- 3159 N. Southport Ave., Lake View
One of the most inviting small music rooms in the city, this Lakeview spot puts all the elements together to great effect: excellent sound, intimate environs, a... READ MORE
One of the most inviting small music rooms in the city, this Lakeview spot puts all the elements together to great effect: excellent sound, intimate environs, a... READ MORE
Featuring local and national acts seven nights a week, this Lakeview music venue is one of the city's most popular. The upstairs lounge, served by a full bar wi... READ MORE
Catch traditional Irish bands and local, national and international acts here as well as international sports telecasts and major American sporting events. In s... READ MORE
The 3,500-seat Chicago Theatre began life as a Balaban and Katz movie temple. After years of neglect, it was restored to its former glory as a sumptuous perform... READ MORE
''There was a store like this in every neighborhood when I was a kid,'' says Jim Sherry. ''Now they are a dying breed.'' He sells accessories as well as ins... READ MORE
Rosa's is a very personal statement of the owners, drummer Tony Mangiullo and his mother, Rosa. The facility is not impressive -- just another long tavern room ... READ MORE
Double Door's pedigree -- it's Metro's smaller sister club -- is easily identified by the impressive bookings and comfortable atmosphere. This is primarily a ro... READ MORE
Martyrs' is a nightclub that feels like a neighborhood bar, from its wall of windows along Lincoln Avenue to its burger-and-chicken-wings menu. But then there's... READ MORE
Originally a 1912 silent screen Nickelodeon and most recently the short-lived Morse Theatre, the building reopens in spring as a state-of-the-art live performan... READ MORE
This West Loop music-focused club features electronica acts on Friday nights and DJs on Saturdays. The multi-level space features several VIP sections and two b... READ MORE
This bar has been featuring live music 365 days a year since 1989, when it was opened by Lonie Walker, a musician who plays three nights a week. The music is mo... READ MORE
Ms. Illinois Amber Podell hosts the fundraiser, which benefits Chicago Gateway Green. DJ Kamil performs. Tickets include a fashion show, cocktails and appetizer... READ MORE
This River North bar takes after Prohibition-era speakeasies - meaning low profile, low light, craft cocktails, champagne and secret entrances. It doubles as a ... READ MORE
Set to open in April 2013, the blues center - with decor inspired by the Maxwell Street Market - will feature Rhythm and Blues entertainment as well as booths a... READ MORE
The Kinetic Playground's window decorations (psychedelic murals of Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, The Doors, The Who and Led Zeppelin, to name a few) should c... READ MORE
Be sure to look up at least a few times to see the impeccably crafted ceilings, round window openings and quaint windows. It's one of the North Side's nicest th... READ MORE