Several options available for those desperate for a mid-week chuckle:

Tonight at 9:00 at T's Bar in Andersonville, the Spitfire girls are throwing another fun night of alternative stand-up laughs and red hot shots (served by red hot guys). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music and dancing to follow.

Also at 8:00, at the Chicago Improv, a showcase of local stand-ups, hosted by Dave Odd.

At 8:30, the Elevated will put up local stand-ups at the Cherry Red.

And from 9:00-11:00, Hoghead McDunna's will host an open mic for all comers at 1505 W. Fullerton.

Also, at the Empty Bottle, at 8:30, music, sketch and standup comedy, featuring The Co-Governors of Space, 80's Clown, The Fruit Stripes, and The Debs.