$12 for $20 worth of shrimp and seafood at Lawrence’s Fisheries on Chicago’s South Side.  People know good food ’cause not only has this place has been around since 1950, they’ve sold over 1,000 Groupons (it hasn’t been up long!).

Another hugely popular deal is side or center grandstand seating at the UniverSoul Circus in Washington Park on September 18, 21 or October 2 (up to $12.93 off).  Limit eight vouchers per person.  Worldly cast dazzles audiences with aerial performances, exotic animals, and hip-hop dance set to pulsating music ranging from soul to Latin.

VIP Tailgating Party with retired players for Bears vs. Cowboys (December 8) or Bears vs. Packers (December 29) games (half off).  The three-hour parties are held at the Adler Planetarium lot and include chef-prepared brats and hamburgers, unlimited drinks, a DJ, large flat-screen TVs, and appearances by retired Chicago Bears football players (to be announced).  May buy multiples.