Wicker Park Live Music Crawl: Four Stages Off Milwaukee Avenue
The lineup pairs a two-story club and a century-old former auto shop with an upstairs concert space, then shifts to a mid-sized hall with flexible stage setups and a former salt factory's indoor and outdoor riverfront stages.
Subterranean is a two-story live music venue and bar at 2011 W North Ave with a downstairs room and an upstairs balcony with a view of the stage. The venue hosts touring bands, indie acts, hip-hop performances and themed dance parties. The elevated view keeps visitors clear of the pit. Check the event's age rule: 17+ or 21+.
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At 2033 W North Ave, Chop Shop operates inside a 100-year-old former auto body shop. The ground floor holds a butcher shop, deli, restaurant and bar serving meat-focused American fare and creative themed drinks. Upstairs, a 6,000-square-foot event space hosts live performances with views from the floor and mezzanine.
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Concord Music Hall, at 2047 N Milwaukee Ave, hosts touring electronic, metal and hip-hop acts in a mid-sized room. Its stage can face the crowd in a traditional setup or sit at the center in a 360-degree arrangement. The venue is known for strong sound and clear sightlines, while traffic can bunch near bars and merchandise booths.
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The Salt Shed occupies the former Morton Salt factory at 1357 N Elston Ave. Its footprint includes the Shed, an indoor hall designed for year-round acoustics, and an expansive outdoor stage along the Chicago River. Touring rock, indie, pop and electronic acts fill both formats. Bring a card or use mobile pay: the venue is cashless.
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