The Laughing Academy

With&nbsp;SHOWS at 7PM AND 9PM&nbsp;you can get early-bird giggles or reap night-owl roars - whatever pops your&nbsp;(BYOB!)&nbsp;cork! 🍾...
Either way, there's no better way to end your year than with guaranteed guffaws at our&nbsp;LAST LAUGHS of 2024 New Year's Eve extravaganza!!
Hilarity heavyweights&nbsp;TYLER FOWLER,&nbsp;KATHRYN GONGAWARE, and&nbsp;VIK PANDYA&nbsp;are here to make your NYE unforgettably funny...&nbsp;PLUS - stick around after the 9PM show for&nbsp;karaoke and a midnight balloon drop!🎈
FREE PARKING! SNACKS AND SODAS AVAIL FOR PURCHASE
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About the Performers:
Vik Pandya's witty self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, and hilarious crowd work have made him a sought after act, opening for international acts like Vir Das, Zakir Khan &amp; Atul Khatri, and appearing at Zanies , The Laugh Factory, and The Improv in Chicago.
Tyler Fowler&nbsp;expertly weaves relatable anecdotes about marriages, kids and jobs. . . none of which he has . . . into a set that has made him a hit at clubs like Zanies and The Laugh Factory Chicago, and earned him recogition among 'Best Of The Fest' at the Cleveland Comedy Festival.
Kathryn Gongaware&nbsp;is known for an unfortunate amount of self-awareness, and uniquely wild stories, many of which stem from teaching yoga in Cook County Jail. She's been featured throughout the country, including The Comedy Cellar in NYC, The Laugh Factory and Second City in Chicago, and at Madison Comedy Week.
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ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy’s BOYB (snacks and sodas available at the venue), grown-ups-only, late-night performance series – bringing top-tier comics from around the country right here to YOU in Glenview!
So call the babysitter, bag a bottle . . . or stow a six-pack, we’re not here to judge . . . of your favorite bevvy, and take a quick ride over to Glenview Road for free parking and first-class funnies!

Local Event: Laugh In The New Year!  Stand Up Comedy - two seatings 7pm and 9pm

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Laugh In The New Year!  Stand Up Comedy - two...

Tuesday December 31, 2024: With&nbsp;SHOWS at 7PM AND 9PM&nbsp;you can get early-bird giggles or reap night-owl roars - whatever pops...

Laugh In The New Year!  Stand Up Comedy - two seatings 7pm and 9pm

Le Village Cowork Des Plaines

Ready to kick off the season with some self-care before the new year? Join us for a free Yuletide Yoga class at our completed space at Le Village Cowork Des Plaines! 🧘‍♀️💫 🗓 When: Friday, January 3rd 📍 Where: 932 Lee St, Des Plaines 💡 Tours and childcare from 3-5pm. Yoga will begin at 3:15! 🌟 What's in store: Relaxing Yoga to stretch and unwind after the holiday hustle 🧘‍♂️ Free childcare so you can fully enjoy the class 👶🍼 Drinks &amp; snacks to keep you refreshed and energized 🍹🍪 Exclusive tours of our completed coworking &amp; childcare space before we open on Monday the 6th!🏢✨ Whether you're looking to find some zen, see our space, or just connect with other like-minded folks, this is the perfect way to wrap up your year. 🎉 Tag a friend and let’s celebrate the holidays together! Please RSVP with the link above ("more info")✨

Local Event: FREE Yuletide Yoga @ Le Village Cowork Des Plaines

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FREE Yuletide Yoga @ Le Village Cowork Des Plaines

Friday January 3, 2025: Ready to kick off the season with some self-care before the new year? Join us for a free Yuletide Yoga class at our...

Former litigator and self-proclaimed aging bachelor&nbsp;PAUL FARAHVAR&nbsp;delights audiences with his quick witted dry humor that has made him a recurring headliner actoss the country, and earned him slots touring with Demetri Martin, Gary Gulman, Dusty Slay and Bret Ernst.
You may know him from his Dry Bar special, hosting the award winning Podcast&nbsp;SINGLES ONLY!&nbsp;(SXSW 2020, Best Podcast 2021 (Chicago Reader) and as a regular guest host on WGN Radio, or as "Karam Haddad" on NBC's&nbsp;Chicago Med.
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Hosted by: Pat Bolduc 
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ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy’s&nbsp;BOYB&nbsp;(snacks and sodas available at the venue), grown-ups-only, late-night performance series – bringing top-tier comics from around the country right here to YOU in Glenview!
So call the babysitter, bag a bottle . . . or stow a six-pack, we’re not here to judge . . . of your favorite bevvy, and take a quick ride over to Glenview Road for&nbsp;free parking &nbsp;and first-class funnies!

Local Event: Stand Up Comedy:  Paul Farahvar and Friends

Stand Up Comedy:  Paul Farahvar and Friends

Friday January 3, 2025: Former litigator and self-proclaimed aging bachelor&nbsp;PAUL FARAHVAR&nbsp;delights audiences with his quick witted...

Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio

Learn to teach accessible and enriching Chair Yoga in this specialized 3-hour training intensive at Heaven Meets Earth Yoga in Evanston. The training includes accessibility to teach yoga to seniors and those with limited mobility and chronic illnesses, pre/post-surgery patients, or in an office setting.
<ul><li>This course is valuable for yoga teachers, fitness instructors, OTs, nurses, PTs, school teachers, caregivers, social workers, and anyone who wants to learn more about teaching yoga’s healing modalities to a wider population.</li><li>The workshop includes lectures, hands-on training with class experience, and handouts.</li><li>Upon completion, students will receive a certificate for a 3-hour CE training through Yoga Alliance.</li></ul>
Chair Yoga Teacher Training Saturday, January 18,&nbsp;2025 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm With Nancy Gerstein, RYT 500
Questions? Call Lisa at 312-933-3936

Local Event: Chair Yoga Teacher Training

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Chair Yoga Teacher Training

Saturday January 18, 2025: Learn to teach accessible and enriching Chair Yoga in this specialized 3-hour training intensive at Heaven Meets...

Morton Grove Park District

Unwind from your day and declutter your mind as you flow through a 60-minute yoga practice. Candles are lit around the room, the lights are dimmed, and soft music is played creating a calming balance to your practice. Open to all levels.

Local Event: Candlelight Yoga

Candlelight Yoga

Thursday January 23, 2025: Unwind from your day and declutter your mind as you flow through a 60-minute yoga practice. Candles are lit around...

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Tuesday, December 31

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Laugh In The New Year! Stand Up Comedy - two seatings 7pm and 9pm

Friday, January 3, 2025

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FREE Yuletide Yoga @ Le Village Cowork Des Plaines

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Stand Up Comedy: Paul Farahvar and Friends

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Laugh In The New Year! Stand Up Comedy - two seatings 7pm and 9pm

FREE Yuletide Yoga @ Le Village Cowork Des Plaines