The Chicago Sketch Comedy Fest is in full swing at Stage 773, and this year, Jimmy Carrane is excited to be doing a live episode of his popular podcast during the festival!

Join Jimmy on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. as he interviews Brian Posen, founder of Sketchfest as well as the founder of Stage 773 and Cupid Players, named Best Comedy Sketch Group by the Chicago Reader.

For tickets to the show, visit www.chicagosketchfest.com.

Jimmy is so excited to be traveling to Raleigh-Durham, NC, on Feb. 14 for the always popular NC Comedy Arts Festival!

Jimmy will be offering three master classes during the festival:
-- The Art of Slow Comedy, Feb. 14 from 2-5 p.m., $65
-- Longform Improv Diagnostic, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $65
-- The Dark Side, Feb. 15 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., $50

In addition, join Jimmy as he records a live episode of his popular podcast, Improv Nerd, on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. with guest Rick Andrews. Rick is a well-known improviser and teacher from the Magnet Theater in New York, and it's sure to be a fantastic show. Tickets are $12.

For more information, please visit: http://www.nccomedyarts.com/schedule/workshops/