It's a big week for comedy in Chicago. Thursday, Oct. 26 at 10:30 PM, Tight Five Productions will be hosting a stand-up showcase at the Lincoln Lodge for industry execs scouting for rising Chicago talent to participate in the USCAF (US Comedy and Arts Festival in Aspen).

"Based on HBO's citywide search, the comedians featured in this showcase will be vying for a potential slot in America's most prestigious comedy festival 'presenting cutting-edge new talent to the industry' -- including casting executives from HBO, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, WB and Comedy Central."

Admission is $5, or free for those who attended the 9 PM show. Ten Chicago comedians will take the stage to work their magic, including TJ Miller, Pat Brice, Prescott Tolk, Summer Neville, and C.J. Sullivan.

Ambitious comedians should also show up at 7 PM that night for a seminar led by HBO's Senior Producer for Festival Talent, Kirsten Ames, who will "provide insights to attendees on the HBO Comedy Festival organization, its artistic goals and requirements for talent."