Upcoming Shows
comeDIA DE LOS MUERTOS
comeDIA DE LOS MUERTOS Produced by Tito Jorda-Cid.
GREIF. LAUGH. LOL
A night of killer comedy honoring the dearly departed with punchlines and hilarious comics. Altars, Comedy, and Spooky Vibes! Celebrate life with us!
🗓️ Sunday, Nov 2nd
⏰ Doors 6PM | Show 7PM
📍 Avondale Music Hall, Chicago, Il. (3342 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
Windy City Laughs presented by Comedy 360
Windy City Laughs
Thursday, November 6 at 9PM
The Comedy Bar, Downtown Chicago
Get ready to laugh loud and proud at the very first Windy City Laughs showcase — happening Thursday, October 16 at 9PM at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago!
Rebecca Joey Schwab has been selected to perform in this career-shifting opportunity presented by 360 Comedy Network — connecting stages across the country (and beyond) to bring top talent into the spotlight. This is not an open mic. This is a showcase that rewards smart, sharp, and memorable comedy — and Rebecca will be bringing her A-game, unapologetically full of chutzpah.
Expect surprise industry guests in the audience — producers, bookers, and casting directors looking for the next big comedic voice. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something major at one of Chicago’s most beautiful venues for live comedy.
🎟 Use Promo Code REBECCA for $5 off tickets — and help launch her comedy career to new heights!
📍 The Comedy Bar, Downtown Chicago (on the rooftop of world-famous Gino’s East Pizza)
🍕 Pizza, skyline views, and nonstop laughs
🚗 Pro tip: Use SpotHero for parking starting at $10
👉 Follow and tag: @360ComedyNetwork @Cher_SimplyC360 @TheComedyBar @360_Comedy
Comic Court
All rise for Comic Court! Chicago's #1 Comedy Court Show (it's the only one) returns to The Lincoln Lodge every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 9PM! Comedians pose as lawyers to debate ridiculous cases and YOU are the jury.
Comedians take turns coming on stage and laying out their arguments. Then they both take questions from the audience (don't worry if you're shy, you can choose not to raise your hand!)
This hilarious, one-of-a-kind show involves a lot of crowd interaction, making it perfect for dates, afterwork drinks and large groups. Comic Court is now in session!
Mic Check Comedy Showcase
Mic Check Comedy November 15
See Rebecca perform on the Mic Check Comedy Showcase at the Bug House Theatre. This comedy show has a hip-hop twist and is hosted by Luke Lowers.
Cozy Corner
Cozy Corner Comedy is an intimate apartment comedy show in Chicago hosted by James Najjar, featuring some of the city’s best up-and-comings
Eitan Levine at the Lincoln Lodge
More info coming soon…
Rebecca is so excited to open for Eitan Levine at Lincoln Lodge.
Christmas Chutzpah
Christmas Chutzpah 2025 at Joy District
Hosted and produced by Rebecca Joey Schwab! Laugh your latkes off at the Christmas Chutzpah Comedy Show! Join us from 6:30-8:30pm for an unforgettable night of Chutzpah in the Chi to pre-game the Matzo Bash. Yes, of course, there will be Chinese food. Get ready for the best night to be Jewish in Chicago!
THE ULTIMATE PRE-GAME TO THE MATZO BASH
The Matzo Bash, Chicago's Christmas Eve Party!
WHY: It's Christmas Eve. What else are you going to do? Plus proceeds benefit ChiTribe!
WHERE: Joy District! Whether you want to schmooze in the bar or dance in the club, Joy District has you covered!
ComicxBall 2025 with Mikey O
ComixBall 2025 at Joe’s on Weeds
This year's event is a 2025 Wrap-Up Show, featuring a pre-party for comedians, DJs, actors, tech staff, and producers. You are invited to the pre-party from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Following the pre-party, the show will begin downstairs at 7:30 PM.
$10 Comedy at Second City
Ten Dollar Comedy
Ten Dollar Comedy is a weekly comedy showcase featuring some of Chicago’s best improv, stand-up, and sketch – all for only $10.
This show is produced and hosted each week by Top Dollar Comedy, a comedy collective that features a rotating cast who have performed all over the world together. The ensemble includes: Carly Olson, Eric Muller, Eric Pedersen, Erin Goldsmith, Jonny Nelson, Peter Corey, and Deanna Ortiz.
Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago
Words with Nerds Halloween Edition
Words with Nerds: TED Talks, but way funnier
A hilarious comedy show for information sponges who love to laugh! Think TED Talks, but way funnier. Rebecca is doing a special guest spot. Shout out to Sasha Rosser!
Join us on Friday, October 24 for Words with Nerds, a great show for information sponges who love to laugh! Think TED Talks, but way funnier.
Speakers and topics include:
Sasha Rosser - "A Deep Dive into the Scientific Plausibility of Dune"
Morgan Leigh - "Thunder Doesn't Only Happen when It's Raining: Common Meteorological Misconceptions"
David Donnick - "Ghosted and Guarded: The Language of Break-Ups"
Hosted by:
Sasha Rosser
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Words with Nerds is produced by Best of Madison winner Cheshire Cat Comedy and mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing local specialists and comedians together to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – previous performers have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy, a principal component analysis of the Taco Bell Menu, nipple equality activism, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more. Presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.
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Parties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com.
Guest Host Take a Shot
Rebecca is guest hosting Take a Shot!
On October 19, Rebecca will be performing a set and making sure this monthly competition runs smoothly all night long. Come see her riff and support live comedy. The show is totally free!!!
Stand Up Strip Down
Rebecca is ready to Stand Up & Strip Down
Chicago’s only Stand Up Comedy and Burlesque Showcase at My Buddy’s. You do not want to miss Rebecca take it off and tell it all.
Chicago Comedy Club at the House of Blues
Rebecca’s House of Blue Debut on the best stand-up comedy show in downtown Chicago!
Chicago Comedy Club is a special standup show sponsored by the House of Blues featuring national and local headliners in one of Chicago's most beautiful venues.
Enjoy the best comedians & cocktails inside the beautiful VIP Foundation Room at the House of Blues! It's a perfect night out in downtown Chicago. Chicago's hottest stand-up showcase at the world famous House of Blues!Every Week @ 7:30 at the House of Blues!
Must See Tv with Chloe Noteboom and Eli Chamberlin
Must See TV! with Chloe Noteboom and Eli Chamberlin
A talk show, two-prov TV, and maybe a special guest or two! Running Sundays in October @ 9pm at Donny’s Skybox Theater at the Second City Training Center.
The Comedy Bar Mitzvah: A Roast & Toast of Jewish Culture
Join Andrew Roffe at The Comedy Bar
Andrew Roffe is a graduate of the famed Second City Conservatory in Chicago. Some of his TV/Film credits include Year One, Think Like a Man, Maron, and Trophy Wife. His internet comedy videos have been viewed millions of times, often covering Jewish culture and antisemitism. He performs all across the country.
ALSO FEATURING:
Rebecca Joey Schwab, Zach Liss, Matt Calhoun, and Lia Berman. Grab tickets now!
Black Out Diaries
See Rebecca’s Black Out Diaries Debut on October 10
Rebecca will sharing the one time EVER she has blacked out. And it was not from alcohol. 4/20/2012 - Its still blurry, but there is photo evidence of an adventure, pancakes, a zoo, and a rasta outfit that is no longer acceptable in 2025.
The Blackout Diaries is a comedy show where standup comedians, plus 'regular' people (firefighters, teachers, consultants, etc) tell incredible true drinking stories. Then you, the audience, can dive even deeper by asking questions to the performers about their stories. The show has been a critics' pick by all major Chicago periodicals and has been featured on NPR, Comedy Central and more.
Its host and creator, Sean Flannery, was even named the best drunk in Chicago by The Chicago Reader, though we are still trying to figure out what that award means and if it should be considered an accolade.
Come for some of the funniest drinking stories you've heard. And stay for the Malort! (show is sponsored by Malort and even includes a free taste)
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Special accommodations can be made for larger parties. Please email thelincolnlodge@gmail.com with information about your party size and any specific requirements.
REFUND POLICY: Please note that refunds are only available by request up to 24 hours before the event start date. Requests for refunds after that will be declined but a credit note will be issued for future shows (via email.) Thanks.
Siblings Through Generations: Fundraising Show
Siblings Through Generations is a special fundraiser hosted by the Thomashow families in honor of their late son Russel. Join this amazing lineup and support an important cause. Rebecca is featuring along with Josh Cahn, Rebecca Jaffe, Dina Lewis, and Yoni Heisler. An entirely Jewish lineup to commemorate a Yerzeit. More information coming!
NATAN BADALOV: Chosen Fam
Jewish Standups in Chicago
Rebecca is so excited to feature for fellow member of the tribe, Natan Badalov. She loves a Jewish standup comic who knows how to make Jewish identity hilarious!
Coming off the success of his first solo show, Connect The Dots (New York Comedy Festival, Y'all Comedy Fest), Natan Badalov performs Chosen Fam, his new stand-up hour about family, empathy, and the Middle East.
Natan Badalov is a Bukharian comedian and writer who emigrated from Uzbekistan in the early 90s. His work has been featured on Adult Swim and at festivals like the New York Comedy Festival, Chosen Comedy Festival, and Y’all Comedy Fest. He’s opened for Nimesh Patel and Punkie Johnson, and created the web series Park West and Heartbreakers. His first solo show, Connect The Dots, will be released as a comedy special this fall. Natan is currently touring his new show, Chosen Fam, which explores identity, empathy, and the Middle East. Follow him at @natanbadalov
⏰ Doors: 7:30 PM | Showtime: 8 PM
🍸 2 item minimum
📍 RED ROOM Comedy Club
🗺 7442 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Chicago Underground Comedy
Rebecca’s Debut on Chicago Underground Comedy
Join Chicago Underground Comedy—ChUC—on Tuesday, September 30 at 8 PM, at Beat Kitchen (doors 7:45 PM). This long-standing indie comedy showcase brings Chicago’s freshest stand-up talents to the stage, combining raw punchlines, personal bits, and unfiltered humor. Tickets are available online or at the door. Bring your best crowd energy!
Super Six: Rebecca's Zanies Debut
REBECCA’S ZANIES DEBUT
SUPER SIX AT ZANIES CHICAGO
Super Six Showcase Zanies hosts some of Chicago's funniest and favorite comedians as they showcase their material. join us for a night of non-stop laughs! Special guests and surprise drop ins are always the norm.
Laugh it Off
Laugh it Off September 27th here in Crystal Lake.
We have a $10 suggested donation at the door and all proceeds from the register benefit New Directions Addiction Recovery Services in their mission to inspire recovery, foster community and save lives.
Seating begins as early as 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm.
Come enjoy some laughs and support a crucial cause! See you there
Clock that Tea Show
A unique comedy experience where comedians spill their hottest tea in front of a live audience!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, gossip, and absolute chaos at Clock That Tea—the only show where comedians spill their hottest tea live on stage. This is not your average stand-up; it’s part confession, part roast, and all unfiltered truth.
Expect a mix of raw storytelling, hilarious revelations, and interactive moments that will have you gasping, laughing, and maybe even clutching your pearls. Come for the comedy, stay for the tea.
Monday Night
Rebecca’s Minnesota Debut
Rebecca is so excited to perform in Minnesota for the first time at the Monday Night Comedy Show in Minneapolis. This show has been running for 16 years of comedy and continues every Monday. Doors open at 7:30PM, show starts at 8PM at Club Underground (Spring Street Tavern). Catch her after at the mic across the street - taking advantage of her one night in Minnesota.
Laughs at Lakeview
Laughs at Lakeview
Rebecca is thrilled to join the lineup on Thursday, September 18! Laughs at Lakeview is a queer-hosted, bi-monthly stand-up showcase spotlighting some of Chicago’s best comics.
Catch the show every 1st & 3rd Thursday at the Uptown Taproom, one of the city’s favorite rooms for comedy.
Keep Coming Back
Doors open 4:30 and show begins at 5:00 !
Each week we have a different line-up of stand-up, story-telling and sketch the performers share their experience, strength and hilarity on how they recovered or are recovering from all sorts of conditions- getting clean and sober, being ill, weight problems, debt, heartbreak!
Each week we have a different line-up of stand-up, story-telling and sketch the performers share their experience, strength and hilarity on how they recovered or are recovering from all sorts of conditions- getting clean and sober, being ill, weight problems, debt, heartbreak!
Doors open 4:30 and show begins at 5:00 !
Rebecca will talk about losing and gaining weight and being hypnotized from Tobacco and vaping. Talk about healing your inner child…
These are serious life matters but that doesn't mean we can’t laugh at them because laughter is great medicine! if they can get Hey, if these performers can get through it, you can too. You just have to keep coming back!
Comedy N’ Cream
Comedy N’ Cream September 4
Comedy N’ Cream: a free comedy show held the 1st Thurs. of each month at Emerald City Uptown Coffee. Catch Comedy N’ Cream, a live comedy show held the first Thursday of each month and showcasing hot lineups of Chicago’s funniest. Located at Emerald City Coffee. $5 donation suggested. Mark your calendars!
Show begins at an earlier time, 7PM, at Emerald City Coffee (1224 W Wilson Ave). BYOB, No Cover ($5 donation suggested).
FEATURING:
Nicky B
Richard Gomez
Rebecca Joey Schwab
Ethan Sandoval
Sam Froum
Devin Glass
Guest Host: Jen Flaxman
Produced by Aaron McDavis
Tomato Throw Show at Comedy Bar
Rebecca Debut’s on The Bob Keen’s Weekly Show at Comedy Bar
Join us for the most fun interactive comedy show in Chicago, where the audience determines who’s the funniest (and the most unfunny) by throwing [fake] tomatoes at the stage!
DETAILS:
2-Item Minimum Per Guest
First Come, First Served Seating
No Outside Food or Beverage
Valid ID Required at Entry
Take a Shot Finals
Vote for Rebecca for the Take a Shot Finals!
Take a Shot is a monthly competition mic where comedians compete for the title each month. Hosted by Lexi Constantini at My Buddy’s, this is the first time Rebecca is competing in the finals. Come out and support live comedy!
Words with Nerds
See Rebecca do a guest spot on Words with Nerd!
A hilarious comedy show for information sponges who love to laugh! Think TED Talks, but way funnier. Shout out to Sasha Rosser!
Join us on Saturday, August 30 for Words with Nerds, a great show for information sponges who love to laugh! Think TED Talks, but way funnier.
Speakers and topics include:
Sasha Rosser - "A Deep Dive into the Scientific Plausibility of Dune"
Morgan Leigh - "Thunder Doesn't Only Happen when It's Raining: Common Meteorological Misconceptions"
David Donnick - "Ghosted and Guarded: The Language of Break-Ups"
Hosted by: Sasha Rosser
Tickets are $10 advance or $15 on the day of the show.
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Words with Nerds is produced by Best of Madison winner Cheshire Cat Comedy and mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing local specialists and comedians together to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – previous performers have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy, a principal component analysis of the Taco Bell Menu, nipple equality activism, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more. Presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.
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Parties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com.
Out in the Open Mic
100% FREE OUTDOOR SHOW
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on, along with whatever you need to enjoy an outdoor show in the park.
LAST OF THE SEASON! Out In the Open ends the season at Humboldt Park on August 29 with some great weather and hilarious comedians. Enjoy the end of summer with some laughs in the park.
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on, along with whatever else you need to enjoy the show. Bundle up this week! We'll bring you another hilarious lineup of comedians to the park. 100% FREE! Donations encouraged. See you Out In The Open!
Featuring:
Tim Brennan
Brian Miklas
Rebecca Joey Schwab
Greg Bartusiak
Live Comedy at O’Callaghans
Come out to O'Callaghans on Sunday, August 24 at 7 PM. Comedy in River North is best at O'Callaghans, hosted by Milo Mac Comedy.
Comedy Bar Debut
Rebecca makes her Comedy Bar debut this August 21 at OHJAY LAMONT PRESENTS.
The Comedy Bar’s main stage venue is housed on the spacious third floor at 162 E Superior St which features a performance stage and outdoor rooftop patio, as well as a full bar and dinner menu featuring famous deep dish pizza.
Crunchytown Comedy
Crunchytown Comedy Show at The Playground Theater – Chicago’s Funniest Night Returns!
Crunchytown is back—grab your tickets now through our link in bio! Rebecca is excited to join this lineup! This long-time Chicago favorite is back and bigger than ever, now hosted under a new roof with a full theater space ready for laughs, music, and unforgettable performances.
The Vagabond | A Variety Hour
Chicago’s Favorite Variety Show
Step into The Vagabond, a one-of-a-kind variety hour bringing together Chicago’s best comedians, musicians, actors, and all-around creative misfits. Rebecca will be performing standup with her keyboard.
Hosted by the charming and quick-witted JD Martinez, this show promises an eclectic mix of performances—from music and stand-up to surprise acts you didn’t know you needed in your life. The Vagabond is all about celebrating bold, brilliant, and delightfully weird talent.
Comedy Heavy Weights
Comedy Heavyweights – Windy City Comedy Fest 2025
August 8, 2025 | 9:00 PM | The Lincoln Lodge
No filler—just hitters. Comedy Heavyweights is the Friday night knockout showcase featuring some of the sharpest joke writers and strongest stage presences of the fest. If you're looking for punchlines that land hard and comics who bring the heat, this is your show. This show will be in the Orange Room of the Lincoln Lodge
Hosted by the effortlessly cool Ken Hamlett, the lineup includes:
Mike Shanks, Jamie Campbell, Jon Boyd, Muhammad Saahir, Kristie Hayden, Joe Medoff, Jeff Klein, Kayley Horton, Aaron Putnam, and Rebecca Joey Schwab.
A full night of hard-hitting comedy. No weak sets, no mercy.
Windy City Late Night Laughs Showcase
Windy City Comedy Fest at iO Theater – Late Night Laughs Showcase
August 7, 2025 | 10:30 PM | iO Theater, Chicago
Close out the night with an electric lineup at iO Theater during Windy City Comedy Fest 2025. Hosted by Chicago’s own Rebecca Joey Schwab, this late-night showcase is packed with some of the funniest rising stars and festival favorites from across the country.
The lineup includes:
Chris Cyr, Aaron Bell, Christine Ferrera, Brooks Sullivan, Jamie Campbell, Mitchell Potts, Hunter Hirsh, Hannah Beck, Matt Brown, and Queeny Bitch.
From smart storytelling to outrageous characters, this show promises a fast-paced variety of comedic styles that will keep you laughing into the night.
Jokes on Division
See Rebecca’s debut at the Chicago comedy staple - Jokes on Division. This show is free Stand Up Comedy at the legendary Butch McGuire's every Monday night featuring Chicago's best comedians! We've got headliners you would normally have to pay to see at Zanies or Laugh Factory as well as frequent drop ins from nationally touring comics! This is a show not to miss! Arrive early to order food because the kitchen closes at 9 but the jokes and drinks flow all night!
40% off drinks for Industry!
Laughter Hours: Late Night Jazzy-Themed Comedy Show
This is a showcase featuring some of the best and brightest Chicago comics each week performing their acts, then coming back up for a second set where they riff based on suggestions from the audience, and the whole show is underscored by interactive jazz guitar (from one of the best guitarists in the city).
August 1, Rebecca is joining Laughter Hours for a special guest appearance. It is a late show, but it is worth it!
