Laughter is the best medicine! Come out for a night of side-splitting laughter at our comedy showcase! Join us at The Gateway Lounge on Thursday, August 25, at 7:30 PM for our monthly comedy showcase. Featuring a hilarious lineup of Chicago comedians. It’s a laid-back evening filled with good vibes and plenty of laughs. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online. Free Parking.

Sara Dirks: Sara Dirks performs standup, sketch and improv comedy. She has performed at many venues and festivals, including the Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Comedy Bar, the World Comedy Expo Chicago, the Des Moines Comédie Festival, and the Portland Maine Comedy Festival. Her comedy is inspired by her life, as it were, but don’t ask about it — she will overshare.Regular Show: Kohl’s Cash (improv team) Fridays at 9:30pm – iO Theater.

Grace Piotrowski: Grace is a Buffalo-born, Chicago-based stand up comedian who’s performed around the world with credits including Zanies, Don’t Tell Comedy, Tokyo Comedy Bar, Second City, House of Comedy, and more. Her comedy is known for its biting social commentary and unfortunately-based-on-real-life awkward moments. She produces a weekly open mic in Wrigleyville.

Todd Glover: Born with a natural knack for humor and a contagious wit, Todd started telling jokes in school cafeteria during college, and never looked back. Todd’s sharp observational skills and quick wit were honed through a lifetime filled with laughter and a keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life. His unique blend of sharp one liners, relatable anecdotes and fearless commentary on modern culture quickly made him a favorite at local comedy clubs. Audiences were drawn to Todd’s ability to turn the mundane into the hilarious, finding humor in everything from his crazy family, dating mishaps to everyday life. His likability and personal approach to these topics makes him a favorite among audiences and fellow comics. During the pandemic Todd kept Chicago laughing by hosting a popular weekly out door stand-up show in Wicker Park. Todd also produces and hosts a show called Stanup Throw Down, Millenials vs Gen X and the laughing academy. If you like laughing Todd can deliver!

Elaine Golden is a Chicago based stand-up comedian and writer, known for her mix of bubbly charm, quick wit and storytelling. She performs around the country and Chicago venues including the Laugh Factory and Zanies. You can see Elaine headlining Fresh Faces at the Laugh Factory on Tuesday, October 21st.