Three Event Venues in Chicago Built for a First Visit

4.6 (1,647)

Mon – Thu, 09:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 17:00; Sun, 13:00 – 17:00

400 S. State Street

Chicago's central library spans ten floors of books and art, crowned by a bright, glass-domed Winter Garden.

4.6 (1,372)

Mon, 18:00 – 23:00; Tue – Wed, 16:40 – 23:00; Thu, 16:40 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 16:30 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 16:30 – 23:00

3159 N Southport Ave

Housed in a former Schlitz brewery, this intimate North Side tavern offers an up-close stage for a diverse rotation of live bands.

4.5 (1,375)

322 W. Armitage

Built in 1916 as a vaudeville house, this Lincoln Park landmark features a rare diamond-shaped interior and hosts contemporary music.