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Must-visit Music Venues in Chicago

Must-visit Music Venues in Chicago

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Created by Audrey Leon • Updated On: December 27, 2011
Empty Bottle is one of Must-visit Music Venues in Chicago.

1. Empty Bottle

8.8
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews
Lincoln Hall is one of Must-visit Music Venues in Chicago.

2. Lincoln Hall

9.1
2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 72 tips and reviews
Metro is one of Must-visit Music Venues in Chicago.

3. Metro

9.0
3730 N Clark St (btwn Racine & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Wrigleyville · 90 tips and reviews
Double Door is one of Must-visit Music Venues in Chicago.

4. Double Door

1572 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & Honore St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Wicker Park · 56 tips and reviews
Schubas Tavern is one of Must-visit Music Venues in Chicago.

5. Schubas Tavern

8.8
3159 N Southport Ave (at Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Lakeview · 85 tips and reviews

6. Cafeteria de Pancho

2200 N California Ave (at W Palmer St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 2 tips and reviews

Audrey L.Audrey Leon: The best thing about this place is that the owner jumps onstage with the bands he likes and rocks out.

The Hideout is one of Must-visit Music Venues in Chicago.

7. The Hideout

8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · 57 tips and reviews