Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson could miss time because of a hand injury, according to the team, after he returned to Chicago from a road trip on Sunday to be checked out by doctors.
Anderson, 29, is currently serving a two-game suspension for making contact with an umpire, but it’s possible he’ll miss even more time.
The injury reportedly occurred at the plate during Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Afterward, Anderson agreed to start serving his suspension, likely knowing he needed time for his hand to heal anyway.
Anderson is hitting .301 but has been slumping over the past month. Since 2020, the White Sox are 145-106 when he’s in the starting lineup and just 38-41 when he’s out, scoring nearly a run less when he’s missing.
Are you thinking about starting a small business but aren’t quite sure what might be successful in your area? Whether you need to start with little to no money or you’re able to invest a bit more, some businesses do well in nearly any economy and are easy to start without specialized training.
What Business Can I Start Quickly?
The United States Small Business Administration estimated around 1.04 million businesses opened while 928,000 closed in 2021. The success rate of companies varies based on industry, but businesses that take a long time to start don’t seem to do any better than those formed on the fly.
What are some small business ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs that don’t cost a lot to start and don’t require a degree?
1. Animal Care
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, animal care and service work pays an average of $28,730 per year and only requires a high school diploma. Animal care is an excellent option if you love animals and want to set your own schedule.
You can start your own pet sitting business, for example. Other options include grooming animals or training them. You will need to know some basics to do either, so you’ll want to take online courses and practice on the pets of family and friends before grooming and trimming someone else’s animal.
2. Pawn Shop
People will always have items they want to pawn for money and others will buy those things to save a buck or two. In a nutshell, you’ll trade cash for an item and hold it for a certain amount of time. If the person comes to collect the piece, they pay you interest on what was basically a loan. If they don’t return, you sell the item to someone else and profit from the difference.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get your pawn shop up and running. Rent a small storefront and have enough cash on hand to purchase items. You do need some knowledge of what things sell for and what people will buy, since you don’t want to pay more than you can profit and you don’t want to sit on inventory too long. Things such as jewelry, musical instruments and electronics should sell fast.
3. Marketing
Marketing is a growing industry with a lot of opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs. According to PR Newswire, the marketing industry is a $460 billion one continuing to grow. You don’t have to start a big, fancy marketing agency to jump into the market, though.
Some things you can try include writing content for existing agencies and businesses. Offer your services for some social media marketing — learn how ads work on a few platforms and sell your services to local companies. You could also work on contracts with companies and marketing firms to fill in when they don’t have enough people to complete tasks.
4. Mobile Carwash
Another business idea for young entrepreneurs is to start a mobile luxury car wash business. You’ll need to provide a better experience than running a car through the local automated wash for a few bucks to attract customers.
The beauty of this business is you can start it with only cleaning supplies and your time. Don’t just wash the outside of their vehicle, but shine up the wheels and tires. Clean and sanitize the interior. A full-service wash is more like detailing and you can make customers’ lives easy by taking your work to where they live.
5. Food Truck
Do you love to cook? If you have a little money to invest, you can buy a small food truck. Start creating a business plan and get the permits required by your city and state, then figure out where other trucks set up and find similar places.
Some towns have rotating food truck centers where people can try many different options. Talk to the city trustees in your area and find out if there are any such areas. Contact large companies and see if they’d like you to park in front of the building for lunch once a week as workers leave for their lunch breaks.
A food truck can be quite profitable if you’re good with the hustle and can cook delicious food. Some food truck entrepreneurs also offer catering services on the side or turn to meal prep offers to ramp up their profits.
Do What You Love
Becoming an aspiring entrepreneur is a way to find financial and work freedom. Figure out what you’re passionate about and center your business idea around what you already love. With a little effort, you’ll not only have a profitable business, but you’ll have a better work and life balance.
A long time ago, someone (I’m sure it was a man), decided that women are the weaker sex. What a bunch of hooey.
Think about all the sh*t and pain that women have to put up with that men don’t. Periods. Cramps. GIVING BIRTH!!! (Try pushing a 6 pound something out of one of your tiny orifice, guys.).
And if that’s not enough, there’s menopause, which comes with hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vajayjay dryness, hair loss and urinary problems.
Still, there’s something we ladies endure that’s in a category by itself: getting a mammogram. A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast tissue, which doesn’t sound so bad, right? True, it’s an important tool doctors use to screen for breast cancer. But trust me. It’s also a torture device.
In case you don’t know–and you’re a male, you probably don’t–here’s how the process goes: a technician jams your boob onto a horizontal glass plate while forcefully arranging your arms, legs and shoulders into an awkward position that would not be described as looking like you were doing a happy dance.
We ladies have to remain in that position–frozen and not breathing–during every image they take, but that’s hardly the worst part. Another plate comes down from above, squishing your breast between the two glass plates, compressing your tata as flat as a tortilla. Well, not exactly a tortilla, a fluffy pancake maybe, but you get the picture.
Needless to say, it’s uncomfortable. Sometimes it hurts like hell. And once they’ve tormented you on one breast, the do it all over again on the other one.
If you’re small-breasted (guilty as charged), the tech pulls and pushes and stretches your breast tissue like it’s Domino’s pizza dough. If you’re big-busted, they have to smoosh more of your breast down, down down, squeezing it between the two glass plates.
I’m not usually one to complain when getting a test or vaccine, but during my last mammogram (which I’m thrilled to report, showed no indication of malignancy), I was in so much agony I squealed like a pig, shrieking like the devil had come for me, which he did in the form of this device.
Look, I don’t mean to underplay or demean the significance of mammography as an important health care tool, and we women are lucky to have it.
All I’m saying is if they can figure out how to put a man on the moon, which Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin they first did back in 1969, why can’t they make a contraption to screen for breast cancer which doesn’t inflict so much pain at the same time?
If this kind of suffering was happening to a sensitive part of the male anatomy, say a guy’s testicles had to be mashed like a potato for a health screening, I’m pretty sure the problem would be fixed lickity-split.
Judy Marcus is a freelance writer whose work appears in a variety of publications. She’s also a food lover. For news, recipes and commentary about food, check out her blog, Sugar Buzz Chicago. For news and opinions on almost anything else, visit Opinionated Woman.
Are you thinking about starting a small business but aren’t quite sure what might be successful in your area? Whether you need to start with little to no money or you’re able to invest a bit more, some businesses do well in nearly any economy and are easy to start without specialized training.
What Business Can I Start Quickly?
The United States Small Business Administration estimated around 1.04 million businesses opened while 928,000 closed in 2021. The success rate of companies varies based on industry, but businesses that take a long time to start don’t seem to do any better than those formed on the fly.
What are some small business ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs that don’t cost a lot to start and don’t require a degree?
1. Animal Care
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, animal care and service work pays an average of $28,730 per year and only requires a high school diploma. Animal care is an excellent option if you love animals and want to set your own schedule.
You can start your own pet sitting business, for example. Other options include grooming animals or training them. You will need to know some basics to do either, so you’ll want to take online courses and practice on the pets of family and friends before grooming and trimming someone else’s animal.
2. Pawn Shop
People will always have items they want to pawn for money and others will buy those things to save a buck or two. In a nutshell, you’ll trade cash for an item and hold it for a certain amount of time. If the person comes to collect the piece, they pay you interest on what was basically a loan. If they don’t return, you sell the item to someone else and profit from the difference.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get your pawn shop up and running. Rent a small storefront and have enough cash on hand to purchase items. You do need some knowledge of what things sell for and what people will buy, since you don’t want to pay more than you can profit and you don’t want to sit on inventory too long. Things such as jewelry, musical instruments and electronics should sell fast.
3. Marketing
Marketing is a growing industry with a lot of opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs. According to PR Newswire, the marketing industry is a $460 billion one continuing to grow. You don’t have to start a big, fancy marketing agency to jump into the market, though.
Some things you can try include writing content for existing agencies and businesses. Offer your services for some social media marketing — learn how ads work on a few platforms and sell your services to local companies. You could also work on contracts with companies and marketing firms to fill in when they don’t have enough people to complete tasks.
4. Mobile Carwash
Another business idea for young entrepreneurs is to start a mobile luxury car wash business. You’ll need to provide a better experience than running a car through the local automated wash for a few bucks to attract customers.
The beauty of this business is you can start it with only cleaning supplies and your time. Don’t just wash the outside of their vehicle, but shine up the wheels and tires. Clean and sanitize the interior. A full-service wash is more like detailing and you can make customers’ lives easy by taking your work to where they live.
5. Food Truck
Do you love to cook? If you have a little money to invest, you can buy a small food truck. Start creating a business plan and get the permits required by your city and state, then figure out where other trucks set up and find similar places.
Some towns have rotating food truck centers where people can try many different options. Talk to the city trustees in your area and find out if there are any such areas. Contact large companies and see if they’d like you to park in front of the building for lunch once a week as workers leave for their lunch breaks.
A food truck can be quite profitable if you’re good with the hustle and can cook delicious food. Some food truck entrepreneurs also offer catering services on the side or turn to meal prep offers to ramp up their profits.
Do What You Love
Becoming an aspiring entrepreneur is a way to find financial and work freedom. Figure out what you’re passionate about and center your business idea around what you already love. With a little effort, you’ll not only have a profitable business, but you’ll have a better work and life balance.
Are you thinking about starting a small business but aren’t quite sure what might be successful in your area? Whether you need to start with little to no money or you’re able to invest a bit more, some businesses do well in nearly any economy and are easy to start without specialized training.
What Business Can I Start Quickly?
The United States Small Business Administration estimated around 1.04 million businesses opened while 928,000 closed in 2021. The success rate of companies varies based on industry, but businesses that take a long time to start don’t seem to do any better than those formed on the fly.
What are some small business ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs that don’t cost a lot to start and don’t require a degree?
1. Animal Care
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, animal care and service work pays an average of $28,730 per year and only requires a high school diploma. Animal care is an excellent option if you love animals and want to set your own schedule.
You can start your own pet sitting business, for example. Other options include grooming animals or training them. You will need to know some basics to do either, so you’ll want to take online courses and practice on the pets of family and friends before grooming and trimming someone else’s animal.
2. Pawn Shop
People will always have items they want to pawn for money and others will buy those things to save a buck or two. In a nutshell, you’ll trade cash for an item and hold it for a certain amount of time. If the person comes to collect the piece, they pay you interest on what was basically a loan. If they don’t return, you sell the item to someone else and profit from the difference.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get your pawn shop up and running. Rent a small storefront and have enough cash on hand to purchase items. You do need some knowledge of what things sell for and what people will buy, since you don’t want to pay more than you can profit and you don’t want to sit on inventory too long. Things such as jewelry, musical instruments and electronics should sell fast.
3. Marketing
Marketing is a growing industry with a lot of opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs. According to PR Newswire, the marketing industry is a $460 billion one continuing to grow. You don’t have to start a big, fancy marketing agency to jump into the market, though.
Some things you can try include writing content for existing agencies and businesses. Offer your services for some social media marketing — learn how ads work on a few platforms and sell your services to local companies. You could also work on contracts with companies and marketing firms to fill in when they don’t have enough people to complete tasks.
4. Mobile Carwash
Another business idea for young entrepreneurs is to start a mobile luxury car wash business. You’ll need to provide a better experience than running a car through the local automated wash for a few bucks to attract customers.
The beauty of this business is you can start it with only cleaning supplies and your time. Don’t just wash the outside of their vehicle, but shine up the wheels and tires. Clean and sanitize the interior. A full-service wash is more like detailing and you can make customers’ lives easy by taking your work to where they live.
5. Food Truck
Do you love to cook? If you have a little money to invest, you can buy a small food truck. Start creating a business plan and get the permits required by your city and state, then figure out where other trucks set up and find similar places.
Some towns have rotating food truck centers where people can try many different options. Talk to the city trustees in your area and find out if there are any such areas. Contact large companies and see if they’d like you to park in front of the building for lunch once a week as workers leave for their lunch breaks.
A food truck can be quite profitable if you’re good with the hustle and can cook delicious food. Some food truck entrepreneurs also offer catering services on the side or turn to meal prep offers to ramp up their profits.
Do What You Love
Becoming an aspiring entrepreneur is a way to find financial and work freedom. Figure out what you’re passionate about and center your business idea around what you already love. With a little effort, you’ll not only have a profitable business, but you’ll have a better work and life balance.
Don’t complain that you haven’t been warned, because I’m telling you upfront to leave room for the giant fortune cookie dessert when you’re having dinner at TaoChicago on North Dearborn in River North. The other desserts (molten chocolate cake, banana pudding et al) are excellent, but you really have to experience the over-the-top fortune cookie, complete with chocolate-dipped edges and cavities filled with dark chocolate mousse on one side and light chocolate mousse on the other.
Of course, fortune cookies aren’t really Chinese. But when it comes to cooking, creativity regularly trumps authenticity. Food evolves; cuisines cross-pollinate.
Consider, for example, the menu at Tao Chicago. It meanders through Asia, mingling dishes from China, Japan and Thailand with ingredients and concepts that are, on occasion, plucked from elsewhere. The yellowtail poke tacos, for example, are finished with a soy vinaigrette and spicy sour cream, while the aged bone-in ribeye sports a maple soy glaze. But don’t be confused, the food at Tao Chicago is emphatically Asian, as is the dramatic decor dominated by a towering statue of Quan Yin, a benevolent deity venerated as the Goddess of Mercy by Chinese Buddhists.
The best way to sample Tao’s menu is to order as a group. There are, of course, a few musts, such as the satay of Chilean sea bass glazed with miso and the lobster wontons in a rich shiitake ginger broth that’s laced with butter. Executive chef Laura Sendik says the broth is so good that diners rarely leave more than a drop or two.
Promoted to executive chef at the beginning of June, Sendik has been on staff at Tao Chicago since the restaurant opened in 2018 in a vintage greystone that was once home to the Chicago Historical Society. The building’s carefully crafted interior, which also includes a separately housed nightclub, exudes an intimacy enhanced by both the attentive service and the generous spacing of the tables in the dining room.
“Dining at Tao is meant to be a transcendent experience,” Chef Sendik observes. “Walk through the door, and you’re in a different world, a place where you can craft a meal that will take you on a culinary journey through Asia- no passport required.”
TAO Chicago, 632 Dearborn, Chicago 224.888.0388
the Lobster Wontonthe Branzinothe Sea Bass sataythe Tuna Pringles
Pantry-to-Plate is a food-focused blog written by a lifelong foodie with an insatiable curiosity about the interaction between food, history, and culture.
The Tequila Diet: Exploring Mexican Food & Drink with the World’s Greatest SpiritChef Dave Martin
Given my relative lack of experience with tequila, I decided to begin my review at the beginning with a definition of tequila and then proceed to the next question, which focuses on the the reason why the rim of a glass used for a margarita is first moistened-typically with juice from a lime wedge- and then dipped in salt.
From the beginning: Tequila is a distilled beverage made with the blue agave plant. The area that produces the most tequila surrounds the town of Tequila, which is about 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara. The regional connection is reminiscent of the regionality of French wines. Think Champagne.
Next: Moistening the rim of the glass with lime juice and then dipping the rim in salt (typically coarse salt), tempers the bitterness of the tequila. One source said that while salt is commonly used, you could use sugar or cocoa, a mix of herbs or even chili powder. The source also suggested coating the rim of other cocktails.
Another interesting tidbit: Mexicans tend to drink tequila straight (“neat”).
El Baston del Rey Tequila, which sponsored the book, produces four different tequilas-Silver, Reposado, Anejo, Extra Anejo. The second, third and fourth varieties are aged in oak for varying amounts of time, the second in Canadian oak, the third in American oak, and the fourth in French oak. Each of the recipes uses a specific tequila.
In the introduction, Chef Dave Martin explains how he lost the weight he’d gained on an extended tour of Italy by limiting his alcoholic intake to tequila and, in addition, using it in cooking. One of the points he stresses is that tequila is a stimulant, as opposed to a depressant, adding that it also increases your metabolism, which can be a positive factor in weight loss.
Whatever the plusses, taste and ease of preparation are always important factors when it comes to choosing recipes. Seasonality is also important, especially in the summer when cooking and eating outdoors is at the top of everyone’s list.
The meat in the following recipe should marinate for no more than 2-3 hours, given the high level of acidity in the marinade.
Citrus & Tequila Marinade
4 pounds skirt, flank or flap steak2 cups fresh orange juice1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup el Baston del Rey Reposado Tequila1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon pioncillo or brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin1 cup corn or neutral oil 2 tablespoons agave nectar1 1/2 kosher salt and black pepper blend, for grilling
Make the marinade by combining all of the ingredients. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Add the meat, press out the excess air, reseal the bag and then allow the meat to marinate for the specified time. Remove the meat from the bag.Cook the meat on the grill, stove top or in the oven.
Carole is an arts, entertainment and food journalist. She writes “Show Me Chicago” and “Chicago Eats” for ChicagoNow and covers Chicago places and events for Choose Chicago (City of Chicago) as well as freelancing for a variety of publications.
BARBARA REVSINE
I started writing when I was in grade school. And when I wasn’t writing or thinking about writing, I was reading what someone else had written. So it wasn’t a stretch for me to think about writing as a career. Neither was it a stretch to think about writing about food, a subject I’d always found interesting, more in terms of history, cooking, restaurants and culture than eating and critiquing. Decades after selling my first story, my interest in writing about food continues, and “A Bite of Chicago” gives me another opportunity to pursue my passion with people who share it.
The Tequila Diet: Exploring Mexican Food & Drink with the World’s Greatest SpiritChef Dave Martin
Given my relative lack of experience with tequila, I decided to begin my review at the beginning with a definition of tequila and then proceed to the next question, which focuses on the the reason why the rim of a glass used for a margarita is first moistened-typically with juice from a lime wedge- and then dipped in salt.
From the beginning: Tequila is a distilled beverage made with the blue agave plant. The area that produces the most tequila surrounds the town of Tequila, which is about 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara. The regional connection is reminiscent of the regionality of French wines. Think Champagne.
Next: Moistening the rim of the glass with lime juice and then dipping the rim in salt (typically coarse salt), tempers the bitterness of the tequila. One source said that while salt is commonly used, you could use sugar or cocoa, a mix of herbs or even chili powder. The source also suggested coating the rim of other cocktails.
Another interesting tidbit: Mexicans tend to drink tequila straight (“neat”).
El Baston del Rey Tequila, which sponsored the book, produces four different tequilas-Silver, Reposado, Anejo, Extra Anejo. The second, third and fourth varieties are aged in oak for varying amounts of time, the second in Canadian oak, the third in American oak, and the fourth in French oak. Each of the recipes uses a specific tequila.
In the introduction, Chef Dave Martin explains how he lost the weight he’d gained on an extended tour of Italy by limiting his alcoholic intake to tequila and, in addition, using it in cooking. One of the points he stresses is that tequila is a stimulant, as opposed to a depressant, adding that it also increases your metabolism, which can be a positive factor in weight loss.
Whatever the plusses, taste and ease of preparation are always important factors when it comes to choosing recipes. Seasonality is also important, especially in the summer when cooking and eating outdoors is at the top of everyone’s list.
The meat in the following recipe should marinate for no more than 2-3 hours, given the high level of acidity in the marinade.
Citrus & Tequila Marinade
4 pounds skirt, flank or flap steak2 cups fresh orange juice1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup el Baston del Rey Reposado Tequila1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon pioncillo or brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin1 cup corn or neutral oil 2 tablespoons agave nectar1 1/2 kosher salt and black pepper blend, for grilling
Make the marinade by combining all of the ingredients. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Add the meat, press out the excess air, reseal the bag and then allow the meat to marinate for the specified time. Remove the meat from the bag.Cook the meat on the grill, stove top or in the oven.
Pantry-to-Plate is a food-focused blog written by a lifelong foodie with an insatiable curiosity about the interaction between food, history, and culture.
The Tequila Diet: Exploring Mexican Food & Drink with the World’s Greatest Spiritby Chef Dave Martin
Given my relative lack of experience with tequila, I decided to begin my review at the beginning with a definition of tequila and then proceed to the next question, which focuses on the the reason why the rim of a glass used for a margarita is first moistened-typically with juice from a lime wedge- and then dipped in salt.
From the beginning: Tequila is a distilled beverage made with the blue agave plant. The area that produces the most tequila surrounds the town of Tequila, which is about 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara. The regional connection is reminiscent of the regionality of French wines. Think Champagne.
Next: Moistening the rim of the glass with lime juice and then dipping the rim in salt (typically coarse salt), tempers the bitterness of the tequila. One source said that while salt is commonly used, you could use sugar or cocoa, a mix of herbs or even chili powder. The source also suggested coating the rim of other cocktails.
Another interesting tidbit: Mexicans tend to drink tequila straight (“neat”).
El Baston del Rey Tequila, which sponsored the book, produces four different tequilas-Silver, Reposado, Anejo, Extra Anejo. The second, third and fourth varieties are aged in oak for varying amounts of time, the second in Canadian oak, the third in American oak, and the fourth in French oak. Each of the recipes uses a specific tequila.
In the introduction, Chef Dave Martin explains how he lost the weight he’d gained on an extended tour of Italy by limiting his alcoholic intake to tequila and, in addition, using it in cooking. One of the points he stresses is that tequila is a stimulant, as opposed to a depressant, adding that it also increases your metabolism, which can be a positive factor in weight loss.
Whatever the plusses, taste and ease of preparation are always important factors when it comes to choosing recipes. Seasonality is also important, especially in the summer when cooking and eating outdoors is at the top of everyone’s list.
The meat in the following recipe should marinate for no more than 2-3 hours, given the high level of acidity in the marinade.
Citrus & Tequila Marinade
4 pounds skirt, flank or flap steak2 cups fresh orange juice1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup el Baston del Rey Reposado Tequila1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon pioncillo or brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin1 cup corn or neutral oil 2 tablespoons agave nectar1 1/2 kosher salt and black pepper blend, for grilling
Make the marinade by combining all of the ingredients. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Add the meat, press out the excess air, reseal the bag and then allow the meat to marinate for the specified time. Remove the meat from the bag.Cook the meat on the grill, stove top or in the oven.
Carole is an arts, entertainment and food journalist. She writes “Show Me Chicago” and “Chicago Eats” for ChicagoNow and covers Chicago places and events for Choose Chicago (City of Chicago) as well as freelancing for a variety of publications.
BARBARA REVSINE
I started writing when I was in grade school. And when I wasn’t writing or thinking about writing, I was reading what someone else had written. So it wasn’t a stretch for me to think about writing as a career. Neither was it a stretch to think about writing about food, a subject I’d always found interesting, more in terms of history, cooking, restaurants and culture than eating and critiquing. Decades after selling my first story, my interest in writing about food continues, and “A Bite of Chicago” gives me another opportunity to pursue my passion with people who share it.
Mariann Aalda’s film Gumbo is now streaming on Xfinity.
The Murray Brothers Caddyshack Restaurant, originally scheduled to open in Wilmette last March, has been delayed without explanation, as reported on August 4 by The Record. The Murray Brothers have until September 8 to act on their special use permit. Neighbors are disgruntled with the current rundown state of the proposed site, formerly Baker’s Square, but fans remain hopeful. The Murray brothers grew up in Wilmette.
In positive restaurant news, a Golden Girls pop-up restaurant is very popular in Los Angeles right now. The movable eatery is scheduled to visit only a few cities, but Chicago is one of them! Chicago was also the site of the first Golden Girls convention last April. Hoping Dorothy will drop by to tell off her doctor.
Kumail Nanjiani is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday, August 8.
Late Night with Seth Meyers is in reruns this week, but almost every night features a Chicago comedian: Rachel Dratch (Monday), Chris Redd (and Chicago musician/Styx drummer Todd Sucherman – Tuesday), Tina Fey and Craig Robinson (Thursday), Robin Thede (Friday).
August 26: Brian Noonan at Madame ZuZu’s, Highland Park. A Funnier By the Lake Production.
September 6: Jeanie Doogan hosts Mo Good, Cecilia Gonzalez, Bridget McGuire, and headliner Kristen Toomey at Zanies Chicago
September 24: Denise Medina’s 4 Course Comedy. Dinner and a show featuring JT Newton, Grey Dolan and headliner Bob Jay at Yorkies in Wadsworth. Advance purchase recommended before these tickets sell out!
December 9-11: Margaret Cho at The Improv, Schaumburg
Following is this week’s spotlight, just a fraction of all the original comedy happening in Chicago every night! Please confirm all details before leaving home.
THIS WEEK AT:
Zanies Chicago: Case of the Mondays, Super 6 Showcase, UpDating, Josh Potter, Calvin Evans, Aaron Putnam & Friends
Zanies Rosemont: New Material Night, Henry Cho, Rahn Hortman, “All Over the Place” Podcast
Riddles: Will Hill’s Open Mic, Bored Teachers Summer Break Comedy Tour, Stephon hosts Alex Ortiz and Chastity Washington, Robert Kane hosts Sunday Night Funny
Flava Flavor Flavour at The Annoyance, 8:00 p.m. “Chicago-based improv group featuring three Black performers (Tysh Chrisp, Jason Tolliver, Warren Stokes) who came together to add some ‘seasoning’ to the world of short and long form improv.”
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Gilda’s Club at The Music Box Theatre, 7:00 p.m. A special screening of Haunted Honeymoon, the 1986 film starring Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder. Special panel discussion follows. Proceeds benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago.
Ashley Hesseltine at The Den Theatre, 8:00 p.m. Tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Ashley Hesseltine is also the co-host of Girls Gotta Eat podcast.
Mike Bridenstine at Lincoln Lodge, 9:15 pm. Mike Bridenstine’s comedy career began in Chicago and he is back this week for several special appearances at Lincoln Lodge. Tonight is a live recording of his podcast Hunk!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
The Comedy Nosh at at Max and Benny’s, Northbrook, 7:30 p.m. Ricky March hosts Jeremy Drazner, Lance Richards and headliner Patti Vasquez. A Funnier By the Lake Production.
Jeanie Doogan at CG’s Comedy Club, Bolingbrook, 8:00 p.m. Tonight and tomorrow night. “Jeanie has set herself apart with her quick observations and no-apology take on teaching, parenthood, and American culture. Her sharp wit draws on her experiences growing up on the South side of Chicago and 15 years as a public school teacher to deliver comedy that reaches audiences of all ages, genders, and walks of life.”
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
DOPENESS: A Work in Progress at The Annoyance, 7:00 p.m. Behind the scenes with DOPENESS as they prepare for their September show on the Annoyance main stage. “DOPENESS is pure, unadulterated black joy. Made up of all rising stars the cast and crew has performed literally all over the world and has worked on or currently works on The CHI (Showtime), Shameless (Showtime), Empire (FOX), Chicago Med (NBC), Chicago Fire (NBC), Chicago P.D. (NBC), The Big Leap (FOX), Hot Date (Netflix), Laugh Factory, Second City, and Zanies.
Laurie Kilmartin at The Den Theatre, 7:00 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Comedian, Conan writer and best-selling author.
Chicago Comic Book at The John & Nancy Hughes Theater, Lake Forest, 7:30 p.m. All-star lineup. Rick Young hosts Michelle Krajecki, Laura Hugg, Vince Maranto and Hari Rao. Standup followed by conversation with the audience.
Gwen La Roka’s Mi Casa es Tu Casa at Aguijon Theater Co., 3:00 p.m. Lines are stretching out the doors and tickets are selling out fast for this wonderful, award-winning, comedian’s one-woman show. Advance purchase recommended! Thursdays to Sundays thru August 21.
Caryn Caffarelli in MOMufactured at The Skokie Theatre, 7:00 p.m. A funny, inventive, musical comedy insider’s look at parenting.
I’ve been a comedy fan since age four when Moe Howard asked me, “What’s your name, lil’ goil?” Fortuitously somehow by way of Washington, D.C., Poughkeepsie and Jerusalem, I ended up in Chicago, the comedy Mecca of the world where comedians are kind enough to give me their time and where I was lucky enough to meet the great Dobie Maxwell who introduced me to the scene. You can reach me at: [email protected]. (Please remember the “w” there in the middle.)
I am often very reasonably asked, “How DO you pronounce that?” The spelling is Teme, but it’s pronounced Temmy.
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