The 2013 Chicago Improv Festival kicked off earlier this week and runs through Sunday at various venues with a total of 100 shows on 20 stages, including upcoming performances by “30 Rock” alumni Scott Adsit and John Lutz. But there are also a series of free showcases at the Upstairs Gallery.(Times vary, Free but donations accepted, Upstairs Gallery)
- Open Stage with Los Improviachis, M4W and Selfish Green Men – Friday, Apr 5, 2013 – 7:00 pm – Free (donations accepted)
- Open Stage with Jam Sandwich, Graffiti On The Fourth Wall, and Pizza Party – Friday, Apr 5, 2013 – 8:30 pm – Free (donations accepted)
- Open Stage with Gentleman’s Falcon, Gay Moon and Wolodarski – Friday, Apr 5, 2013 – 10:00 pm – Free (donations accepted)
- Open Stage: Living Room with Dead $$$ – Friday, Apr 5, 2013 – 11:30 pm – Free (donations accepted)
- Open Stage with Ginger Price, The Class of ’94, and Flying High – Saturday, Apr 6, 2013 – 7:00 pm – Free (donations accepted)
- Open Stage with Improvised Jane Austen, We’re From Here, and DMNK – Saturday, Apr 6, 2013 – 8:30 pm – Free (donations accepted)
- Open Stage with Shere Khan, The Mannequin Room, and Hunkz R Us – Saturday, Apr 6, 2013 – 10:00 pm – Free (donations accepted)
- Open Stage: Living Room with Sour MILF and John Jamo Tawfik – Saturday, Apr 6, 2013 – 11:30 pm – Free (donations accepted)
Upstairs Gallery
5219 N Clark, 3rd Floor – Chicago