Zanies is the oldest stand-up club in Chicago, and its Old Town room is small enough that a headliner works close to the crowd. Cliff Cash is a touring club headliner rather than a theatre act, which is the kind of booking the room was built for. With four shows across Friday and Saturday there is a late option after dinner in Old Town.
What to expect
A small basement-level club with drink minimums, an opening act or two before the headliner, and a set that runs roughly an hour. Doors open an hour before each show, at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. seatings and 8:45 p.m. for the 9:15 p.m. late shows.
Good to know
- Zanies lists these shows as 21 and up.
- Tickets are $43 through the club's own site.
- Doors are at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. shows and 8:45 p.m. for the 9:15 p.m. shows.
- The Brown Line at Sedgwick is about a five-minute walk.
- Seating is assigned at the door, so earlier arrival generally means a closer table.
Going? Keep it.
Also in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Common questions
How many shows are there this weekend?
Four: 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on both Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. The club lists the run as 21 and up.