One of more than a dozen locations across America, House of Blues Chicago has booked big-name rock, metal, blues, and hip-hop bands in its 1300-capacity venue since 1996. Getting there by transit is the way to go, as it’s located in River North just off the Chicago River, inside the stunning Marina City condo complex. Parking is possible but pricy. With its folk art and Southern-inspired...
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The Heartland takes great care and effort in finding local, organic, sustainable, socially conscious, fairly traded ingredients whenever possible. During season, our fruits and vegetables are primarily sourced through our certified organic farm, Earth First Farms in SW Michigan, and other small, organic, artisinal producers. We support progressive politics and sustainable business practices. We are job creators, community builders and strong supporters of activists, musicians,...
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Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is located at the corner of Clark and Ontario, in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood. We are just five blocks west of Michigan Avenue, in a popular dining and nightlife district. Known worldwide for embracing funky styles and blending them with good food and music history, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers a unique experience you don’t want to...
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Straddling Bucktown and Logan Square on the corner of Western and Fullerton, Quenchers is a bar that wants to abate your beer craving at all costs. The beer list, mostly in bottles and cans, is massive, broken down by country of origin on a giant chalkboard. Different daily specials, including $1 cans on Mondays, keep things economical, and Malört lovers will note the $3 shot special...
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Our Clybourn Brewpub has been brewing award winning, handcrafted Goose Island ales and lagers since 1988. And we don’t intend to stop anytime soon. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park, we boast over 25 draughts and seasonal beers to choose from daily, along with a food menu that’s bound to get your mouth watering. These hallowed brewpub halls are also the birthplace of...
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This restaurant and bar has live music and DJ sets every Friday and Saturday, ranging from punk rock to surf rock to 60’s and 70’s soul. Noble Square 1424 W. Chicago Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 850-2555 Visit Us Online LOCATION
Can a dirty, dumpy, run-down bowling alley be legendary? For Chicago’s punk and hardcore scenes, the answer is yes: from 1994 to 2004, Fireside Bowl hosted scores of the best punk, hardcore, metal, and indie bands while its bowling lanes were essentially defunct. Bringing in talent from Mastodon to Tortoise to (shudder) Fall Out Boy, it was the A-list punk club with D-list facilities—one where you...
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If you’re friends with musicians who stick to the local circuit, chances are that you’ve been to Elbo Room in Lincoln Park to see them play. If not, and if you don’t live in the area, there isn’t really a compelling reason to visit (outside of the Pac-Man table upstairs, where it’s cozy and lounge-y). You’re likely to catch one of two shows here: the way-too-hot...
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A dive bar and rock venue, that sometimes plays Disco just for kicks. Depaul 1665 W. Fullerton Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 665-1110 Visit Us on Facebook LOCATION
So named thanks to entrances on Milwaukee and Damen avenues in Wicker Park, Double Door has operated as a 500-capacity rock venue since opening in 1994. Other genres and subgenres are represented intermittently—and you might catch a DJ competition or multidisciplinary artist showcase—but midsize rock bands are its bread and butter. The main room is long and large, a challenge for shorter folks. Thankfully, however,...
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