Boom Chicago

Boom Chicago is the best night out in Amsterdam! For 29 years, their comedy shows (in English) have been making locals and visitors laugh in their comedy temple with three theaters in the city center. Boom hosts visiting comedians and stand up nights, but the main event is their own comedy shows. These are a fast-paced mix of sharp writing, quick improvisation, and live music created by their main stage cast. Many famous comedians got their start at Boom Chicago including Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Ike Barinholtz, Amber Ruffin, Kay Cannon the creators and stars of Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly). Best of all, the next generation of comedy is onstage tonight! Now it's your turn to enjoy a big night at Boom Chicago. Sit at tables with your friends while you order from a full bar with great drinks including interesting beers, fantastic wine from Grape District and delicious mixed cocktails. Soon it will be showtime. Get ready to laugh!

Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Dive into the center of the architectural boom of the roaring 1920s and take a chance to enjoy the grand facades of the Art Deco skyscrapers on this guided walking tour. Go back in history while admiring one of the epicenters of the style’s birth. Immerse yourself into the life of the Windy City between World War I and World War II, the time when the design evolved and turned into neo archaic Mesoamerican grandeur, which can’t leave anyone indifferent. Be delighted with the variety of decorations and geometrical shapes which distinguish Art-Deco from Neoclassicism. Uncover the stories behind the famous Loop district of Chicago. Delve into the atmosphere of the 1920s as you listen to more insights and facts from your enthusiastic local guide. Overview the history and pay attention to the details you wouldn’t notice without a tour. Grab the chance to get inside famous buildings and revel in the Art Deco interiors.