Here are the times I paid (and was honored to buy) for laughs in 2017 (previous years: 2016, 2015) whether it be sketch, improv, stand up, story telling, or [undefined creativity]:
- Inepi2ude at Stage 773 (Jan 8)
- Sketch revue written and performed by Jennifer Mitchell and Nick Bernardi as a part of the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
- Rory Scovel at Up Comedy (Jan 14)
- Hour long stand up headliner set with Alex Kumin opening
- Sklar Brothers at Lincoln Hall (Feb 11)
- Live recording of stand up special for SeeSo with Daniel Van Kirk opening
- Myq Kaplan at Schubas (Apr 19)
- Hour long stand up headliner set with Arish Singh opening
- Neil Hamburger at Lincoln Hall (May 10)
- Hour long stand up headliner set with Major Entertainer Mike H opening
- Inepi2ude at Judy's Beat Lounge (May 19)
- Sketch revue written and performed by Jennifer Mitchell and Nick Bernardi
- Eddie Pepitone at The Hideout (May 20)
- Hour long stand up headliner set with Stephanie Weber, Derek Smith, Sarah Sherman, and more
- Patton Oswalt at Athenaeum Theatre (Jun 2)
- Live recording of a stand up special for Netflix with Shane Torres opening
- Nathan Fielder at Athenaeum Theatre (Jun 3)
- Special preview of new season of Nathan For You with Q & A session
- Good Neighbor at Thalia Hall (Jul 12)
- Stand up / sketch / unfortunate casual misogyny with Kyle Mooney, Dave McCary, and Nick Rutherford
- Variety Top Comics to Watch at some theater that probably has a cool sounding french name (Jul 28)
- Stand up showcase featuring Rhea Butcher, Esther Povitsky, Liza Treyger, Vir Das, Desus Nice, and Kid Mero at Just For Laughs festival in Montreal
- John Mulaney at L'Olympia Theatre (Jul 29)
- Hour long stand up headliner set at Just For Laughs festival in Montreal with Max Silvestri opening
- The Masters at Place des Arts (Jul 29)
- Stand up showcase featuring Todd Barry, Laura Kightlinger, Alonzo Bodden, and more at Just For Laughs festival in Montreal
- Raised by TV at Now Hear This fest (Sep 8)
- Live podcast hosted by Lauren Lapkus and Jon Gabrus with guest Paul Scheer
- How Did This Get Made at Now Hear This fest (Sep 8)
- Live podcast hosted by Paul Sheer featuring Jason Mantzoukas, June Diane Raphael, and guest Chris Gethard
- Black On The Air at Now Hear This fest (Sep 9)
- Live podcast hosted by Larry Wilmore with guest Robin Thede
- High & Mighty at Now Hear This fest (Sep 9)
- Live podcast hosted by Jon Gabrus with guest Anthony Atamanuik
- Who Charted at Now Hear This fest (Sep 9)
- Live podcast hosted by Kulap Vilaysack and Howard Kremmer with guest Ryan Gaul
- Comedy Bang! Bang! at Now Hear This fest (Sep 9)
- Live podcast hosted by Scott Auckerman featuring Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Jessica McKenna, Mary Holland, Ryan Gaul, and Anthony Atamanuik
- Doughboys at Now Hear This (Sep 10)
- Live podcast hosted by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell with guest Christine Nangle
- Asssscat at UCB Chelsea (Sep 10)
- Improv with Sharon O'Neil, Miriam Tolan, Zach Cherry, Michael Cruz Kanye, and more
- James Adomian at Under The Gun Theatre (Nov 18)
- Hour long stand up headliner set at Lincoln Lodge with Stephanie Weber, Derek Smith, and Shannon Noll
- Josh Gondelman at Zanies Chicago (Dec 6)
- Hour long stand up headliner set with Will Miles and Emily Galati
- Pat Tomasulo at Zanies Rosemont (Dec 21)
- Hour long stand up headliner set with Lisa Curry
