Comics Announced for BRONZEVILLE COMEDY SHOWCASE, 7/31

The sixth annual summer Bronzeville Comedy Showcase - presented by Vocalo 90.7 - continues July 31 with an all-new lineup. Host and curator Brian Babylon welcomes Megan Gailey, Sean Monroe, Vanessa Fraction, Goodrich Gevart, Liza Treyger, Ricky Gonzalez and more on Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m. at Blanc Gallery, 4445 S. Martin Luther King Drive. 773-952-4394. Performances are held in the outside courtyard, weather permitting, and are free and open to the public. Cash bar.

The Bronzeville Comedy Showcase is a biweekly comedy event where comedians try out new sets in front of great audiences. The showcase is curated by comedian Brian Babylon, host of Vocalo 90.7 FM's The Morning AMp and panelist on Chicago Public Media's Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!, who brings diverse comedians from across Chicagoland together at this local comedy hub. The series continues every other Wednesday throughout the summer; remaining show dates are July 31, August 14, August 28 and September 4, rain or shine.

"I have been doing this show for six years now, and it's always one of the best places to see comedy," says host Babylon. "We decided to move the show to a bigger venue to accommodate the large crowd that has made this the best summertime comedy showcase. The Blanc gallery is a swanky art space with a large outdoor area that will take this comedy show to the next level. This is gearing up to be the best summer to date."