Chicago Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 102) nightlife Nightlife Comedy Clubs smash season. Two teams of comedians compete in improvisational sketches based on audience suggestions. Shows available any day, any time. All ages, perfect for groups. Public shows Thurs.–Sun. Openrun: ComedySportz (Thurs. at 8pm; Fri. & Sat. at 8pm & 10pm) ; The Hot Karl (Sat. at midnight). 929 W. Belmont Ave., 773-549-8080, www.comedysportzchicago.com $19. The Second City Mainstage, The Best of Second City: Mon. 8pm $14; Sat. 4pm $19. 1616 N. Wells St., 312-337-3992, www.secondcity.com Sun. Open run. Group sales 312-664-0773. 230 W. North Ave., 312-664-8844, www.tonyntina.com ComedySportz Theatre Now in its 20th Dinner Theater Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament A two-hour tournament with six knights on horseback competing in games of skill, combat and jousting, all while you enjoy a four-course medieval feast in a climatecontrolled 11th-century castle. Open yearround. 2001 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, 888-WE JOUST, www.medievaltimes.com Nightclubs/Bars 10pin Bowling Lounge 10pin combines a retro sport with a hip upscale lounge. Adjacent to the House of Blues, 10pin features 24 lanes, which are topped by eight theatersize, high-definition screens supported by a nightclub-quality audio system. 10pin also boasts a video jukebox, which allows guests to select and play their favorite music videos from a library of more than 5,000. Extensive martini list and innovative American cuisine. Group reservations for 20–300 guests. Mon.–Sun. 11am–close. Res. Accptd., Valet, 330 N. State St., 312-644-0300, www.10pinchicago.com gentlemen’s club and largest adult-entertainment facility with more than 24,000 square feet and hundreds of the most beautiful showgirls in the world. Open from 7pm to 6am seven days a week. 3940 W. Lawrence Ave., 773-478-8263, www.admiralx.com The Second City The Legendary birthplace of Chicago-style improv and sketch comedy, The Second City has launched the careers of John Belushi, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and many others. Schedule is as follows: Mon.–Thurs. 8pm; Fri. 8pm & 11pm; Sat. 8pm & 11pm. Sun. 7pm. Prices vary. No drink minimums. Free improvisation after last show every day except Friday. Dinner/show packages available. Call or log on for specific show information. Open run: The Second City Mainstage: Tues.–Thurs. 8pm $19; Fri. 8pm & 11pm $24.00; Sat. 8pm & 11pm $24.00; Sun. 7pm $19. The Second City etc: Thurs. 8pm $19; Fri. 8pm and 11pm $24.00; Sat. 8pm and 11pm $24.00; Sun. 7pm Tommy Gun’s Garage Psst… Do you know da password? Audience-interactive “speakeasy” offering a Roaring ‘20s musical comedy review with da gangsters, da flappers and you! You’ll be served great food and hooch (uh, dat’s liquor) by da gangsters and da flappers. Open Thurs.– Sun. Nov.–April. Tues.–Sun. May–Oct. Res. Req. 2114 S. Wabash Ave., 800-461-0178, www.tommygunsgarage.com Admiral Theatre Chicago’s original Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding Theatrical sati- rization of an Italian-American wedding. Audience participates in a fictitious ceremony and reception with champagne toast. Italian buffet, dancing, wedding cake and hilarious inprovised interaction with the cast. Wed.– cont. ™ cont. ™ celebrate the cuisine of japan, brazil, and peru brunch lunch dinner private parties 504 north wells chicago, il 60610 312.595.2300 www.sushisamba.com feauturing pg 102 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to 877chicago.com http://www.starofsiamchicago.com http://www.sushisamba.com http://www.877chicago.com
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