The Sh*t Show is New and Improved with a New Location: Collaboraction Theater! February 25, 2014 Check out the new and improved Shit Show at the Collaboraction Theater! The Shit Show is a monthly comedy showcase that happens the last Saturday of the month, hosting the best variety of comedic performers in Chicago. The interactive show is the most fun you will have at a comedy show.
Jeff Garlin, Billy Dec, Bo Burnham In Chicago Movie “Adventures in the Sin Bin!” October 18, 2013 Hey all! Let's have more movies film in Chicago! How?! Support the risk, taking super talents like everyone behind this movie, out today! Enjoy this funny behind the scenes video I am in w/Jeff Garlin, Bo Burnham & more...along with this great note below from Director Billy Federighi! Support Chicago! - Billy Dec
UniverSoul Circus Fuses Pop Culture & International Performances for Exhilarating Union Park Premiere October 9, 2013 I’m Cedric Walker, founder of UniverSoul Circus, the third largest circus in the nation. Back again in a city famous for its historic entertainment industry, I could not be happier to be welcoming Chicagoans to once again join in on all the excitement our bigger than ever, expanded, unexpected tour has to offer.
THE SHIT SHOW- STAR SPANGLED SEPTEMBER 9/27 AT THE SHAMBLES September 20, 2013 Come see the city’s best comics FREE! Sponsored by Fireball Whisky, Revolution Brewing and Mingle Around, the SHIT SHOW comedy showcase is the last Friday of every month (8pm) at The Shambles (2050 W. Division) FREE!
Kollaboration Works to Build Strong API Presence in Chicago Entertainment through 2013 Showcase September 9, 2013 Empower through entertainment: that is the Kollaboration mission. Who are we? We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to building a strong Asian and Pacific Islander (API) presence in the entertainment industry. We work not only to provide a creative outlet for API individuals to showcase their talent but also to redefine the presence and perception of Asian Americans in entertainment, media, and performing arts.
Woody Wiffle Ball Classic at Wrigley Field with Kerry Wood, Billy Dec, Matthew Perry, Bill Murray and more! July 9, 2013 When is the last time your Wiffled? As in...played wiffle ball? Join Kerry Wood and his celebrity friends for a weekend of wiffle ball and fun to celebrate and support The Wood Family Foundation.
Billy Dec Joins Late Night Talk Show: Talk Hard on May 31st to talk all things restaurants/entertainment and who knows what else! May 28, 2013 I’ve always loved Late Night talk shows. Conan, Kimmel, and Leno have been in my living room so many times (albeit on T.V) that I feel like we’re best friends. That’s why I love Talk Hard; Chicago’s longest running late night live uncensored talk show. In the audience you get the full experience, and the opportunity to hang with the host, writers, and guests in the Lounge after the show. I’m April Cowgur, the Guest Liaison and Social Media team for Talk Hard and can give you the FULL scoop!
The Sh*t Show, Now A Part of Just for Laughs: June 11th at Stage 773 May 23, 2013 Hey comedy lovers! This is Rasa Gierstikas from the Shit Show comedy showcase. My co-producer/ host, Ever Mainard and I are excited to tell you that our comedy show, the Shit Show, is going to be a part of TBS’s Just for Laughs here in Chicago on Tuesday, June 11 at 10pm at Stage 773 (1225 W Belmont Ave). Tickets are only $15 and are on sale now.
3rd Annual Laughing Hearts Comedy Night May 13, 2013 Laughter is the best medicine! No, really…it’s been proven (kind of). Chicago is the best place to find laughter with our awesome improve comedy scene. And, coming up is a night of hilarious comedy at the 3rd Annual Laughing Hearts Comedy Night on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30pm at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont Ave). 100% of the ticket proceeds go to the American Heart Association!
Call for Volunteers: Printers Row Lit Fest June 8-9 May 9, 2013 Calling all literary and book lovers! Chicago Tribune’s annual Printers Row Lit Fest, the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest, drawing more than 125,000 book lovers and featuring over 250 authors and 150 booksellers, is approaching June 8 – 9! The event's success relies on over 200 volunteers and we need your help!