Barrel of Laughs is a stand-up comedy series featuring both nationally recognized acts and our very own local talent. We are bringing the laughs to you once a month throughout the cooler months. Hosted at Prairie Street Brewing Co. at 6:30 p.m. with a variety of seating and beverage options. Shows will take place in The Barrel Room.
6:30 PM - Doors Open - Need a bite before the show? Call 815-277-9427 to make dinner reservations!
7:30 PM - Host Kevin Kellam
7:45 PM - Feature Manny Acosta
8:30 PM - Headliner Erica Nicole Clark
Headliner Erika Nicole Clark
Erica Nicole Clark is a staple at every big comedy club in Chicago. Despite growing up with a famous father, you may know him as Mr. T, Erica has the rare ability to connect with any audience!
Erica has opened for the biggest names in the comedy game including Dave Chappelle, Deon Cole, Hannibal Buress, Godfrey and many more! She was also hand picked by Kevin Hart to appear on his Comedy Central show Hart of the City.
Erica's comedy style has been described as a great storyteller with an unapologetic approach, an absolute force on stage and one of the top comedians not only in Chicago, but in the country!
You may have been lucky enough to catch Erica at venues such as the Chicago Theatre, Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, The Improv, the TBS Just For Laughs Festival or on her new exclusive comedy special on AMC's ALLBLK.
Featuring Manny Acosta
Growing up in Chicago's Humboldt Park, Manny Acosta found that being funny came natural to him. Not only was he the class clown, taking it even further as he got older, Manny became a professional clown alongside his father.
Now, the proudly unique Dominican and Puerto Rican young man is making people laugh in a different way, on a stage sharing his sarcastic wit, edgy observations and unique views on anything and everything his hyperactive brain can think of! His energy and charm win over crowds as he explains his story of never fitting in because he always knew he was born to stand out.
In his first few years as a stand-up comedian, Manny has been fortunate enough to have learned from and performed with incredible veteran comics such as: Vince Acevedo, Joey Villagomez, Calvin Evans, Kevin Farley, Alex Ortiz, Josh Blue, Damon Williams and more!
Recently Manny has started performing and bringing laughs to many different venues all over the country. He's performed in schools and comedy clubs like Northeastern Illinois University, the famous Chicago Laugh Factory, Riddles Comedy Club in Alsip, IL, and the LA Comedy Club in Las Vegas as he hopes to bring his interesting brand of comedy to the world.
Hosted by Kevin Kellam
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