Dancing in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of dancing in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Chicago neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Stolen Saddle

Stolen Saddle

Lake View East • $$

country-themed bar & rooftop

Newcomer
ROOF on theWit

ROOF on theWit

Chicago Loop

rooftop lounge & nightlife

Great terrace
Tin Roof

Tin Roof

Lake View East • $$

Live music & cold drinks

Smoke & Mirrors

Smoke & Mirrors

Logan Square

underground electronic music venue

Hideaway

Hideaway

Rush & Division

Late-night dance spot

Bar Tabu

Bar Tabu

West Town • $$

Party brunch with DJs

Hydrate Nightclub

Hydrate Nightclub

Lake View East • $$

High-energy drag & dancing

Radius Chicago

Radius Chicago

East Pilsen

Warehouse music cathedral

Spybar

Spybar

River North • $$

underground house music club

The Mine Chicago

The Mine Chicago

West Loop

high-energy late-night dance club

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The Choir Of Man

The Choir Of Man

Sheffield & DePaul

Pub singalong musical

Drama Club

Drama Club

West Town • $

Agave cocktails & DJs

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Frequently asked questions

How are these dancing in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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