Afrobeats to Jazz on Chicago Weekend Nights

4.1 (241)

Fri, 23:00 – 03:30 (+1); Sat, 23:00 – 04:30 (+1)

4810 N Broadway

Friday and Saturday nights start at 11 PM at this intimate Uptown club. Afrobeats leads the music, with reggae and hip-hop in the mix. A 25,000-watt KV2 system supplies the sound. More than 99 intelligent lighting fixtures illuminate the room. Expect to stand outside private sections. The outdoor patio offers a change of setting.

4.6 (774)

Tue – Wed, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 16:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

4659 N Clark St

In Uptown, Carol's Pub hosts house band Diamondback and local bands for honky-tonk covers. Crowds gather around its wraparound bar for cold drinks and whiskey shots. The kitchen serves loaded Chicago dogs. The pub closes at 4 AM on weekends. Entry is for ages 21 and over.

4.1 (1,422)

Wed – Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1059 W Addison St

Across from Wrigley Field, Cubby Bear pairs a sprawling sports bar with live rock, pop and alternative concerts. Baseball crowds gather for pre-game and post-game drinks, while the schedule shifts between live music and DJs depending on the day. Billiards and bar food fill out the venue. On weekends, doors open at 11 AM.

4.7 (262)

Wed – Sun, 19:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2319 W Belmont Ave

Hungry Brain brings jazz and improvised music to a low-lit neighborhood bar on Belmont Avenue. The intimate room has retro rec-room furnishings and arcade games. Many shows are free. Guests can bring their own food. Friday and Saturday hours run from 7 PM to 2 AM. Entry is for ages 21 and over.