Riot Fest Late Night: Casa Gogol Records Party w/ That Handsome Devil + PONS One-time only
Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 PM
Avondale • $$
Bars This Week in Chicago worth going out for.
The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.
I keep track of bars in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse Chicago neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
Riot Fest Late Night: William Shatner and The *uckers One-time only
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:30 PM
Lincoln Park
Gable Price and Friends One-time only
Sun, Sep 20 · 8:00 PM
Roscoe Village • $$
Candi Jenkins One-time only
Sun, Sep 20 · 7:00 PM
Evanston
Towa Bird with Mother Soki One-time only
Tue, Sep 22 · 8:00 PM
Sheffield & DePaul
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anaiis with special guest Elliott Skinner One-time only
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 PM
Lincoln Square
Riot Fest Late Night: The Flatliners / Dave Hause One-time only
Sun, Sep 20 · 11:00 PM
West Loop • $$
Alejandro Escovedo with special guest Clem Snide One-time only
Sun, Sep 20 · 7:00 PM
Lincoln Square
A.CHAL - CHOLOGANTE One-time only
Wed, Sep 23 · 8:00 PM
West Town • $$
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Frequently asked questions
How are these bars 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.