On Friday, February 6, 2026 Carlson will host a comedy fundraiser to benefit Carlson’s three programs.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, Carlson Community Services will host a stand-up comedy show to benefit Carlson’s three programs: the Magic After-School Place, Three Brothers Garden and the Irving Park Fine Arts free concert series.

Bundle up, because the funniest night of the winter is about to blow in!! Laugh Your Winter Blues Away, produced by Chicago Comedy Works, will feature five uniquely hilarious comics for a night of comedy with blazing-hot punch lines. Perfect for a date night, group of friends, neighbors or couples, this 21+ show is the perfect winter warm-up. Expect a laugh-filled evening of fun and camaraderie during the 90-minute set featuring a talented roster of five different comics - a line up guaranteed to make you forget it's freezing outside.

Tickets for the show are $40 for general admission and $250 for a premium reserved table for four. The premium reserved table price includes one (1) bottle of wine OR a bucket of four (4) beers of your choice and one free entry for the heads-or-tails contest during the show intermission. All tickets include light snacks and a cash bar featuring beer & wine.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the first performer taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.

This event is a fundraiser for neighborhood non-profit, Carlson Community Services and will be held at the Irving Park Lutheran Church gym, 4057 N. Harding Ave. Chicago, IL. Carlson operates three programs – an after-school program, a community garden and a free music concert series. Carlson's mission is to connect the Irving Park community with programs that enrich lives through education, culture and service.

For more information about this event, contact Sara Yoest at sarayoest@carlsoncommunityservices.org.