D.A.R.E. Dropouts Presents: After School Special

Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 @ 9:30 PM CDT • Multiple prices

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Jul 11

9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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Aug 1

9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM

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9:30 PM
Description
The final bell just rang! You better get out of the classroom and get your ass to the iO Theater for After School Special brought to you by iO's first all-POC house team, D.A.R.E. Dropouts. 
This show brings you something new every week, featuring a variety of local acts by performers of color and an improv set from the Dropouts themselves. The coolest kids in school, no one does a Harold (iO's signature form) quite like D.A.R.E. Dropouts. We're bringing you comedy in color; you're gonna want to tune in. 

THE DROPOUTS: 
AJ Regalado
Alexi Bolden 
Avery Ford
Emefa Dzodzomenyo
Grace Goze
Jazmin Robinson
Juliana Zepeta 
Kelton Neals
Michael Elluru
Montrez Hawkins 
Rudy Fajardo 

You can get the drop on D.A.R.E. Dropouts by following @daredropouts.io on Instagram!
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Additional option to include our featured cocktail, "The D.A.R.E. Special" with your ticket. It includes Tito's, club soda, grenadine, and pineapple juice. Best part? A portion of each sale supports scholarships for POC improvisers to take classes at iO. Gratuity is included with the listed price.

Got a Drink Add-on? Follow these steps:

  1. Show your ticket to the host and mention the drink add-on.
  2. Grab your token and place it on your table.
  3. Enjoy your drink as a server will bring it by shortly.

Note: Valid ID is required for all alcohol service. No ID, no drink, no refunds.
Location

iO Theater - 1501 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL 60642

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