World Music Venues in North

Riviera Theatre -

4746 N. Racine Ave. - Chicago (Uptown)

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...

The Morse Theatre -

1328 Morse Ave. - Chicago (Rogers Park)

Originally a 1912 silent screen Nickelodeon, the building reopens in 2008 as a state-of-the-art live performance venue for local and national jazz,...

The Wild Hare -

3530 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)

Calling itself the reggae capital of America is no stretch for The Wild Hare. Seven nights a week, the stage features local, national or...

Vic Theatre/Brew & View -

3145 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

Built in 1911, the Vic is a dramatic theater that's just big enough to book prominent national acts, and just small enough to keep the live-music...

Aragon Ballroom -

1106 W. Lawrence Ave. - Chicago (Uptown)

Built in 1926, the Aragon Ballroom was designed for the tuxedoed men and gowned women who whirled to the big bands on its mammoth dance floor.

Elbo Room -

2871 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

Featuring local and national acts in all musical styles, Elbo Room is one of the city's top live-music venues.

Brown Rice -

4432 N. Kedzie Ave. - Chicago (Albany Park)

Located in the former Candlestick Maker space, this Albany Park spot serves as a cozy, low-key performance venue for a variety of jazz, world and...

Bela Fleck: The Africa Project

Old Town School of Folk Music - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)

Featuring Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni Ba, Anania Ngoglia and John Kitime.

February 21 : 5 p.m.
February 21 : 8 p.m.

Huun Huur Tu

Old Town School of Folk Music - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)

DJ Carmen Rizzo.

February 26 : 7 p.m.
February 26 : 10 p.m.

Punch Brothers

Old Town School of Folk Music - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)

Featuring Chris Thile.

March 7 : 5 p.m.
March 7 : 8 p.m.