It is free, it is two hours long, it is over by five, and the script is new every week, which is why it has become one of the few Chicago shows locals bring out-of-town visitors to. The Green Mill itself is the draw as much as the bill: booths, low light and a bar that has been running since 1907. Doors open at 1 PM and the good seats go early.
What to expect
A cabaret-style afternoon in a jazz club, with a rotating cast of comedians, writers and musicians working through the week's news, plus a house band. Drinks are sold at the bar.
Good to know
- The Green Mill lists this show as free, 3 to 5 PM, with doors at 1 PM.
- Seating is in the club's booths and tables; arriving near doors gets a better spot.
- The club is at 4802 N. Broadway, steps from the Lawrence Red Line stop.
- The Green Mill is cash-forward at the bar, so bring some.
- The lineup changes weekly, so the bill is announced close to the date.
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Common questions
Does it cost anything?
The Green Mill's listing says FREE, with doors at 1 PM.
How long is it?
Two hours, listed as 3 to 5 PM.