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| Tuesday | 1 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
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Martini Park
151 W Erie St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
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Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
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| Wednesday | 2 |
Salty Dogs Jazz Band
(1920s traditional jazz)
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Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:00pm-8:30pm Cover: $5 |
Swing Night
Thomas Gunther Trio
(swinging jazz)
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Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $10 |
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The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
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Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:00pm No Cover |
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Swing Night
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Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-Midnight Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
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Swing Set
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Pasha Restaurant and Lounge
802 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Cocktail Hour (free Sangria): 8:00-8:30pm Lesson: 8:30pm-9:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-11:30pm Cover: $8 (Lesson and Dancing); $6 (Dancing only) |
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| Thursday | 3 |
Rhythm Futur
(jazz hot/gypsy jazz)
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Blu Coral
1265 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-Midnight No Cover (2 drink minimum requested) |
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
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The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
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Big C Jamboree
Host Band: Nick Willett
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Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am Cover: $1 suggested donation plus: holiday Donations requested: a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots or a non-perishable food item for the Chicago Food Depository or cold, hard, cash for the holiday donation bucket |
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| Friday | 4 |
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
Big Beat Jivin' Jamboree
(1950's Rock & Roll Dance Party)
The Crown Vics
(1950's rock 'n roll)
with: Cadillac Casanovas
(rockabilly)
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VFW Post 2801
39 E St Charles Rd Villa Park, IL (map) |
DJ: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Lesson: 8:30pm Cover: $8 |
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First Fridays - Swingin' at the Studio
DJs plus: The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
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Big City Swing
1012 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-8:45pm Dancing: 8:45pm-Midnight No Cover (Lesson: $5) |
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Amy and the Yazz Men
(jazz, r&b, pop)
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Blu Coral
1265 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-Midnight No Cover (2 drink minimum requested) |
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Joel Paterson and The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
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Uncommon Ground
1401 W Devon Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
10:00pm-Midnight No Cover (donation requested) |
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Susie Gomez and Her Multiple Cats
(rockabilly)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
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The League of International Party Girls
presents:Crazy Rocket Fuel
and The Uptown Savages
(r&b, big beat, rockabilly)
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The Horseshoe
4115 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:00am Suggested donation: $5 |
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Chicago Swing Dance Society
Java Jive
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Ida Noyes
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
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| Saturday | 5 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
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The Palm Court
@
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
Urban Djin
(western swing, country, latin)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
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Chicago Rebels Swing Dance Club
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The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
Doors Open: 7:30pm WCS Lesson: 8:00pm WCS DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Lesson: $5, Dance: $10 ($6 for members) |
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Chicago Jitterbug Club
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Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 ($5 for members) |
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| Sunday | 6 |
John Burnett Orchestra
(big band swing)
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Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
Sunday Night Swing
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Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:30pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
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SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
[wcs] |
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:00pm (Hustle) / 6:30pm (WCS) DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
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| Monday | 7 |
Outcast Jazz Band
(big band swing)
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Hackney's
9550 W 123rd St Palos Park, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-10:30pm No Cover |
Yoko Noge and The Jazz Me Blues Band
(jazz & blues)
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Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $10 (1/2 off with VIP card) [ 146KB] |
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Swing Nights at Fizz
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Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 ($4 w/Student ID) |
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| Tuesday | 8 |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
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Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
Swing Gitan
(jazz hot/gypsy jazz)
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Quencher's Saloon
2401 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
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| Wednesday | 9 |
Salty Dogs Jazz Band
(1920s traditional jazz)
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Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:00pm-8:30pm Cover: $5 |
Swing Night
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Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-Midnight Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
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Swing Night
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Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:00pm & 8:00pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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Swing Set
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Pasha Restaurant and Lounge
802 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-8:45pm DJ: 8:45pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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| Thursday | 10 |
Gypsy Jazz Jam
with: Rhythm Futur
(jazz hot/gypsy jazz)
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Galaxie Chicago
2603 W Barry Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-11:00pm Dance & Music Jam $5 suggested donation |
le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
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Blu Coral
1265 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-Midnight No Cover (2 drink minimum requested) |
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The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
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The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
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| Friday | 11 |
Hanukkah
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begins at sunset | |
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
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Josh Kalmus
(acoustic blues)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
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X Dance
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The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
WCS Lessons: 7:30pm (beg.), 8:00pm (int.) WCS DJ: 8:30pm-Midnight Lesson and Dance: $10 ($8 for members), Dance only: $8 ($5 for members) |
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| Saturday | 12 |
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
(swing, jazz, rock)
Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party |
Lund Auditorium @ Dominican University
7900 W Division St River Forest, IL (map) |
Concert: 7:30pm Cost: $37/$29 |
Galaxie Nite
Pat McClintok's Combo Du Jour |
Galaxie Chicago
2603 W Barry Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 9:00pm Show: 10:00pm-1:00am $15 donation at the door |
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Chris and Heather's Country Calendar Show 2010with: Nora O'Connor
(folk, jazz, country)
Long Gone Lonesome Boys
(country, bluegrass, alternative)
Sally Timms
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
Scott Ligon
The Paulina Hollers
Kelly Hogan
Robbie Fulks
(country, bluegrass)
and Donna FulksPossom Hollow Boys
(rockabilly, country, roots music)
Sanctified Grumblers
(americana, blues, jug-band)
Jane Baxter Miller
and Kent KesslerThe Lawrence Peters Outfit
(country)
Charlie King and Chris Ligon
and The Problems |
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm Cover: $20 |
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The Honeybees
(rockabilly, r&b, other)
Hot Rod Hucksters
(rockabilly, psychobilly, country)
Cap Gun Cowboys
(americana, rockabilly, country)
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Reggie's Music Joint
2105 S State St Chicago, IL (map) |
9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $6 |
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The West Side Winders
(rock, surf, rockabilly)
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The Horseshoe
4115 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:00am No Cover |
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Dan Whitaker and the Shinebenders
(country)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
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Swing Dancing
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First Evangelical Free Church
5255 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:00pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:00pm No Cover |
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| Sunday | 13 |
Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners Big Band
(big band jazz)
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Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
Sunday Night Swing
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Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:30pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
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SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
[wcs] |
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:00pm (Hustle) / 6:30pm (WCS) DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
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| Monday | 14 |
Yoko Noge and The Jazz Me Blues Band
(jazz & blues)
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Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $10 (1/2 off with VIP card) [ 146KB] |
Swing Nights at Fizz
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Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 ($4 w/Student ID) |
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| Tuesday | 15 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
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Martini Park
151 W Erie St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
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Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
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| Wednesday | 16 |
Salty Dogs Jazz Band
(1920s traditional jazz)
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Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:00pm-8:30pm Cover: $5 |
The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
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Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:00pm No Cover |
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Swing Night
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Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-Midnight Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
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Swing Night
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Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:00pm & 8:00pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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Swing Set
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Pasha Restaurant and Lounge
802 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-8:45pm DJ: 8:45pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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| Thursday | 17 |
The Screamin' End
(roots music, rockabilly, blues)
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Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $10 |
Rhythm Futur
(jazz hot/gypsy jazz)
|
Blu Coral
1265 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:00pm No Cover (2 drink minimum requested) |
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The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
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The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
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Killer Diller Record Hop
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Simone's
960 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:30pm-1:30am No Cover |
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| Friday | 18 |
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
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The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
The Pin-Ups
(jazz, blues, swing)
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Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $20 |
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Susie Gomez and Her Multiple Cats
(rockabilly)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
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Bluetopia
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American Tango Institute
325 N Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm (blues dancing) DJs: 9:00pm-2:00am Cover: $8 |
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| Saturday | 19 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
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The Palm Court
@
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
The Rhythm Rockets
(jump, rhythm & blues)
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Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am Cover: $10 |
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The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
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Chicago Jitterbug Club
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Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 ($5 for members) |
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| Sunday | 20 |
Chicago Grandstand Big Band
(big band jazz)
Christmas Party |
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
Sunday Night Swing
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Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:30pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
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SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
[wcs] |
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:00pm (Hustle) / 6:30pm (WCS) DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
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| Monday | 21 |
Winter Solstice
|
11:47 AM CST | |
Yoko Noge and The Jazz Me Blues Band
(jazz & blues)
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Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $10 (1/2 off with VIP card) [ 146KB] |
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Swing Nights at Fizz
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Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 ($4 w/Student ID) |
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| Tuesday | 22 |
The Special 20's
(blues)
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Martini Park
151 W Erie St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
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Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
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| Wednesday | 23 |
Salty Dogs Jazz Band
(1920s traditional jazz)
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Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:00pm-8:30pm Cover: $5 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
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Swing Night
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Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:00pm & 8:00pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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| Swing Set Canceled | Pasha Restaurant and Lounge
802 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-8:45pm DJ: 8:45pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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| Thursday | 24 |
Christmas Eve
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| Friday | 25 |
Christmas Day
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| Saturday | 26 |
Kwanzaa
|
begins | |
Outcast Jazz Band
(big band swing)
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Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Show: 7:30pm-12:30pm Cover: $12 ($10 w/student ID) |
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Joel Paterson and The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
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The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-12:00am Cover: $12 |
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The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
The Palm Court
@
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
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Deep Chicago Rhythm Owls
(american roots music)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
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| Sunday | 27 |
Brienn Perry
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
Joel Paterson and The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
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Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-11:30pm No Cover |
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SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
[wcs] |
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 6:00pm (Hustle) / 6:30pm (WCS) DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
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| Monday | 28 |
Yoko Noge and The Jazz Me Blues Band
(jazz & blues)
|
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $10 (1/2 off with VIP card) [ 146KB] |
Swing Nights at Fizz
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 ($4 w/Student ID) |
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| Tuesday | 29 |
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Martini Park
151 W Erie St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:00pm-11:00pm No Cover |
Bill Porter Orchestra
(big band jazz)
|
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
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| Wednesday | 30 |
Salty Dogs Jazz Band
(1920s traditional jazz)
|
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:00pm-8:30pm Cover: $5 |
The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
|
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:00pm No Cover |
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Swing Night
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:00pm & 8:00pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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Swing Set
|
Pasha Restaurant and Lounge
802 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-8:45pm DJ: 8:45pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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| Thursday | 31 |
New Year's Eve
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Fulton County Line
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Doors open @ 8:00pm Show: 10:00pm-1:30am Cover: $15 |
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Art Adams
(rockabilly, psychobilly, country)
Little Rachel
(r&b, blues, soul)
The Honeybees
(rockabilly, r&b, other)
Jodi Jean and the Revenuers
(rockabilly, country, western swing)
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The Horseshoe
4115 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-2:00am $20 includes all you can eat buffet, well shot & champagne toast @ midnight |
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SwingIn' the New Year V ![]() Lesley Byers and the Jazz Cats
(swing & jazz)
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Fonda del Mar
3908 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
10:00pm-2:00am $35 per person ($45 per person after 12/28) |
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The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
The Palm Court
@
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am Black tie Cover: $150 per person. includes live music, appetizers, and one bottle of champagne per couple. |
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