Moontower Comedy, not content to only put out during their yearly festival, brings us riches through all 12 months – including a stop from Chicago-born comic Joel Kim Booster. His work on the big and silver screen speaks volumes to his talent: This writer in particular prefers his 2022 Emmy-nominated gay comedy with a Jane Austen twist, Fire Island, above most of its queer contemporaries. (I shan’t say the movie I’m comparing it to, bro.) But it’s in stand-up where the guy really shines. If his Rude Little Pig show is anywhere near as funny as his first special, Psychosexual – which centered his experiences growing up gay and Asian American – then you won’t want to miss it. – James Scott
