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A Random Memory

WED

8:00 PM

2/4 - 2/25

Blackbox Theater

Variety

A Random Memory is a highly interactive close-up magic and mentalism show where your memories take center stage to make a magic show worth remembering.

Best of Annoyance Sketch

SAT

9:30 PM

Open Run

Blackbox Theater

Sketch

An hour long comedy show featuring some of Annoyance Theatre’s best and funniest.

Comedy Chex Mix

THU

8:00 PM

1/22 - 2/26

Cabaret Theater

Improv, Stand-Up

Just like your favorite snack, Comedy Chex Mix serves up a crunchy combo of comedy styles that keeps you coming back for more.

Escapades

FRI

9:30 PM

1/2, 2/6. 3/6

Blackbox Theater

Improv

Escapades is a completely improvised choose-your-own adventure.

Game Based Improv Jam

MON

8:00 PM

Open Run

Blackbox Theater

An improv jam with short games

Hitch*Cocktails

FRI

9:30 PM

Open Run

Cabaret Theater

Play

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

It's Funny Cuz From ______

MON

6:30 PM

2/9 - 3/16

Cabaret Theater

Improv

DePaul Comedy Arts student presents a sketch variety show featuring skill pieces, solo work, improv, sketch, and so much more, all directed by Chicago-based comedian Eunji Kim.

Keepin' Tabs

THU

8:00 PM

1/22, 2/19, 3/19

Blackbox Theater

Sketch

KEEPIN' TABS is Chicago's favorite monthly news satire show, poking fun at the biggest headlines, and keeping you informed on today's biggest stories with a comedic twist.

Lil Stand Up Show

FRI

9:30 PM

2/13

Blackbox Theater

Stand-Up

A 1 hour Stand-Up Comedy Show, showcasing 6 local comics.

Motorcycle Rocketship

THU

9:30 PM

2/19 + 3/19

Blackbox Theater

Sketch

Come see Billionaire Billy Bangles and his crew of well-meaning stargazers attempt wild schemes to bring profitability to their piece of junk space cruiser. Sketch comedy, digital shorts, song and dance — free space cruise included.

Odd Jobs

THU

8:00 PM

3/26

Blackbox Theater

Variety

A character showcase inspired by the jobs and co-workers of comedians, featuring Willis Brei, Caroline Burke, Sydney Higgins, Cooper Nolan, and Maryrose Sheridan.

Pigskin

SAT

7:30 PM

1/31 - 3/1

Cabaret Theater

Musical

Football. Four quarters and 100 yards of the American Dream.

Slut Liturgy

THU

7:00 PM

3/19

Cabaret Theater

Solo

𝖘𝖑𝖚𝖙 𝖑𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖌𝖞 is a one hour solo show written and performed by Hope Brannon and directed by Max Kantor.

Super Scaries

THU

9:30 PM

1/22 - 2/12

Cabaret Theater

Improv

A new favorite of Chicago’s improv comedy scene, Super Scaries is the improvised horror musical that transforms one ordinary object into a brand-new nightmare. It’s terrifying, it’s hilarious, and it’s gone forever by the final note.

Trigger Happy: Annoyance Signature Improv

SAT

7:00 PM

Open Run

Blackbox Theater

Improv

An Improv comedy show with startling theatricality that looks like magic.

Y'all Mic

TUE

5:30 PM

Open Run

Blackbox Theater

Stand-Up

The Y'all Mic is a supportive, Stand-Up Comedy open mic, where seasoned comics and newbies alike can work their bits.

BUTTERFACE

SUN

8:00 PM

2/1 - 3/15

Blackbox Theater

Sketch

BUTTERFACE is a two-person sketch show extravaganza exploring themes of compassion, love, empathy, and cringe.

Blue Velvet Lounge

Last FRI of month

6:00 PM

2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/29, 6/26

Cabaret Theater

Musical, Variety

Step into an evening at the once glamorous Blue Velvet Lounge where crooner Seth Lowery’s jazz standards inspire an ensemble’s spontaneous scenes that wander from eccentric lounge regulars to the surprising lives of characters far beyond its dimly lit walls.

Conner & Brady Summon a Demon

SAT

10:00 PM

3/7

Cabaret Theater

Variety

A one night only variety seance featuring multiple rituals in an attempt to speak to the deceased.

Evangelikids

FRI

7:30 PM

1/2 - 2/27

Cabaret Theater

Musical

An original satirical musical about the wild experience of growing up evangelical!

Get Me to the F*ckin' Renaissance

THU

9:30 PM

3/5

Cabaret Theater

Improv

Go back to the renaissance for one night only as 3 best friends; a knight, a goblin, and a squire journey to the crown.

Holy Fuck Comedy Hour

FRI

11:59 PM

Open Run

Cabaret Theater

Variety

A curated hour of eclectic, comedic material written in a week and performed for the first time.

Juicy

WED

7:00 PM

2/18, 3/18, 4/15

Cabaret Theater

Improv

What happens at JUICY stays at JUICY…

Lazarus, He's Everywhere!

WED

8:00 PM

2/25

Cabaret Theater

Solo

A one man show that explores the absurdity of what it means to be EVERYWHERE!

Misfits Variety Show

FRI

9:00 PM

3/13

Blackbox Theater

Variety

A joyride of heartwarmingly irreverent comedy for the weirdos, rebels, and the misunderstood. Host Lauren LoGiuduice (“fierce” - NYT) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic comedy performers to celebrate the beauty of not fitting in. *TIME OUT NEW YORK PICK*

Music Jam - FREE!

TUE

7:00 PM

Open Run

Cabaret Theater

Musical

Hosted by members of Tuesday Musical Improv, this free weekly jam allows anyone to try out musical improv. Sign-ups begin at 6:45--no experience necessary!

Open Mic Night at a Bowling Alley

WED

8:00 PM

3/4 - 3/25

Blackbox Theater

Play

A 2-Man character showcase of the best talent Dayton, Ohio's 3rd most popular bowling alley has to offer.

RPG-13

WED

8:00 PM

1/21 - 2/18

Cabaret Theater

Improv

Hello Travelers, and welcome to RPG-13, the improv comedy company that combines role playing games with improvisation: where fate and funny collide!

Stardom Awaits

THU

9:30 PM

2/12 + 2/26

Blackbox Theater

Improv

Throw out your boredom and come see Stardom Awaits!

The Bee Play

FRI

7:30 PM

3/6

Cabaret Theater

Play

The Bee Play: A Hinge Casted Parody Production is a DIY parody of the Bee Movie that pushed boundaries and features a cast pulled entirely from Hinge.

Tuesday Musical Improv

TUE

8:00 PM

Open Run

Cabaret Theater

Improv, Musical

Tuesday Musical Improv features two groups improvising new musicals every week.

BYOT - Free!

TUE

9:00 PM

Open Run

Blackbox Theater

Improv, Sketch, Variety, Stand-Up

Bring your own team to Annoyance on Tuesday nights to get a rep in and giggle. If you don't have a team to bring, no worries! There's a mashup team and we're happy to throw you on it! Signups are at 8:30PM and we'll hit the stage at 9:00PM.

Can Jimmy Foreplay

SUN

7:00 PM

2/15 - 3/1

Cabaret Theater

Sketch

Can Jimmy Foreplay is hottest, raunchiest sketch show to come out... the day after Valentine's Day.

Duluth: An Improved Midwest Benefit Show

THU

9:30 PM

2/26

Cabaret Theater

Improv

A show inspired by Fargo and benefiting the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

Fire & Beer: Annoyance House Ensemble

SAT

8:00 PM

Open Run

Blackbox Theater

Improv

The show features the fantastic Annoyance House Ensemble in both long- and short-form improv.

Guerrilla Press

SUN

7:00 PM

OPEN RUN

Blackbox Theater, Cabaret Theater

Podcast

Guerrilla Press is a live, weekly podcast hosted by EJ Cameron and Nick Hausman.

Hot People Island

SAT

5:30 PM

2/7 - 2/28

Cabaret Theater

Musical

This Hot comedy running 1 hour and 45 minutes will entertain reality TV lovers and haters alike!

Jury Duty

WED

9:30 PM

Open Run

Cabaret Theater

Improv

Jury Duty is a fully improvised courtroom comedy where the only thing on trial is sanity itself.

Lil Stand Up Show

THU

9:30 PM

3/26

Blackbox Theater

Stand-Up

A 1 hour Stand-Up Comedy Show, showcasing 6 local comics.

Missed Call

FRI

8:00 PM

Open Run

Blackbox Theater

Sketch, Improv

Missed Call is a premiere Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday.

Nick Diffatte: Live at The Annoyance!

SUN

9:00 PM

3/8

Blackbox Theater

Magic

One of the most sought-after variety acts touring the globe is coming to The Annoyance!

Open Stage - Free!

TUE

9:30 PM

Open Run

Cabaret Theater

Sketch, Improv, Variety, Stand-Up

Anything can happen...and it usually does.

Slip Dress: Dressed Up

WED

7:00 PM

1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15

Blackbox Theater

Variety

Slip Dress: Dressed Up is an ever-changing, monthly variety hour full of sketch, improv, character, and more!

Student Jam

MON

9:30 PM

Open Run

Blackbox Theater

Showcase

A night for Annoyance students to JAM!

The Insignificant Mile

WED

9:30 PM

2/11, 2/18, 2/25

Blackbox Theater

Improv

A new improv show featuring graduates from the Annoyance Training Program creating the midwestern strip mall of your dreams.

We Took Edibles an Hour Ago

SAT

11:59 PM

Open Run

Cabaret Theater

Improv

They take edibles. Then they improvise.

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