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The Second City

8.7 • Comedy club
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Small, intimate comedy venue with spot-on lighting and sound creates a lively, fun atmosphere full of laughs. Audience sits close together at small tables, enhancing the connection to top-notch improv performers. Onsite bar and table service add convenience to the engaging experience.
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People are saying

"The improv here is so funny, it feels scripted."

"You'll have a fun night full of laughs here."

"The theater felt super intimate, making me feel like part of comedy history."

Good to know

1

The line to get in starts approximately 45 minutes before the show.

2

The Second City does not require a two-drink minimum.

3

The entrance for the main stage is on North.

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The Second City
8.7
230 W North Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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