Chicago has one of the biggest South Asian communities in the country. And for a long time, there was no comedy show that felt like it was actually made for them. That's why Brown Noise exists here.
Every month, we pack Lincoln Lodge with the best desi, South Asian, Arab, and Persian comedians in the game. No explaining the jokes. No watered-down sets. Just comics who get it, performing for an audience that gets it too.
Whether you call it an Indian comedy show, a desi comedy night, or a Pakistani comedy show, Brown Noise Chicago is the one that sells out. Our audiences come from all over the city. Rogers Park. Devon Ave. Naperville. Schaumburg. They drive because this is the only show like it.
The show was created by Raza Jafri, a Pakistani-American comedian who also founded East Austin Comedy Club. The lineup rotates every month and features some of the funniest South Asian comedians working today.
If you haven't been yet, you're late. But we'll forgive you if you grab tickets now.
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
One of Chicago's most respected independent comedy rooms. Intimate. Standing-room vibes. Perfect for a show like this.