Name: Blue Christmas Service with lark&laurel
Start: 2025-12-18T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Congregational Church of Batavia

Congregational Church of Batavia

A worship service which acknowledges that the holiday season is not a joyous time for everyone. Music and liturgy created by lark&amp;laurel.

Local Event: Blue Christmas Service with lark&laurel

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Batavia

Illinois

Blue Christmas Service with lark&laurel

A worship service which acknowledges that the holiday season is not a joyous time for everyone. Music and liturgy created by...

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Comedian Joey Avery returns to The Comedy Vault in Batavia, IL, December 18–20!&nbsp;
Don’t miss the viral star of Comedy Central and Don’t Tell Comedy for three nights of sharp, high-energy stand-up.
Joey Avery is a comedian on the rise headlining comedy clubs across the world. He was featured on the Don't Tell Comedy "Batting Cage series" and Season 10 of Comedy Central's Featuring with clips from each appearance achieving viral success. He has quickly amassed an online following through a mix of improvised standup and precise material. 
His first album debuted at #1 on iTunes and he was featured twice in the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Bay Area's top comics before moving to New York. He has featured for Andrew Schulz, Mark Normand, Trevor Wallace, Shane Gillis and other staples of the comedy scene.

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Comedian Joey Avery returns to The Comedy Vault in Batavia, IL, December 18–20! 
Don’t miss the viral star of Comedy Central...

Comedian Joey Avery returns to The Comedy Vault in Batavia, IL, December 18–20!&nbsp;
Don’t miss the viral star of Comedy Central and Don’t Tell Comedy for three nights of sharp, high-energy stand-up.
Joey Avery&nbsp;is a comedian on the rise headlining comedy clubs across the world. He was featured on the Don't Tell Comedy "Batting Cage series" and Season 10 of Comedy Central's Featuring with clips from each appearance achieving viral success. He has quickly amassed an online following through a mix of improvised standup and precise material.
His first album debuted at #1 on iTunes and he was featured twice in the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Bay Area's top comics before moving to New York. He has featured for Andrew Schulz, Mark Normand, Trevor Wallace, Shane Gillis and other staples of the comedy scene.

Comedian Joey Avery returns to The Comedy Vault in Batavia, IL, December 18–20! 
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Celebrate Christmas and the holidays by singing Part 1 of Handel's Messiah along with the Hallelujah Chorus and seasonal carols. Bring your own Messiah score, purchase one at the door, or just listen and enjoy!&nbsp; Featuring guest&nbsp;soloists.&nbsp;Stephen Squires, conductor. Lisa Fredenburgh, chorus master.
Purchase tickets online until noon Dec 20: all seats $13 +fee. Prices higher at the door.&nbsp;
Fox Valley Orchestra &amp; Chorus are&nbsp;members of the Fox Valley Music Consortium.&nbsp;

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Chris Higgins is a Colorado native and a nationally touring stand-up comedian. His viral stand-up clips have amassed millions of views, and he’s starting to sell out stops across the country.&nbsp;
He was recently asked to perform at the prestigious 2024 Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival in Hollywood and the 2024 New York Comedy Festival in NYC. He’s been featured on Bob &amp; Tom, ViceTV, Don’t Tell Comedy, and recently released a debut mini-special called “Mind Wizard” for free on YouTube. 
He's also frequently an opener for Ismo, Ashley Gavin, and others.
His TikTok sketch series @god_n_angel is the dumbest thing on the internet and has over 1.6 million followers.
Come get a high five after the show!

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Bits and Buckets is back by popular demand — and this month, we’re adding a festive twist!&nbsp;
This isn’t your average stand-up showcase. Each comic performs their regular set… but before they leave the stage, they’ll pull a random topic from a bucket and riff on it in the moment. Sharp material, spontaneous chaos, and pure fun. NEW THIS MONTH: We’re turning Bits &amp; Buckets into an UGLY SWEATER NIGHT! Wear your most outrageous, unhinged, aggressively hideous holiday sweater and join us at The Comedy Vault. 🎁 Ugly Sweater Perks: • Anyone wearing an ugly sweater gets 10% off their in-house bill • At the end of the night, the comics will vote on THE UGLIEST SWEATER • Winner receives: – Their bill covered (up to $20) – 2 vouchers for an upcoming show at The Comedy Vault Come for the comedy. Stay for the chaos. Dress for the disaster.
*** For our upcoming Bits &amp; Buckets show, we’re inviting YOU to help shape the fun. When you purchase your tickets, use the “Notes” section to submit topics you’d like to see comics pull from the bucket and riff on during the show.
 Bring your best, weirdest, or wildest ideas — you might just hear them live on stage!

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Vik Pandya brings his top-rated hour to The Vault—bold, fast, and brutally funny. A can’t-miss headlining show for anyone who loves smart comedy with a chaotic twist.
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, &amp; hilarious crowd work, his comedy album 'Friends With 401(k) Benefits' debuted #1 on iTunes / Top 10 on the Billboard Charts. Vik’s Dry Bar Comedy special ‘No Refunds’ hit Top 10 on the platform, and his Only Fans TV special is now streaming. He’s also a producer at Sofar Sounds, bringing the countries best comedians alongside top musicians to eclectic venues. Listen to his popular podcast ‘The Business of Comedy’ on all platforms. Vik has opened for Trevor Wallace, Roy Wood Jr., &amp; Michelle Wolf and performs regularly at Zanies Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, &amp; The Improv in Chicago. He's been featured in 24 comedy festivals across the country including: San Francisco’s Sketchfest, NBC's Breakout Fest, &amp; the Riot Comedy Fest. He's also a regular opener for international acts like Vir Das, Zakir Khan &amp; Atul Khatri. Vik's comedy has appeared in Vulture, the Chicago Sun Times, &amp; the Chicago Tribune. Follow him on IG / twitter @vikpandya and TikTok @vik_pandya

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