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Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests. Share more Read more...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
