coolest chicago music venues
Leah Fishman
I grew up running around with friends at the Park West. I lounged while listening to ABBA cover bands from the lawn of Ravinia. The first place I drove solo was for vegan food and late night tunes at the Beat Kitchen. I feel in love with storytelling at SPACE, danced alone at the House of Blues, and not-so-smoothly chatted up Ryan Gosling at Schubas (true story folks). I don't live in Chicago any more, but its music venues are in my bones. If you're looking for live music any night of the week, this list the best place to start.
Evanston SPACE, The Hideout, Schubas Tavern, Lincoln Hall, The Empty Bottle, Thalia Hall, Constellation, City Winery, Metro, House of Blues Chicago, Vic Theatre, The Riviera Theatre, The Chicago Theatre, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Ravinia, Subterranean, Bottom Lounge, Park West, The Whistler, Concord Music Hall, Elbo Room, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Martyrs', Tonic Room, Cobra Lounge, Beat Kitchen
Evanston SPACE, United States
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The Hideout in Chicago, United States
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Schubas Tavern in Chicago, United States
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Lincoln Hall in Chicago, United States
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The Empty Bottle in Chicago, United States
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Thalia Hall in Chicago, United States
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Constellation in Chicago, United States
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City Winery in Chicago, United States
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Metro in Chicago, United States
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House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, United States
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Vic Theatre in Chicago, United States
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The Riviera Theatre in Chicago, United States
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The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, United States
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago, United States
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Ravinia, United States
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Subterranean in Chicago, United States
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Bottom Lounge in Chicago, United States
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Park West in Chicago, United States
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The Whistler in Chicago, United States
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Concord Music Hall in Chicago, United States
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Elbo Room in Chicago, United States
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, United States
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Martyrs' in Chicago, United States
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Tonic Room in Chicago, United States
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Cobra Lounge in Chicago, United States
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Beat Kitchen in Chicago, United States
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