Studio 31 is a local bar – originally located in Bridgeport for two decades – that offers a dance floor and dance music on weekends featuring DJs who play everything from ’90s dance hits to “Greased Lightning” and “YMCA.” It’s a hangout for both young and old. It’s a little small and crowded on weekends, but Studio 31 provides a nice alternative to the downtown...
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A gay-friendly bar where everyone seems to know each other, featuring nightly dancing to hip hop, R&B and house. Thursdays are ladies nights. Club Escape offers dancing, DJs, drink specials & live hosts & performers. South Chicago/ South Shore 1530 E 75th St. Chicago, IL 60619 (773) 599-9372 Visit Us Online LOCATION
Sit back and relax at this South Loop martini lounge. M Lounge features live music Tuesday & Wednesday to be enjoyed with an array of specialty martinis and fine spirits. M Lounge also offers a number of non-alcoholic cocktails and exquisite coffee drinks. Performances range from Jazz to Blues to R&B. No matter the music genre, you will immediately feel at home inside this intimate...
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This upscale lounge is located on the 96th floor of the John Hancock building. Enjoy the view, some drinks, and the live jazz band. Near North Side/Streeterville 875 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-9596 Visit Us Online LOCATION
A local hookah lounge in West Rogers Park, Hookah Joint Lounge is open seven days a week from 5pm to 3am. The lounge hosts a number of music events including a live DJ every Friday. West Rogers Park 2755 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 465-5665 Visit Us Online LOCATION
Cary’s Lounge is your friendly neighborhood tap catering to all your drinking needs since 1972. No thirst is too big or too small for us here at Cary’s! Cary’s features free pool on our 9 foot Diamond table and free play for you and your teams. In addition, Cary’s Lounge hosts a number of late night music events. West Rogers Park 2251 W. Devon Ave....
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This low key lounge offers a diverse selection of live music events Thursday-Saturday. Thursday’s are reserved for open jam nights. You can use a number of the lounge’s instruments to rock out all night long. Irving Park 5007 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, 60641 (773) 282-8654 Visit Us on Yelp LOCATION
The Red Line Tap hosts music up to 7 nights a week featuring local, regional and national acts on our stage. At the Red Line Tap you will often find yourself wrapped up watching a show on our stage, while drinking from our great selection of domestic, craft and imported beers, with several beers from Chicago and the Midwest, in addition to one of the Northside’s...
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This newish metal-punk-industrial club on a lonely stretch of Milwaukee hosts live music, Magic: The Gathering meet-ups, metal karaoke, and “Apocalyptic Burlesque” evenings featuring fire dancing, angle-grinder genital torture, and similar modern-primitive hooha. -Mike Sula Irving Park 3394 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641 (773) 756-5363 Visit Us Online LOCATION
Located in the midst of a long swath of clubs, the Family Den is an area favorite in daytime hangouts, and on most afternoons this lively dance floor is full and active. Only those ages 30 and older are allowed in this Latin and jazz lounge, so you’ll usually find a more low-key crowd from the nearby South Side neighborhoods. Belly up to the bar...
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