⭐ The smash-hit stand-up comedy show, An Idiot’s Guide to Wine, has now arrived in Chicago! Experience an evening that pairs hilarious stand-up comedy with a curated tasting of six different wines. It’s an extraordinary blend of two pleasures that rarely come together, offering a unique opportunity to explore diverse flavors while enjoying a night of laughter. Get your tickets today!
🚨 Tickets are selling fast. Grab yours while you can! 🚨
👉 Please note: the experience is held in English, and performed by a local comedian
Highlights
🍷 A hilarious comedy show paired with a curated tasting of six different wine varietals
🧑🎓 Written by Merrick Watts, the only comedian in the world to possess a WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) level 3 qualification
🌍 Embark on a wine adventure with six unique wines, each offering its own distinct flavor
🧑🤝🧑 For couples, friends, or solo attendees, An Idiot’s Guide to Wine offers the perfect blend of laughter, learning, and liquid courage
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 70 minutes
📍 Location: Chop Shop, Chicago
🗣️ Language: the experience will be held in English
👤 Age requirement: 21+
♿ Accessibility: venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🍾 Alcohol consumption is voluntary. Non-alcoholic drinks are available for an additional fee, not included in the ticket price
📵What happens in the show, stays in the show! 😉 Please don't record the performance. Comedy is best enjoyed live, not through a screen. Anyone caught filming will be asked to delete the video, and if things get awkward, you might be asked to leave
Description
Great wines, great jokes, perfect pairing. The Australian sensation, An Idiot’s Guide to Wine, is making its way to Chicago to deliver an evening of comedy and wine tasting. Guests will have the opportunity to sample six different wine varietals from around the world while enjoying a hilarious stand-up show written by Merrick Watts. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a total beginner, you’ll giggle and gulp your way through a night where the hardest part will be not to spill your wine while laughing. Get your tickets for An Idiot’s Guide to Wine in Chicago!
Produced by: Fever
Written and originally performed by: Merrick Watts
Created by: Grapes of Mirth

About the venue
Chop Shop
Set inside a converted 100-year-old auto body shop in Bucktown/Wicker Park, Chop Shop Chicago brings together food, drinks, and live music under one roof. The venue features a 6,000-square-foot concer...
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