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NOTE FROM GC: A lot of the mics are in Chicago - but, there are also a few that are scattered around the great state of Illinois. If you have a mic that's not technically "in" Chicago, send it in!!! That goes for you too, Indiana.

SUNDAY
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YOUR SUNDAY BEST
bad dog tavern
4535 n. lincoln ave., chicago
773.334.4040
no cover
4-5 minutes
open mic starts after the showcase, about 10:15pm
open mic signup is 9pm (showcase is booked)
hosted by bradley fojas and james fritz

MONDAY
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LYON'S DEN OPEN MIC
The Mix
2843 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60625
773.258.7569
Start time 8:30PM
Sign up BEFORE 8pm
Cover? NO
Minutes of Stagetime: 4 Minutes
CONTACT steveoharvey@yahoo.comor 773.680.9331
The Biggest Open Mic in the City [note from GC:that's what he wrote.]


KAFEIN
1621 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL
847.491.1621
Sign-up at 8
Starts around 8:30
www.kafein.com
The person who sent this in wrote:
Not always the best crowd, but the hosts are supportive and the atmosphere is fun
[note from GC:checking on cover and minutes. CALL THERE FIRST. I've had a couple of folks say that it's sporadic and hit or miss as to if they show up to run the damned thing. Not taking it down until I have confirmation of it's death.]

GUNTHER MURPHY'S
1638 W. Belmont
Chicago
773-728-0746
Starts at 9:00PM
www.gunthermurphys.com
[note from GC:still checking on this one. CALL THERE FIRST.]

TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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HEARTLAND CAFE
7000 N. Glenwood
773-465-8005
www.heartlandcafe.com
The person who sent this in wrote:
Billed as a "music and spoken-word" open mike, but about half the acts are comedy.
This room is usually full and will go on untill 1 or 2 in the morning.
I usually get hit on when I do shows at this place.
[note from GC:still checking on this one for start time, minutes, cover, etc. CALL THERE FIRST. and apparently wear your lipstick and bring some condoms if it's the place to get hit on]

HOGHEAD MCDUNNA'S
1505 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL
773.929.0944
The person who sent this in wrote:
Another big place for regulars in the chicago stand-up scene. The room can be tough and there may be as many as 40 people on the bill, but its a fun show that often runs past last call.
[note from GC:still checking on this one for start time, minutes, cover, etc. CALL THERE FIRST]

 

THURSDAY
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PRESSURE CAFE & BILLIARDS
6318 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.743.7665
Start time 8:30PM
www.pressurebilliards.com
The person who sent this in wrote:
The show runs from 8:30 to 10:30, but a lot of people will show up and they can only fit 17 people on the list for each night, so show up about an hour early. It's usually a pretty fun show, but the occasional Depaul or Loyola kids will ruin it.
[note from GC:still checking on this one for minutes, cover, etc. CALL THERE FIRST - heyyyy I went to Loyo--- nah, who am i kidding, i didn't... but i wasn't the one growling about the kids.]

FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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BRINGERS
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note from GC: yeah, i know it's an open mic page - but just in case y'all want to know about bringers, here are a couple - not for nothing, but it's a great place to catch a real audience - and everyone basically has had to do them at one time or another - so, it's not as evil as you think... anyway... if you have an issue with me posting the "bringers" you can email meand await my sarcastic response - and if you are running a bringer show - feel free to let me know about it and i will post your info here.