Update: As of Friday evening, Ex Fest has been canceled, according to a post on the festival’s Facebook page.
Salsation The all-Latinx members of Salsation have plenty to say about Donald Trump’s new immigration policies and not-so-subtle racism. This sketch show focuses on Trump’s policies, specifically those about discrimination against folks of Latin American descent. Fri 1/12, 8 PM
The Cool Table This high-energy ensemble returns to Chicago for a 12th appearance at SketchFest. The group has remained intact out in Los Angeles, and currently produces videos for Funny or Die. Fri 1/19-Sat 1/20, 9 PM
Becca Brown Remember the bassist from the movie School of Rock? That’s Becca Brown, a musician and humorous songwriter. “Remember that time I clogged your toilet / It wasn’t poop, it was a tampon,” she sings, wondering if her beau will still be interested in her after learning this sordid detail. Fri 1/12, 8:30 PM
