Dance by Salon Mirrors, Listen from a Booth
Themed parties in West Town span darkwave, goth and Emo versus Pop Punk. The West Loop counterpart puts performers in focus, with clear sound at moderate volume and a concert schedule to check before visiting.
Chicago DJ and Concert Venues
A Parlor After Dark
Beauty Bar Chicago brings martinis and dancing to a retro salon setting in West Town. Blue sofas, circular mirrors and checkered flooring frame the lounge. Themed DJ parties range from darkwave and goth nights to Emo versus Pop Punk events. Entry is for guests aged 21 and older. Doors open at 7:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Saturday opening is 5:00 PM. The club closes at 2:00 AM the following morning on each listed night.
West Loop Listening Room
Live music shares the bill with an onsite restaurant at Garcia's Chicago. The Grateful Dead-inspired venue has a general admission dance pit. Wall booths and straight-away stage tables sit across a tiered layout. Clear sight lines extend to the back bar. The audio system is tuned for clarity at a moderate volume. Guests need to be 21 or older. Check the concert schedule when planning a visit.
Choosing the Soundtrack
Beauty Bar Chicago puts themed DJ parties at the center of its retro salon setting in West Town, with martinis and dancing shaping the experience. Garcia's Chicago brings a different focus to the West Loop, live performances in a Grateful Dead-inspired room, with an onsite restaurant and tiered views of the stage. The contrast is in how music frames the room, from a DJ-led dance floor to a concert space with booths and tables. Both venues are for adults 21 and older.
