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The Second City

Comedy Club

Old Town Triangle, Chicago

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The Second City

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Ranked #1 for comedy clubs in Chicago
The experts at CNN and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
"Great place to go to if you want to spend the night laughing."(15 Tips)
"South Side of Heaven is a must see - hilarious!"(10 Tips)
"Gaslight City put on an outstanding improv show."(3 Tips)
"... Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and the late John Belushi."(4 Tips)

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Jessica StoneAugust 2, 2011
Ask for Amanda Rountree, she is an amazing performer and teacher.
Vera BowmanJune 16, 2015
I absolutely love you The Second City! Check out Freebie today! Read more
Negi A.November 8, 2012
Just Fantastic! Mix of music & comedy!
Rockwell HunterNovember 23, 2013
We loved a Clowncar Named Desire.
Mark StefkoFebruary 23, 2015
Drank and saw an awesome show at this improv playhouse.
JSeptember 4, 2012
Buy tickets ahead of time! Sellouts are common.
Dawon HawkinsNovember 5, 2012
Try the comedy, it's great.
Princess SimmonsSeptember 20, 2013
Tony Rock was hilarious. Can't wait to c Loni Love
Mike AllenMarch 23, 2013
Bring your own lotion because there isn't any at the tables.
J AugustSeptember 17, 2012
Get the large drinks = souvenir glass
Alex NawarApril 9, 2017
$2 beers on Sundays
Meagan LoveApril 19, 2015
Had a blast! Was hilarious!!
Justin PrestonOctober 15, 2012
Sit up front and get involved!
Emily PegOctober 12, 2013
Dear second city, I'm drunk and would like to drink more. Unfortunately you guys suck at taking drink orders. Sincerely a would be paying drink customer
NicoleFebruary 6, 2016
Fool me twice DEJAVU was HILARIOUS!
Nic BerryDecember 17, 2015
Comedy & improv shows!
Marie PavlichNovember 18, 2009
The improv classes are a great way to learn about team work and meet some great people.
Nicholas TJanuary 22, 2013
Phone bookings are cheaper than using the Internet.
Andre WilliamsApril 22, 2017
Good comedy
Jeremy DabbsApril 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try an improv drop-in class at the Training Center upstairs.
Paul VatoFebruary 26, 2010
Go see the FREE Improv Set after most shows, you never know who is going to show up and play with the cast! Read more
Mark StefkoFebruary 23, 2015
The show of course
Dilara SultanSeptember 26, 2010
Go on line and order your tix in advance. better to watch from the reserved section
Time Out ChicagoOctober 31, 2011
Even if you know nothing about improv, chances are you've heard of Second City. Read more
Jon BAugust 5, 2011
South Side of Heaven is a must see - hilarious!
Megan KelleherApril 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
"The Absolute Best Friggin Time of Your Life" totally lives up to it's name!
Anthony LeBlancJuly 15, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Order some food and drinks! Free refills with the souvenir glass!
London PaigeMay 17, 2013
An amazing show!
Time Out ChicagoOctober 20, 2011
Even if you know nothing about improv, chances are you've heard of Second City.
Eric SandineDecember 23, 2013
Comedy. See it. Comedy.
Janie SSeptember 2, 2014
Place of legends
Howard LarsonNovember 2, 2010
don't stop there, enroll in the second city school as well
Brian RydzFebruary 8, 2015
Very funny
AJ SchusterJuly 15, 2011
See Honor Student Breakfast in HSBPD!
Mark BelconisMay 26, 2012
Loved it!2nite
Nick FotisDecember 12, 2010
Eat pray live at second city is awesome
Lindsey R.August 15, 2012
Man-tini. Drink it.
L HessAugust 16, 2011
1. Find out what Mary Sohn is in 2. Go see it 3. ???? 4. Profit
Katie LowesJanuary 21, 2010
Order Mike's Hard Lemonade for $4 and get strange looks from the waiter all night long...
Jeremy D.March 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 7 days shorts! Videos and improv. Check it out!
RakshatJune 18, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Magis has an amazing energy!
Vincent ColomboApril 24, 2011
Stay for the improv!
@jenwalshJanuary 28, 2010
Go here to watch Taming of the Flu. Great show!
April RueberDecember 1, 2009
My favorite place in Chicago hands down.
RakshatJuly 3, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Team Tenderness from Behind .... Rocks!
Kathleen FordenJuly 26, 2009
Go to Second City and laugh yourself silly - improve at it's best
Angie McMahonDecember 19, 2009
50 years as a Comedy Giant.
Riki CelenkJuly 20, 2010
kereeennnnn....
allisonJanuary 10, 2016
🤗😂🤗😂🤗😂
paipoiJuly 9, 2015
多くのコメディアン・俳優を輩出する即興コメディ登竜門。2015/7/8NHK総合「NHKニュースおはよう日本」2丁拳銃川谷修士・バッファロー吾郎竹若元博・幹てつや・ニブンノゴ！宮地謙典訪問。

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