(Okay, so it's Monday afternoon. Close enough.)

"Audacity," by Dan Polydoris:

Joe Kilgallon and Baby Colin Flannery, by Mandie Cornelius:

Baby Colin Flannery and Dad Sean Flannery, by Mandie Cornelius:

Adam Burke at Your Sunday Best open mic at Schubas, by Kristy Mangel:

Emily Dorezas at Schubas, by Kristy Mangel:

Front row audience at Schubas, by Kristy Mangel:

Ricky Carmona at Schubas, by Kristy Mangel:

Dan Telfer at Schubas, by Kristy Mangel:

Contestants at Don't Spit the Water, including one raising her hand to ask for a bathroom break, by Elizabeth McQuern:

The Chicago Sashay Dancers at Don't Spit the Water, by Elizabeth McQuern:

Comedians at Don't Spit the Water, by Elizabeth McQuern:

Bryan Bowden hosting Blewtenanny, by Kristy Mangel:

Sarah King and an obliging audience member at Blewtenanny, by Kristy Mangel:

James Fritz at Blewtenanny, by Kristy Mangel:

Mike Wiley at Blewtenanny, by Kristy Mangel:

Bill Cruz at Blewtenanny, by Kristy Mangel:

Sarah King, Ken Barnard, Jim Fath, and Tiffany Puterbaugh at Blewtenanny, by Kristy Mangel:

Tiffany Puterbaugh, Brendan McGowan, and Ken Barnard at Blewtenanny, by Kristy Mangel:

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