Here’s a typical conversation with you on a Wednesday:

You: Hmmm, it’s Wednesday, I’m getting tired of the same old work five days a week, party on the weekend thing.

Me: Well, tire no more! Why not split up the workweek with a Free Stand up Showcase?

You: Free stand up? That sounds expensive.

ME: No you jerk; I just said it was free!

You: Okay, but where will I park?

ME: There’s parking available, and it’s two blocks from the Green line 43rd.

You: South Side? I’m a Northsider.

Me: But you have a car.

YOU: Okay, but are the comics good?

Me: Why are you being such a dick? Just come, last time I went I saw Brian Babylon, who also hosts the show.

YOU: Oh, I’ve seen him up north! He’s funny.

Me: Yeah, and I also saw “Chicago’s funniest comic of the year,” Hannibal, and some other big names like: Andy Ross, Deon Cole, Kumail, Tony Sam, and Andrew Dewitt, who tells the whitest stories ever!

YOU: I’ve heard of all these guys before, and Andrew likes to talk about ridiculous things that actually happened to him, and yes, they are white.

ME: yeah, but there are also lovely ladies like Jena Friedman and Vanessa Fraction.

You: Are they any good?

Me: Hell yeah, now shut up so you can find out where to go.

It’s Hump Day at Bronzeville Coffee House

Wednesday, May 28th at 8pm, FREE.

528 E. 43rd.

Brian Babylon is your host and producer with help from the people at Bronzeville Coffee House.

-Tammy Connors