CHICAGO — Comedy and music take center stage in Lincoln Park on Monday.
Michael Issac Plus at Zanies Comedy Club, 1548 N. Wells St., 8:30 p.m.
One of Zanies' house MCs, Issac will headline a stand-up comedy lineup infused with music provided by Nathan Cotter. Comedians slated to do be featured are Nikki Brayden, Calvin Evans, Chris Baugh and "Famo."
Tickets are $10 with a two-item minimum.
"The Best of The Second City" at The Second City, 1616 N. Wells St., 8 p.m.
A regular event on Monday nights and Saturday afternoons, this show is as reliable as it gets if you are looking for laughs from a series of sketches, songs and improvisations.
Tickets cost $17 and can be bought from The Second City website.
Music Mondays
At 10 p.m., the Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., will feature Monday's Round Table Jam, a free event featuring funky sounds played their every week. Head to Delilah's, 2771 N. Lincoln Ave., for Punk Rock Monday with DJ Tim. Beer's available for a dollar, Jim Beam for $2 and the pool is free.
The DePaul University School of Music is hosting its Composers Forum, a quarterly concert of compositions made and performed by its students. The concert will be held at the DePaul Concert Hall, 800 W. Belden Ave., at 8 p.m.