Join us as we joke about life’s big and small challenges in Forgive Me Father For I Have Grinned — a show that reflects 2026’s hardships through a funhouse mirror sure to make you laugh. Maybe you’re getting the ick from the person you’re dating, you’re waiting to hear your name in a rich relative’s will, or you’re committing insurance fraud because times are tight. In any case, we see you and you DESERVE to laugh and not cry. So put your hands together and ask for forgiveness because this sketch show is sure to make you grin at all the right (and wrong) things.

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Workshop limited to 16 students.

What do we sacrifice when we prioritize "game" over world-building? What is possible in our improv when we do the latter in service of the former? In this workshop, participants practice integrating game only once they've earned it through scenic clarity, strong character and emotional stakes. Whether you're new to game, or a veteran, this workshop will challenge you to avoid the trap of game for game's sake. Rather, through specific deals/POVs, environmental exploration and a recommitment to truth in comedy, participants will learn to organically discover game in rich and textured scenes. 

Join us as we joke about life’s big and small challenges in Forgive Me Father For I Have Grinned — a show that reflects 2026’s hardships through a funhouse mirror sure to make you laugh. Maybe you’re getting the ick from the person you’re dating, you’re waiting to hear your name in a rich relative’s will, or you’re committing insurance fraud because times are tight. In any case, we see you and you DESERVE to laugh and not cry. So put your hands together and ask for forgiveness because this sketch show is sure to make you grin at all the right (and wrong) things.

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Join us as we joke about life’s big and small challenges in Forgive Me Father For I Have Grinned — a show that reflects 2026’s hardships through a funhouse mirror sure to make you laugh. Maybe you’re getting the ick from the person you’re dating, you’re waiting to hear your name in a rich relative’s will, or you’re committing insurance fraud because times are tight. In any case, we see you and you DESERVE to laugh and not cry. So put your hands together and ask for forgiveness because this sketch show is sure to make you grin at all the right (and wrong) things.

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If you’re looking for a beefy, juicy improv night, this is the show for you. Two improv sets: one from veteran team Donna’s Beef, and another from a different NY powerhouse team.

Donna’s Beef team credits include: The Problem with Jon Stewart, HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, The Second City, UCB.4.

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Join us as we joke about life’s big and small challenges in Forgive Me Father For I Have Grinned — a show that reflects 2026’s hardships through a funhouse mirror sure to make you laugh. Maybe you’re getting the ick from the person you’re dating, you’re waiting to hear your name in a rich relative’s will, or you’re committing insurance fraud because times are tight. In any case, we see you and you DESERVE to laugh and not cry. So put your hands together and ask for forgiveness because this sketch show is sure to make you grin at all the right (and wrong) things.

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DOORS: 8:15 PM

SHOW: 8:30 PM

BCC PIG PEN

This Valentine’s Day, we warmly invite you to enter the world of Romantasy – where fantastical beings, lustful desires and magical adventures all collide onstage as this cast of creatures performs an hour-long improvised Romantasy film based on your suggestion. Bring your date for an evening of magic, or come alone and fall in love.

Help Me I'm Drowning (@hmidimprov):

Robin Fierberg @robin_internet

McKenzie Fleischer @flush_her

Ethan St. Germain @ethanstgermain

Special Guests:

Mark Burns @markburnssss

Eric Greenbaum @_ericgreenbaum

Carly Lant @carlylant

Hannah Rehak @hmrehak

Musical Accompaniment by Jay Reed @jayreedtravelstheworld

Tickets: $10 in Advance / $15 Day-of Show

It’s every holiday, all at once, with no script and too much eggnog. This chaotic comedy spectacular is perfect for date nights, friend hangs, or anyone who thinks Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie.

Buy tickets or DM me to ask for comps @hmrehak!

It’s every holiday, all at once, with no script and too much eggnog. This chaotic comedy spectacular is perfect for date nights, friend hangs, or anyone who thinks Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie.

Buy tickets or DM me to ask for comps @hmrehak!

It’s every holiday, all at once, with no script and too much eggnog. This chaotic comedy spectacular is perfect for date nights, friend hangs, or anyone who thinks Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie.

Buy tickets or DM me to ask for comps @hmrehak!

It’s every holiday, all at once, with no script and too much eggnog. This chaotic comedy spectacular is perfect for date nights, friend hangs, or anyone who thinks Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie.

Buy tickets or DM me to ask for comps @hmrehak!

It’s every holiday, all at once, with no script and too much eggnog. This chaotic comedy spectacular is perfect for date nights, friend hangs, or anyone who thinks Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie.

Buy tickets or DM me to ask for comps @hmrehak!

SaltPepperKetchup: Improv All the Way is served hot and fresh every weekend at The Second City New York! Just like your favorite bodega breakfast sandwich, this fully improvised show comes stacked with whatever you’re craving. With a rotating ensemble of performers behind the counter each night, no two shows are ever the same. Every performance is a made-to-order mix of wit, chaos, and New York flavor.

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Join us at The Second City for a night of short film screenings at Fuck It Fest! The writers, actors, and directors involved will be premiering original work all made with the spirit of spontaneity. FIFF was built to foster a community for writers, actors, and directors around their love of filmmaking by picking up a camera and shooting something! Get ready for an hour filled with original non-stop fun & laughter.

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Featuring:
Caitlin Hollis - @thenameshollis
Hannah Rehak - @hmrehak

SaltPepperKetchup: Improv All the Way is served hot and fresh every weekend at The Second City New York! Just like your favorite bodega breakfast sandwich, this fully improvised show comes stacked with whatever you’re craving. With a rotating ensemble of performers behind the counter each night, no two shows are ever the same. Every performance is a made-to-order mix of wit, chaos, and New York flavor.

Buy tickets

SaltPepperKetchup: Improv All the Way is served hot and fresh every weekend at The Second City New York! Just like your favorite bodega breakfast sandwich, this fully improvised show comes stacked with whatever you’re craving. With a rotating ensemble of performers behind the counter each night, no two shows are ever the same. Every performance is a made-to-order mix of wit, chaos, and New York flavor.

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If you’re looking for a beefy, juicy improv night, this is the show for you. Two improv sets: one from veteran team Donna’s Beef, and another from a different NY powerhouse team.

Donna’s Beef team credits include: The Problem with Jon Stewart, HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, The Second City, UCB.4.

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Join us at The Second City for a night of short film screenings at Fuck It Fest! The writers, actors, and directors involved will be premiering original work all made with the spirit of spontaneity. FIFF was built to foster a community for writers, actors, and directors around their love of filmmaking by picking up a camera and shooting something! Get ready for an hour filled with original non-stop fun & laughter.

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Featuring:
Caitlin Hollis - @thenameshollis
Hannah Rehak - @hmrehak

A night of smallprov hosted by Cat Huck & Hannah Rehak. Featuring a jam afterwards!

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SaltPepperKetchup: Improv All the Way is served hot and fresh every weekend at The Second City New York! Just like your favorite bodega breakfast sandwich, this fully improvised show comes stacked with whatever you’re craving. With a rotating ensemble of performers behind the counter each night, no two shows are ever the same. Every performance is a made-to-order mix of wit, chaos, and New York flavor.

Buy tickets

SaltPepperKetchup: Improv All the Way is served hot and fresh every weekend at The Second City New York! Just like your favorite bodega breakfast sandwich, this fully improvised show comes stacked with whatever you’re craving. With a rotating ensemble of performers behind the counter each night, no two shows are ever the same. Every performance is a made-to-order mix of wit, chaos, and New York flavor.

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The Good Time is a fully improvised show based on one suggestion from the audience. The Good Time is a team made up of Chicago improv veterans who have performed at The Second City, iO Chicago, The Annoyance, Logan Square Improv. This show will feature Hannah Rehak and Cat Huck.

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A screening party featuring short works by Chicago filmmakers! The night will include a brief introduction, screening, and time for questions and mingling at the end.

Tickets

7pm-7:15pm | Arrival

7:15pm-7:30pm | Find your seats

7:30pm- 9:30 | Screening

9:30pm-10pm| Q&A and/or mingling and wrap

• Poachers (Elias Ginsberg, 13 mins.)

• Wolf in Crown (Kevin Viselka, 15 mins.)

• The Last Stand of Bobby Coe (Ned Baker, 11:45)

• TBA Nick DiMaso

• Brief Intermission

• A Perfect Pair (Hannah Rehak, 9:10)

• FERN (Mary Tilden and Katherine Bourne Taylor, 10:16)

• TBA Will Sonheim/Nina Slesinger

• Check Please (Shane Chung, 9:38)

• Poinsettia Tears (Jack Pochop, 8:44)

Comedians from all around performing in a variety hour with music, stand up, improv, and more. No cover, great drinks, great show. This show will feature Hannah Rehak and Cat Huck.

Beloved scholarly pop culture podcast, Material Girls, is coming to the Rio Theatre for a one-night-only live show. Featuring familiar segments from the show, as well as some new shenanigans, the night is sure to be a hoot!

Join co-hosts Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman for an evening of playful banter, deep(ish) academic dives, and visual gags only possible in person! Better yet? The show will feature friends of the pod and podcast royalty, Helen Zalzman and Martin Austwick (The Allusionist). Come for the bits, stay for the insights!

To learn more about Material Girls check out their website or Patreon!

Thursday, July 3
Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:15 pm

$25+ s/c Early Bird (Until June 27)
$30+ s/c General Admission

Comedians from all around performing in a variety hour with music, stand up, improv, and more. No cover, great drinks, great show.

Join us at The Second City for a night of short film screenings at Fuck It Fest! The writers, actors, and directors involved will be premiering original work all made with the spirit of spontaneity. FIFF was built to foster a community for writers, actors, and directors around their love of filmmaking by picking up a camera and shooting something! Get ready for an hour filled with original non-stop fun & laughter.

Buy tickets!

Featuring:
Caitlin Hollis - @thenameshollis
Hannah Rehak - @hmrehak
True Walters - @verdad_walters