Four Chicago Live Music Venues for Different Nights

Hear Chicago live music in an indie dive bar, a vintage cocktail lounge, a concert arena and a family owned blues club.

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Empty Bottle
4.7 (1,625)
Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1)
1035 N. Western Ave.

Indie rock and experimental acts share a stage in a dive bar with exposed brick and a stamped tin ceiling. This Ukrainian Village venue dates to 1993. Check the lineup and cover before heading over.

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The California Clipper
4.6 (811)
Tue – Thu, Sun, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1)
1002 N. California Ave.

A Humboldt Park lounge operating since 1937 pairs nightly live music with cocktails, vintage decor and a red lit interior. Check the cover for the performance you want to hear.

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United Center
4.7 (24,683)
Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 17:00
1901 W Madison St

Major concert tours share this Near West Side arena with professional basketball and hockey. Championship banners line the rafters. Check event specific doors and ticket prices, as listed venue hours are not a concert schedule.

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Rosa’s Lounge
4.8 (857)
Tue, Thu – Sat, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1); Wed, 20:00 – 12:00 (+1)
3420 W Armitage Ave.

Traditional and modern Chicago blues performers play an intimate family owned club in Logan Square. Late night hours suit a longer evening. Check the show, cover and closing time before visiting.

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