CLASSIC COMEDY: STILL FUNNY TODAY
Every 1st Friday of the month at 1 pm
Join Chicago comedian and Second City teacher Scott Levy as we celebrate the legends of comedy! We’ll dive into comedy greats like Mel Brooks, the Marx Brothers, Jackie Mason and many more with videos and little know facts about these beloved characters. We’ll also enjoy some exclusive interviews with other local comedians and hear their behind-the-scenes stories! Scott has taught improv, standup, and more at Second City since 2016. He has performed at Second City, I.O., The Annoyance, The Laugh Factory, and The Victory Gardens. He was a founding member of the acclaimed satire The Best Church of God, chosen as The Best Sketch Comedy Revue by The Chicago Reader in 2010.
Join us and find out what’s so funny!
Please note that there will be no program on Friday, April 3, in observance of Passover.
Friday, May 1—Steve Martin: The Brilliant Mind Behind Decades of Comedy. Steve Martin is one of the most influential comedians of the modern era, known for his surreal humor, sharp wit, and wide-ranging talents as a performer and writer. Rising to fame in the 1970s through wildly popular stand-up comedy routines—often performed in his signature white suit and accompanied by a banjo—Martin helped redefine comedy with absurdist jokes, physical comedy, and playful audience interaction. He later transitioned into a successful film career, starring in beloved comedies such as The Jerk, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Father of the Bride. Beyond acting, Martin is also an accomplished author, playwright, and Grammy-winning bluegrass musician. In recent years, he introduced his humor to a new generation through the acclaimed television series Only Murders in the Building, continuing a career that spans more than five decades of creativity and cultural impact.
