For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films. It currently has the largest theater space operated full time in the city. The Music Box Theatre is independently owned and operated by the Southport Music Box Corporation. SMBC, through its music box film division, also distributes foreign and independent films in the theatrical, DVD...
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Uncommon Ground: 2 independent restaurants located in the heart of Wrigleyville & a newer location in Historic Edgewater, are open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner daily and feature contemporary comfort cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. The bar features house-infused organic cocktails, a wide selection of local craft beers and an eclectic American wine list. Come enjoy the tree-lined sidewalk café...
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Circuit Night Club has grown over the past 18 years, from humble beginnings as the Halsted Street Café into a prodigious dance club and show lounge. As Circuit continues to evolve, we would like to share with you our vision of what we hope to accomplish in the future.First and foremost, Circuit Night Club will always be a venue that gives back to the community. Second,...
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The Vic—shortened from “Victoria” on its official signage—is one of the oldest converted theaters in Chicago. Opened in 1912 and situated in the heart of Lakeview, this midsize rock venue (1,300 capacity) hosts a range of notable indie and smaller major-label bands, plus the occasional rock stars (e.g. Soundgarden) who want to play a more “intimate” venue. You also can catch regular comedy events (e.g. David...
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With over 30,000 square feet of space, you can can enjoy live music, watch your favorite sporting event, choose your favorite dish from our menu, or attend a party in one of the private rooms overlooking the Wrigley Field Marquee. We have 5 projection screen TVs and over 75 plasma TVs throughout the bar so you can’t miss a game! The Cubby Bear is also your Private Party Headquarters,...
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Schubas in Lakeview—the music venue, not the brothers who own it—operates out of a 110-year-old building, designated as a Chicago historic landmark in 2011, that was erected by Schlitz Brewery. It’s a cozy, intimate back-room venue for catching indie, folk, Americana, pop, and singer-songwriter acts, and the sound almost always is great. In the front area, the main bar is a suitable place to hang and...
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Preceded by the dance-based SmartBar downstairs, The Cabaret Metro—quickly shortened to Metro—kicked off shows in the building’s “big room” more than 30 years ago with a show by REM. Since then, it has been one of the best midsize venues in Chicago, hosting many of the country’s better rock and electronic bands of varying stature, from radio darlings to underground icons to burgeoning names. For its...
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The dance-based predecessor to Metro, SmartBar is the (literally) underground dance bar that’s operated underneath the main venue. It pulls in plenty of big-name and no-name DJs—the only prerequisite is to spread some infectious grooves. From Wednesday through Sunday, the parties rage until 4 AM (5 AM on Saturdays), and despite the clubby vibe and proximity to Wrigley Field, there’s a respectably low factor of...
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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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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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