Upcoming Shows
Friday After Work Show
Friday After Work Show
Perfect way to put the week behind you with a great comedy show!
Club Rules: Two-Drink Minimum: All guests must purchase a two-drink minimum per person during the show. The only exceptions for food instead of drink are chips with salsa or popcorn. You cannot count empanadas, fries or any other food towards the two-drink minimum.
Outside Food/Drinks: No outside food or drinks allowed inside the club.
Seating: Seating is first-come, first-served unless otherwise stated on a ticket or show listing.
Show Duration: Shows typically run 75-90 minutes, unless noted otherwise within a two hour time period for chatting and drinks.
Sales Policy: All sales are final unless the club offers an exception for a specific event.
Late Arrivals: Late arrivals may be seated at the club's discretion and could forfeit premium seating.
St. Marks 8:30PM Show
8:30PM Show | 5 Minute Spot
Alexis Carabano (MAX)
Featuring: Perry Strong (2 Comics On a Bench), Allie Sroka (ZANIES CHICAGO), Abbas Wahab (viral TikToks), Laz Rivero (BROADWAY), Alexis Carabano (HBO MAX)
THIS SHOW WILL BE FULL! Get Tickets Now. I am doing a 5 min guest spot!
Club Rules: Two-Drink Minimum: All guests must purchase a two-drink minimum per person during the show. The only exceptions for food instead of drink are chips with salsa or popcorn. You cannot count empanadas, fries or any other food towards the two-drink minimum.
Outside Food/Drinks: No outside food or drinks allowed inside the club.
Seating: Seating is first-come, first-served unless otherwise stated on a ticket or show listing.
Show Duration: Shows typically run 75-90 minutes, unless noted otherwise within a two hour time period for chatting and drinks.
Sales Policy: All sales are final unless the club offers an exception for a specific event.
Late Arrivals: Late arrivals may be seated at the club's discretion and could forfeit premium seating.
Rebecca Hosts Stand Up NY House Show
Stand Up NY
Rebecca is so excited to debut at Standup NY and host the 9PM House Show on February 7.
Stand Up NY opened its doors in 1986 and has since become one of New York City’s premiere comedy clubs. Celebrated for its rich history, elegant interior and outstanding performers, Stand Up NY has created an exclusive comedy experience as it sets the standard for other comedy clubs. From Jerry Seinfeld (well, maybe not anymore – Google it) to Chris Rock and Amy Schumer, our stage continues to be a breeding ground for the brightest stars of today and tomorrow.
Rebecca Performs at the Grisly Pear
Rebecca Hits the Grisly Pear
Sunday 02/08 06:00PM
Greenwich Village 6PM Comedy Show at The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village
As seen on HBO's "Crashing," The Grisly Pear is one of the hottest up-and-coming comedy clubs in the city. Booked by comics, for comics, the Grisly Pear therefore offers a unique insider perspective on the NYC comedy scene. Expect stars from Netflix, HBO, Comedy...
Sunday 02/08 10:00PM
Greenwich Village
10PM Comedy Show at The Grisly Pear Greenwich Village
St. Marks 9:30PM Show
9:30PM Show | 10 Minute Spot
Club Rules: Two-Drink Minimum: All guests must purchase a two-drink minimum per person during the show. The only exceptions for food instead of drink are chips with salsa or popcorn. You cannot count empanadas, fries or any other food towards the two-drink minimum.
Outside Food/Drinks: No outside food or drinks allowed inside the club.
Seating: Seating is first-come, first-served unless otherwise stated on a ticket or show listing.
Show Duration: Shows typically run 75-90 minutes, unless noted otherwise within a two hour time period for chatting and drinks.
Sales Policy: All sales are final unless the club offers an exception for a specific event.
Late Arrivals: Late arrivals may be seated at the club's discretion and could forfeit premium seating.
Down Bad Comedy Show
Down Bad Comedy Show
NYC's Hottest Comedy Show - Every Wednesday
Down Bad Comedy Show - Every Wednesday!
NYC's newest hidden intimate Comedy show at St. Marks Comedy Club.
Watch Comedians from Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, Adult Swim, and more work out their jokes before they hit the big screens.
Just a 1 drink minimum!
Come grab drinks, wind down, and laugh with us every Wednesday, see ya there!
Bomb Shelter Comedy
The Bomb Shelter Comedy Show features comedians you've seen on Comedy Central, The Late Show, Conan, Netflix, NBC Last Comic Standing.
NYC's hottest free comedy speakeasy
No cover with RSVP. See comics from Comedy Central, Comedy Cellar, HBO, Netflix, and more!- no drink minimum!
Shows are every Thursday night at 8pm AND every Saturday night at 9pm.
Click to see big comics who've played our club!
9pm showtime on Saturdays
Words with Nerds
Rebecca travels to Madison for Words with Nerds
A hilarious comedy show for information sponges who love to laugh! Think TED Talks, but way funnier. Shout out to Sasha Rosser!
Join us for Words with Nerds, an infotainment event that's like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
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Join us for funny lectures by Nathan Wardinski, Rebecca Joey Schwab, and Bryan Leconte about sharksploitation films, the benefits of being both Jewish and thicc, and a special insider's scoop on the gay bonanza that is the Republican National Convention.
Hosted by Sasha Rosser (Winner, Madison's Funniest Comic '25).
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7:00PM
Crucible
3116 Commercial Avenue
Madison, WI 53713
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Tickets are $15 advance, $20 DOS. It is recommended to purchase tickets online in order to guarantee seating.
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../words-with-nerds-tickets...
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS (CASH ONLY): $5 cover with a student ID.
RSVP on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/909778338152870
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Seating is first come, first served. It is suggested that you arrive at the venue when doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime in order to get your pick of seats.
Recommended for ages 18+. Per venue rules, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will be asked to show a photo ID upon check-in.
Lineup subject to change.
We do not offer refunds, but if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact Cheshire Cat Comedy at cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com to redeem for free admission to a future show of your choice. Refunds are issued automatically in the event of a show's cancellation.
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Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians 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 in Madison, how people misuse statistics, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more.
Past presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.
Parties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com.
Lolz at Uptown
L@L Uptown
Rebecca is thrilled to join the lineup on Thursday, February 5! 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. Check out Rebecca in Chicago before she is off to NYC for a week!
Hammered Herstory: Chicago's Funniest Drunk Comedy Storytelling
Rebecca is back on Hammered Herstory
She will be talking about a herstorical woman…to be announced soon!
From the team that brought you Date my Friend, Hammered Herstory combines women’s herstory, comedy, storytelling and everyone’s favorite thing: booze!
The concept is simple: in each episode, six presenters research a noteworthy, famous or infamous woman (or event) from Herstory! Then they get buzzed and go on stage to tell YOU all about it!
The theme of the February 1 show is Women of Herstory.
Don't Tell Comedy (Chicago)
Don’t Tell Chicago
This show will be at an indoor location in Evanston, Illinois. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will also be able to pull the show address at that time using your email address on our website.
Drinks will be available for purchase. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Outside food is not permitted.
This show will have chairs provided. This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show.
House of Blues
Rebecca is back at the House of Blue t 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!
Best Night Ever
Your best bet for Tuesday night laughs with one of Chicago's most critically acclaimed comedy showcases!
Rebecca is excited to debut at the Tuesday Best Night Ever Show!
Every Tuesday, we will bring you the best lineup of comedians we can find! We guarantee you'll have a great time with our hilarious, outrageous and diverse slate of awesome comics. There will also be chances to win some cool prizes like free drinks and SWAG if you simply tell us about your day.
The show is produced and hosted by Max Shanker and Elsie How. They're both really excited to be your new best friend, or at the very least, introduce you to some great live comedy!
Hecklers’ Happy Hour Comedy Show
Rebecca is BACK on Heckler’s Happy Hour
Come see her live and she will respond to you Saturday January 24 at 6PM at the Lincoln Lodge. This is a heckle-safe space but there is no tolerance for hate speech. No insults you wouldn't say in front of your mother!
Audiences can unleash their inner “heckler” against some of Chicago’s funniest comics in this chaotic standup showcase
Hecklers' Happy Hour aims to give audiences a place to interact with comics, and give comics a place to practice their crowd work, by targeting you! Chicago’s funniest comics run their best sets with encouraged audience questions, comments, and interaction! Don't dish it if you can't take it; if you heckle a comic, be prepared for them to heckle you back.
Agenda:
5:30: Arrive at The Lincoln Lodge and order drinks
5:45: Come find your seats and enjoy interactive pre-show
6:00: Let the HECKLING commence
7:15: Show over and can't get enough? Come mingle with the comics/producers in the Bar :)
Tight Ship Comedy at Half Sour
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8:00 every THURSDAY in the Speakeasy Room at Half Sour!
Tight Ship is Chicago's best stand-up comedy show! Every Thursday in the Speakeasy Room at Half Sour Bar. Doors at 7:30, show at 8:00!
Tight Ship Comedy has been entertaining the Chicago's South Loop area with the best local and national live stand up comedy. Located in the "Speak Easy Room" at Half Sour, this intimate space is the perfect place to unwind with a beverage and share a laugh! Comics' credits include Comedy Central, the Comedy Cellar in New York, Dry Bar Comedy, & more!
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.
Gauntlet Finals December 2025
Throw Down the Gauntlet December 2025
Throw Down the Gauntlet FINALS are December 26th at 8pm in the Back Room at O’Donnell's. 4500 N. Elston Ave. in Chicago. This month hosted by Amy Simon!
The audience will choose one monthly winner who receives a super cool trophy, cash, bragging rights and an appearance on a comedy showcase.
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!
Reggie's Rock Club
Comedy starts at 7pm. Followed by an Acoustic Open Mic Hosted by Zack.
Chutzpah in the Chi in South Bend
Campaign Kickoff Comedy Showcase
PRIVATE EVENT FOR THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE ST. JOSEPH VALLEY
The Jewish Federation's 2026 Annual Campaign is kicking off with an evening of laughter and Jewish joy, featuring some of Chicago's finest Jewish comedians. Chutzpah in the Chi is coming to South Bend, with Rebecca Joey Schwab, Rebecca Jaffe, and Josh Cahn bringing their best Jewish material, songs, humor & heart! You won't want to miss it!
Demon Hour
Rebecca’s Demon Hour Debut
Featuring Kevin Kellam, James Fischer Jr. and Mark Bon. Produced by Gammal Diaz & Ramon Padilla.
Step into Demon Hour for the ultimate night of laughter and confessions. "Your safe haven for wild confessions"
Forget the predictable nights out — Demon Hour Comedy is an interactive experience like no other. The city’s top comedians hit the stage, but the real madness begins when your anonymous confessions get read out loud for everyone to hear.
With wild audience stories, surprise guest drop-ins, and unforgettable moments you’ll be talking about long after the show, Demon Hour is where comedy meets chaos. No two nights are ever the same — and you never know what’s going to happen.
Grab your tickets now and see why Demon Hour Comedy has become Chicago’s most unhinged, talked-about comedy show.
Demon Hour Comedy: Chicago, These Are Your Wildest Confessions.
Late Night at the Lodge
Chicago's Premiere Late Night Comedy Talk Show
Late Night At The Lodge is the perfect mix of stand up comedy, and funny talk show banter. Come see Chicago’s rising stars in comedy, tell hilarious jokes, and be interviewed by the host after each set. Some comedians will be pros that have been doing it for years, and some will be fresh faces to the stage eager to impress! Who knows what may happen? You won’t want to miss this unique experience!
Eitan Levine at the Lincoln Lodge
Rebecca is so excited to open for Eitan Levine! Eitan Levine (Late Night With Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE) and Joe Briggs (Cleveland Public Access TV) co-headline!
Eitan Levine is an aggressively Jewish comedian from New York. Joe Briggs is an aggressively Serbian comedian from Cleveland who now lives in New York.
Together they’re going to *audience chants* DO! CHICAGO!
Join us for this one-night-only event featuring headlining sets from Joe and Eitan.
Eitan Levine is a comedian and writer from New York. He has been featured on Late Night With Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, The Daily Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show. He has also written for the New York Times and New York Magazine.
The Siete Comedy Show
The Siete Comedy Show
Rebecca is excited to perform a guest spot at Siete Comedy on November 30th hosted by Alicia Molina and featuring Jamie De Leon, Manny Acosta, Soli Santos, Janice Rodriguez.
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
Sex and ChiCity
Come enjoy a sexy spin on comedy!!!! Pull up every 3rd Friday and get these laughs!!!!
Sex and ChiCity!!!
Come enjoy a sexy interactive night of Comedy!!! Tired of seeing the same kind of comedy shows??? Join us for comedy with a sexy Twist!
Comedy F*** Fest
A comedy show where we get way too personal about a comedian’s sex life
Join us for a not so innocent and very adult night of laughs with Comedy F*ck Fest, a brand new show where comics do their sets and then we ask them incredibly intimate questions about their sex life. No question is too personal! The tears (of laughter) are real!
The Nasty Show
The Nasty Show
This ain’t your grandma’s stand up. Forget about cute puns and adorable observations and strap in for a night of in-your-face, no-holds-barred comedy! We compiled the best comics in Chicago, removed their leashes and let them loose...just for you. It may get dark. It may get dirty. It may make you question what’s appropriate to laugh at in public. And it absolutely will be a night you will never forget...whether you like it or not!
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.
Big Break + Holiday Mic (Guest Host)
FREE SHOW
Rebecca features on Big Break and co-hosts the mic at Holiday Club that follows!
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!
Improv Playhouse
Rebecca hosts at Improv Playhouse featuring Rebecca Jaffe! Stand-Up is Back at IP!
Join us as some of the best comedians in the country appear live on our stage. Be Fully prepared to bring all the laughs as part of our monthly stand up showcase series!
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
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.)
$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.
