Chicago Rock Shows Meet Retro Salon Beats
Hear underground and experimental acts up close, with a bar menu available at the West Loop venue. DJ themes range from darkwave and goth to pop punk. Check the party calendar before heading out.
After Dark Venues
West Town After Dark
Beauty Bar Chicago pairs martinis and manicures in a retro salon setting. Themed DJ parties range from darkwave and goth nights to Emo versus Pop Punk events. Entry is limited to guests aged 21 and older. Saturday hours run from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM. A cover charge of 15 dollars applies after 9:00 PM on Saturdays. Check the party calendar before choosing a weekend night for dancing.
Ashland Concert Rooms
Underground rock acts take the stage at Cobra Lounge, an intimate West Loop venue with two performance spaces. The Main Stage and AAA Stage put audiences close to the bands. Wednesday and Thursday hours run from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, while Saturday runs from 12:30 PM to 2:00 AM. Entry is paid, with a typical price range of 20 to 30 dollars per person. Free street parking is listed.
Western Avenue Indie Staple
Exposed brick and a stamped tin ceiling frame Empty Bottle's unchanged 1993 interior. This Ukrainian Village dive bar hosts indie rock and experimental acts. A raised upper floor accommodates crowds. The bar sits at the back of the stage floor. Admission is limited to guests aged 21 and older. Weekend cover charges range from 15 to 20 dollars. On Saturdays, the venue opens at 5:00 PM and stays open until 3:00 AM.
