Rock, soul, acoustic & more fill out the nightly menu at this unassuming live music venue & lounge. The Elbo Room is a 21+ two story live music venue located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Since taking ownership in 1989 the Elbo Room has presented diverse live shows seven nights a week. The Elbo Room is renown for its Read more...
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights. Bucktown's premier destination for live music and drinks. Never a cover. Shows every night of the week. Our stage hosts all kinds of musical acts, four comedy shows each week and a poetry night and just added a fun bingo night with piano accompaniment! Our open mics are the best in town and Read more...
Dark, clubby spot featuring upscale plates, craft cocktails & live blues in moody, underground digs. The Bassment is a live music cocktail lounge, located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago below The Hampton Social. Guests enter through a secret door & into a welcoming greeting room. It's when the black curtain is pulled back that a large, yet comfortable, modern lounge awaits. Read more...
Big, warehouse-like space to catch a concert or watch the game. 21 & older only. Whatever you’re looking for, Joe’s has it! Live Music. Food. Football. Private Parties. Comedy. With over 120 plasma televisions and high definition projector screens, Joe’s is sure to have your game on TV! There is no better or bigger place in Chicago to catch all Read more...
Warehouselike hangout inside the comedy club with specialty cocktails & a diverse array of nibbles. Considered to be the Mecca of improvisation, the iO Theater boasts an Improv Training Center that has helped train and develop the talents of an entire generation of America’s best and brightest comedic entertainers for over 30 years. Want more? Our Writing Program and battery Read more...
Stand-up comedy venue inside Gino's East River North pizzeria featuring local & national acts. Welcome to The Comedy Bar! The perfect place for a funny night out. The Comedy Bar was established in 2011 and is located in Chicago’s upbeat River North District, right in the heart of downtown. The Comedy Bar sets the bar for stand-up comedy in the city. Often Read more...
Improvisational theater was born on the corner of 55th Street and University Avenue. In 1955, the Compass Players performed at this location and initially presented short, scripted “plays” at the back of a bar. One night, the theater was performing for a capacity crowd. The bartender, Fred Wranovics, pulled director Paul Sills aside and asked him to extend the show Read more...
