Chicago Thanksgiving Week Ideas For Deli Plates And Comedy

4.5 (4,764)

Mon, Sun, 08:00 – 15:30; Tue – Sat, 08:00 – 20:00

1141 South Jefferson Street

I'd order a pastrami sandwich at Manny's between Thanksgiving week gatherings. Founded in 1942, the family deli pairs a cafeteria line with a huge dining room. It averages 4.5 out of 5 across 4,764 ratings. Reviewers praise generous sandwich portions. Some find it busy and pricey. Check holiday hours before visiting.

4.5 (5,938)

Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 14:30; Sat – Sun, 08:30 – 15:30

1112 S Wabash Ave

Eleven City Diner's pancakes have crisp edges and fluffy centers. I'd order them with beef tallow-crisped potatoes for a Thanksgiving week breakfast. The Jewish deli and diner also has a vintage soda fountain. Diners rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 5,938 ratings. Check holiday hours before visiting.

4.1 (813)

Mon – Fri, 15:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

205 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

PB&J's West Loop dining room pairs creative pizzas with craft beers. I'd gather around New American sharing plates for a Thanksgiving week break. The rustic-chic space also suits casual sports watching. Diners rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 813 ratings. Check holiday hours before visiting.

4.5 (1,319)

Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2100 W Belmont Ave

Touring indie acts play Beat Kitchen's main stage on Belmont Avenue. An upstairs room hosts underground comedy. I'd pair American bar fare with a show for a Thanksgiving week evening out. Audiences praise the intimate room and reliable sound. The venue averages 4.5 out of 5 across 1,319 ratings. Check holiday hours and the show calendar before visiting.

4.1 (17)

Thu, 18:30 – 00:00 (+1)

329 N Dearborn St

Chicago Comedy Club hosts established and up-and-coming local comics in an intimate room. Staff serve craft cocktails and food, and are quick with refills. I'd save it for a Thanksgiving-week comedy break, after checking holiday hours and the show calendar. Visitors rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 17 reviews and praise the atmosphere and local lineups. Some note high off-menu drink prices.

4.6 (774)

Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)

4659 N Clark St

Carol's Pub brings late-night live country-western music, up-and-coming bands and high-energy karaoke to North Clark Street. I'd make this queer-friendly honky-tonk a Thanksgiving-week evening option, with Chicago-style dogs, fresh fries and cold drinks alongside its rustic atmosphere. Visitors rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 771 ratings. Check holiday hours and the show calendar first.

78 E. Washington St.

The Chicago Cultural Center offers a free indoor arts break during Thanksgiving week. Hand-laid mosaics and marble staircases fill the former central public library. I'd look up at the glass domes before exploring the contemporary exhibitions. Visitor comments note seating areas and phone charging. Check holiday hours and the exhibition calendar before visiting.

4.5 (9,133)

Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)

329 N Dearborn St

Folk art and musician tributes surround guests at House of Blues Chicago in Marina City. I'd catch a live show here for a Thanksgiving week music break. Performances emphasize singers and crowd interaction. The venue averages 4.5 out of 5 across 9,133 ratings. Reviewers praise the sound and atmosphere. Check the show calendar and holiday hours before booking.

4.9 (2,787)

Mon – Tue, 18:30 – 21:00; Wed – Thu, 19:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 16:30 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 16:30 – 19:00

182 N Wabash Ave

One actor drinks five whiskey shots while four sober castmates steer a 90-minute Shakespeare performance through spontaneous improvisation. I'd make this 21-and-over show a Thanksgiving week theater break. Audiences rate Drunk Shakespeare Chicago 4.9 out of 5 across 2,787 ratings and praise the crowd interaction. Check holiday hours and the show calendar before booking.

4.7 (10,943)

Mon – Fri, 12:00 – 18:00

175 N State St

The Chicago Theatre opened in 1921. National music and comedy acts play its 3,600-seat French Baroque auditorium. A neon marquee faces State Street. I'd look for a concert here during Thanksgiving week. Audiences rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 10,920 ratings. Check holiday hours and the show calendar before booking.