They come from far-off lands like New York, LA, and Toronto, singly and in groups, a surprisingly large number of them wearing thin, gold nose rings. And since the groups are either all or pretty much all made up of women they have names like Clam Bake (Wed 6/6, 10 PM), Ladystache (Fri 6/8, 9 PM), Wisesnatch (Wed 6/6, 9 PM), and Stacked (Sat 6/9, 7 PM). In what may be a canny move or a big mistake, Stage 773 has picked the week before the vast, flashy TBS Just for Laughs comedy extravaganza to put on the first Chicago Women’s Funny Festival—a five-day convocation of 400 stand-ups, improvisers, and sketch troupe members presenting 66 shows. It all happens under one roof, in the three performance spaces at Stage 773.
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6/6-6/10: Wed-Thu 8, 9, and 10 PM, Fri 8, 9, 10, and 11 PM, Sat 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 PM, Sun 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 PM, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, 773-327-5252, chicagowomensfunnyfestival.com, $12-$13, day pass $38, festival pass $98.
