
North Side Listening Night: Martyrs' to a Tango Steakhouse
Martyrs' sets table seating beside two bars and an open stage floor. Constellation reshapes its room for each show. Old Town School of Folk Music pairs concerts with lyric writing. Artango serves Buenos Aires cooking with live music.


At Martyrs' in North Center, live music fills a retro, no-frills room with table seating, two bars and an open floor in front of the stage. A spot-on sound system and multiple vantage points keep the stage in view, seated, standing or dancing.
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Constellation's open room shifts to suit jazz, classical music, and dance, keeping the focus on live performance in an intimate setting. Theater chairs and raised sections at the back offer different ways to take in a show, while a casual full bar sits out front. The venue is 18+.
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Old Town School of Folk Music - Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall brings performances and music lessons together in Lincoln Square. Concertgoers praise the hall's beautiful sound and welcoming volunteer staff. Its creative programs include lyric writing and practice sessions. The school also has an on-site instrument shop.
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Artango Bar & Steakhouse brings rustic Buenos Aires cooking to Lincoln Square, with handmade empanadas, grilled octopus, lamb and a brothy seafood dish alongside South American wines. Live music and dance shows accompany the meal, and tango classes are offered.
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