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Beer Belly Open Mic

Beer Belly Open Mic

2Bears Tavern Uptown

1140 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

Date

Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Time

10:00 PM

About This Event

Thursday nights at 2Bears belong to anyone with something to say—a low-key open mic where regulars and newcomers take turns at the mic in front of a genuinely supportive crowd. It's the kind of intimate, unpretentious space where you can try out new material, share a story, or just enjoy watching your neighbors do their thing. Free to perform and free to watch.

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2Bears Tavern Uptown

1140 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

Phone: (773) 672-4900

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Thursday night open mic at 2Bears where the regulars show up to share whatever's on their mind—comedy bits, stories, songs, or just whatever. Low-pressure, high-community vibe in a neighborhood bar that actually gets it. Bring something or just come to cheer people on; either way, you belong here.

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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
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Tuesday night poker at 2Bears — the kind of low-stakes, reliably fun game night that keeps regulars coming back. Cheap drinks, good company, and the chance to win a little (or lose gracefully). No need to be a pro; just show up ready to play.

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Thursday night open mic at 2Bears where regulars and newcomers grab the mic to share whatever's on their mind—comedy bits, stories, songs, whatever. Low-pressure, high-fun atmosphere in a neighborhood bar that actually encourages people to get up and be heard. Show up to perform, stick around for the laughs.

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Trivia night meets drag entertainment at 2Bears Tavern Uptown—test your knowledge while a rotating cast of local queens keeps the energy high and the banter sharper than your answers. Free to play, cheap drinks, and the kind of crowd that actually knows how to have fun on a Friday night.

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