COMEDY

THE SECOND CITY’S ALMOST ACCURATE GUIDE TO AMERICA

With “Divided We Stand,” the celebrated Chicago-based improv troupe proves that humor is the one thing the blue and red states can share in a year of more-heated-than-usual political discourse. June 17 to August 13, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St. NW, 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org

KRISTIN HENSLEY AND JEN SMEDLEY

These two talented comedians reveal there is only one way to cope with the chaos of motherhood: laughter. In their highly anticipated #IMOMSOHARD Mom’s Night Out: Summer Break Tour, Hensley and Smedley tackle the

everyday madness that comes with being a mother, from stretch marks and snot to sleepless nights. July 23, Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW, 202-7834000; warnertheatredc.com