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Drunk Shakespeare
116 reviews
#1 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"The actors were sharp, engaging, witty, talented, and excellent with
improv
and drawing us into the story."
"From fine acting, to
pop culture
laughs, to DRINKS (on stage & off), to impressive setting, to a feeling of wanting to tell everyone to COME CHECK THIS OUT, I loved it so much I’m already planning a second attenda..."
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Chicago Magic Lounge
1 029 reviews
#2 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"The whole evening was filled with wonder, secret doors, a magic library, excellent food, top notch close-up Magic, and one of the funniest
comedy
shows I’ve ever been to!"
"Rushmore of "Coolest nights in Chicago!" Live magic performed right in front of you in a breathtaking theater with the feel of a
speakeasy
."
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Jazz Showcase
182 reviews
#3 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"We went to see the Ira Sullivan
quartet
with Brev Sullivan, Marc Berner, Stu Katz, Larry Gray and Kyle Swan."
"The Showcase was an easy walk from the
Blackstone Hotel
where we stayed and its holiday jazz show was superb."
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Blue Chicago
541 reviews
#4 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"They open at 8pm and
music starts
at 9pm, which is early for a club but the perfect time to allow dinner beforehand."
"Fantastic experience of our first
live blues
in Chicago."
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Kingston Mines
832 reviews
#5 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"... the most celebrated blues musicians since 1982...nonstop blues action seven nights a week, 365 days a year, two separate bands every night on two stages, from Delta blues to Memphis blues to
Chicago blues
."
"Sweet home, Chicago (Did I also mention their home-style cooked tender baby back ribs, fresh cut sweet potato fries... and house sangria?) Kingston Mines is a real Chicago “food for the soul”
Blues experience
, in..."
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Buddy Guy's Legends
860 reviews
#6 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Classic
blues club
, featuring exceptional live music in a cozy atmosphere with authentic Cajun fare."
"
Great blues
music and fabulous pictures and memorabilia on the walls of many famous blues artists."
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Lagunitas Taproom
154 reviews
#7 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Highly recommended and we would be back if ever back in the
Chicago area
."
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Second City
1 631 reviews
#8 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"... Tim Kazurinsky, Richard Kind, Betty Thomas, George Wendt, Mina Kolb, Harold Ramis and Aidy Bryant and has produced television programs in the United States and Canada, including SCTV and
Saturday Night Live
."
"Allow enough time to stroll through and take in the history of this
great comedy
event!"
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The iO Theater
148 reviews
#9 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Breaking this
improv
“fasting” at iO with The Improvised Shakespeare Company was an amazing experience and it made us think we needed to watch
improv
a little more frequently."
"The lines, the plot, the punchlines - and to do it all in a
Shakespeare
style - it was so impressive and the actors were brilliant!"
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Winter's Jazz Club
93 reviews
#10 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Beautiful,
intimate space
with the best in local and national jazz performers."
"We saw a jazz
quartet
and they and their guest vocalist were outstanding."
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House of Blues Chicago
1 071 reviews
#11 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"The House of Blues provides a very fan-friendly and
intimate venue
for live music."
"The
Gospel Brunch
is part Sunday buffet, part church service, part unique experience."
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B.L.U.E.S.
154 reviews
#12 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"During my stay in Chicago, I experienced the best live
blues music
experience in B.L.U.E.S. Cover charge was $10 and it was full, there were no enough chairs for everyone, but the band and music was great."
"Now, granted this isn't the Checkerboard
Lounge
or Wise Fools Pub of yesteryear."
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Andy's Jazz Club
555 reviews
#13 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"We came five years ago and loved it, so was a must visit when we returned to
the Windy City
."
"The restaurant is located just a few blocks north of the river and the
downtown
“loop”."
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Rosa's Lounge
81 reviews
#14 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"The owner, Tony, is a very approachable guy, despite being one of the key movers behind keeping
Chicago blues
alive today."
"Great funky Chicago
Blues Bar
"
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Signature Lounge
1 385 reviews
#15 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Try to get a southern view table... Try their Godiva
Martini
, it's Awesome!!!"
"From the bar, you get a breathtaking view of the
Chicago skyline
(including the Willis/Sears Tower)."
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Royal George Theater
111 reviews
#16 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"We love that it is a clean show and it just pokes
fun
at how the Catholic Church and the nuns operate in the schools."
"The
intimate venue
made it feel more so."
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The ComedySportz Theatre
113 reviews
#17 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Great
fun
for all ages, went with our teenage girls , they enjoyed the improv."
"We couldn’t stop laughing at all the silliness in each
improv
games!"
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Green Mill
440 reviews
#18 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Fantastic old-school haunt for
live jazz
and other shows."
"My wife and I visited the Green Mill to see a part of Capone and
Chicago history
."
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City Winery
163 reviews
#19 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"City Winery does it all, good food ( some of the BEST burratta in the city!) wonderful entertainment all in an
intimate venue
."
"It easier to arrive well before the
concert
so that you can dine comfortably and then fully enjoy the
concert
with a glass of wine."
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Kings Dining & Entertainment Lincoln Park
87 reviews
#20 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"We didn't leave until about 8pm! Had such a
fun
time playing pool, darts, Jenga, Connect 4, Foosball, air hockey, and more bowling."
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UP Comedy Club
127 reviews
#21 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
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Headquarters Beercade
63 reviews
#22 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"We picked beercade because of the great vibe, large space, variety of pub foods for various diets and, of course, the beer and
pinball
."
"Quite a variety of beer s and pretty good bar food but best of all free
arcade games
that we grew up playing!"
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Haymarket Pub & Brewery
98 reviews
#23 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
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Public House Chicago
67 reviews
#24 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
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Three Dots and a Dash
77 reviews
#25 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"We made a reservation for 7, were seated immediately, enjoyed many of the
fun drinks
that were offered along with the Grand Pu Pu Platter."
"The bar is located in the alley in
downtown Chicago
, it might take time to find but worth it."
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Nightly Spirits
65 reviews
#26 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Fun time with Nya Watkins our Ghost Guide who took us around
Lincoln Park
; from Red Lion Pub (great food/drinks..get the Irish Handcuff drink special) to Lilly's pub and then to Lincoln Station with a stop at the..."
"Meagan was
a great tour guide
and made my time in the city more delightful."
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Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
152 reviews
#27 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
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AceBounce
36 reviews
#28 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"While we waited for our ping pong table we had a drink and the chicken mini tacos which were delicious We were a little nervous as we drew the "the interactive" ping pong table - this was sooo much
fun
, I highly r..."
"Awesome
Ping Pong Bar
"
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Zanies Comedy Club
97 reviews
#29 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Located at 1548 North Wells Street, in the heart of Chicago's entertainment/restaurant/bar corridor, in Chicago's historic Old Town
neighborhood
, a few steps south of North Avenue, across the street from Second Ci..."
"The tickets were reasonable and the two
drink minimum
was very affordable."
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Redhead Piano Bar
326 reviews
#30 of 459 Nightlife in Chicago
"Good fun,
great crowd
and good music."
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Which experiences are best for nightlife in Chicago?
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Chicago Magic Lounge
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Blue Chicago
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