Chicago: Nightlife & Entertainment
Chicago is chock-full of choices when the evening unfolds: live jazz, the blues, comedy, theatre shows, wine bars, clubs, pubs, piano bars, bistros – you name it. Explore the live music scene on the North Side. Laugh a hearty laugh at the Second City. Enjoy a show at the Chicago Theatre. The nightlife, flourishing with activity, is all yours.
Jazz and Blues
A rich history of jazz and the blues resonates through Chicago. After all, this is where Benny Goodman, Eddie Condon and Gene Krupa helped pioneer the jazz revolution. Depending on your taste in tunes there are plenty of options. B.L.U.E.S offers a vintage sample of the blues – in your face, and full of booze. The Cotton Club portrays a classy ambiance with sophisticated jazz music. Green Dolphin Street has an excellent combo of eclectic American cuisine and premiere jazz. The Red Head Piano Bar provides rock pop piano tunes and the opportunity for conversation.
Comedy
Have a chuckle or two, you've earned it. Chicago is where it all began for the Second City; pioneers in sketch comedy. See them portray a hilarious spectacle of political satire and spontaneous buffoonery. Check out ComedySportz for an uproarious ensemble of improv sports competitions. Then there's always Zanie's Comedy Club, well known for class acts and comics on the rise.
The Theatre
Chicago has one of the most prolific theatre districts in the world. Visit the famous Chicago Theatre and see a number of spectacular performances including: Stomp, Rent, Blue Man Group, Spamalot, the 25th annual spelling bee and much more! Listen to the symphonic splendors of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Experience the collaborative theatrics of talented performers at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Revisit the classics, and watch as they become modern day marvels of entertainment at the Goodman Theatre.
