Chicago Comedy Shows Tonight
Need a laugh tonight? Check out the best comedy shows in Chicago happening this evening! Our lineup features some of the city’s funniest stand-up comedians and top comedy acts performing live.
Comedy shows tonight in Chicago at The Comedy Bar change every night of the week — Monday's Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya, Tuesday's Tomato Throw Show, Wednesday's Crowd Work Wednesday, plus Thursday through Sunday headliners. Doors open one hour before showtime and walk-ins are usually accepted right up until the curtain — so if you're looking for last-minute comedy shows tonight in Chicago, you can almost always grab a seat. We're at 162 E Superior in River North, two blocks off the Magnificent Mile, with the full Gino's East dinner menu and signature cocktails brought to your table during the show. Book online below or just show up.
Tonight's Comedy Shows
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TUE SEP 8 • 7:00 pm
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8: TOMATO THROW SHOW
An interactive comedy show where the audience decides who's the funniest with [fake] tomatoes!
What to Expect at Comedy Shows Tonight in Chicago
Tonight's comedy show at The Comedy Bar typically runs 75 to 90 minutes with 3 or 4 comedians, hosted by one of our weekly regulars.
Most weeknight Chicago comedy shows start at 7:00 pm with doors at 6:00 pm — Friday and Saturday usually add a second 9:00 pm or 9:15 pm show when the early seating sells out.
Drinks and food orders happen at your table throughout the show, no drink minimums, no two-item rule. If you're checking last-minute for comedy shows tonight in Chicago, walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.
WEEKLY COMEDY SHOWS
Chicago’s comedy scene is alive and buzzing every week. Check out the funniest performances, featuring local favorites and surprise guests!
MONDAY - LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA
Vik Pandya hosts some of our favorite comedians & special drop in guests followed by a one-on-one interview with FREE open mic afterwards!
TUESDAY - TOMATO THROW SHOW
Come hang with us at Chicago’s wildest and most interactive comedy show! Watch local comedians battle it out for a cash prize—decided entirely by the audience. If a comic’s killing it, show some love with your laughs. If they’re bombing, get ready to throw [fake] tomatoes and make it messy. It’s loud, ridiculous, and totally unforgettable. Featuring our infamous Tomato Boy and hosted by none other than Chicago’s own Bob Keen, who keeps the laughs (and tomatoes) flying all night long!
WEDNESDAY - CROWD WORK WEDNESDAY
This is a weekly interactive comedy show where anything can happen—and the audience is part of the act. Hosted by Chicago comedians Pat Bolduc and John Gasper, this show features a rotating lineup of stand-up talent sharpening their crowd work skills live on stage. No two nights are the same, and you might just become part of the punchline. Come ready to laugh, talk, and get weird.
162 E SUPERIOR ST
312-623-3532
Coming to a Comedy Show Tonight? Here's How to Find Us
If you're heading out for a comedy show tonight, we're on the third floor of Gino's East at 162 E Superior Street, two blocks east of Michigan Avenue in River North. Doors open one hour before showtime.
The venue seats 140 with table service throughout the show — there's no rush, no preshow line management, just take the elevator up, find your table, and order. Closest parking is at the Olympia Centre garage on Chicago Avenue or street parking on Superior.
CTA Red Line Chicago stop is a 5-minute walk.
Hungry? The full Gino's East dinner menu and signature cocktails are served at your table all night.
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THE COMEDY BAR CHICAGO
162 E Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-623-3532
HOURS
MON 6 PM – 10 PM
TUE 6 PM – 10 PM
WED 6 PM – 10 PM
THU 6 PM – 10 PM
FRI 6 PM – 11 PM
SAT 6 PM – 1 AM
SUN 4 PM – 9 PM
