The first-ever Chicago Improv Fest Productions gala is a celebration of improv comedy, as well as a benefit. Taking part in the festivities, which include an improv jam, will be Keegan-Michael Key, left in photo, and Jordan Peele, right, who are in the first season of their Comedy Central show &quot;Key &amp; Peele.&quot; Joining Key and Peele in the jam will be Ike Barinholtz (&quot;MADtv&quot;) and Jon Barinholtz (&quot;Parks and Recreation,&quot; &quot;Perfect Couples&quot;), with Mark Sutton as the emcee.
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Why go: &lt;/b&gt;It won't cost you a chunk of change or tuxedo rental for this fun gala.
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Reconsider: &lt;/b&gt;Joan Rivers is in town, Paula Poundstone, Mike Epps ... there's only so much the gut can take.
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Details: &lt;/b&gt;7 p.m. Saturday at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave.; $35-$75; 2012cifgala.eventbrite.com