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Zanies Comedy Club
Comedy Club
Old Town, Chicago
The experts at Time Out Chicago and Explore Chicago recommend this place
"cool place to chill and drink and get yo laugh on with comedians.."(5 Tips)
"Great selection of comedians with different styles."(5 Tips)
"Totally worth the 2-drink minimum."(4 Tips)
"venerable laugh factory"(2 Tips)
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Ana ParrottAugust 9, 2017Moved from NYC. My husband and I love comedy, we hadn't found a spot that was as good as the ones we used to go to in NYC. Zanies is awesome! TIP: free on Tuesdays if you live in the neighborhood!
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014This legendary comedy club offers a jam-packed lineup of stand-up comics every night of the week, plus special showcases such as The Female Funnies, held once a month on Mondays. Read more- Fernando CovasSeptember 2, 2014Great selection of comedians with different styles. Make sure to arrive early, as the place packs up well before shows start. Also, don't forget the two drink minimum per person!
Dana DanielleSeptember 11, 2016You go for the comedy not the drinks and food:) It's always freezing make sure to layer your clothes! Awesome comedians!
Christopher KingMarch 4, 2014Get there early before any show; drinks: $5 soda/call drink; $8.50 cocktail; food seemed reasonably priced, although didn't have any ($4-5.50 pretzels/nacho cheese); quaint venue- L KAugust 24, 2014Drinks are strong but tasty. The audience is packed in like sardines, so try to arrive early for a close seat.
Time Out ChicagoOctober 31, 2011Remember the olden days when comedy clubs with a two-drink minimum policy ruled? That era is long gone, but this venerable laugh factory has managed to hang on. Read more- Time Out ChicagoOctober 20, 2011Remember the olden days when comedy clubs with a two-drink minimum policy ruled? That era is long gone, but this venerable laugh factory has managed to hang on.
Explore ChicagoSeptember 20, 2011Zanies hosts stand-up comedy headliners such as Jay Leno, Richard Lewis and Emo Phillips.
Flavorpill ChicagoMarch 13, 2011Some of the funniest comedians alive - Rob Riggle, Susie Essman, Norm MacDonald - routinely pass through.
Allison SchroederFebruary 4, 2010GOOD NEIGHBOR TUESDAYSFREE Admission if you live/work in zip codes 60610, 60611, or 60614 Read more
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Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St)
Chicago, IL 60610
United States
Chicago, IL 60610
United States
Chicago's original home for standup comedy since 1978! Open 7 days a week!
Closed until 1:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 1:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Fri
- 1:00 PM–10:45 PM
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–11:45 PM
(312) 337-4027
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