Story Arc Sketch Comedy Festival Sketch group Vienna Juvenile hosts this brand-new festival combining theater and sketch comedy. 6/1-6/10: Thu 8 PM, Fri-Sat 8 and 10 PM, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, 773-327-5252, viennajuvenilecomedy.com, $15, $25 for all-night pass, $50 for five-day pass.
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo For the sixth year this gathering (better known as CAKE) celebrates local independent comics with a weekend of workshops, exhibitions, film screenings, and panel discussions. This time around guests include Gabrielle Bell (Cecil and Jordan in New York), Kevin Budnik (Handbook), Emil Ferris (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters), and Ben Passmore (Your Black Friend). Sat 6/10-Sun 6/11: 11 AM-6 PM, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, cakechicago.com, free.
Chicago Whiskey Wine & Spirits Beach Festival Enjoy 60 wines, whiskeys, and other spirits at this lakefront party featuring live entertainment, food trucks, and a souvenir tasting glass. Sun 6/26, 12:30-3:30 PM and 4-7 PM, Montrose Beach, 4400 N. Lake Shore, playerssports.net, $10-$30, $25-$55 for VIP.
