Name: Punch The Clock: Comedy Through Time
Start: 2025-12-05T03:00:00Z
Location: de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago

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Fast, fun comedy where every show takes place in a different decade.
A crackerjack ensemble of Chicago&#8217;s grooviest shortform improvisers take you on a comedy tour of the 1920&#8217;s (or 60&#8217;s&#8230;or 80&#8217;s!)

de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago

These non-Second City productions are original works created and produced by guest performers and ensembles. With limited runs, these performances allow for complete creative freedom and may feature artists of any experience level.

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Characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You never know what might happen next...and neither do they! An improv show at The Second City is a lively, interactive event featuring the best improvisers in the world.

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Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/group-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us for Group Events</a>

This Too Shall Slap

Ten Dollar Comedy is a weekly comedy showcase featuring some of Chicago’s best improv, stand-up, and sketch – all for only $10.
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Ten Dollar Comedy

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Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: <a style="color: #cf102d;" href="https://www.secondcity.com/group-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us for Group Events</a>

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