> “Dope Ass” comedy show produced by Dave Hellem https://www.liveatnorthbar.com/dope-ass-comedy/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:21:40 +0000 http://liveatnorthbar.com/?p=29 Dave Hellem returns home to Chicago from LA to bring you the best comedy show in town. Dave will be hosting for the evening, and as always, he’ll have a few surprise guests stopping by to greet him. This event is not to be missed – good jokes, music and drinks.

The lineup for May includes:

  • Calvin Evans (Shameless, Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City)
  • T. Murph Fanpage (Comic View, Chicago Fire)
  • Kristen Toomey (Laugh Factory, Comicians You Should Know)
  • Em Brown (Laugh Factory, Jokes & Notes)
  • Matty Ryan (Parlour Car, Chicago Justice)
  • Felonious Munk (The Nightly Show, TouchVision)
  • Music Performance by Paul Gulyas aka Cutta (Super Producer for Christopher Crack)
  • Chris Ill LaGrone (Heart of the City TV) will headline the night.

*Special guests – Chris Redd, Kevin Boseman, Azar Usman and Hannibal Buress.

]]> Experience the perfect blend of holiday cheer and side-splitting laughter at “The Twelve Comics of Christmas” https://www.liveatnorthbar.com/twelve-comics-of-christmas/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:42:50 +0000 http://liveatnorthbar.com/?p=23 Decorate the halls! It’s that time of year again. And what better way to kick off the birthday of our Lord and Savior JC of Nazareth. The man who sacrificed himself for our sins. Raise your glass joyfully and open your ears, you might hear a tale or two about the sins for which he died. Laugh until you cry, cry until you laugh!

Participants in the show:

  • Mikey Manker
  • Dale McPeak
  • Colin Bohannon
  • Tyson Karash
  • Adam Kroshus
  • Sean Flannery
  • John Margelewski
  • Reena Calm
  • Jeanie Doogan
  • Bobby Buds
]]> One of the best stand-up shows in Chicago – VHS Comedy https://www.liveatnorthbar.com/vhs-comedy/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:29:48 +0000 http://liveatnorthbar.com/?p=19 VHS is a live comedy show that brings together the best of Chicago standups and the weirdest vintage videotapes. Comedians tell jokes and poke fun at awkward infomercials, wacky drills and crazy cartoons for a show like no other in Chicago!

A special Valentine’s Day show

You’ll get all the awkward video love you can get from cute animals, astronauts, boy bands, and of course, the original jealous ex! Tom Wisdom and Elsie How will introduce you to these flirtatious reefers:

  • Chelsea Hood (CW Network)
  • Prateek Srivastava (NBC Stand Up for Diversity)
  • Sabeen Sadiq (Don’t Kid Yourself)
  • Robert Flanagan (Boy Howdy)

VHS Comedy Late Summer Release

This show will give you easy answers to hard questions – CAN you learn to sing overnight? Do pink dragons exist? WHAT is on this unmarked but clearly used videotape?

Hosts Tom Wisdom and Elsie How will get to the bottom of things with this month’s reefers:

  • Jamal Guichon (Laugh Factory)
  • Charlie Codges (visiting from Madison!)
  • Naomi Spungeon (Just Us Girls)
  • Nick Saverino (visiting from Austin!)
]]> Premiere of the “BUGS” documentary with bug-themed cocktails and food https://www.liveatnorthbar.com/bugs-documentary/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:39:13 +0000 http://liveatnorthbar.com/?p=10 Atlas Obscura joins forces with the Illinois Science Council to bring you the ultimate introduction to being an insect eater yourself. Will share a drink with local entomologist as learn about the scientific side of insects. Then grab a bag of popcorn mixed with cricket powder and will enjoy the movie by the Nordic Food Lab, BUGS.

More than two billion people around the world consume insects as part of their everyday diet, but bugs have yet to make an impact in most western dinner plates. The documentary, BUGS, follows two young chefs around the world as they learn how to make this sustainable food source delicious, and struggle to introduce this custom into western diets.

Throughout the night, Mixologist Nadin will be mixing up bug-themed cocktails to help set the buggy mood. You’ll also sample some edible insect snacks, including roasted grasshoppers, cricket chips, some specialty items from local Chicago restaurants and more! Following the movie will be Not Your Father’s Comedy Show, the resident comedians.

Details

  • This event is 21+ only.
  • Insects should not be consumed if you have a shellfish allergy.
  • There will be a cash bar of beer, wine, and bug-themed cocktails for you to enjoy.
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