Arguments and Grievances Comedy Debates at Lyric Hyperion

Serious debates. Stupid topics. Audience decides the winner.

Arguments & Grievances Comedy Debates (Panel Debate Show) Friday, July 24th, 2026 Doors 9:10PM // Show 9:30PM $15 Pre-sale // $20 Day of This performance will include an intermission. Lineup subject to change Late Arrivals will be turned away 20 minutes after scheduled event start. No Refunds or Exchanges. Tickets are Not Eligible for Resale and Resold Tickets Will Not Be Valid for Entry. For the protection of our audiences we reserve the right to refuse service.

Arguments & Grievances is a live comedy debate show where sharp comedians argue passionately about completely ridiculous topics with the audience deciding the victor.

Born of Chicago’s alt-comedy scene, A&G built a cult following by taking the structure of a serious debate and smashing it into the chaos of stand-up. Past matchups include The McRib vs. Macbeth, Dr. Dre vs Dr. Seuss, and Hugs vs Drugs (to name a few) - in other words, cultural collisions delivered with confidence and unnecessary conviction.

The show has been featured in countless comedy festivals earning praise such as “smart, high-stakes tomfoolery disguised in a brilliant, faux-brainy conceit… This show is a riot.” (Chicago Tribune) and "Arguments & Grievances is just a hilarious good time." (The Laugh Button)

Now, after a hiatus, Arguments & Grievances returns bigger, sharper, and ready to settle the world’s least important arguments once and for all.

Featuring:

J.F. Harris

Jenny Zigrino

Nick Vatterott

Allen Strickland Williams

Courtney Bee

Steve Hernandez

Ever Mainard

Aaron Brooks