Not (that) Funny: a comedy show

Sat Feb 05 2022 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

The Martin | Chicago

The Martin
Publisher/HostThe Martin
Not (that) Funny: a comedy show
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Join us for a night of comedy featuring female + non-binary performers in support of Anna McKeown's solo exhibition STAND UP!
About this Event

Not (that) Funny: a comedy show is guaranteed to be a night not to miss alongside STAND UP, a solo exhibition comprised of hand quilted works inspired by Nashville artist Anna McKeown's stand up experience.

Anna will host our show featuring Chicago comedians Anna Lucero, Sonal Aggarwal, Laurel Margaret Johnson & Erica Switzer.

Doors open at 6:30pm and performances begin at 7pm. Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. All proceeds will be split amongst the performers for the evening.

This event is vaccinated-only and mask mandated. Guests must show proof of vaccination upon arrival and must wear a mask when not actively drinking in the space.

There will be a beer, wine & NA card-only bar available for purchase. Pair your visit with dinner at Split-Rail and a drink afterwards at Dorothy, our basement cocktail lounge.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

Anna McKeown (she/her) is a fiber artist and curator living in Nashville, TN. Anna grew up in Southern Illinois and was raised by a big family with a love for gardening, antiques, and domestic crafts. In her work she explores her mental health journey and personal relationships using hand-embroidery and quilting techniques.Anna is represented by Roaring Artist Gallery and has exhibited throughout the South and Midwestern United States. Anna has a passion for comedy and every once in a while she’ll try to be funny at an open mic. She lives in East Nashville with her husband, their two children, and their giant dog.

Former international street performer turned emcee, Sonal Aggarwal (she/her) has brought her talents to Chicago as an actor, comedian, producer and movement artist. Her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold out weekend at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater and you can see her on Netflix’s Easy as well as the short A Period Piece which debuted at SXSW 2020.

Laurel Margaret Johnson(they/them) is a genre/binary/box-defying performer and creator who recently relocated to Chicago from Philadelphia. After spending a huge amount of time as an actor learning and perfecting how to portray other people, Laurel is now most interested in writing their own material and figuring out what it means to perform as themself. Their work these days is a blend of standup, storytelling, spoken word and sermon. Follow them on Instagram @LaurelMargaretJohnson

Chicago's Erica Switzer (she/her) thrills crowds with her unique energy and raw wit. She has supported pro comedians including Simeon Goodson, Mateen Stewart, and Justin Rivera. Co-founder Shanghai’s Blackout Comedy and Founder of Hei Now Comedy, China's premier Black comedy crew, and the 1st Black comedian to perform in Mongolia (Silk Road International Comedy Festival July 2019). Catch her at the World Comedy Expo this March in Chicago.

Anna Lucero (she/her) is a comedian, actor, director, and hairstylist. She produced The Gogo Show at The Lincoln Loft for 10 years, but is on to new adventures in Logan Square. She fights the urge to adopt a dog every god damn day.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

From the artist: My work explores my identity and mental health journey through artistic mediums traditionally associated with femininity and domestic craft. I utilize hand-embroidery techniques I learned from my grandmother in childhood to add text in my work that conveys personal feelings about myself and my life experiences. Often working as a double interpretation, these words reflect my complex feelings about myself and my relationships.

By utilizing what are otherwise joyful combinations of color, print and texture, I create hand-stitched textile works permeated with a covert and often humorous commentary of self-identity and understanding. In this series I focus on my love of performing stand-up comedy, which I have had to put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic. The embroidered phrases act as words of wisdom that apply to comedic performance and everyday life.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Martin, 2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 5.00 to USD 6.00

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