The world as I see it

Serving the Sentence is at The Teal Room at Pub 626, on Tuesday, July 9, 7:30! Come grab a drink and hear stories from different readers, all starting with "Simon said." Featuring stories from: Jaclyn Barker Adrienne Brandyburg Adam Law Alexandra Tsarpalas Lisa Pearson Joy Wright No cover. Cash donations will be collected to split among performers. Hosted by Kendra Stevens.

Adrienne Brandyburg, one third of BAPS Comedy, a collaborative of three beautiful, melinated, all curl patterns representing Women who believe in creating platforms and opportunities for ALL Women of Color. B.A.P.S. includes everything from stand-up and solo sketches to music and storytelling, Presents an empowering and entertaining variety show of some of her favorite performers in the city.

It’s 2019 and the night before Ruth & Ellaine finally accomplish their lifelong dream; playing Madison Square Garden. You’re invited to share this special evening with the now rich and famous duo while they relive old memories, share their favorite Christmas songs and stories, and are visited by friends *THAT’S YOU* who may just remind them of what Christmas and comedy are all about.

Free entry all that we ask is that you donate. R.S.V.P at the link.

KTSE. Who’s extra? Not us. @curlyhairnocare and I serving melanin at the White Sox 🧦 vs Yankees 👨🏼‍💼game . #comedy #funnyladies #tallcomedy #chivsnyc #bapscomedy (at Guaranteed Rate Field)

#fbf @rebekahvictoria and I looking our best in white. Happy Bornday mommy @paulahammell. #welookgood #mom50andfine #tallladies

Meet in the trap. It’s going down. #Repost @preachimprov 🔥PREACH! TONIGHT🔥🌈🌈🌈 Hosted by @citizenxgotbars 8pm @iochicago in the Mission Theater 1501 N . Kingsbury near the Clybourn Red Line Stop Featuring: @adriennedennise @leahraelee @frankiemmitch @danwilcop @elephantrebellion (at The iO Comedy Network)

Tonight!!! I’m so hyped for this lineup. We’re going to have fun tonight. Come thru 8pm @bourbonondivision #comedy #tallcomedy #amazonian #funny #funnyfolks #comics #bourbon #waitwhat (at Bourbon on Division)

This Thursday we laugh. The lineup is crazy. #Repost @hwghstories THURSDAY!!! 8PM!!! Tickets: $5!!!! STORYTIME AT BOURBON!!!!!! (at Bourbon on Division)

If you know, you know. Happy Sunday. #longlegs #tallgirls #amazonian #summertime #summertimechi (at Cloud Nine)

Buckle up #Repost @hwghstories Probably should let y’all know bout May’s theme: “Wait, What?” Is exactly like it sounds: stories that make stop and ask for clarification on what in the hell you just heard!!! May 31st 8PM @bourbonondivision #stories #chicago #comedy #laugh (at Bourbon on Division)

#tuesinspo We got a standing ovation!! Still on cloud ☁️ 9 from our @steppenwolfthtr show. Thanks again to everyone that came out, had a hand w/ our first sketch revue, messaged me encouraging words, and have continued to support this movement. We’ve only just begun. 📸: @tjspokenword @bapscomedy #thirdrepost #comedy #poc #woc #love #dontsueusrobert #tallcomedy #amazonian (at Front Bar: Coffee & Drinks)

Blessings keep falling in my lap! Rocked out @steppenwolfthtr last night. Then woke up to my big bro @emandildy accepted asst coach to #bigten @numensbball !!! Let’s keep the W’s going. @rebekahvictoria is returning to Chicago!!! Tear. #mylitsummer #bapscomedy #weouthere #roadtofloorseats #weaintdone (at My Warm Cozy Bed)

Tonight 8pm @steppenwolfthtr @bapscomedy will tear the roof off with our first sketch revue. Missed this if want to be miserable. Your loss. You ready ladies? @brownielovescomedy @curlyhairnocare #comedy #tallcomedy #amazonian #fuckwithus #sketch #women #badass #miclife (at Front Bar: Coffee & Drinks)

This baby will be at Volumes bookstore 8:30pm sharing a story as best as she can with no teeth in her mouth. Pull up. There will be no pink in sight. #comedy #tallcomedy #amazonian #miclife #bapscomedy (at Volumes Bookcafe)