Those of us who were priviledged to see Mike Birbiglia at the Overture Center this past weekend learned quite a lot from the comedian, filmmaker and storyteller. For one, Birbiglia emphasized the importance of timeliness, beginning his show …

You may know Mike Birbiglia from his 2012 film, Sleepwalk With Me, or his regular appearances on WBEZ Chicago’s This American Life. But now award-winning performer Mike Birbiglia is flying solo on his Thank God for Jokes comedy tour. …