Chicago Live Events, Concerts, Festivals, & Nightlife

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The Working Songwriter Forum

the working songwriter forum

Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square

10 AM
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HEY DAY HAPPY HOUR- Music by Jeanie B.

hey day happy hour- music by jeanie b.

Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen

4 PM
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HAPPY HOUR on the PATIO: KATHRYN & CHRIS

happy hour on the patio: kathryn & chris

FitzGerald's

5 PM
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Golden Hour featuring Bear Williams

golden hour featuring bear williams

Epiphany Center for the Arts

5 PM
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Chicago Style Improv

chicago style improv

The Revival - Improv Theater

6 PM
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Dropship | Caveman | Grim Reefer | Veracity Plant

dropship | caveman | grim reefer | veracity plant

The WC Social Club

6 PM
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Second Hand News: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ Robert’s Westside

second hand news: a tribute to fleetwood mac @ robert’s westside

Robert's Westside

6 PM
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Teatro Zinzanni

teatro zinzanni

Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District

6 PM
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Presented by Robert's Westside.    Second Hand News: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

presented by robert's westside. second hand news: a tribute to fleetwood mac

Bobby G's

6 PM
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Genital Shame, Wretched Blessing, Fetish Mine, and Apophy

genital shame, wretched blessing, fetish mine, and apophy

Brotherhood for the Fallen

7 PM
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Young Composers Initiative Finale Concert

young composers initiative finale concert

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

7 PM
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Party'z / Joie De Vivre / Hi Ho

party'z / joie de vivre / hi ho

Cobra Lounge

7 PM / $17
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An Evening with Vince Gill

an evening with vince gill

The Chicago Theatre

7 PM
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Curren$y with the 747 Band: 4:20 Tour

curren$y with the 747 band: 4:20 tour

Metro

7 PM
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Friday Night on the Patio w/ GERALD MCCLENDON!

friday night on the patio w/ gerald mcclendon!

FitzGerald's

7 PM
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ComedySportz Chicago

comedysportz chicago

Malarkey Comedy, Home of ComedySportz Chicago

7 PM
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Grossman Ensemble – World Premieres III

grossman ensemble – world premieres iii

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

7 PM
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Tennis with special guest Billie Marten

tennis with special guest billie marten

The Salt Shed

7 PM
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Background Character * Naked Brunch * Blush Scars

background character * naked brunch * blush scars

The Gman Tavern

7 PM
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Tommy Goodroad Single Release Show with Edie McKenna

tommy goodroad single release show with edie mckenna

Epiphany Center for the Arts

7 PM
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Vino Louden Blues Band/Nicholas Alexander Blues Band

vino louden blues band/nicholas alexander blues band

Kingston Mines

7 PM
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Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with Dee Alexander

chicago soul jazz collective with dee alexander

Winter's Jazz Club

7 PM
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Bookclub presents:    Bigkid album release w/ Liam Taylor + Bre Morrissey

bookclub presents: bigkid album release w/ liam taylor + bre morrissey

Ayden's Book Club

7 PM
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Craig Finn

craig finn

Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square

8 PM
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Chicken Bone w. Van Lawless

chicken bone w. van lawless

Evanston SPACE

8 PM / Free
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Friday Night in the SIDEBAR w/ THE ANTHONY BRUNO QUARTET

friday night in the sidebar w/ the anthony bruno quartet

FitzGerald's

8 PM
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JON SPENCER Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub w/ special guest Cheater Slicks

jon spencer returns to fitzgeralds historic nightclub w/ special guest cheater slicks

FitzGerald's

8 PM / $44
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The Manns: Live Breathe Fight Tour

the manns: live breathe fight tour

Wintrust Arena

8 PM
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duendita w/ Gayun Cann: 'a strong desire to survive' Release

duendita w/ gayun cann: 'a strong desire to survive' release

Constellation

8 PM
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Anne Helen Wells // Jess 11 // Shinespark // Violethead

anne helen wells // jess 11 // shinespark // violethead

Burlington Bar

8 PM
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Leslie Starlight / Fox Crossing String Band

leslie starlight / fox crossing string band

Broken Hearts

8 PM
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Rubén Blades - Fotografías Tour

rubén blades - fotografías tour

Rosemont Theatre

8 PM
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Genital Shame, Wretched Blessing, Apophy, Fetish Mine

genital shame, wretched blessing, apophy, fetish mine

Kitchen 17

8 PM
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God Bullies w/ Suckling, Cougars

god bullies w/ suckling, cougars

Sleeping Village

9 PM / $20
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Mr. Phylzzz, Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes, Tension Pets

mr. phylzzz, mr. clit and the pink cigarettes, tension pets

Cole's Bar

9 PM / $14
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Lust For Life: Lana Del Rey Dance Party

lust for life: lana del rey dance party

Subterranean

9 PM
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Anything Goes: Hip Hop, R&B And More

anything goes: hip hop, r&b and more

The Promontory

9 PM
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Meg and the Wheelers / Los Gallos / Lydia Cash

meg and the wheelers / los gallos / lydia cash

The Empty Bottle

9 PM / $20.39
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Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

trapped in a musical – an improvised musical

Malarkey Comedy, Home of ComedySportz Chicago

9 PM
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Comedy Dance Chicago presents: 8-BITS

comedy dance chicago presents: 8-bits

The iO Theater

9 PM
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Andrea, Seedy P, David Nekola, + Totum Frogs

andrea, seedy p, david nekola, + totum frogs

Gallery Cabaret

9 PM
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MIA presents    Delamota & Friends

mia presents delamota & friends

Bourbon on Division

9 PM
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Stephen Hull Experience :: I'll Play The Blues For You

stephen hull experience :: i'll play the blues for you

Rosa's Lounge

9 PM
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Nightcap Music by: Ryan Burns

nightcap music by: ryan burns

Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen

9 PM
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Triny La Leyenda, Tono y Freddy, and Los Armadillos Del Compa Max

triny la leyenda, tono y freddy, and los armadillos del compa max

Candela Bar And Grill

9 PM
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Matthew Dear B2b Juan Maclean * Harry Cross

matthew dear b2b juan maclean * harry cross

Smartbar

10 PM
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Meg and the Wheelers / Los Gallos / Lydia Cash

meg and the wheelers / los gallos / lydia cash

The Empty Bottle

10 PM / $15
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DJ Teebot & Guests Analog Vibes: All Vinyl Records from Across the Globe | Space Lobby

dj teebot & guests analog vibes: all vinyl records from across the globe | space lobby

Evanston SPACE

10 PM / Free
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Machinedrum * RP Boo * Janesita * Barragoon

machinedrum * rp boo * janesita * barragoon

Smoke & Mirrors

10 PM
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Stephen Hull Experience :: I'll Play The Blues For You

stephen hull experience :: i'll play the blues for you

Rosa's Lounge

11 PM
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