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Guaranteed Rate Field is one of For realz.

1. Guaranteed Rate Field

8.6
333 W 35th St (at Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · 300 tips and reviews

Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox: Welcome to U.S. Cellular Field! Check in using MLB.com At the Ballpark to unlock special offers and explore the stadium right from your phone. Read more.

Old Town School of Folk Music is one of For realz.

2. Old Town School of Folk Music

9.3
4544 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Music School · Ravenswood · 49 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Classes and workshops for students turn into many free concerts throughout the year. Check their website for details. Read more.

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago is one of For realz.

3. The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

7.0
909 N Michigan Ave (Btwn E Delaware Pl & E Walton Pl), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Streeterville · 83 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: this hotel is only 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. check out the Pullman room that starts at $80 a night. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/cheap-chicago-hotels.mhtml#ixzz2kQPqR4ED

Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of For realz.

4. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Free “Chicago Model City”, where you can see a 320-square foot model of the city, and thirty-minute gallery talks are free of charge, as well. River Cruises and Chicago Walking Tours are around $10. Read more.

Lincoln Lodge is one of For realz.

5. Lincoln Lodge

4008 N Lincoln Ave (btw Irving Park & Cuyler), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · North Center · 7 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Now in its 10th season, the Lincoln Lodge features the best of Chicago’s comedians as well as musicians, poets, filmmakers and other off-beat variety acts.

Beat Kitchen is one of For realz.

6. Beat Kitchen

8.6
2100 W Belmont Ave (at Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Roscoe Village · 49 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Beat Kitchen hosts The Chicago Underground Comedy showcase each Tuesday with some of the city’s most talented and promising comedians. The showcase is every Tuesday at 9:30pm; tickets are $5.

The Playground Theater is one of For realz.

7. The Playground Theater

7.5
3209 N Halsted St (at W. Belmont Ave.), Chicago, IL
Performing Arts Venue · Lake View East · 21 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Playground Theater is one of the country’s only not-for-profit improv theaters. It's a completely artist-led theater company and features all forms of improv on weeknights. Tickets are $5 & $10.

The Comedy Bar is one of For realz.

8. The Comedy Bar

8.3
500 N La Salle Dr (btwn W Illinois St & W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Streeterville · 16 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: A Vegas-style comedy club featuring some of the newest, edgiest and funniest comedians in the Chicago. The Red Bar Comedy Club offers two shows every Friday and Saturday for just $10.

Jokes And Notes Comedy Club is one of For realz.

9. Jokes And Notes Comedy Club

4651 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr. (at 47th St.), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Grand Boulevard · 14 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Head to the South side for some “Big Laughs and Smooth Sounds.” Jokes and Notes is open every Wednesday - Sunday and highlights urban acts – both national and via an Open Mic. Tickets are $5-10.

The Book Cellar is one of For realz.

10. The Book Cellar

8.5
4736 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Lawrence Ave & W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Discover a unique 2-in-1 bookstore and cozy café serving coffee and wine in the heart of Lincoln Square, hosting events such as Essay Fiesta and Local Author Night.

Myopic Books is one of For realz.

11. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: With 3 floors of books stacked from floor to ceiling, Myopic is one of Chicago’s oldest and largest used bookstores. They also have a curious piece of memorabilia: Charles Bukowski’s “last breath”.

Open Books is one of For realz.

12. Open Books

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Near North Side · 23 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Shop for a great cause! Buy a book and help a child learn to read. Purchases from this colorful used bookstore benefit the non-profit organization’s literacy programs.