Audiences at comedy shows don't get much more supportive than the ones that fill Camp every week in the Village Tap's beer garden. The summer camp-themed showcase gives comedians a place to test out new material and take risks, whether they're developing a new set of jokes or working out the kinks of a wacky character. Hosts Tessa Orzech and Samantha Berkman act as counselors, keeping the evening lively with sketches and unexpected hijinks.
August is the penultimate month of summer in Chicago, which means that it's packed with excuses to get outside and soak up the warm weather, including many events that are free to attend. August is the final month to check out a free Millennium Park film screening or concert, so mark your calendar unless you want to wait until next summer. You can also watch a free taping of the NPR show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, attend the Chicago Air and Water Show or catch a free music festival. Explore all the gratis fun you can have this month with our list of the best free things to do in Chicago in August.