Comedy: Just For Laughs
Need a good laugh? Who doesn’t? These comedy clubs present some of the best stand-ups and sketch comedians in the United States.

Comedy Sportz Chicago
Watch as two teams of comedians compete for laughs in this audience-participation sketch contest.
2851 N. Halsted St. | 773-549-8080 | www.comedysportzchicago.com
Thurs.: 8:00pm; Fri.-Sat.: 8:00pm, 10:30pm | $17.00
Reservations recommended for larger groups.

ImprovOlympic
Located in the hustle and bustle that is North Clark Street, the ImprovOlympic offers affordable, gut-busting entertainment for the bar-hopping baseball fans that swarm Wrigleyville.
3541 N. Clark St. | 773-880-0199 | www.improvolympic.com

The Second City
This famed theatre launched the careers of comic legends: John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Bill Murray. It offers sketch comedy, improv and a variety of other programs and services.
1616 N. Wells St. | 312-664-4032 or box office at 312-337-3992 www.secondcity.com

The Second City e.t.c.
Serving as a training center for the Second City Mainstage, the revue has numerous shows available.
1608 N. Wells St. | 312-642-8189 or box office at 312-337-3992 www.secondcity.com

The Playground
Along with Improv and original sketch comedy, The Playground also offers children’s programs, improv classes and customized comedy shows for groups.
209 N. Halsted St. | 773-871-3793 | www.the-playground.com

Zanies Comedy Night Club
Stars of stand up appear each week at this Old Town club. Comic stylings of Colin Quinn, Aries Spears and Pablo Francisco can be heckled
here. Two item food and beverage minimum.
1548 N. Wells St. | 312-337-4027 | www.chicago.zanies.com
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30pm, 10:30pm; Fri.: 8:30pm, 10:30pm; Sat.: 7:00pm, 9:00pm, 11:15pm; Sun.: 8:30pm | $18.00-$20.00