A show of insufferable piece of writing or first attempt at performance art hiding in an attic somewhere. Some of the best comics in Chicago will be sharing theirs at this not-to-be-missed night of comedy.
Another fantastic evening of Chicago’s most fabulously funny queer comics, storytellers, spoken word artists, and improvisers.
We all have an insufferable piece of writing or first attempt at performance art hiding in an attic somewhere. Some of the best comics in Chicago will be sharing theirs at this not-to-be-missed night of comedy.
Diaries, letters, artwork, songs, it’s all fair game. Our debut lineup:
Andy Fleming
Stephanie Weber
Rima Parikh
Kyle Parks
Celebrate the end of Winter by coming to Andersonville Annual Indoor Winter Sidewalk Sale. Transistor along with other local business are offering discounts. Come into our store and surprise yourself with unique finds. 10% to 20% off on many items.
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An evening of Chicago’s most fabulously funny queer comics, storytellers, spoken word artists, and improvisers.
Come join us at Transistor. Laugh out Loud fun some of the hottest comedic talent around Chicago.
Let's have a KIKI with Chicago's most fabulously funny comics, storytellers, improvisers and musicians. FABULOUS! FUNNY! FREE! The KIKI is produced by Megan Brennan and Scott Duff, and it takes place the first Sunday of every month. READ MORE
Kyle Cubr presents the film noir FORCE OF EVIL, 7:00 p.m. Free. Read more
Contemporary R&B with Alternative Neo-Soul Groove and Hip-Hop Inspiration. Read more.
Michael Glover Smith presents the film with director Rob Christopher. Read more
Let's have a KIKI with Chicago's most fabulously funny comics, storytellers, improvisers and musicians. FABULOUS! FUNNY! FREE! The KIKI is produced by Megan Brennan, Erin Diamond and Scott Duff, and it takes place the first, third and occasional fifth Sunday of every month. Read more
Let's have a KIKI with Chicago's most fabulously funny comics, storytellers, improvisers and musicians. FABULOUS! FUNNY! FREE! The KIKI is produced by Megan Brennan, Erin Diamond and Scott Duff, and it takes place the first, third and occasional fifth Sunday of every month. Read more
Let's have a KIKI with Chicago's most fabulously funny comics, storytellers, improvisers and musicians. FABULOUS! FUNNY! FREE! The KIKI is produced by Megan Brennan, Erin Diamond and Scott Duff, and it takes place the first, third and occasional fifth Sunday of every month. Read more
Members of the Milwaukee and Chicago Symphony Orchestras join pianist Marianne Parker and composer-guitarist Jason Seed to sculpt original sonic works alongside pieces by Beethoven, Ellington, Mingus, Radiohead, and Zappa in the Jason Seed Stringtet. Read more
An evening of Chicago’s most fabulously funny queer comics, storytellers, spoken word artists, and improvisers. Read more
Two Americana acts perform live at Transistor. Read more
Join CHIRP for the next installment of our bimonthly book group at Transistor. We'll be discussing "Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution" by Sara Marcus. Read more
On Sunday, December 18 Transistor Chicago will host the first live recording of Michael Glover Smith's White City Cinema Radio Hour podcast. The episode will feature Smith talking with fellow critics Jason Coffman (Daily Grindhouse) and Daniel Nava (Chicago Cinema Circuit) about the year in movies. All three will discuss their top five films of the year -- with commentary -- as well as engage in what is sure to be a lively discussion of the most encouraging and discouraging cinematic trends in 2016.
Thursday night film screening: The Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle presents CONTRACTED, followed by a live Skype Q&A with actress Najarra Townsend conducted by Michael Glover Smith! 8:00 p.m. Free. MORE
Special Thursday night film screening: ORIENTED. 8:30 p.m. Free. Event Page
Saturday night film screening: Michael Glover Smith presents LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH. Event Page
Join us for an evening of warm analog sounds as HiFi Case debuts their newest product, the Modern Boombox, a portable walnut Bluetooth boombox. Event Page
Classic Album Sundays: The Smiths' The Queen Is Dead, 6:30 p.m. $5 Event page
Special Sunday night event: Classic Album Sundays Chicago celebrates The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds." Read more
Friday night live at Transistor: free-form folk from Justin Purtill, solo experimental percussion from Chris Sies, and solo experimental guitar from Derek Allen. Read more
Friday night live at Transistor: mixed-medium small ensemble Strange Frontiers and jazz from the Black Diamond Quartet. Read more
Friday night live at Transistor: acoustic singer-songwriters Robin Bienemann, Rachel Drew and Rebecca Jasso. Read more
