Inspired by carpa—a form of outdoor folk theater that originated in Mexico and the southwestern United States—and by the lack of affordable performance spaces in Pilsen, David Pintor put up the Theater Tent for the first time in 2009. Each summer since, he’s used the cozy venue to host comedy shows with his sketch group, SIQ (Southside Ignoramus Quintet). Ma and Pa Pintor take money at the gate, and there’s a hole cut into the side of the wedding-reception white vinyl where Pintor’s girlfriend takes donations for beer. What could make a cool DIY space even cooler? SIQ is a funny group of performers and this weekend might be our last chance for a while to comfortably take in some outdoor entertainment.
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Fri-Sat 10/18-10/19, 9 PM Theater Tent 1923 S. Morgan facebook.com/GetSIQ $5 suggested donation
