MARCH
History ShmistoryIf you’ve ever wondered what Nikola Tesla’s stand-up was like, then this is the show for you. This show features comedians performing jokes as a historical figure. This time around includes Stephanie Weber as Johnny Appleseed, Analicia Kocher as Jimmy Hoffa, and Alex Collyard as Tesla. Thu 3/19, 8 PM, the Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee, thelincolnlodge.com, $5.
Peace CampThis stand-up showcase features Jewish and Muslim comics to “prove that [they] can live and laugh with each other in peace.” The lineup includes Suz Ballout, Lia Berman, Kal Jazeera, Eunji Kim, Sabeen Sadiq, and Jeremy Drazner. Sat 4/18, 10 PM, the Second City, de Maat Studio Theatre, 230 W. North, secondcity.com, $13.
Summer ShowSpencer D. Blair hosts this DIY, BYOB outdoor variety show featuring improvisors, actors, musicians, sketch comedians, and more soaking up the sun. Sun 5/3, 7 PM, RSVP for details, facebook.com/TheSummerShow.
Ronny ChiengAfter the recent release of his Netflix special, Asian Comedian Destroys America!, the stand-up and Daily Show correspondent hits the road on his “Hope You Get Rich” tour. Fri 6/26, 10 PM, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, thaliahallchicago.com, $25-$40.
