Bars and Clubs or Comedy Bars & Clubs

iO -

3541 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)

Formerly called ImprovOlympic, this Wrigleyville comedy theater, founded by Charna Halpern and Del Close, features teams of players who create...

Bird's Nest -

2500 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Imagine some fraternity brothers dreaming up a bar from the basement of their frat house--what they'd probably come up with is something like Bird's...

The Comedy Shrine -

22 E. Chicago Ave. - Naperville

This suburban improv comedy club features veterans of Second City, iO, Comedy Sportz and more.

Jokes and Notes -

4641 S. King Drive - Chicago (Grand Blvd/Oakland / Fuller Park)

In the heart of the Bronzeville sits Jokes and Notes -- a comedy/jazz club that features some of the nation's top comedy talents.

The Spot -

4437 N. Broadway - Chicago (Uptown)

Aiming to be something for everyone, you can head to The Spot for a night out at a piano bar/steakhouse/comedy improv club/lounge/tasting room/sports...

Deals & Specials:

• $10 all-you-can-eat wings, $8 Boone’s Farm bottles, karaoke (9 p.m.)
• $2 off menu items, $10 drink tasting menu

Zanies Comedy Night Club -

1548 N. Wells St. - Chicago (Old Town)

Chicago's premier comedy club since 1978 (and now the only stand-up comedy spot on the North Side), Zanies regularly brings in top names. Jay Leno,...

Deals & Specials:

• Good Neighbor Tuesdays

Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club -

10345 S. Central Ave. - Oak Lawn

This casual Oak Lawn club has been in the business of comedy for more than three decades. If all that laughing kick-starts your appetite, choose from...

Secrets Nightclub -

14112 Chicago Rd. - Dolton