The Five Don’t-miss picks for Wednesday, January 6 through January 12, 2016 1 Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival Improv Since 2002, a hodgepodge of sketch troupes from around the world descends annually upon Lake View. 1/7–17. $15 per performance. Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. stage773.com/ChicagoSketchfest 2 Byhalia, Mississippi Theater A black baby born to white parents … Read more
From Homme to Meat Wave, local acts produced some great music this year.
The Tempest and Sondheim on Sondheim were among the best this year.
Museums
Rap duo Run the Jewels Photo: Tim Saccenti COMEDY CHICAGO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL 1/7–17 Since 2002, a hodgepodge of sketch troupes from around the country descends annually upon Lake View. $15 per performance, $150 festival pass. Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. chicagosketchfest.com BOB SAGET 1/17 at 8 Most famous for his kid-friendly roles in Full … Read more
Music
Art and Design
Music
The Count Basie Orchestra Photo: Courtesy of the Count Basie Orchestra JAZZ SHOWCASE 1/1–2 at 8 and 10; 1/3 at 4, 8, and 10 Roy Hargrove Quintet. The trumpeter blurs the line between R&B and jazz, most recently by appearing on D’Angelo’s latest album, Black Messiah. $35–$50. 1/25 at 8 and 10 Bob Lark. Renowned … Read more
