Things to Do in Old Town

Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and dozens more started here. $10 shows available nightly.

Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and an absurd number of famous comedians came out of this building. Mainstage runs original revues; smaller stages have emerging talent. Ten Dollar Comedy shows are the budget move. Nightly.

1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Shows nightly, box office opens at noon · indoor

Two doors from Second City. Touring headliners. Two-drink minimum. Thu-Sun.

Stand-up club two doors from Second City on Wells Street. Touring national headliners and strong local acts. Shows Thursday through Sunday, occasional weeknight specials. Two-drink minimum.

1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Shows Thu-Sun, doors open 1 hour before show · indoor

In the Second City building. Stand-up format. $15-40. Zanies is next door.

Inside the Second City complex on Wells Street. Stand-up, touring acts, and variety shows in a more traditional comedy club format. If Second City's improv isn't your thing, this is the straight stand-up alternative. Zanies is right down the block.

1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Show times vary, check schedule · indoor