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iO Chicago

Comedy Club and Bar
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    P K.
    "Improv Shakespeare looks as hard as it sounds, but somehow it works."(7 Tips)
    Leach E.
    "Hilarious longform improv using house method (the Harold)."(6 Tips)
    Zach W.
    "Big fan of Cook County Social Club."(4 Tips)
    Philly Improv Theater
    "wrong with The Improvised Shakespeare Company"(2 Tips)
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  • Chris E.heart icon on user image
    Chris EsparzaJuly 30, 2016
    TJ & Dave, 3Peat, Improvised Shakespeare.
  • Angie K.
    Angie KApril 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Do Shakespearean improv! Old Style is served in cute mugs so you don't feel as trashy.
  • Mike C.
    Mike CarothersJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Tuesday night shows rock! Cook County Social Club @ 8pm then The Reckoning @ 10:30pm a must see!
  • Drew H.
    Drew HackneyJanuary 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Tuesday nights: Welcome to Your 30s Boys, Stubbs 2: Electric Boogaloo, and Ginger Snaps. Best $5 you ever spent.
  • Wyn E.heart icon on user image
    Wyn EvansOctober 26, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The io burger is pretty good!
  • Betsy M.heart icon on user image
    Betsy MicklemApril 22, 2018
    Whirled news.
  • Ross G.
    Ross GuthrieDecember 13, 2010
    Both times I have been amazed At the great comedy for the $10! See Felt & be amazed at the Naughty Puppet Behavior.
  • Erika A.
    Erika ArevuoNovember 21, 2014
    Shakespeare Improv with my best boy, Max!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoOctober 20, 2011
    There's no doubt about it, the house that improv legend Del Close and founding partner Charna Halpern built rules.
  • Lara K.
    Lara KocabMay 15, 2012
    First time seeing a show here and it did not disappoint!
  • David M.
    David MillerFebruary 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Book tickets early for improv Shakespeare on Friday. Awesome show.
  • Andrew G.
    Andrew GravesFebruary 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Cook County Social Club, Tuesday nights at 8:00. Best improv in town.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HoltzAugust 6, 2016
    There's table service for food and drinks in the theaters.
  • Brian P.
    Brian PeterlinOctober 1, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    See Cupid had a Heart on. Saturday nights at 10:30 pm. Awesome show.
  • Sarah V.
    Sarah VelascoNovember 13, 2012
    Call the box office directly to avoid through $6 service fee.
  • Katie H.
    Katie HardimanMarch 22, 2010
    Go see Felt on Wednesdays at 8 or Improvised Shakespeare on Fridays at 8. Naughty puppets and Elizabethan sex jokes for under 20 bucks? SCORE!
  • Tim L.
    Tim LyonsMay 31, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Go see Tim Lyons interning Tuesday nights for the reckoning and cook county social club.
  • Jeff J.heart icon on user image
    Jeff JohnsonMarch 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Loved the Shakespeare Improve!!!!! my stomach almost imploded.. :P
  • Janie S.heart icon on user image
    Janie SSeptember 2, 2014
    Solid improv
  • Paige G.heart icon on user image
    Paige Goodman WolvenAugust 7, 2014
    There's two stages!
  • Dan M.
    Dan MoynihanMarch 20, 2010
    Improv Shakespeare was fantastic. These guys are BRILLIANT.
  • Andrew G.
    Andrew GravesMarch 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Do yourself a favor: Go see Inkling do the Harold.
  • Brendan T.
    Brendan TakashJuly 16, 2011
    Improv Shakespeare: MUST SEE improv!
  • Anne
    AnneMay 10, 2012
    $4 Goose Island Green Line drafts this month!
  • Ceasar G.
    Ceasar GonzalesOctober 19, 2014
    let's laugh a little
  • TicketWeb
    TicketWebJuly 21, 2011
    Craving some laughter? Come watch their improv shows! Read more
  • Natasha B.
    Natasha BMay 23, 2012
    Katydids rocked the house.
  • Evan
    EvanMarch 17, 2010
    Improv Shakespeare.. Best comedy in Chicago, hands down.
  • Dora
    DoraJuly 16, 2010
    This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com
  • Alana D.
    Alana DritzApril 18, 2013
    This place is bananas!
  • Sean C.
    Sean CooleyNovember 17, 2010
    Reckoning tuesdays @ 10:30 is the greatest
  • Lara M.
    Lara MillerJanuary 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Harold!
  • Will M.
    Will MannNovember 2, 2010
    Go with friends.
  • Kate
    KateSeptember 12, 2010
    katydids: best show i've seen all summer.
  • melissa m.
    melissa martensFebruary 12, 2011
    See the Shakespeare Improv! It's amazing.
  • Ross W. B.
    Ross W. Berman IVMay 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Any night: cheap shows, good shows
  • P K.
    P KApril 24, 2010
    Improv Shakespeare looks as hard as it sounds, but somehow it works.
  • Martin K.
    Martin KarolAugust 28, 2009
    Catch TJ & Dave on Wednesday nights.
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