Various restaurants in the neighborhood such as Rio’s & Lazso’s sometime have live music on certain nights.
The Salt Shed
1357 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL
(708) 967-2168
A neighborhood indoor/outdoor music venue alongside the riverfront.
https://www.saltshedchicago.com
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-5471
A neighborhood artsy music bar. Never a cover charge.
gallerycabaret.com
Subterranean Cabaret & Lounge
2011 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 278-6600
Ultra-lounge occupying 3 floors of a 110-year-old building. It has a swanky atmosphere with live music and bar food.
subt.net
Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 570-4000
New music venue in town.
concordmusichall.com
Nick’s Beer Garden
1516 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-1155
Small live music venue with a great urban beer garden. Live music on Friday & Saturdays. Open until 4am.
nicksbeergarden.com
Davenport’s
1383 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
(773) 278-1830
Piano Bar and Cabaret. In the Cabaret Room, reservations for all performances are strongly encouraged and a two-drink minimum is in effect. By sharing an evening at Davenport’s, you support cabaret artists and artistry in Chicago and across the country.
davenportspianobar.com
Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Ave Chicago, IL
773.276.3600 alternative rock