Snubfest

FIDDLING WITH HIS INSTRUMENT A contestant takes a harmonious stab at stardom.

The only comedy festival with a middle finger for a logo (that we’re aware of), Snubfest showcases the best of the local and national sketch, improv and stand-up comedians who were shunned by Sketchfest, the Chicago Improv Festival and Just for Laughs. In its fifth year, this weekend-long fest features showcases and contests in which the best and brightest talents compete for slots in upcoming larger fests. Shows take place at the Chemically Imbalanced Theater (1420 W Irving Park Rd, 773-865-7731). All tickets are $10. Visit snubfest.com for more information.

Thursday 25
The Last Snob Standing Improv Contest, 8pm
Tonight, homegrown troupes Cave of Hobans, Counter Productive Lover, Claymore and Strippers’ Picnic plus NYC-based Nat Turner Revue improvise to the death for a shot at the Twin Cities and Hawaii improv fests.

Friday 26
Showcase, 8pm
A trio of emerging sketch troupes including locals the Cool Table, Philly’s the Sixth Borough and Nat Turner Revue do their thing.

The Last Snob Standing Stand-up Contest, 10pm
Chicago’s own Bryan Bowden, Julianna Forlano, Danny Kallas, Scott King, Joe Kwazala, Kyle More, Marz Timms and Dustin White, plus East Coasters Rick Carino and Pat Galante, tap the mike for a chance at a slot at the New York Underground Comedy Festival. Strangers with Candy’s Greg Hollimon hosts.

Saturday 27
Showcase, 8pm
Philly duo Meg and Rob join Chicago’s own Think Tank and Strippers’ Picnic for two hours of improv and sketch tomfoolery.

The Last Snob Standing Sketch Contest, 10pm
Meg and Rob, the Sixth Borough, New York’s Chocolate Cake City and locals the Cool Table and the Union square off for coveted spots in Montreal’s, Milwaukee’s and Philadelphia’s sketch fests.

Sunday 28
Showcase, 8pm
Chocolate Cake City, Counter Productive Lover and the Union wind down four days of shunned comedy.

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