RECOMMENDED Every Monday at 9pm, The Globe Pub holds one of the best stand-up open-mics in the city. Hosted by Tony Blanco, a bigwig over at comedy powerhouse Lakeshore Theater, the lineup of talent at The Globe is far superior to most other competing showcases. This a great place for first-timers, as well as for those who are more serious about their comedic pursuits, to test the Chicago comedy waters. Every first Monday of the month is Globe Gong Idol, a tongue-in-cheek contest designed to razz even the most established comedians. Some of the best stand-ups in the city do this open mic, and it’s a great opportunity to learn from the masters. (Max Minor)
At The Globe Pub, 1934 West Irving Park, (773)871-3757. Mondays, 9pm.
Stiff Upper Lip: A Review of "London Road" at Shattered Globe This British musical seems to pull off the impossible. The mesmerizing but highly complex score requires singers and musicians who can manage its intricate rhythms with precision and still act their songs in the guise of the mostly-lower-middle-class English city dwellers they portray.
