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Andy's Jazz Club
(Nightlife - Live Music)
11 E Hubbard St, Chicago  60611 • 312-642-6805
Distance: ~0.47 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. It's jazz, jazz, jazz at this Hubbard Street entertainment venue. Andy's has live acts playing at noon, five, and nine. So, no matter what time of day, you get in the mood to hear true Chicago jazz. The menu here is quite extensive and goes beyond the typical bar food offerings. A wide array of groups perform, but most play traditional bebop and swing.
       

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House of Blues
(Nightlife - Live Music)
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago  60610 • 312-923-2000 • 312-527-2007
Distance: ~0.48 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Although HOB features live blues every night at 10pm, it's far from being just a blues place. National, international, and local groups of all musical stylings show up to play in the intimate concert hall with great acoustics. The multi-floored complex is decorated in a funky juke joint-meets-the-opera house style that features folk and Outsider art. Numerous opera boxes offer great views, and the Foundation Room (members only) is a luxurious treat.
       

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Pop's for Champagne
(Nightlife - Live Music)
601 N State St, Chicago  60610 • 312-266-7677
Distance: ~0.60 mi *
        Description: LAKE VIEW. Pop's offers over 100 different champagnes in an ethereal, elegant room. The sunken bar highlights piano and jazz combos that grace its elevated stage seven days a week. A lovely outdoor garden, domed ceilings, and a roaring fireplace make this spot a romantic classic. Light appetizers, desserts, and a full bar are available if you don't like the bubbles.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Pops for Champagne
(Nightlife - Live Music)
601 N State St, Chicago  60657 • 312-266-7677 • 312-266-7676
Distance: ~0.60 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. This long-lived live music club and champagne bar (25-plus years!) is a city mainstay, now relocated from its original Lake View neighborhood. A sleek, stylish bar lets patrons sip and mingle, while a downstairs lounge envelops folks in intimate surroundings and terrific live jazz. The shop sells sparkling wines and offers lunchtime and light evening fare, including scrumptious housemade desserts. A raw bar and caviars are included in the upscale offerings, and more than 125 champagnes are available. Jazz sets begin at 9pm.
       

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Redhead Piano Bar
(Nightlife - Live Music)
16 W Ontario St, Chicago  60610 • 312-640-1000
Distance: ~0.66 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. The sign above this bar's door features a sultry redhead who invites visitors inside. The piano bar draws a rather upscale crowd, plying them with martinis and strains of piano music. Jazz, swing, pop, rock, and blues can be heard most any night in a room stylishly decorated with sheet music on the walls. The bar serves single malt scotches, wines, cognacs, and ports, along with a signature chocolate martini that features Godiva Liqueur, Bailey's, and Belvedere.
       

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Fadó Irish Pub
(Nightlife - Live Music)
100 W Grand Ave, Chicago  60610 • 312-836-0066
Distance: ~0.68 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. This River North hotspot offers authentic Irish pub atmosphere with food, drink, and entertainment to match. Inside, you'll find quintessential dark-wood bar areas and plenty of "pub" ambiance, though the place does tend to get packed quickly after the sun goes down. A patio towards the rear is a favorite hangout, no matter the season. Fadó features live music – dancing is always encouraged – as well as special events to celebrate soccer (football!) matches. To mark your visit to this Chicago favorite, be sure to stop by the gift shop and pick up a few things Irish.
       

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Blue Chicago at Ohio
(Nightlife - Live Music)
536 N Clark St, Chicago  60610 • 312-661-0100
Distance: ~0.68 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Blue Chicago at Ohio mainly showcases female vocalists who really know how to sing the blues. The mellow and soulful sounds that emanate from this spot are legendary. The room is long and tavernesque with a stage at one end. A small dance floor is located near the stage for those who can't resist. A full bar is on premises, allowing for a drink or two with the show. Smart casual dress.
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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Vision
(Nightlife - Live Music)
632 N Dearborn St, Chicago  60610 • 312-266-1944
Distance: ~0.70 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Whether you choose to spend your time dancing on the lower level to hard-hitting house and trance or lounging around with a cocktail on one of the upper floors, Vision is varied enough to please even the most finicky night owls. Top-notch international DJs – think Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, and DJ Tiesto – spin a fierce mix of house, trance, techno, hip-hop, and more. An excellent sound and light system and a whimsical indoor waterfall keep things interesting.
       

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Buddy Guy's Legends
(Nightlife - Live Music)
754 S Wabash Ave, Chicago  60605 • 312-427-0333
Distance: ~0.98 mi *
        Description: SOUTH LOOP. Attempts to appear seedy only partially veil this club's polished interior, and yuppies and tourists often show up. The mellow blues joint offers jam sessions on Monday nights, and local acts perform Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday, then, showcase national artists. A plethora of memorabilia fills the cavernous room, and pool tables and a Southern kitchen that's open till midnight keep patrons satisfied. Despite its touristy reputation, the club is a great place to see live blues in comfort.
        User Rating: 9.3 / 10
       

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Coq d'Or
(Nightlife - Live Music)
140 E Walton Pl Drake Hotel, Chicago  60611 • 312-787-2200
Distance: ~0.98 mi *
        Description: MAGNIFICENT MILE. This bar has become a Chicago landmark. It sports Prohibition-era decor, and low lighting sets the mood. The martini is the signature drink, and cabaret-style pianists and singers entertain nightly. The menu includes a number of items that come from the kitchen of the Drake's notable Cape Cod Room. Try the Bookbinder Soup or a fresh salad. Several televisions provide access to news and/or sports games, depending on the day and time. Casual attire.
       

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