This information is provided as a courtesy to SABR 45 convention attendees and guests by the Palmer House Hilton.
Chicago is famous for legendary blues and jazz, which can be heard nightly in venues throughout the city. Of course, Chicago’s music scene can also take an indie turn, or a hip hop spin, or electronic, or just plain rock n’ roll. Whatever is on your iPod is also in Chicago.
And if you like to laugh, you’ve come to the right place. From traditional stand-up to competitive improv to sketch, find it at Chicago’s top comedy clubs.
Music Venues
JAZZ CLUBS
BackRoom, 312-751-2433
937 N. Rush Street (10 min cab)
Close Up 2, 312-385-1111
416 S. Clark (15 min walk)
Jazz Showcase, 312-360-0234
806 S Plymouth (5 min. cab)
(under 21 permitted)
*Andy’s Jazz, 312-642-6805
11 E. Hubbard (5 min. cab)
Underground Wonder Bar, 312-266-7761
710 N. Clark Street (10 min cab)
Green Mill, 773-878-5552
4802 N. Broadway (25 minute cab)
BLUES CLUBS
Blue Chicago, 312-661-0100
536 North Clark (5 min. cab)
*Buddy Guy’s Legends, 312-427-0333
700 S. Wabash (5 min. cab)
B.L.U.E.S., 773-528-1012
2519 N. Halsted (20 min. cab)
*Kingston Mines, 773-477-4647
2548 N. Halsted (20 min. cab)
(under 21 permitted)
ROCK, POP, ETC.
*House of Blues, 312-527-2583
Various showtimes. Lunch daily.
329 N. Dearborn (10 min. cab)
Dinner Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm. Fri-Sat 5pm-1
Sun. Gospel Brunch 10 & 12:30pm
* Reggies, 312-949-0121
Various showtimes.
2109 S. State (10 min. cab)
Sun-Fri 11am-2am, Sat 11am-3am
PIANO BARS
*Howl at the Moon (Rock), 312-863-7427
26 W. Hubbard (5 min. cab)
Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 5pm-3am, Sun. 7pm-2am
Redhead Piano Bar, 312-640-1000
16 W. Ontario (7 min. cab)
Hours: 7pm – 4am Sun. – Fri.; 7pm – 5am Sat.; Shows are from 8:30pm to 2:30am
The Joynt, 312-573-2233
650 N. Dearborn (7 min. cab)
Please check schedule.
Comedy Clubs
ENSEMBLE GROUPS
*Second City, 312-337-3992
1616 N. Wells (15 min. cab)
Shows: M-Thu 8:00pm, Fri/Sat. 8pm, 11pm; Sun. 7pm
Advance purchased tickets recommended. Under 21 permitted.
Improv Olympics, 773-880-9993
3541 N. Clark (20 min. cab)
Mon 8 & 9pm, Tues/Wed 8pm & 10:30pm, Thu 8 & 10pm, Fri & Sat 8 pm, 10:30 pm, 12am; Sun 7 pm, 10:30. Under 21 permitted
ComedySportz, 773-549-8080
929 W. Belmont (20 min. cab)
Thu 8. Fri 8 & 10pm. Sat 6, 8, 10pm
Under 21 permitted.
STAND-UP COMEDY
*Up Comedy Club, 312-662-4562
230 W. North Ave., 3rd Floor (15 min. cab)
Please check schedule.
*Zanies, 312-337-4027
1548 N Wells (15min cab)
Sun-Thu 8:30pm, Fri 8:30 & 10:30 pm, Sat. 7, 9 & 11:15pm
*Lunch, dinner and or bar menu served.
The Palmer House Hilton is located at 17 East Monroe Street. Call (312) 726-7500 for more information.
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