September 7th

Seth Vanek and friends play the hits!

The Hungry Brain
2319 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL
9pm • 21+

Events

April 9th, 2009

September 7

Seth Vanek and friends play the hits

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

September 13

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live!

Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include founder of the Chicago Underground Library Nell Taylor, comedian Michael Palascak, a special set from Tangleweed, music from Jeremy Tromburg and much more

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

September 14

Homeroom presents 101: Copyright Law with IP lawyer Thomas Irvin and Chicago Reader columnist Miles Raymer

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

September 20

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

September 21

White Sox @ Oakland live call

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

September 27

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live!

Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include Chicago Sun Times pop music critic Thomas Conner, stand-up comedian Marty DeRosa, a special set from Daniel Knox, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

October 5

THE2NDHAND and King Coal present
Nerves of Steel

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

October 11

Trevor McSpadden

Matt Campbell

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

October 12

Homeroom presents Archaeology of Chicago Music 101 with Rob Sevier of Numero Group and Steve Krakow (aka Plastic Crimewave) of the "Secret History of Chicago Music"

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

October 18

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

October 25

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live!

Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include author Anne Elizabeth Moore, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

November 1

Coach House Sounds presents

Julie Meckler

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

November 2

THE2NDHAND and King Coal present
Nerves of Steel

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

November 9

Homeroom presents 101

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

November 15

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

December 7

THE2NDHAND and King Coal present
Nerves of Steel

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

December 14

Homeroom presents 101

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

December 20

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

Past events

August 31

Katie Jo Knaub

The Spend

Hungry Brain

August 30

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live!

Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include author Nathan Rabin, comedian James Fritz, a special set from Jon Langford, music from Jeremy Tromburg and much more

Hungry Brain


August 23

YMTE Super-Fun-Special-Sock-Hop-Dance-Party-Fundraiser!

Win prizes from...

Bottom Lounge
Bucket O'Blood Books and Records
The Chicago Outfit
Comedians You Should Know
Costello Sandwich and Sides
Hot Dougs
iO
Odd Obsession
Permanent Records
Red Bar Comedy Club
Riot Comedy
Thai Linda Cafe
and more!

Hungry Brain

August 17


Daniel Knox

Mark Trecka from Pillars and Tongues

Hungry Brain

August 16

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Standup up from
Cindy Cornelsen
Mike Stanley
David Mascarro
Mike Wiley

Magic from
The Amazing Jeff Bibek

Improv from
County Line Rd.

Music from
Maria Wojciechowski

Hungry Brain

August 11

You, Me, Them, Everybody Trivia Night

Hungry Brain

August 10

Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco Giants live call with Tia Ayers, Chad Briggs, Ricky Carmona, Will Miles and Junior Stopka

Hungry Brain

August 9

"Welcome to Gentle Waters" screening

Hungry Brain

August 3

Homeroom presents: Juggalos 101

with Derek Erdman

With recordings and videos featuring:
Rap Master Maurice
Kathy McGinty
Derek Erdman's Psychic Hotline
Derek Erdman's Advice Masters

Hungry Brain


August 2

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live!

Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include host of the "Chicagoist" podcast Karl Klockars, comedian Emily Lake, a special set from Panda Riot, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

July 30

You, Me, Them, Everybody Backstage at Printer's Ball

Heather Momyer from Requited

Paul M. Davis from Is Greater Than

John Greenfield

Rob Duffer from The Chicago Literary Scene Examiner

Jacob Knabb

Reggie's

July 20

Wells-next-the-Sea

M-O-O-N

Hungry Brain

July 26

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live!

Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include host of "Outside the Loop" radio show Mike Stephen, comedian Bill Cruz, a special set from Lasers and Fast and Shit, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

July 19

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Stand up from
John Barry
Marty Derosa

Improv from
End of Chit

Magic from
John Sturk

Music from
Bob Rok

Hungry Brain

July 12

Ami Saraiya

Anna Soltys

Hungry Brain

July 6

The King of the Moon and his Minions

Eiren Caffall

Hungry Brain

July 5

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Podcast Recording with Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include host of "Filmspotting" Matty Robinson, stand up Tia Ayers, stand up Drew Michael, a special set from Sanctified Grumblers, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

June 28

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Podcast Recording with Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include hosts of "The Late Live Show" Joe Kwaczala and CJ Toledano, a performance from The Puterbaugh Sisterz, a special set from The Ragtones, music from Mark Janka from Lesser Birds of Paradise and more

Hungry Brain

June 21

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Stand-up from
Adam Burke
Ricky Carmona
Prescott Tolk

Juggling from
Brad French

Music from
Liz Berg

and more!

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

June 14

"Look at Things and Try New Drinks"

"The Shuffle: A Silent Movie"

premiers

"I Make Enemies"

preview

music videos by Brandon Wetherbee featuring Daniel Knox, Black Math, sally and charliedeets

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

June 7

I Ching Quartet

Dan Mohr

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

June 1

Everything is Terrible!!!

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

May 24

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Podcast Recording with Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests include cartoonist Jeffrey Brown, comedian Cindy Cornelsen, a special set from The Way It Is, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

May 18

A comedy show.

Stand up from

Emily Lake

Dave Mascorro

Will Miles

Renee Schultz

Mo Welch

Hosted by James Fritz

Hungry Brain

May 17

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Stand up from

Cameron Esposito

Sean Flannery

Sean White

Sketch comedy from Think Tank

Magic man Jeff Bibek

Music from Rebecca Rego

more, much much more

Hungry Brain

May 10

Homeroom presents 101, featuring Anne Elizabeth Moore

Hungry Brain

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May 4

A comedy show.

Stand up from Tia Ayers, Marty Derosa, Kevin Lee, Eileen Montelione, Michael Sanchez, Liza Treyger, and Joel Wiersema.

Hosted by Dean Carlson

Hungry Brain

May 3

Darling

Rock Falls

Hungry Brain

April 26

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Podcast Recording with Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests Stephanie Kuehnert, stand up comedian Junior Stopka, Team Band performing a special set, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

April 19

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Puterbaugh Sisters - Sketch Comedy

Dan Polydoris - Standup

Cindy Cornelsen - Standup

Lee Kepraios - Standup

Johnny Carwash and the Dollar Bills- Comedy with Music?

Jeff Bibek - Magician/Hypnotist/Warlock

Hungry Brain

April 12

Homeroom presents 101, featuring Mairead Case talking about Karen Dalton

Hungry Brain

101proof

April 6

Coach House Sounds presents

In Tall Buildings

John Bellows

Lesser Birds of Paradise

Hungry Brain

April 5

Everything is Terrible!!!

Hungry Brain

March 29

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Podcast Recording with Brandon Wetherbeeand Kevin McGuire, guests Brian Costello, comedian Cameron Esposito, Trevor McSpadden from The Hoyle Brothers performing a special set, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

March 22

Coach House Sounds presents

Scott Tuma/Mike Weis/Jason Ajemian

The Ruin Ensemble

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

March 15

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Standup Lauren Maul

Standup Mike Sheehan

Standup Paul Sigwurth

Standup CJ Toledano

Freak show performer Thom Britton

Music from Lola Balatro

and more

Hungry Brain

March 8

Homeroom presents 101, featuring Michelle Garcia of Bleeding Heart Bakery

Hungry Brain

2319 W Belmont, Chicago, IL

Doors at 8pm, 21+, no cover

101proof

March 1

The Singleman Affair

Jeff Harms

Hungry Brain

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February 22

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Podcast Recording with Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests Scott Smith, Alex White performing special solo set, stand-up from Cameron Gillette, music from Jeremy Tromburg and more

Hungry Brain

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February 15

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Standup Adam Burke

Standup James Fritz

Standup Sean White

Magician David Kovac

Music from Johnny Carwash and the Dollar Bills

Sketch comedy from Think Tank

Hungry Brain

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February 8

Homeroom presents 101, featuring Shawn Campbell of CHIRP (Chicago Independent Radio Project)

Hungry Brain

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February 1

Everything is Terrible!!! at the Movies Presents: Valentine's Day!

Hungry Brain

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January 25

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Podcast Recording with Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, guests Adam Burke, Jacqui Ryan, music from Al Scorch and more

Hungry Brain

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January 18

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Standup Robert Buscemi

Standup Cindy Cornelson

Standup Marty Derosa

Standup C.J. Toleando

Standup Awdazcate

Juggler Brad French

Acoustic comedy rock from Veeli

Hungry Brain

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January 11

I Ching Quartet

Blind Anabaptist Blues

Hungry Brain

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January 4

Daniel Knox

Classical Revolution Chicago

Hungry Brain

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December 28

Everything is Terrible!!! X-Mas Spectacular with a special set from Al Scorch

Hungry Brain

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December 21

Accountants Of Homeland Security present "President Turtle"

Standup John Barry

Standup Cameron Esposito

Standup Kevin McCaffrey

Standup Sean White

Magic Man The Great Sandini

Acoustic comedy group Johnny Carwash and the Dollar Bills

and more

Hungry Brain

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December 14

Homeroom presents 101 featuring Jay Ryan and Paul Hornschemeier

Hungry Brain

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December 7

Readings from

Josh Dumas

Natalie Edwards

Harold Ray

Jill Summers

Hungry Brain

November 30

You, Me, Them, Everybody Live Podcast Recording with Brandon Wetherbee, Kevin McGuire, guests Beth Stelling, Billy Roberts and Igor Mlinarich and music from Jeremy Tromburg

Hungry Brain

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November 23

Stand up comedy from

Tia Ayers

Chad Briggs

Emerson Dameron

Mike Lebovitz

Junior Stopka

Hungry Brain

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November 16

Music from

Teenage Rage

Emme Moon

Miranda Rae

Hungry Brain

November 9

Homeroom presents: 101 featuring J.C. Gabel of Stop Smiling

Hungry Brain

November 2

Everything is Terrible!!!

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October 26

Accountants Of Homeland Security presents

Standup Cindy Cornelson

Standup Marty Derosa

Standup James Fritz

Sketch comedy group Think Tank

Magician Jeff Bibek

and more

Hungry Brain

October 12

"The Shuffle" Premiere and videos by Brandon Wetherbee

Hungry Brain

September 28

Stand-up comedy from

Dean Carlson

Bill Cruz

Kevin Lee

Eliot Rahal

Michael R Sanchez

Renée Schultz

Hungry Brain

September 21

Music from

Daniel Knox

Angel Olsen

Hungry Brain

September 14

Ephemera Festival

Hungry Brain

August 31

Stand up from

Ken Barnard

Drew Michael

Mike Sheehan

C.J. Toledano

Lauren Vino

Mike Wiley

Hungry Brain

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August 24

Music from

The Astronomer

Abby G. and the Cardboard Cathedral

Hungry Brain

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August 17

Readings from

Aaron Cynic

Lindsay Hunter

Andrew Mall

Scott Smith

Hosted by Brandon Wetherbee

Hungry Brain

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August 10

"Everything is Terrible!!! Presents: ACTION!!!!!!"

Hungry Brain

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August 3

Music from

Thin Hymns

Judson Claiborne

Bevel

Hungry Brain

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July 27

Stand up by

Ryan Budds

Brendan McGowan

Dan Telfer

Paul Thomas

Liza Treyger

Hungry Brain

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July 20

"Out of Tune" screening

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July 15

YMTE loves Chicago Music

Brandon Wetherbee spins records

Club Foot

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July 13

An evening with The 2nd Hand

Readings from

Susan Kirkwood

Jacob Knabb

Paul Lask

Heather Palmer

and a special reading of "Pitchfork Batallion" (written by C.T. Ballentine, Todd Dills and Dominique Holmes)

hosted by CT Ballentine

Hungry Brain

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July 6

Music from

Love Raid

Wells Next The Sea

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June 29

The debut of the musical

"Let's All Get Saved Together!"

Hungry Brain

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June 22

Music from

Al Scorch (photos)

Eric Ziegenhagen

Leaf Bird (photos)

Hungry Brain

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June 15

Rampant Egomania: A Celebrity Autobiography Reading

Works from Adam Ant, Barry Manilow, Bob Uecker, Celine Dion, Rick

James, Liz Renay, Joe Eszterhas

Interpreted by Kristen Cox, gianofer fields, Dan Rybicky, Tim Reid,

Joe Mason, Liz Mason, Brian Shapiro

Hungry Brain

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June 8

Music from

Spare Machine

Ty Maxon

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June 1 2009

Stand up by

Cameron Esposito

James Fritz

Dan Polydoris

Beth Stelling

Hungry Brain

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May 25 2009

"Off the Cuff" screening

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May 18 2009

Stand up by

Adam Burke

Hannibal Buress

Carrie Callahan

Prescott Tolk

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May 4 2009

Music from:

Daniel Knox (photos)

Can.Ky.Ree (photos)

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April 20 2009

Readings from

Eric Bartholomew (Junk Days)

Katherine Raz (Retail Whore)

Brandon Wetherbee (Foul)

hosted by Kate Sandler (Diatribe Media)

Hungry Brain

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March 23 2009

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