About Hecklers' Happy Hour
Hecklers' Happy Hour is Chicago's interactive stand-up comedy showcase where the audience isn't just watching — they're part of the act.
What to Expect
Every show features a rotating lineup of Chicago's sharpest comics — and honestly, you never quite know what you're going to get. Some comics come in with tight sets and let the crowd pull them off the rails. Others abandon the script entirely and turn the whole thing into a conversation with the audience. Most land somewhere in between — a mix of their own material and pure, unscripted crowd work that goes wherever the room takes it.
That's what makes it fun. No two shows are the same.
Audience heckling is not only allowed, it's encouraged. Ask questions. Shout comments. Challenge a punchline. Just keep it fun — nothing you wouldn't say in front of your mother.
Shows run about 75 minutes, most Saturdays at 6 PM. It's the perfect pre-dinner or early-evening outing — you'll be out in time for dinner in Logan Square or Wicker Park.
The Story
Hecklers' Happy Hour was founded in December 2024 by Claire Parlette, Katie Mark, and Yarnmaze. The show is actively produced by Katie Mark and Yarnmaze, with Yarnmaze usually hosting and Katie Mark stepping in as host for select shows.
All HHH producers are resident artists at The Lincoln Lodge — part of a community of over 100 artists who call the Lodge home.
The Venue
HHH performs at The Lincoln Lodge, home of the nation's longest-running independent comedy showcase. Located at 2040 N Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square, right on the Wicker Park border, the Lodge is a non-profit venue operated by Tight Five Productions — dedicated to keeping live comedy accessible, affordable, and independent. No drink minimum. No corporate comedy club vibes. Just a great room, great comics, and a crowd that wants to be there.
Plan Your Visit
- 🚇 Getting there: CTA Blue Line to Western, then a short walk down Milwaukee Ave — or the Milwaukee Avenue bus right to the door. Street parking in the surrounding Logan Square blocks.
- 🕕 Timing:Shows start at 6 PM and run about 75 minutes. Come early to grab a drink and a good seat — you're out by 7:30.
- 🎟️ Tickets: About $13 on Eventbrite. No drink minimum — the Lodge is a non-profit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hecklers' Happy Hour?
Hecklers' Happy Hour is Chicago's interactive stand-up comedy showcase where audience participation isn't just allowed — it's encouraged. Comics perform while the audience fires questions, comments, and heckles. If you dish it, be ready to take it back!
Where is the show?
The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 — in Logan Square, right on the Wicker Park border. The Lincoln Lodge is a non-profit comedy club run by working artists — no drink minimum, no corporate comedy club nonsense. Just an intimate, independent venue — three theaters running shows all week, a comfy lobby, and drinks that are genuinely affordable and every dollar you spend goes toward keeping live comedy alive in Chicago. It's a place worth supporting.
How do I get there?
Take the CTA Blue Line to Western (a short walk down Milwaukee Ave), or the Milwaukee Avenue bus right to the door. Driving? There's street parking in the surrounding Logan Square blocks — give yourself a few extra minutes on a Saturday evening.
When does the show happen?
Most Saturdays at 6:00 PM. Shows typically run about 75 minutes. Check our Shows page for the latest schedule and lineup.
Do I really get to heckle the comics?
Yes! That's the whole point. Comics at HHH specifically practice their crowd work, so your heckling makes the show better. Just keep it fun — this is a heckle-safe space with no tolerance for hate speech. Nothing you wouldn't say in front of your mother.
Who runs the show?
Hecklers' Happy Hour was founded in December 2024 by Claire Parlette, Katie Mark, and Yarnmaze. The show is actively produced by Katie Mark and Yarnmaze. Yarnmaze usually hosts, with Katie Mark stepping in as host for select shows.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are about $13 through Eventbrite. The Lincoln Lodge is a non-profit comedy club — no drink minimums, no corporate upsells. All show producers, including ours, are Lincoln Lodge resident artists. It's an intimate, independent venue dedicated to keeping live comedy accessible and affordable. Check Eventbrite for current pricing.
How long is the show, and when should I arrive?
Shows run about 75 minutes, starting at 6:00 PM. Doors are open before the show — come a little early to grab an affordable drink in the lobby and get a good seat. You'll be out by 7:30, in time for dinner in Logan Square or Wicker Park.