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Chicago Sights and Tours

Chicago Poetry Slams and Open Mic Nights. Chicago Comedy and Improv

Chicago is famous for its Second City improv ... it's wonderful coffee shops and bookstores... all of which are venues for talent to express itself.

Chicago Comedy and Improv Venues

Bean Soup Times Lists comedy venues and events

The Second City Donny's Skybox Theater Tickets almost never more than $10... and often less. "... shows encompass a wide range from student class performances to full productions; their breadth is as diverse as the individuals creating them. Past shows have included sketch comedy revues created by a team of writers, revues created through improvisation, improvisation in its many forms, original plays and musicals, workshop productions, one-person shows, various forms of showcases, show-workshop hybrids – the creators have used their Skybox productions to take their training and experience in countless directions. With up to twenty different groups performing within a given weekend, you will see an eclectic mix of styles and skill; some individual shows are even different from week-to-week. For a current schedule and specific show descriptions, click here.

Chicago Poetry Slams  and Open Mic Nights

ChicagoPoetry.com

Ashbary Coffee House 8695 S. Archer, Willow Springs  Tel: (708) 839-6963 "Music meets poetry meets java at this West Suburbs coffeehouse. Wednesdays host an acoustic and spoken word open mic; Thursdays feature improv comedy open mic and Friday through Sundays present live shows with improv comedy by an in-house troupe. All shows begin at 9 p.m. No cover, but a one (coffee) drink minimum."

Front Porch Music "...The lower level of our store has been converted into a 72 seat coffee house
where many fine artists travel to perform concerts and entertain our highly appreciative audiences. We also have two open stages each week. The open
stages are on Thursdays and some weekend nights when there isn't another show both starting at 8:00 pm CST...." Located in Valparaiso, IN, about an hour's drive from Chicago.

Myopic Books    ".... is one of Chicago's Largest Used Bookstores- located in Wicker Park for 12 years. We offer a collection of over 80,000 used books on three floors." Weekly series of readings and occasional poets' talks takes place Sundays at 7:00. 

Pick a Cup Coffee 1813 Dempster, Evanston, IL. Thursdays 7:00 Pm - 10:00 Pm Open Mic every Thursday Musicians and Poets are especially welcome.

Uptown Poetry Slam   $6 cover  held at The Green Mill

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