Okay, we've said it a million times already, and we'll say it again: Impress These Apes is a show you NEED to see. Lucky for you, they're holding the finale of their eight-week run at the 300-seat Lakeshore Theater, so you can actually get in tonight -- the show's run at Playground has been regularly sold out all seven weeks thus far. The contest's winner tonight will be lauded with a $250 cash prize, and the distinct honor of saving mankind from imminent doom.

If you haven't heard yet, the infamous Neil Hamburger will be headlining tomorrow's People Under the Stares show at the Hideout. Sara over at Drag City, the folks that produce the show, tells us, "Neil is one of the most creative comedians around. He's a character, not an observational humorist. He tells off-color jokes, has a bit of a throat clearing problem, a little problem with cocktails, and definitely has some issues with his hair styling and fashion sense. He's also well-loved by many, including Tom Green (he's got his own show on Tom Green's online channel called "Poolside Chats with Neil Hamburger") Jimmy Kimmel (he's made several appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live). Finally, Jack Black invited him to open the Tenacious D tour. He's since performed at Madison Square Garden, to a whole new crop of adoring and somewhat perplexed fans." Local powerhouses Brady Novak and Jason Fever open.

And finally, an official announcement from Blerds: "Our own TJ Miller was cast as Marmaduke in ABC’s comedy pilot “Carpoolers.” It’s directed by the Russo brothers (Arrested Development) and written by Bruce McCulloch (Kids in the Hall). Produced by Dreamworks, 3arts (30 Rock) and Touchstone. He is excited and has already spent all the money before he got it (or before it even gets on television)." Congrats TJ!!!

See Neil Hamburger on Fox TV's Red Eye:

- Kristy Mangel