After building a reputation for blending alternative comedy, spirited competition, and cannabis culture into one uniquely interactive experience, HighQ: America’s Favorite Drug Test is launching a new weekly comedy & variety showcase in Chicago: HighQ Hangout. 

Taking place every Thursday in June at The Second City’s de Maat Studio Theatre, HighQ Hangout brings a fresh chapter to the HighQ universe while staying true to the sharp humor, spontaneity, and audience-driven energy that made the original show a standout.

HighQ, in its original form, has become known for combining sketch, improv, variety performance, and classic game show mechanics into one high-energy production. Now, HighQ Hangout aims to bring that same spirit into a more intimate, uniquely Bohemian setting where creativity and casual camaraderie are prized over any trophy. Featuring an array of comedians, musicians, storytellers, poets, and variety performers, the show manages above all to entertain, while also challenging outdated stereotypes surrounding cannabis culture through quick wit and intelligent humor. 

Whether you know cannabis culture inside and out or hardly at all, HighQ Hangout promises an uplifting night of comedy, connection, and unexpected fun in a laid-back yet lively environment. For Chicago audiences looking for something beyond the typical night out, this new weekly showcase offers a fresh reason to stop by, hang out, and get lifted from the inside.