ComedySportz is the longest running short-form improv show in Chicago. Now in our 23rd year! It’s not stand-up comedy about sports…it’s improv comedy played as a sport! We’re also known for corporate training and corporate entertainment, improv classes and as a great place for any group celebrating a special occasion. If you like great comedy improvisation, visit our theater, the ComedySportz Theatre

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It’s true: the holiday season really is for kids. But older kids like to enjoy this time of year, too.
Tried and true ways to celebrate the holidays – a Christmas pageant, dinner at a top restaurant, New Year’s Eve at a downtown hotel – are tremendous and can lead to great memories.  But if these types of activities have been on your schedule before, why not explore some other options?

In a vibrant, diverse metropolitan region like Chicago, there are dozens of cool ways to deviate from the norm. Consider these “adults only” suggestions for truly memorable holiday celebrations.

Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago or Mystic Blue Cruises.  Yes, winter cold and snow does not stop the crew at Entertainment Cruises from offering evening dinner and party cruise options throughout the holidays and year-round. Entertainment Cruises can create a custom holiday package for just about any size group, or offer bookings on evening cruises for couples looking for an “offshore” way to enjoy the season.  The Odyssey hosts Crystal Nights Holiday Dinner Soirées on selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings featuring delicious food stations,  attentive service, live entertainment, dancing and a dazzling holiday décor.  The more intimate Sprit of Chicago holds Winter Lights Holiday Dinner Cruises with buffets, live solos from the ship’s talented staff, an interactive DJ and entertainment for dancing. Or try the Blue Ice Holiday Dinner Cruises on the Mystic Blue and enjoy a tasty holiday dinner buffet, hot DJ beats, contemporary holiday décor and extended dock time for even more partying.  All cruises depart from Navy Pier, and all offer one other thing in common: Spectacular evening views of Chicago’s magnificent skyline.  Visit Entertainment Cruises or call 312-321-7614 for more details.

The Second City’s Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday Revue.  If you think your family defines “dysfunctional” around the holidays, consider what will take place when those zany characters from Second City gather around the fireplace.  Listen and laugh as the troupe lampoons common holiday missteps, including “creative” words to traditional carols and a disgruntled elf ruining the North Pole Christmas party.  The sketches will be peppered with course language, so definitely leave the kids at home.  Dates and times vary, but the Holiday Revue will be performed at the Second City’s three area venues: 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago (312-337-3992), 777 N. Green St., Chicago (312-733-6000) and 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights (847-577-2121). Making plans for New Year’s Eve? A special performance of the Revue will be held December 31 at the Wells Street location.

Festa’s 14th Annual Twelve Bars Of Xmas Pub Crawl.  The title of this event is a little misleading, but it’s certainly an adults-only evening. Organized by a party-planning company, the crawl starts in the ever-popular Wrigleyville neighborhood along Clark Street and snakes its way north to encompass a few more than a dozen bars: A total of 36 watering holes are listed on the crawl. Participants get a T-shirt and gym bag, along with laminated pass allowing admittance to all 36 establishments where they can opt for drink specials. This year, the crawl will take place December 12. Call Festa at 773-956-8269 for details and ticket information.

Pops for Champagne New Year’s Eve.  What’s New Year’s Eve without some good champagne? For those who want to raise their flute to ring in 2010, this temple to all things sparkling wine is a great choice.  Make reservations for a late seating (from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. December 31) bash that will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, party favors, and of course, lots of champagne. Select from seats at the bar, a table or a booth.  A jazz quartet will perform that evening in the lower level club, which is designed to resemble a Parisian night spot.  Pops is located steps west of the Magnificent Mile at 601 N. State St.  Call 312-266-7677 for reservations.

13th Annual New Year’s Eve Rock ‘n Roll Ball.  If you must celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a hotel, consider The Hotel InterContinental O’Hare in Rosemont.  Yes, there will be a champagne toast and giant balloon drop, along with something special for music lovers. This year, the main entertainment will be provided by a great modern rock band, the Gin Blossoms.  Also on the agenda are Too White Crew, a hip-hop tribute group and local DJs.  The hotel is located at 5300 N. River Rd.  Call 847-544-5300

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Treasure the season aboard Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, or Mystic Blue’s Holiday Cruises this December. Guests will enjoy fantastic holiday food stations prepared fresh on board by our Executive Chefs, entertainment, dancing and unbeatable, crisp winter views of the dazzling Chicago skyline!

Odyssey Cruises

Onboard the elegant Odyssey guests will enjoy distinctive lunch or dinner food station menus, attentive service, live entertainment and dancing along with dazzling holiday décor.

Silver & Sparkle Holiday Lunch Celebrations are priced from $43.90 (per person; exclude taxes, service charges and other fees).

Crystal Nights Holiday Dinner Soirées are priced from $91.90 (per person; exclude taxes, service charges and other fees).

Available select Fridays & Saturdays in December. Please see contact Entertainment Cruises to check availability and “tell us Hereschicago.com sent you”

Spirit of Chicago

Celebrate with the whole family aboard a vibrant holiday cruise featuring plentiful lunch or dinner buffets, live solos from the ship’s talented staff, interactive DJ entertainment for dancing and festive holiday décor.

Enchanted Holiday Lunch Cruises are priced from $32.90 (per person; exclude taxes, service charges and other fees).

Winter Lights Holiday Dinner Cruises are priced from $72.90 (per person; exclude taxes, service charges and other fees).

Available select Fridays & Saturdays in December. Please see contact Entertainment Cruises to check availability and “tell us Hereschicago.com sent you”

Mystic Blue

Hop aboard the hip and fun climate-controlled decks of Mystic Blue for a holiday celebration so cool it’s hot. Guests will enjoy a tasty holiday dinner buffet, hot DJ beats, contemporary holiday décor and extended dock time for even more partying.

Blue Ice Holiday Dinner Cruises are priced from $54.90 (per person; exclude taxes, service charges and other fees).

Available select Fridays & Saturdays in December. Please see contact Entertainment Cruises to check availability and “tell us Hereschicago.com sent you”

Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago and Mystic Blue cruise year-round. In the event a cruise is unable to depart Navy Pier due to weather, the event will be held dockside. Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Cruises are owned and operated by Chicago-based Entertainment Cruises.

Hereschicago.com is Chicago’s guide to the best Chicago restaurants with indoor and outdoor rooftops venues and spaces for your next friends gathering, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary, company party, corporate event, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding, corporate holiday party and more. Great for groups, business meetings, client entertaining, private events and private dining.

Photo booths are extremely popular additions to Chicago weddings, corporate events, charity events, anniversary parties, school dances, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16’s and private parties. Photo booths are the perfect way to capture all of the fun and excitement of your event and a great way to give your guests unique and memorable keepsakes.

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Entourage
1301 American Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173

ENTOURAGE, Schaumburg’s Premiere Restaurant is the ultimate place for all of your events. We specialize in business seminars, group luncheons, dinners, board meetings, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers and much much more!

With our teams expertise and our state of the art private dining areas, we can specifically create any type of event that best suits your needs. Our exceptional service combined with our eclectic, exhilarating ambiance will be the perfect location for your next event!

Our most Important Target Market is at Entourage?

Business seminars, corporate events, family reunions and gatherings, company holiday parties, group luncheons, dinners, board meetings, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers and much much more!

Entourage on American Lane is also perfect for:

Anniversary
Bachelor/Bachelorette
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Birthday Party
Bridal Shower
Company Meetings
Conventions/Conferences
Corporate Events
Fund Raiser
Graduation Party
Group Travel
High Schools
Non Profit Events
Private Party
Retirement Party
Reunions
Weddings

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Hereschicago.com features all of Chicago’s best Chicago restaurants for your upcoming holiday party. Whether you are seeking Chicago restaurants with indoor and outdoor rooftops venues and spaces for your next friends gathering, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary, company party, corporate event, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding, corporate holiday party and more. Great for groups, business meetings, client entertaining, private events and private dining.

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Hereschicago.com features all of Chicago’s corporate holiday party ideas for your upcoming holiday party. Whether you are seeking Chicago restaurants with indoor and outdoor rooftops venues and spaces for your next friends gathering, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary, company party, corporate event, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding, corporate holiday party and more. Great for groups, business meetings, client entertaining, private events and private dining.

Perfect for holiday office parties, company holiday parties, family holiday parties, friends holiday parties of any size.

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View From The Top: Indoor and Outdoor Rooftop Venues

Visitors and locals to Chicago will agree about this fact: The city and surrounding communities are flat as the proverbial pancake. The prairie landscape shouldn’t hold back those who have lofty ideas for holding a party or other special event. In this sea-level, altitude-challenged metropolis, there are places that offer a view from the top.

Private clubs, like the Metropolitan Club in the Sears – make that – Willis Tower and the University Club on Monroe Street at Michigan Avenue, offer unparalleled views, facilities, cuisine and service. But these and others only allow members and guests the privilege of hosting events. Here are some venues that will give you and your guests a window to the world that is Chicago.

One private club does open its doors to non-members: The Mid-America Club on the 80th floor of the Aon Center at 200 E. Randolph St. Founded more than 40 years ago, the club boasts something others can’t match: A 360-degree view of the Chicago skyline and lakefront parks and attractions. Planners can host small receptions for 20 guests, a seated banquet for more than 600, or reception for 1,000. The club offers various private rooms and an expandable ballroom in its more than 8,000 square feet.

Perhaps the hottest new sky-high venue to come on line recently is the aptly-named ROOF, the lounge and party space taking up the 27th floor of the Wit Hotel at 201 N. State St. Lines to visit the high-rise venue stretched 30-plus deep this summer to make the scene at ROOF’s indoor and outdoor areas. Reserve this party location and have all 7,000 square feet for you and your guests. They’ll enjoy handcrafted drinks, food from an Italian-themed small plate menu and views of the Chicago River and beyond. ROOF will accommodate up to 150. Contact theWit Hotel

Long-time Chicagoans know the “grand dame” of vertical venues is the Signature Room at the 95th in the John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Av. Known for fine food, romantic dinners, floor-to-ceiling windows and views that can bring in three surrounding states, the Signature Room also can be reserved for a wide range of events, from rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and weddings to themed parties, receptions and corporate dinners.

Want someplace a little more “down-to-earth?” Here are three locations that are, indeed, up on the roof, only a lot closer to the pavement than the aforementioned.

A stalwart on the Greek Town dining circuit, Pegasus at 130 S. Halsted St. opens its Veranda, a second-level outdoor space between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Guests can dine on Greek tapas-style cuisine and take in awesome views of the Chicago skyline. The space can be reserved for 20 to 80 people, depending on the day of the week.

The Rock Bottom Brewery anchors the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and State Streets. Along with various traditional style indoor party rooms, this brewery and casual restaurant offers a rooftop deck during summer months. The views include surrounding office buildings, but Rock Bottom is perhaps the only outdoor venue of its kind within the downtown area. Contact Rock Bottom Brewery

Out in west suburban Oak Park, the Avenue Ale House, 25 S. Oak Park Av., is a popular, spacious year-round restaurant and lounge for after work drinks, a great “pub” menu, live music and catching sports on huge plasma TVs. When the weather warms up, patrons often head upstairs to the only outdoor rooftop deck in the west suburbs. The views aren’t great, but the casual atmosphere, great food and drink make the Ale House a great option.

Visit our directory for a list of all of Chicago’s best indoor and outdoor rooftop venues and spaces for your next friends gathering, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary, company party, corporate event, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding, holiday party and more.

theWit Hotel
201 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Lose yourself in the vibrant epicenter of the Windy City at theWit, a Doubletree Hotel, the newest downtown Chicago boutique hotel. Located on historic State Street — in the heart of the revitalized theater and Loop business districts –, this all-new destination pulls the chair from underneath pomposity and seriousness … igniting the neighborhood with a new energy and spirit of fun. Relax in plush accommodations with breathtaking views of the Chicago River, the skyline, and Millennium Park. Take a short stroll and marvel at the city’s premier museums, cultural landmarks, and entertainment. Experience the allure and style of the Chicago Loop. Make theWit, a Doubletree Hotel, your shining star among downtown Chicago hotels.

Blending the amenities of a resort with the flair of a boutique hotel, theWit, a Doubletree Hotel, has brought a new energy and vitality to the downtown Chicago Loop. Striking design, unparalleled comfort, and remarkable services create a dramatic sensory experience.

Total Capacity of Venue:
300

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

Room Set at Capacity:
350 Theater Style

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