7
December2023
Local Universe Presents
Little Miss NebraskaMehgan Cain and Matty Merritt return for one night only to resurrect the comedy/trivia show “Little Miss Nebraska.” But this time, they must travel back to 2013 and defeat their ultimate enemy: an approachably ugly boy they were both obsessed with in high school. With the help of Sage Huston, Mo Burns, Daniela Aguilar, Jake Prizant, Brigid Broderick, Kristi Durkin, and so many other gorgeous comedians, Mehgan and Matty will teach you about the Cornhusker state and, hopefully, change history.
Little Miss NebraskaMehgan Cain and Matty Merritt return for one night only to resurrect the comedy/trivia show “Little Miss Nebraska.” But this time, they must travel back to 2013 and defeat their ultimate enemy: an approachably ugly boy they were both obsessed with in high school. With the help of Sage Huston, Mo Burns, Daniela Aguilar, Jake Prizant, Brigid Broderick, Kristi Durkin, and so many other gorgeous comedians, Mehgan and Matty will teach you about the Cornhusker state and, hopefully, change history.
8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
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7
December2023
Local Universe Presents
Sam Taggart: Club ComicClub Comic takes comedy to the club with a mixture of banging electro tracks, standup, and vids from good gay guy gone bad Sam Taggart.
Sam is the co-host of StraightioLab, which was named Vulture’s #1 comedy podcast of 2022. He has written for and appeared on Showtime’s ZIWE as well as having appeared on Los Espookys and Search Party. “Taggart is such a specific combination of silly and sweet, dumb and surprisingly earnest.” – Vulture
Sam Taggart: Club ComicClub Comic takes comedy to the club with a mixture of banging electro tracks, standup, and vids from good gay guy gone bad Sam Taggart.
Sam is the co-host of StraightioLab, which was named Vulture’s #1 comedy podcast of 2022. He has written for and appeared on Showtime’s ZIWE as well as having appeared on Los Espookys and Search Party. “Taggart is such a specific combination of silly and sweet, dumb and surprisingly earnest.” – Vulture
8:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
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10
December2023
Local Universe Presents
Schmear CampaignHost Jonathan Sessa takes his Chicago-by-way-of-NY style bagels and comedy to new heights in this new afternoon showcase. Catch some of the best comedy in the city with Sessa’s viral bagels available at the show.
Schmear CampaignHost Jonathan Sessa takes his Chicago-by-way-of-NY style bagels and comedy to new heights in this new afternoon showcase. Catch some of the best comedy in the city with Sessa’s viral bagels available at the show.
1:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
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13
December2023
Local Universe Presents
Minor Moon & Friends: A Hanukkah PartyCandle Lighting & Bake Sale! with Latkes, Challah, Bagels, Sauerkraut & more!
50% of ticket sales and all bake sale proceeds will be donated to:
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, a nonprofit humanitarian organization providing medical care to Gazan children and families & Standing Together, a grassroots Jewish-Arab movement fighting for peace, equality and social justice in Israel-Palestine.
Every second Wednesday at Color Club this fall, Sam Cantor of Minor Moon, along with a rotating cast of collaborators, will present different aspects of the Minor Moon musical landscape, including beloved covers, new originals and old favorites from the MM discography.
Minor Moon & Friends: A Hanukkah PartyCandle Lighting & Bake Sale! with Latkes, Challah, Bagels, Sauerkraut & more!
50% of ticket sales and all bake sale proceeds will be donated to:
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, a nonprofit humanitarian organization providing medical care to Gazan children and families & Standing Together, a grassroots Jewish-Arab movement fighting for peace, equality and social justice in Israel-Palestine.
Every second Wednesday at Color Club this fall, Sam Cantor of Minor Moon, along with a rotating cast of collaborators, will present different aspects of the Minor Moon musical landscape, including beloved covers, new originals and old favorites from the MM discography.
7:30 PM Color Club Tavern
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14
December2023
Local Universe Presents
30/30: Maggie Winters and Ian AbramsonChicago fried comedian Maggie Winters and Chicago sauteed comedian Ian Abramson each perfrom 30 minutes of standup.
30/30: Maggie Winters and Ian AbramsonChicago fried comedian Maggie Winters and Chicago sauteed comedian Ian Abramson each perfrom 30 minutes of standup.
7:00 PMColor Club Tavern
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15 & 16
December2023
Awkward Sex…and the CityAwkward Sex is exactly what it sounds like: comedians reliving intimate tales about their sex lives and breaking barriers about sex and dating. The show pairs sexual inclusion with humor and sheds light on the awkward universal experience we all know and love. Kinky, we know. Awkward Sex is about taking taboo subjects and creating a safe space for people to feel seen and heard. From cocaine infused one night stands to IBS flare ups during cunnilingus, you and your friends will be hanging on the performers’ every word and excited to go out and have a sexual misadventure of your own.
“Good sex is always good sex, but it takes a special person to turn bad sex into something amazing. And that’s where our New York comedian and podcaster Natalie Wall comes in.” -Philadelphia Gay News
“Good sex is always good sex, but it takes a special person to turn bad sex into something amazing. And that’s where our New York comedian and podcaster Natalie Wall comes in.” -Philadelphia Gay News
8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
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16
December2023
LOT’SA Holiday MarketVendor list coming soon…
10:00 AM to 4:00 PMColor Club Ballroom, Tavern & Museum + LOT’SA
17
December2023
SHOW of HANDS Last Minute Holiday MarketVendor List
3:00 PM to 8:00 PMColor Club Ballroom
17
December2023
Holiday Whobilation: A Drag Fantasia on Whovian ThemesWe’re zizzy-zazz-zupped and filled-up with elation
To invite you to our Holiday Whobilation!
“Holiday who-bee-whatty?” you ask with confusion —
Let us clear the air with some explanatusion:
There’ll be DRAG and LIVE SINGING and CRAFTS, cheer, and VENDORS.
(Bring your dollar bills for the cast and bartenders!)
Make sure to wear COSTUMES festive and loud—
We’ll be picking a Cheermeister right from the crowd.
If you’re fond of the guy with the fur that is green,
You’ll want to come out December 17!
CAST:
Delta Badhand (@imdeltabadhand)
Chelsea Motel (@the_chelseamotel)
Rippin Schwarzoff (@rippschwartzoff)
Georgia Rising (@georgia.rising)
Nutella Fitzgerald (@thenutellafitzgerald)
Big Al (@bigaldrag)
To invite you to our Holiday Whobilation!
“Holiday who-bee-whatty?” you ask with confusion —
Let us clear the air with some explanatusion:
There’ll be DRAG and LIVE SINGING and CRAFTS, cheer, and VENDORS.
(Bring your dollar bills for the cast and bartenders!)
Make sure to wear COSTUMES festive and loud—
We’ll be picking a Cheermeister right from the crowd.
If you’re fond of the guy with the fur that is green,
You’ll want to come out December 17!
CAST:
Delta Badhand (@imdeltabadhand)
Chelsea Motel (@the_chelseamotel)
Rippin Schwarzoff (@rippschwartzoff)
Georgia Rising (@georgia.rising)
Nutella Fitzgerald (@thenutellafitzgerald)
Big Al (@bigaldrag)
8:30 PMColor Club Tavern
TICKETS
TICKETS
19
December2023
Resonance Arts Presents:Gleaming Shard and Shead/Smith/Stein
8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
$10 @ Door
$10 @ Door
5
January2023
Local Universe Presents
Mya ByrneMya Byrne is a celebrated Americana singer-songwriter and firecracker guitarist, combining influences from countrypolitan to glam-pop, blues, and ghostly incantations into a singular voice and vision. Mimi’s second solo album, “Rhinestone Tomboy”, produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan, is out now on Kill Rock Stars, praised by NPR, Rolling Stone, and No Depression, among others. Her appearance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for the 2023 Love Rising benefit was lauded by Ann Powers as an event highlight, and she is the first out queer trans woman to be an official Gibson artist. Her work both on and offstage for social justice drives her passionate, fiery music, and she’s an absolute sweetheart who will make you cookies at midnight if you ask nicely.
Mya ByrneMya Byrne is a celebrated Americana singer-songwriter and firecracker guitarist, combining influences from countrypolitan to glam-pop, blues, and ghostly incantations into a singular voice and vision. Mimi’s second solo album, “Rhinestone Tomboy”, produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan, is out now on Kill Rock Stars, praised by NPR, Rolling Stone, and No Depression, among others. Her appearance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for the 2023 Love Rising benefit was lauded by Ann Powers as an event highlight, and she is the first out queer trans woman to be an official Gibson artist. Her work both on and offstage for social justice drives her passionate, fiery music, and she’s an absolute sweetheart who will make you cookies at midnight if you ask nicely.
8:00 PMColor Club Tavern
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Local Universe is responsible for many of the exceptional programs featured on this calendar.
See all Local Universe shows at Color Club.
Color Club hosts the following regular activities:
Monday nights — Jazzercise!
Tuesday nights — Anthony Meindl’s Actor’s Workshop and DANCE CHURCH
Friday nights — Ethnic Dance Chicago
Sunday mornings — Embodied Movement
***Please note: Color Club’s 100-year-old building requires stairs to access the second floor ballroom and museum/classroom. We are working on improvements to remedy this! The tavern on the first floor is accessible via the corner entrance at Hamlin and Elston. There is also one accessible bathroom on the first floor available by request.***