Remember the olden days when comedy clubs with a two-drink minimum policy ruled? That era is long gone, but this venerable laugh factory has managed to hang on. The comedy here is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, Zanies offers stage time to up-and-comers while paying tribute to some of the greats, but both the venue and the comics can, at other times, feel a bit dusty.

Zanies
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Details
- Address
- 1548 N Wells St
- Chicago
- Cross street:
- between Schiller St and North Ave
- Transport:
- El stop: Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Sedgwick. Bus info: 11, 22, 36, 72, 156.
- Price:
- Average price: $25–$35
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