Chicago's Best Stand Up
Fri Oct 23, 7pm
Big-name standup lineup
This event is in the past.It took place on October 7, 2026 at Laugh Factory.
Lake View East, Chicago
😂"belly laughing nonstop to the point of crying"
🎤"bonus points that all the openers were women"
🍹Two-drink minimum, card only, 18% service fee
A night of stand-up at the Laugh Factory: local and national comics take the mic, then host Paul Farahvar sticks around for a post-show chat. Reviews are split, with some nights killing and others oversold, so arrive early for a good seat.
Intimate room
Date night pick
Local & national comics
Lineup variety
Lake View East, Chicago
😂"belly laughing nonstop to the point of crying"
🎤"bonus points that all the openers were women"
🍹Two-drink minimum, card only, 18% service fee
A night of stand-up at the Laugh Factory: local and national comics take the mic, then host Paul Farahvar sticks around for a post-show chat. Reviews are split, with some nights killing and others oversold, so arrive early for a good seat.
Intimate room
Date night pick
Local & national comics
Lineup variety
Matches these interests
- Intimate room
- Date night pick
- Local & national comics
- Lineup variety
- Laugh Factory
- Lake View East
- Chicago
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