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    Humor is a universal language - it brings people together, satirizes current events, breaks down barriers, and makes the mundane interesting. But... read more
    2 hours | Talk | Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Saturday, Oct 19 2013

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    Satire, irony, caricature – all of these genres make us laugh because they hit so close to home. Have fun and be prepared to LOL as comedians... read more
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    Wednesday, Oct 15 2014

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