Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

A comfortably intimate Old Town spot where every seat feels close to the stage, hosting nationally known stand-up headliners.

  • Mon – Thu, 19:00 – 21:30; Fri, 18:00 – 22:30; Sat, 18:00 – 00:30 (+1); Sun, 18:00 – 20:30
  • Two-drink minimum required
  • 1548 N Wells St
  • 4.6 (1253 reviews)
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Description

This decades-old club packs in nationally known stand-up headliners with a classic two-drink minimum and an 21+ door policy. Reviewers consistently call the space intimate, with every seat close to the stage, and praise the friendly staff. The late Saturday show makes for a lively date night, even if the food is merely snack-worthy.

Upcoming events

2026 After Hours with Calvin EvansSep 12 · 23:15 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 Super SixSep 14 · 19:00 CDTOld Town, ChicagoSuper Six — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubSep 14 · 19:00 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 Roast BattleSep 17 · 21:30 CDTOld Town, ChicagoRoast Battle — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubSep 17 · 21:30 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 After Hours with Calvin EvansSep 19 · 23:15 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 Super SixSep 21 · 19:00 CDTOld Town, ChicagoSuper Six — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubSep 21 · 19:00 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 After Hours with Calvin EvansSep 26 · 23:15 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 Super SixSep 28 · 19:00 CDTOld Town, ChicagoSuper Six — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubSep 28 · 19:00 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 Roast BattleOct 1 · 21:30 CDTOld Town, ChicagoRoast Battle — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubOct 1 · 21:30 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 Roast BattleOct 15 · 21:30 CDTOld Town, ChicagoRoast Battle — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubOct 15 · 21:30 CDTOld Town, Chicago2026 Roast BattleNov 11 · 21:30 CSTOld Town, ChicagoRoast Battle — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubNov 11 · 21:30 CSTOld Town, Chicago2026 Roast BattleNov 19 · 21:30 CSTOld Town, ChicagoRoast Battle — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubNov 19 · 21:30 CSTOld Town, Chicago2026 Roast BattleDec 3 · 21:30 CSTOld Town, ChicagoRoast Battle — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubDec 3 · 21:30 CSTOld Town, Chicago2026 Roast BattleDec 17 · 21:30 CSTOld Town, ChicagoRoast Battle — live performance at Zanies Comedy ClubDec 17 · 21:30 CSTOld Town, Chicago

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21+ onlyTwo-drink minimum

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