strawdog LATE NIGHTS presents
in the Hugen Hall cabaret, named Best Theater Bar by the Chicago Reader ...
Friday, April 20 at 11pm — $5
J Does an Open Mic!
Featuring Matt Kahler!
Thursday, April 26 at 11pm — $5
Erik & Jessie
Roots music, Americana, unexpected covers, shiny guitars, and punishing sincerity. Plus special guest stars.
Saturday, April 28 at 11pm — $5
Prompt Play
Created & hosted by John Kaufmann. A mad mix of lottery, karaoke, storytelling, Kabuki, & the game Twister. Players drawn at random from willing audience members, simple prompts & a color-coded floor make performing a breeze!
Sunday, April 29 at 7pm — $5
Tales Of Adventure: Horror
Five of Chicago's best comedy writers and funniest improvisers read original short stories in this week's genre.
Thursday, May 3 at 11pm — $5
Sing Along With John Szymanski & Friends
John on acoustic guitar + special guests.
Friday, May 4 at 11pm — $5
Mike Przygoda's 1-Man Band
With the help of a loop station, Mike performs songs by playing an entire band's worth of instruments live. He takes requests. Must be seen to be believed.
Saturday May 5 at 11pm — $5
Cinco de Psycho!
Original radio drama performed live: Anita Deely's Dooley's Pub, John Henry Roberts's Dr. Night, Anderson Lawfer & Michael Dailey's Picklebot & Lawfer & an original essay from Michaela Petro!
Sunday, May 6 at 7pm — $5
Tales Of Adventure: Erotica & Romance
Five of Chicago's best comedy writers and funniest improvisers read original short stories in this week's genre.
Fri -Saturday, May 11 & 12 at 11pm
$10, $5 for students
Late Nite Cosmic Puppet Show
Lolly Extract &
Amber Marsh, a.k.a JABBerwocky Marionettes, present eye-popping rainbows of alternative puppet states, with live music by
fAbrics.
Sunday, May 13 at 7pm — $5
Tales Of Adventure: Sci-Fi
Five of Chicago's best comedy writers and funniest improvisers read original short stories in this week's genre.
Thur -Friday, May 17 & 18 at 11pm — $10
Strangers & Strangerers
Creepy variety show from WildClaw, created by Anna M.K. Brenner. Stories of re-birth & re-death, live foley, theremin, and creepiest of all: puppets! An original play by Scott T. Barsotti, radio horror by Chris Hainsworth & Clint Sheffer, and more.
Saturday, May 19 at 11pm — $10
The J & M Comedy Hour:
Attacks On Women Part 2! A Tax On Women?
Had The Smothers Brothers been Justine C. Turner & Michaela Petro, their show would have been this. Featuring their house band, The Ampersands.
Sunday, May 20 at 7pm — $7
The Story Story
Hearts & Brains presents a sneak-peek of a wordless small-scale spectacle, using hundreds of original drawings, two puppets & an original score. With Mike Przygoda, Sarah Rose Graber, Sarah Goeden, Becky Poole & Matt Rudy. Created & directed by Lacy Katherine Campbell
Thursday, May 24 at 11pm — $5
Ukuladies
You like ukuleles? You like ladies? You like dressing like a lady while you play the ukulele? Then come let Strawdog ladies and friends play for you!
Friday, May 25 at 11pm — $10
Strangers & Strangerers
Creepy variety show from WildClaw, created by Anna M.K. Brenner. Stories of re-birth & re-death, live foley, theremin, and creepiest of all: puppets! An original play by Scott T. Barsotti, radio horror by Chris Hainsworth & Clint Sheffer, and more.
Saturday May 26 at 11pm — FREE
The Duchess of Malfi
The Puppet Version
For one unforgettable evening, Strawdog will make itself at home in one of Chicago’s most beautiful private residences -- the historic William H. Reid House -- and we want you to be there with us! An evening of elegance showcasing the talents of Strawdog's award-winning ensemble through live music and entertainment. Your donation of $50 or more includes cocktails & appetizers. All tickets purchased by Friday, May 25 will be automatically entered to win an Apple iPad! 
