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10Best Live Music
House of Blues
(Nightlife - Live Music)
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago  60610 • 312-923-2000 • 312-527-2007
Distance: ~0.46 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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Andy's Jazz Club
(Nightlife - Live Music)
11 E Hubbard St, Chicago  60611 • 312-642-6805
Distance: ~0.50 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. It's jazz, jazz, jazz at this Hubbard Street entertainment venue. Andy's has live acts playing nightly. So, no matter what day of the week, 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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Pop's for Champagne
(Nightlife - Live Music)
601 N State St, Chicago  60654 • 312-266-7677
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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Pops for Champagne
(Nightlife - Live Music)
601 N State St, Chicago  60611 • 312-266-7677
Distance: ~0.60 mi *
        Description: LAKE VIEW. 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 like brown butter cheesecake, mini tarts, and chocolate fondue with berries. A raw bar and caviars are included in the upscale offerings, and more than 125 champagnes are available. Jazz sets begin at 9pm.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Redhead Piano Bar
(Nightlife - Live Music)
16 W Ontario St, Chicago  60654 • 312-640-1000
Distance: ~0.67 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  60654 • 312-836-0066
Distance: ~0.69 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 on Clark
(Nightlife - Live Music)
536 N Clark St, Chicago  60654 • 312-661-0100
Distance: ~0.69 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Blue Chicago on Clark 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.
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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Vision
(Nightlife - Live Music)
632 N Dearborn St, Chicago  60654 • 312-266-1944
Distance: ~0.72 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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Underground Wonder Bar
(Nightlife - Live Music)
710 N Clark St, Chicago  60654 • 312-266-7761
Distance: ~0.85 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Established in 1989, this venue is open 365 days a year, and Lonie Walker, who founded the place, still plays three nights a week. Live music is offered nightly to an incredibly eclectic group of patrons. Jazz and blues are the main focus, but acoustic guitar and piano music are often featured, as are friends who hop on the makeshift stage. The limited size allows performances to be very interactive. Ordering or bringing in carryout food is acceptable. Truly a classic.
        User Rating: 8.5 / 10
       

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Close Up 2
(Nightlife - Live Music)
416 S Clark St, Chicago  60605 • 312-385-1111
Distance: ~0.85 mi *
        Description: THE LOOP. Blue-hued lights and small stage make for an intimate jazz experience at Close Up 2. The only live smooth jazz club in Chicago, Close Up 2 features some of the best local and nationally recognized musicians. VIP memberships are available for jazz aficionados.
       

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