EDGE COMEDY OPEN MICS

At all Edge Comedy Shows we actively search for new talent for our showcases, so essentially our open mics also double as auditions for all you new comics on the scene. We also pride ourselves on being very welcoming and friendly to new comics to make them feel at ease. We also have the only all ages open mics in the city of Chicago for stand-up.

Tuesdays 9:00pm (sign up before 8:30)
Silvies Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago
21+


Tuesdays 10:30pm(sign up before 10:00)
Jake Melnick's, 41 E Superior, Chicago
21+

Wednesdays 8:30pm (sign up before 8:00)
The Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St., Chicago
ALL AGES


Thursdays 8:30pm (sign up before 8:00)
Pressure Cafe, 6318 N. Clark St., Chicago
ALL AGES

Edge Comedy has some of the best track records in Chicago when it comes to open mics. If you are interested in having a stand-up open mic at your venue contact Dave Odd at edgecomedy@hotmail.com .

OTHER CHICAGO OPEN MICS
While these open mics are fairly reliable, these shows are not run by Edge Comedy, they are subject to change or cancellation  so call or do a google search before showing up. Typically sign up is 30-60 minutes before start time.

SUNDAYS
YOUR SUNDAY BEST Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508: Showcase, followed by an open mike. Open run: Sun 9 PM, 21+.

MONDAYS
GLOBE PUB 1934 W. Irving Park, 773-871-3757: Global Warming open mike. Open run: every Mon of month except first, 9 PM (sign up at 8 PM). Comedy Crave Mondays, a "comedy" open mike. Open run: Mon 8 PM, free. Globe Gong Idol, a comedy contest a la The Gong Show and American Idol with judges and prizes, hosted by Tony Blanco. Open run: first Mon of month, 9 PM (sign up at 8 PM). 21+.

TUESDAYS
PHYLLIS' MUSICAL INN 1800 W. Division, 773-486-9862: Open mike hosted by Lee Kepraios. Open run: Tue 7:30 PM (sign up at 7 PM), 21+.

WEDNESDAYS

BARREL OF LAUGHS 10345 S. Central, Oak Lawn, 708-499-2969 or seneseswinery.com/comedy_club.htm. Open run: Thu 8 PM, Fri 8 and 10 PM, Sat 7:30 and 10 PM, Sun 7 PM. New Talent Night showcase. Open run: Wed 8 PM, $5-$10, 2 dr. min.

CIGARS AND STRIPES 6715 W. Ogden, Berwyn, 708-484-1043 or cigarsandstripes.com: Open mike followed by Comedy Smoke Showcase. Open run: Wed 9 PM, $3.

JOKES AND NOTES 4641 S. King, 773-373-3390. Wild Card open mike hosted by Damon Williams. Open run: Wed 7:30 PM, $10. Variety Nite for spoken word, music, and comedy, hosted by Tony Sculfield. Open run: Thu 7:30 PM, $10. 21+, "proper attire."

                                                                  THURSDAYS
SHEFFIELD'S 3258 N. Sheffield, 773-281-4989: Lenny Bruce T & A Thursdays showcase followed by open mike, hosted by Fay Canale. 8 PM, 21+.

To get an open mic listed, please contact Dave Odd at edgecomedy@hotmail.com with the details.