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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: Comedy Beach Party at Aura on the Lake!
DESCRIPTION:Comedy! At the BEACH?! It’s the Bi Wives Club Beach Party at Aura on the Lake.\nNot bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better. \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. And this time\, we are doing it in the sand. \nIt’s a comedic variety extravaganza for the books that ya can’t miss\, hennnny. Featuring a stacked lineup of Chicago’s best queer comedians\, get ready for a delightful blend of standup\, music and improv! \nFeatured performers: \nTina Youkhana @tina.youkhana\nDaryn Robinson @daryn_2dream\nLio Cundiff @ldc.stop\nWolftown 🐺 @wolftownimprov \nTicket link here: rb.gy/7n7oz8 \nFollow the Bi Wives Club on Instagram at @theBiWivesClub to see full performer bios and future show announcements. \nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense\, authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show and your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, and improvisor as well as a newlywed wife\, inner child nurturer\, and vegan dog mom. Kayla jumps between her too-many roles with ease and throws her whole heart into everything she does.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-comedy-beach-party-at-aura-on-the-lake/
LOCATION:Aura on the Lake\, 5701 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Gay for Pay: Looking SummerCAMP Right In the Eye
DESCRIPTION:What do gay people and the summer have in common? Camp! Gay for Pay returns to the Lincoln Lodge on August 21st to look summer camp right in the eye with a smokin’ hot lineup of Chicago’s funniest queer comedians\, hosted by your favorite campy counselors Mary Fiala and Dan Hickey. This month’s show has standup by Maureen Nolan and Wyatt McKinley\, improv by Lavender Throuple\, burlesque by Keagstar\, and more acts TBA! So throw on your favorite bandana and grab a seat around the mic before tickets run out!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/gay-for-pay-looking-summercamp-right-in-the-eye/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTAMP:20260820T150726Z
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SUMMARY:Griefcat: LIVE in Chicago!
DESCRIPTION:Griefcat — DC’s premier musical comedy duo brings — their viral\, high-energy show to Chicago for a night of harmony-heavy hits and razor-sharp wit. \nAs seen on The Kelly Clarkson Show and with over 150 million likes on their videos\, join Griefcat on Friday\, August 21 at 7:30pm as they perform their viral comedy songs live – including hits like “I Already Took Off My Bra\,” “Faeries F*cking\,” and “Revolution (Poop At Work).” \nIf you like your comedy a little unhinged and fun to sing along with\, we’ve got you covered. Get your tickets today! \nABOUT THE BAND: Rising musical comedy duo Griefcat emerged in 2019 as the brainchild of Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall\, two songwriters from Washington\, DC whose shared wit and undeniable musical chemistry made their collaboration feel like fate. Now established as modern\, genre-hopping troubadours unafraid of sonic experimentation\, Griefcat builds on influences from Tenacious D to Dolly Parton and beyond\, infusing the result with a healthy dose of campiness and a talent for tongue-in-cheek sociopolitical commentary – a winning combination that has earned them the backing of a diverse and growing fanbase\, a standing ovation from Simon Cowell\, 150M+ social media views\, and critical acclaim from outlets including The Washington Post. Their third album\, Dirty Laundry\, was released late 2025\, and they continue to drop a slew of singles\, music videos\, and live performances at a non-stop pace. \nLearn more: griefcat.com
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/griefcat-live-in-chicago/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Lodge\, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:Claire Lochmueller: CRACKS - A One-Trans-Woman Dark Comedy Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Through a hybrid of storytelling\, stand-up comedy and theatre\, this one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir by Claire Lochmueller details a journey from a childhood in the Catholic Church/JROTC military school to a career as a multi-award-winning trans theatre-maker. CRACKS navigates topics of gender identity\, substance abuse and finding joy in a story about how two lives\, through laughter and tears\, became one trans identity. \nCRACKS has toured fringe festivals across the US and in Canada.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/claire-lochmueller-cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T210000
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Claire Lochmueller: CRACKS - A One-Trans-Woman Dark Comedy Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Through a hybrid of storytelling\, stand-up comedy and theatre\, this one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir by Claire Lochmueller details a journey from a childhood in the Catholic Church/JROTC military school to a career as a multi-award-winning trans theatre-maker. CRACKS navigates topics of gender identity\, substance abuse and finding joy in a story about how two lives\, through laughter and tears\, became one trans identity. \nCRACKS has toured fringe festivals across the US and in Canada.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/claire-lochmueller-cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174521Z
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SUMMARY:HystericalFest: Women+ Act Out
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre presents HystericalFest\, a festival of short comedic plays and monologues exploring the absurdities experienced by women and marginalized genders with invisible disabilities. \nFriday\, August 28\, at 7 pm: ASL interpretation\nSaturday\, August 29\, at 2 pm\nSaturday\, August 29\, at 7 pm: open captioning with masked performers (respirators with transparent panels); masks REQUIRED and provided for audience members\nSunday\, August 30\, at 2 pm: open captioning & audio description
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hystericalfest-women-act-out/
LOCATION:Piven Theatre\, 927 Noyes Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Bi Wives Comedy Showcase is back at Dorothy – offering ASL interpreted comedy and a night highlighting queer comedians! \nThe Bi Wives Club is back at Dorothy on August 30th with a stacked lineup of the hottest queer comics around! Not bi? No problem. Nobody’s wife? Even better! \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: this show will include ASL interpretation! \nThe Bi Wives Club is a comedy showcase for all outsiders who hide in plain sight. The show is a playful\, intimate\, and always hilarious fan favorite. Audiences praise the humor\, atmosphere\, and the show’s sense of community and connection. It’s both one of the funniest and most energizing shows in town. An obvious must-see event\, with comics that never miss! \nFEATURING: Amy Geist\, Luis Arevalo\, Lizzie Kaniecki\, Anna P. Nannicelli + The Bi Wives: Kris Lantzy\, Kayla McCaffrey & Christen Manville. \nTickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. \nDorothy opens at 6pm and our comedy show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all guests to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (8/29\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored. \n———– \nABOUT THE COMEDIANS \nAMY GEIST is from Dayton\, Ohio but don’t worry she can read. Now based in Los Angeles\, she recently opened for Tina Friml during Netflix is a Joke 2026 and was Best of Fest at the Burbank Comedy Festival. She also headlined at the Moab Women’s Festival in Moab\, Utah. When in Los Angeles\, she performs at The Hollywood Improv\, The Crow\, Flappers Comedy Club\, and more. You can find her on Instagram @thatamygeist. \nLUIS AREVALO is a Chicago comedian who started young and turned his stutter from a weakness to a strength. Once described as the “future voice of Gen Z\,” Luis’s material focuses on being emotionally correct rather than politically correct. He has performed all across the country in clubs and venues like Go Bananas\, Haha Comedy Club\, Laugh Factory\, and has also done comedy festivals such as Beast Village and Floodwater. Luis has opened up for comedians such as René Vacas\, Ken Flores\, Chris Redd\, and Geoff Tate. You can find his special on Lmao Fans (Onlyfans) @humbleluis \nLIZZIE KANIECKI is a Chicago-based standup\, improv\, and musical comedian. She has been featured in the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival\, Out Loud Comedy Festival\, Manitou Springs Comedy Festival\, Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival\, IndyFringe Theatre Festival\, Don’t Tell Comedy\, Hoopla! Improv London\, The Laugh Factory\, and many more. Her song “Dumb Lesbian” is also streaming wherever you get your music. She has trained at Logan Square Improv\, The Second City in Chicago\, The Annoyance Theater\, and the Old Town School of Folk Music. More can be found on her Instagram: @lizziekaniecki \nANNA P. NANNICELLI is an elder millennial\, oldest daughter\, bi wife\, and concerningly neurotypical up & coming stand up comedian. A Lincoln Lodge FemCom enthusiast and alum\, when she’s not writing jokes\, she’s teaching her daughter why the WNBA is superior to the MNBA and toting around an obscenely large water bottle during her day job as a hospital social worker. You can find Anna on IG @annasaysbonjour and rotating in with the @Lip Service crew on the second Friday of each month at the Lincoln Lodge! \nTHE BI WIVES CLUB:\nThe comedian producers of the Bi Wives Club are three bi wives (not to each other) who perform\, celebrate\, and promote joke-dense authentic comedy. KRIS LANTZY is a queer comic and hot mom tackling alllll ‘the issues’ through her playful comedic lens\, like what to do when everyone thinks your wife is your sister? CHRISTEN MANVILLE has an unmatched ability to inhabit discordant perspectives with ease. She is the ideal date for an X-rated experimental puppet show or your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. KAYLA MCCAFFREY is an actor\, comedian\, improviser\, and vegan dog mom.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-bi-wives-club-a-comedy-showcase-5/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy
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