210 Restaurant

210 Restaurant: your next cuisine and music destination. Their fun, diverse live music selections…

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27 Live

27 Live music lovers will appreciate this one-of-a-kind venue/restaurant combination. The rock…

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Abbey Pub

The Abbey Pub first opened in 1974 as an authentic Irish Pub.…

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aliveOne

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park area, aliveOne combines the very best of…

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American Ale House

American Ale house is a local bar in West Rogers Park. This…

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Andy’s Jazz Club and Restaurant

One of Chicago’s best-known and most respected jazz establishments, historic Andy’s offers…

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Aragon Ballroom

With its extraordinary architectural design and aesthetics, the Aragon Ballroom is one…

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Archer Beach Haus

The Archer Beach House is a home grown art gallery, dance hall,…

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Athenaeum Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre Productions (ATP) is Chicago’s premiere performance arts service organization, providing…

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Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University

Auditorium Theatre is a music and performance venue located in Chicago, Illinois.…

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B.L.U.E.S.

Chicago B.L.U.E.S. Bar has been voted best blues club on Chicago’s north…

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Bandera

At Bandera you’ll find a neighborhood cool, calm restaurant where you can enjoy…

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Beat Kitchen

Roscoe Village’s Beat Kitchen is deceptive from the exterior, looking more like…

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Beauty Bar

Head to this retro salon-style bar for $10 manicures and martinis, edgy…

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Berlin

This freak-friendly dance destination in Lakeview built its reputation back in the…

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Bernice’s

Considered one of Chicago’s best neighborhood dive bars, this family owned bar…

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Blackthorn Pub

A warm welcome awaits you at the Old Irish Pub. Our friendly warm…

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Blue Chicago

World-renowned Blue Chicago has been presenting the best in authentic Chicago Blues…

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BORDEL | Cabaret & Cocktail Bar

A Wicker Park bar with a focus on elevating the craft of…

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Bottom Lounge

Split into three distinct sections, the massive new Bottom Lounge reopened on…

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Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles

We buy, sell, and trade used records, VHS, cassette tapes, music memorabilia,…

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Buddy Guy’s Legends

Since its opening in June of ’89, Buddy Guy’s Legends has built…

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Burlington

The Burlington, located just west of Kimball on Fullerton, is a low-lit…

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Café Mustache

Cafe Mustache is a community-focused cafe, lounge, and event space in Logan…

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Carnivale

Get ready to rumba at Carnivale! Whether the tango, samba, catwalk, flamenco…

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Carol’s Pub

A honky-tonk in Sheridan Park with cheap domestics on Mondays, country &…

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Cary’s Lounge

Cary’s Lounge is your friendly neighborhood tap catering to all your drinking…

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The New Celebrity Lounge

Come through for killer DJs, drinks, dancing, and a live crowd. Hosts…

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Chant

CHANT is a trendy upscale casual dining restaurant, featuring “Global Cuisine.” We…

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Charleston

Tucked away on a quiet residential street in Bucktown, this comfy storefront…

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Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute

The Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute seeks to integrate the best of both…

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Chicago History Museum

The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic…

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Chicago Symphony Center

Performances by the CSO are much in demand at home and in…

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Chopin Theatre

Founded in 1990, Chopin Theatre has grown into one of America’s most…

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Circuit Night Club

Circuit Night Club has grown over the past 18 years, from humble…

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City Life

City Life is a place where adults can come and let their…

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City Winery

Simply put, the City Winery is enormous. With only two locations—one in…

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Club Escape

A gay-friendly bar where everyone seems to know each other, featuring nightly dancing…

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Cobra Lounge

Since 2006, Cobra Lounge has been Chicago’s best kept secret for showcasing…

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Coco Club

The Coco Club is the perfect late night, speakeasy, underground, drinking perfection…

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Cole’s

Cole’s Bar is a Logan Square neighborhood tavern, that that features free…

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Columbia College Music Center Concert Hall

1014-16 S. Michigan Avenue was built in 1912 by Christian A. Eckstorm.…

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Comfort Station

Comfort Station is a multidisciplinary art space whose mission is to present…

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Concord Music Hall

Chicago’s premier mid-size venue, located between Wicker Park and Logan Square. We…

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Congress Theater

A former movie palace with classic architecture and an Italian-influenced interior, the…

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Constellation

Constellation is a venue on Chicago’s northwest side founded in April 2013…

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Copernicus Center

The Copernicus Center is supported by the Copernicus Foundation, a non-profit organization serving Chicago since…

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DANK Haus

The DANK Haus German American Cultural Center is a nonprofit cultural center…

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Danny’s

Dark, funky multiroom bar/club with DJs & dancing in an unassuming space…

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Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret

Intimate bar/lounge with sing-alongs & stage shows plus special nights for open…

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Debonair Social Club

Debonair Social Club is a trendsetting Chicago nightclub, showcasing some of the…

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Delilah’s

Delilah’s opened in 1993 and has been open every day since.  We…

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Double Door

So named thanks to entrances on Milwaukee and Damen avenues in Wicker…

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East of the Ryan

This small banquet hall is located, as you might expect, just east…

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Eddie V’s

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu. Stop by for…

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Elastic Arts

Elastic Arts is a 501c3 non-profit organization fostering a community of music, art and…

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Elbo Room

If you’re friends with musicians who stick to the local circuit, chances…

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Emerald Isle

Located proudly in Edison Park for over two decades, the Emerald Isle…

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Epiphany

Epiphany Church is unlike any other music venue you’ve been to. You can…

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Exit

Exit hosts a wide range of events on both of its floors…

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Experimental Sound Studio

Experimental Sound Studio’s Edgewater facility is home to a full-service recording, mixing,…

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Fadó Irish Pub

Irish owned and operated, we started in Chicago in River North in…

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Fifth Province Pub

Fifth Province Pub is part of the Irish American Heritage Center in…

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Fireside Bowl

Can a dirty, dumpy, run-down bowling alley be legendary? For Chicago’s punk…

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Firewater Saloon

Firewater Saloon is all about country music and the best. They show…

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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, originally known as World Music Theatre and formerly…

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FirstMerit Bank Pavilion

The FirstMerit Bank Pavilion (formerly Charter One Pavilion) is an amphitheatre located…

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FitzGerald’s Nightclub

Live music is better! Roots rock, indie, acoustic, folk, country of all…

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Five Star Bar

This restaurant and bar has live music and DJ sets every Friday…

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Friendly Tap

A longstanding, family-owned neighborhood joint with BYOF(ood), coffee, draught beers, a record…

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Fuller’s Pub II

Family owned neighborhood bar opened in 1994. Enjoy some of Chicago’s best…

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Fulton Recital Hall

Fulton Recital Hall is one of the University of Chicago Music Department’s…

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Gale Street Inn

The menu at Gale Street Inn, especially “Chicago’s Finest Ribs,” are the pride…

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Goose Island Brewpub

Our Clybourn Brewpub has been brewing award winning, handcrafted Goose Island ales…

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Gramaphone Records

This funky record store with a clubby vibe stocks a selection of…

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GrandBar

This West Town late-night spot on the corner of Grand and Ashland…

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Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

Opened in 1907, Uptown’s Green Mill is a storied club and jazz…

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Hamilton Park Cultural Center

This longstanding community center occasionally hosts live music, including the annual Englewood…

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Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is located at the corner of Clark and…

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Harold Washington Cultural Center

The Harold Washington Cultural Center (HWCC), a 501(c) 3 a non-profit organization located…

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Heartland Cafe

The Heartland takes great care and effort in finding local, organic, sustainable,…

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Heaven Gallery

Heaven Gallery is a non-profit gallery and multi-disciplinary arts space in Chicago’s…

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The Hideout

Anyone who’s ever visited The Hideout, located just northwest of Goose Island,…

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High-Hat Club

We are a new bar and restaurant in Northcenter, Chicago serving up…

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Hookah Joint Lounge

A local hookah lounge in West Rogers Park, Hookah Joint Lounge is…

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Hot City Cocktail Lounge

Come join us for some fun! We have live blues, karaoke, pool,…

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House of Blues

One of more than a dozen locations across America, House of Blues…

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Howl At The Moon

Ready to Howl, Chicago? Howl at the Moon is the #1 nightlife…

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Hyde Park Suzuki Institute

We are a community of folks who enjoy their musical experience.  Parents…

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Innertown Pub

A self-proclaimed “home of the arts,” this small, popular bar hosts events…

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Innjoy

Innjoy debuted in February 2001 to fill the void for a casual…

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Irish American Heritage Center

The Irish American Heritage Center provides the very best in Irish culture…

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Jazz Institute of Chicago

Founded in 1969, the Jazz Institute of Chicago promotes and nurtures jazz…

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Jazz Showcase

The Jazz Showcase has been Chicago’s home base for Jazz since 1947. The…

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Joe’s

Joe’s is a 20,000 square foot warehouse-style venue located near Lincoln Park in…

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Jokes and Notes

Jokes & Notes is a hip 150-seat club with a full bar,…

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Juliana Restaurant & Nightclub

Middle Eastern restaurant with live music and lively patrons. The music  ranges…

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Karolinka Club

We are open from 2:00 p.m. till midnight–and longer if needed.

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Kingston Mines

We don’t just love Blues – we live and breathe it. Lincoln Park…

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Jacaranda Bar

A lively spot for sports, food, drinks, and music. When you’re sick of…

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La Pachanga Club

Las Fuentes Restaurant by day, La Pachanga Club by night. Lincoln Park…

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Lampo

Founded in 1997, Lampo promotes and supports artists working in experimental music…

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Late Bar

Late Bar is located at 3534 W Belmont in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood.…

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Liar’s Club

A dive bar and rock venue, that sometimes plays Disco just for…

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Licorice Lounge

Offering a space for networking and professional mixers, this South Side lounge…

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Lighthouse Tavern

This friendly cocktail bar is an intimate space where musicians play sets…

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Lilly’s

The best bar in Lincoln Park! Live music every night – originals,…

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Lincoln Hall

Midsize live music venue with an on-site restaurant & bar. Depaul/Lincoln Park…

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Little Bucharest Bistro

With a history spanning over three decades, Little Bucharest Bistro has opened…

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Livewire Lounge

This newish metal-punk-industrial club on a lonely stretch of Milwaukee hosts live…

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Logan Hardware

Logan Hardware Records is Logan Square’s classic record store and vintage arcade…

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Logan Square Auditorium

Once a venue-for-hire, this second floor auditorium is now being booked more…

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Lyon and Healy Hall

Lyon & Healy Hall is destined to become one of the city’s…

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M Lounge

Sit back and relax at this South Loop martini lounge. M Lounge…

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Mandel Hall

Mandel Hall , the University of Chicago’s premier concert venue, is located within…

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Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar

Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar  has been operating in Bridgeport since…

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Martini Club

A classic wood interior gives this cozy lounge a nostalgic feel —…

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JC Martini Club

JC Martini Club is the ultimate destination for 18+ nightlife. Featuring 4…

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Martyrs’

Located on a quaint strip of Lincoln Ave. in Northcenter, Martyrs’ has…

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Mayne Stage

Operating in the same building as the historic Morse Theater, which opened…

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Metro

Preceded by the dance-based SmartBar downstairs, The Cabaret Metro—quickly shortened to Metro—kicked…

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Mi Tierra en la Villita

With a 30 year+ of history of serving authentic Mexican food, this…

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Montrose Saloon

Open at 3 and judgement-free. Irving Park 2933 W. Montrose Chicago 60618…

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Mother’s Too

This vibrant, saloon-style bar in downtown Chicago hosts free live music Wednesday…

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Music Box Theatre

For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the…

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Music Lounge

This Logan Square dive bar’s name has the word ‘lounge’ in it,…

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The Mutiny

The Mutiny is a unique combination of music venue and neighborhood dive…

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Myopic Bookstore

One of Chicago’s oldest and largest used bookstores, Myopic Books has three…

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Nelly’s Saloon

Nelly’s Saloon is an Avondale bar that serves Romanian cuisine. Avondale 3256…

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Nichols Concert Hall

The experience of a live performance can be a powerful catalyst. It…

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Nick’s Beer Garden

NICK’S BEER GARDEN started on the corner of Halsted and Armitage in…

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Nite Cap Lounge

This low key lounge offers a diverse selection of live music events…

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Nite Light Arts Center

The Nite Light Arts Center is a faith-based arts center offering a…

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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

The NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE is a…

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Northlight Theatre

Northlight Theatre is a venue just outside of Chicago. The 318-seat performance…

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OHM

OHM is the hottest nightclub located in the heart of Wicker Park…

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O’Shaughnessy’s Public House

Upscale Irish tavern featuring bar food, multiple TVs, weekly live music &…

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The Owl

Located a few blocks from the heart of Logan Square at 2521…

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Paddy Mac’s Pub & Grill

Paddy Mac’s Pub & Grill is located in the Old Irving Park…

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Pantazelos Performing Artists

Pantazelos is an intimate, beautiful space with 14 ft. ceilings, just one…

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Park West

One of Chicago’s best equipped multimedia facilities, this historic theatre has been…

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Petrillo Music Shell

James C. Petrillo Music Shell or simply Petrillo Music Shell or Petrillo…

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Phyllis’ Musical Inn

Laid-back dive bar with nightly live music for all tastes. West Town/Wicker…

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Pianoforte Chicago: Recital Hall

PianoForte Chicago features a beautiful and intimate Recital Hall perfectly suited for…

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Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Pick-Staiger is a 989-seat hall located in the Arts Circle on the Evanston…

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Pops for Champagne

Pops for Champagne is the nation’s most acclaimed champagne bar and one of…

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Preston Bradley Center

This historic 1926 six story building has a beautiful auditorium on the…

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Pritzker Pavilion

Since 2004, Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion bandshell has hosted high-class outdoor concerts…

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Quenchers

Straddling Bucktown and Logan Square on the corner of Western and Fullerton,…

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Redhead Piano Bar

The Redhead is Chicago’s Premier Piano Bar. Located on bustling Ontario Street,…

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Red Line Tap

The Red Line Tap hosts music up to 7 nights a week…

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Red Pepper’s Masquerade Lounge

Red Pepper’s is a Cajun restaurant and festive bar. The interior creates…

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Red Kiva

Centered around a sunken, circular seating area, this lounge hosts regular music…

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Reggie’s Music Joint

Reggies in the “south South Loop,” just east of Chinatown, is a…

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Riviera Theatre

Designed by the team behind the Chicago Theatre (but built first) nearly…

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Room 43

Room 43, located in the heart of the historic Bronzeville and North…

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Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral

Founded in 2000 to create free public access to high-quality music, Rush…

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S.P.A.C.E.

Since opening its doors in 2008, SPACE has brought thousands of world…

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Saint Paul’s Church

Saint Paul’s is a vibrant, progressive, Christian community in Chicago’s Lincoln Park…

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Schubas

Schubas in Lakeview—the music venue, not the brothers who own it—operates out…

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Silvie’s Lounge

Silvie’s Lounge specializes in live entertainment and caters to a wide variety…

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Simon’s Tavern

Simon’s is a long-standing neighborhood bar with a big beer selection, a…

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Skylark

Skylark is a cash-only bar with craft beer, pub food & live…

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SmartBar

The dance-based predecessor to Metro, SmartBar is the (literally) underground dance bar…

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Smart Museum of Art

The Smart Museum of Art is an intimate museum for bold encounters…

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Sound Bar

Designed to stimulate both the mind and body, Sound-Bar Nightclub provides an…

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South Shore Cultural Center

Located in the South Shore community, South Shore Cultural Center (formerly the…

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Spybar

Spybar Nightclub is a Chicago institution, boasting unparalleled night life for 18…

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Studio 31 Lounge

Studio 31 is a local bar – originally located in Bridgeport for…

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Studio 914

Studio 914 LLC is a collaborative gallery/event space that invites artists and businesses…

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Studio Paris Nightclub

Since opening its doors, Studio Paris has redefined nightlife in Chicago. Blending…

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Subterranean

Situated right next to Wicker Park’s infamous, traffic-clogging six-way intersection, Subterranean books…

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Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Welcome to Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Chicago. Located in River North, near the…

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Tantrum

Nightclub & cocktail lounge featuring specialty drinks, sports on TV & frequent…

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Taste of Peru

A saying often said in the restaurants of Lima is that Peruvian…

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Thalia Hall

John Dusek built Thalia Hall with the hopes of bringing arts and entertainment from…

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The Auxiliary

The primary objective of the Auxiliary Art Center is to provide a…

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The Beverly Arts Center

The Beverly Arts Center is a vibrant and multifaceted not-for-profit organization serving…

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The California Clipper

The Clipper is an old bar from the ‘30s that has lots…

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The Continental

A late-night dive bars with a back patio. Great for a crazy night…

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The CrossRoads Bar and Grill

The CrossRoads Bar & Grill celebrates the migration of music from the…

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The Cubby Bear

With over 30,000 square feet of space, you can can enjoy live…

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The Empty Bottle

In 1992 the Empty Bottle started out as a cat-ridden hole-in-the-wall bar…

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The Family Den Lounge

Located in the midst of a long swath of clubs, the Family…

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The Grafton Pub & Grill

The Grafton is a cozy, comfortable pub that succeeds in providing exceptional…

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The Mid

If you’ve gone to see a big-name DJ or dance act over…

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The New Dating Game

This 25-and-older Calumet City lounge caters customers at the minimum age and…

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The Orbit Room

Satisfying comfort food with a retro twist make the Orbit Room the…

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The Original Mother’s

A stored Division St. bar in Chicago for over 45 years featuring…

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The Orphanage

The Orphanage is an all-ages auditorium, venue, and community center in the…

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The Promontory

“Stylish, modern eatery with open-earth cooking & a conceptual menu in a…

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The Signature Lounge at the 96th

This upscale lounge is located on the 96th floor of the John…

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The Skokie Theatre

Just outside of the City of Chicago, the Skokie Theatre hosts a…

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The Smoke Daddy

The Smoke Daddy is a must see in one of Chicago’s hottest,…

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The Spokenword Lounge

The Spokenword lounge offers live music, DJS, and, of course, spokenword and…

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The Wild Hare

Live Reggae in all its forms from all over the world is…

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Time Out Lounge

Sports bar and venue on Chicago’s South Side. Chatham 8216 S. Vincennes…

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Tonic Room

Artist-friendly lounge hosting live bands, comedians, and DJs. Lincoln Park 2447 N…

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Township

Opened by MP Shows head honcho Brian Peterson, a man responsible for…

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Transistor

What is Transistor? It’s a shop and gallery, with work and wares…

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Transit Nightclub

Transit Nightclub providing the best in Chicago nightlife clubbing since 2000! A…

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Tuman’s Bar and Grill

The full-service bar features handcrafted cocktails, a well-chosen wine list, and 28 ever-changing draft lines with…

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UIC Pavillion

The UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago) Pavilion is a 9,500-seat multi-purpose…

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Ukrainian Institute for Modern Art

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, UIMA, preserves and promotes contemporary art…

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Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground: 2 independent restaurants located in the heart of Wrigleyville &…

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Underground Wonder Bar

Opened in 1989 by performer, composer, pianist, singer-songwriter, band leader, and mother-to-all…

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United Center

The United Center, home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls, is…

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University of Chicago Presents

One of Chicago’s oldest and most distinguished concert series, the University of…

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Untitled (Supper Club)

This River North bar takes after Prohibition-era speakeasies – meaning low profile,…

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Uptown Lounge

The North Side’s finest & friendliest late night hangout for over 10…

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V Live

MUSICA IS OUR BUSINESS! We are the most innovative entertainment company in the…

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Vaughan’s Pub

Your favorite neighborhood OHIO bar! Showing all OSU, Browns, Cavs & Indians…

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Velvet Lounge

Chicago’s premier South Loop destination for live music and sports. Full bar.…

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Vertigo

Ranked in the Top 3 of Hotel Bar of the Year Awards…

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The Vic Theatre

The Vic—shortened from “Victoria” on its official signage—is one of the oldest…

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Washington Park

Named after President George Washington, Washington Park is a 372-acre park between…

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Water Hole Lounge

We are the real deal. We are not your tourist trap, we…

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Watra Night Club

A dedicated club offering the best experience with live music and performances.…

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Whistler

With free live music, colorful cocktails on rotation, a storefront gallery, and…

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White Box Space

Come visit the White Box Space gallery for art shows and live…

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Willa’s Fifty Yard Line

The place to be for sports fans and steppers alike. The live…

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Windy City Inn

One of the North Center neighborhood’s best gathering spots featuring great bar…

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Windy City Music Theater

Windy City Music Theatre is a professional theatre and school. The company…

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Windy City Playhouse

With Windy City Playhouse, I envision a new kind of theater. A…

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Rosa’s Lounge

Rosa’s Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges, family…

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Wire

Located on Roosevelt Road in Berwyn, Wire is a facility for music…

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Woodlawn Tap

Neighborhood cash-only watering hole that’s a hangout for the University of Chicago…

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Zebra Lounge

The Zebra Lounge, located off the main Division strip inside the Canterbury…

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