A drawn record turning slowly, with a microphone cord curling off its edge

Tuesdays on the North Side of Chicago

Second Drink

A weekly stand-up night in the back room of a bar. One hundred and twenty seats, twenty-one and over.

The second one is when the night starts.

Every Tuesday. Doors 19:30, show 20:00.

How the night plays

Side A: every Tuesday

  1. 19:30Doors open. Find a seat, order a drink.
  2. 20:00The show starts. Stand-up, start to finish.
  3. ~90 minAbout ninety minutes of it. Pace your second drink.

120 seats in the back room. 21 and over.

No names on the poster. You'll find out who's funny.

Side B: first Tuesday of the month

  1. 19:00Open-mic sign-up at the door.
  2. 5 minEach spot is five minutes. Bring your best five.

The open mic runs on the first Tuesday of each month. Sign up in person, at the door, from 19:00.

Five minutes is longer than you think.

Guest checkTuesday

Tickets

Ticket, online
$12
Ticket, at the door
$15
Drink minimum
one

Your second drinkyour call

Buy online for $12, or pay $15 at the door. Everyone orders at least one drink.

The request line

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