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Chicago's Incredible Nightlife

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Chicago's Incredible Nightlife
Chicago may just have the best all-around nightlife scene in the country. From a legendary improv theater to amazing jazz joints to the world's most avant-garde cocktail lounge, check out Chicago's top nightlife destinations.
Good for: Groups, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Second City
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Second City
4.5 of 5 stars 343 Reviews

The Second City is the world's premiere comedy theatre offering the best in Chicago-style sketch and improv comedy every night of the week and has launched the careers of Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and many, many others.

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Green Mill
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Green Mill
4.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews

Once a haunt of Al Capone's, this oldest jazz club in the U.S. opened in 1907, and retains the aura of the Prohibition-era speakeasies.

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Gilt Bar
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Gilt Bar
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews

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Andy's Jazz Club
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Andy's Jazz Club
4.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews

One of Chicago's Best-Known and Most-Respected Jazz establishments, historic Andy's offers casually sophisticated dining with a musical menu of Chicago's top Jazz Artists. Local performers cover a range of styles from Traditional and Swing to Bop, Fusion, Latin and Afro-Pop. Our "Spotlight Performer Series" events showcase some of today's most "in demand" world touring musicians in an... More

One of Chicago's Best-Known and Most-Respected Jazz establishments, historic Andy's offers casually sophisticated dining with a musical menu of Chicago's top Jazz Artists. Local performers cover a range of styles from Traditional and Swing to Bop, Fusion, Latin and Afro-Pop. Our "Spotlight Performer Series" events showcase some of today's most "in demand" world touring musicians in an intimate setting. Less

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Ikram Barakatjoined the Renaissance Chicago Downtown in 2001.As a Navigator, Ikram adheres to one main service philosophy: to provide every discoverer with a service moment to remember, and an experience to cherish for a lifetime to come.An unforgettable night out in Chicago is Ikram's expertise!

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