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iO Chicago

Comedy Club and Bar

Chicago

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iO Chicago

8.8^/10

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Ranked #3 for comedy clubs in Chicago
The experts at Explore Chicago and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
"Improv Shakespeare looks as hard as it sounds, but somehow it works."(7 Tips)
"It's all great, but TJ & Dave and a great Harold get us everytime."(6 Tips)
"... night shows rock! Cook County Social Club @ 8pm then The Reckoning @ 10:30pm a must..."(4 Tips)
"wrong with The Improvised Shakespeare Company"(2 Tips)

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Time Out ChicagoOctober 20, 2011
There's no doubt about it, the house that improv legend Del Close and founding partner Charna Halpern built rules.
JTDecember 16, 2017
Went to improvised Shakespeare which was hilarious. I’ve heard that they refuse to hire women onto this team though which seems like an unnecessary rule
they all call her alaskaMay 13, 2013
Absolutely hilarious. Totally recommend!!
Anita WangDecember 29, 2013
The Harold is always lots of fun.
Wyn EvansOctober 26, 2015
Been here 25+ times
The io burger is pretty good!
David MillerFebruary 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Book tickets early for improv Shakespeare on Friday. Awesome show.
Betsy MicklemApril 22, 2018
Whirled news.
Jenna PavlikJanuary 25, 2015
Good night out & a fun comedy club.
Chris EsparzaJuly 30, 2016
TJ & Dave, 3Peat, Improvised Shakespeare.
Erika ArevuoNovember 21, 2014
Shakespeare Improv with my best boy, Max!
Andrew GravesFebruary 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Cook County Social Club, Tuesday nights at 8:00. Best improv in town.
Lara KocabMay 15, 2012
First time seeing a show here and it did not disappoint!
Emily NiespodziewanskiJune 3, 2013
Great show Sunday nights from the 5b graduates!
Sarah VelascoNovember 13, 2012
Call the box office directly to avoid through $6 service fee.
DoraJuly 16, 2010
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Tim LyonsMay 31, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Go see Tim Lyons interning Tuesday nights for the reckoning and cook county social club.
Angie KApril 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Do Shakespearean improv! Old Style is served in cute mugs so you don't feel as trashy.
Paige Goodman WolvenAugust 7, 2014
There's two stages!
Janie SSeptember 2, 2014
Solid improv
Andrew GravesMarch 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Do yourself a favor: Go see Inkling do the Harold.
Ceasar GonzalesOctober 19, 2014
let's laugh a little
AnneMay 10, 2012
$4 Goose Island Green Line drafts this month!
Dan MoynihanMarch 20, 2010
Improv Shakespeare was fantastic. These guys are BRILLIANT.
Jeff JohnsonMarch 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Loved the Shakespeare Improve!!!!! my stomach almost imploded.. :P
Brendan TakashJuly 16, 2011
Improv Shakespeare: MUST SEE improv!
Brian PeterlinOctober 1, 2010
Been here 25+ times
See Cupid had a Heart on. Saturday nights at 10:30 pm. Awesome show.
TicketWebJuly 21, 2011
Craving some laughter? Come watch their improv shows! Read more
Natasha BMay 23, 2012
Katydids rocked the house.
EvanMarch 17, 2010
Improv Shakespeare.. Best comedy in Chicago, hands down.
KateSeptember 12, 2010
katydids: best show i've seen all summer.
Sean CooleyNovember 17, 2010
Reckoning tuesdays @ 10:30 is the greatest
Alana DritzApril 18, 2013
This place is bananas!
melissa martensFebruary 12, 2011
See the Shakespeare Improv! It's amazing.
Ross W. Berman IVMay 30, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Any night: cheap shows, good shows
Will MannNovember 2, 2010
Go with friends.
Lara MillerJanuary 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Harold!
P KApril 24, 2010
Improv Shakespeare looks as hard as it sounds, but somehow it works.
Martin KarolAugust 28, 2009
Catch TJ & Dave on Wednesday nights.

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