Welcome in the new year with a load of LGBTQ laughs courtesy of comics, musicians, storytellers and more appearing in The Kiki: Queer Comedy and Variety. It’s hosted and produced by Scott Duff and Megan Brennan, and on the bill for the early January edition are Clare Austen-Smith, Meghan Sullivan, Marla Depew and Brittany Meyer. The Kiki: Queer Comedy with Variety is 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at Transistor, 5224 N. Clark St. No admission charge and BYOB. For more information on the venue, call 312-631-9408 or visit TransistorChicago.com. Editor’s note: Scott Duff is a senior account executive for Windy City Media Group.