What is Chucklebowl? Only the most fun you could possibly have on New Year's Eve! "The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase teams up with the comedians of Chicago's premier humor site, Blerds.com, to produce the city's most off-beat and affordable alternative to this year's New Year's Eve events."

Saturday December 16 at 10 PM at the Cornservatory, join the ho-ho-ho-licious fun with Chicago comedy's favorite pimps. Yeah, that's right. "Who’s cooler than a polar bear’s toenails? Pimprov, that’s who! And they’re back to bring you some holiday ho'larity. Get your minds off shopping, and on to more important things…Pimprov!"

We've heard rumors that Chicago's longest-running showcase, The Elevated, is on hiatus while Cayne Collier finds a new room for his show. What's the word on the street?

A special event coming up December 10 from 6-8 PM at the aforementioned Lodge: a workshop designed to help comedians learn how to put comedy on the road and make money from it. Tim Joyce will be among the speakers. Issues addressed will include how to turn showcases into auditions and feature work, and how to tailor your act for specific audiences without compromising your material.

- Kristy Mangel