July 2010
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| Thursday | 1 |
| Fitzgerald's 30th Annual American Music Festival
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Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Music: 5:00pm-12:30am |
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The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
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Giddings Plaza
Lincoln Square 4731 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 6:30pm-9:00pm No Cover |
|
Starlight Concerts
Wayne 'The Train' Hancock
"The King of Juke Joint Swing" (country, western swing, rockabilly)
|
James Park
Evanston, IL (map) |
Live Music: 7:30pm-9:00pm No Cover |
|
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
|
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
|
Big C Jamboree
Host Band: Little Rachel
(r&b, blues, soul)
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Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am Cover: $1 suggested donation |
| Friday | 2 |
| Fitzgerald's 30th Annual American Music Festival
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Music: 5:00pm-1:30am |
|
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
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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: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $12 |
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Kent Rose
(country, rockabilly, blues)
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The Horseshoe
4115 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
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Dale Watson
(country, alternative, americana)
Gin Palace Jesters
(country, rockabilly, bluegrass)
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Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm Cover: $12 |
|
Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
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First Fridays - Swingin' at the Studio
(lindy hop, swing)
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Big City Swing
1012 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-8:45pm Dancing: 8:45pm-Midnight Cost: $10 |
| Saturday | 3 |
| Fitzgerald's 30th Annual American Music Festival
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Music: 1:00pm-2:30am |
|
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-Midnight Cover: $12 |
|
Fulton County Line
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
|
le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
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Jerry's Sandwiches (Wicker Park)
1938 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
10:00pm-1:00am No Cover (1 drink minimum suggested) |
| Sunday | 4 |
Independence Day  |
| Fitzgerald's 30th Annual American Music Festival
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Music: 1:00pm-2:00am |
| Taste of Chicago
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Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr Chicago, IL (map) |
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SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
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May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 5 |
|
Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
The Cangelosi Cards
(jazz)
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Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am Cover: $10 |
| Tuesday | 6 |
| Wednesday | 7 |
|
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 |
|
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
Thomas Gunther Trio
(swinging jazz)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $10 |
|
Swing Dancing at Frankie's Blue Room
(lindy hop, swing)
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Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
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Westcoast Wednesday
(west coast swing)
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Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 8 |
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The Lucky Stars
(western swing)
Caroline Casey and the Stringslingers
(country, rockabilly, roots music)
The Honeybees
(rockabilly, r&b, other)
|
Abbey Pub
3420 W Grace St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $12 at the door ($10 in advance) |
|
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 |
| Friday | 9 |
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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 |
|
Chicago SummerDance
Red Stick Ramblers
(cajun, western swing, traditional jazz)
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Spirit of Music Garden
Grant Park 601 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Free dance lesson: 6:00pm-7:00pm Live music and dancing: 7:30pm-9:30pm No Cover |
|
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 8:30pm-Midnight Cover: $12 ($10 w/Student ID) |
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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-1:30am No Cover |
| Saturday | 10 |
|
Chicago SummerDance
Jeffery Broussard and The Creole Cowboys
(zydeco)
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Spirit of Music Garden
Grant Park 601 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Free dance lesson: 6:00pm-7:00pm Live music and dancing: 7:30pm-9:30pm No Cover |
|
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 (2 drink minimum requested) |
|
Kent Rose
(country, rockabilly, blues)
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Honky Tonk Barbeque
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am 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 |
|
Chicago Jitterbug Club
(jitterbug, swing)
Club Tee-shirt Night |
Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Sunday | 11 |
|
Chicago SummerDance
John Burnett Orchestra
(big band swing)
|
Spirit of Music Garden
Grant Park 601 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Free dance lesson: 4:00pm-5:00pm Live music and dancing: 5:00pm-7:00pm No Cover |
|
Chicago Skyliners Big Band
(big band jazz)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
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gypsySECONDsunday
le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
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Tonic Room
2447 N Halsted St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-12:30am Hosted by: le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
Cover: $7 |
|
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 12 |
Outcast Jazz Band
(big band swing)
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Hackney's Palos Park
9550 W 123rd St Palos Park, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-10:30pm No Cover |
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Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 13 |
|
The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
|
Jerry's Sandwiches (Wicker Park)
1938 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
9:30pm-11:00pm followed by Sexfist
(bluegrass)
at 11:30pmNo Cover (1 drink minimum suggested) |
| Wednesday | 14 |
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Swing Dancing at Frankie's Blue Room
(lindy hop, swing)
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Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
|
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
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Westcoast Wednesday
(west coast swing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 15 |
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Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
|
LivingRoom Gallery
1530 W Superior St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $7 ($5 students/low-income) |
|
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
|
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
|
Killer Diller Record Hop
(jive, jitterbug, stroll, bop)
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Simone's
960 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:30pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Friday | 16 |
|
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
|
Chicago SummerDance
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Spirit of Music Garden
Grant Park 601 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Free dance lesson: 6:00pm-7:00pm Live music and dancing: 7:30pm-9:30pm No Cover |
|
Galaxie Nite
(lindy hop, swing)
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Galaxie Chicago
2603 W Barry Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:00am $15 donation at the door |
|
Cropduster
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Saturday | 17 |
|
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
|
Saturday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
|
First Evangelical Free Church
5255 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:00pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:00pm No Cover |
|
Chicago Rebels Swing Dance Club
(west coast swing)
|
The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
Doors Open: 7:30pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Lesson: $5, Dance: $10 ($6 for members) |
| Sunday | 18 |
|
Chicago Grandstand Big Band
(big band jazz)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
|
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 19 |
|
Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 20 |
| Wednesday | 21 |
|
The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
|
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:00pm No Cover |
|
Swing Dancing at Frankie's Blue Room
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
|
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
|
Westcoast Wednesday
(west coast swing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 22 |
|
Vic Ruggiero
(blues, folk, rockabilly, country)
Chris Murray
(ska, reggae, acoustic)
The Forthrights
(reggae)
shithawk
|
Beat Kitchen
2100 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm Cover: $10 |
|
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
|
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
| Friday | 23 |
|
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
|
Terry Adams Rock n' Roll Quartet
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $15 |
|
Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Saturday | 24 |
|
Cropduster
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
|
Viva Swings
(swing, jitterbug)
|
Studio Viva
41 E Northwest Highway Palatine, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
|
Chicago Jitterbug Club
(jitterbug, swing)
Sports Team Night |
Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Sunday | 25 |
|
John Burnett Orchestra
(big band swing)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - 17 and under) |
|
SOS! (Swing On Sundays)
(west coast swing)
|
May I Have This Dance
5246 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (Hustle): 6:00pm Lesson (West Coast Swing): 6:30pm DJ: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 26 |
|
Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 27 |
|
Open Mic hosted by: Susie Gomez
(swing, r&b, rockabilly)
|
Phyllis' Musical Inn
1800 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-10:00pm No Cover |
| Wednesday | 28 |
|
Boilermaker Jazz Band
(big band swing and jazz)
|
John Hancock Center
875 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Noon-1:30pm No Cover |
|
Chicago SummerDance
Boilermaker Jazz Band
(big band swing and jazz)
|
Athletic Field Park
3590 W Addison St Chicago, IL (map) |
Free dance lesson: 6:00pm-7:00pm Live music and dancing: 7:00pm-9:00pm No Cover |
|
Benefit for Music Cares, relief for Nashville Flood Victims featuring: Possum Hollow Boys
(rockabilly, country, roots music)
The Special Consensus Alumni Bluegrass Band Robbie Fulks
(country, bluegrass)
The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
|
In the SideBar
@
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:30pm $15 min. donation |
|
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Alhambra Palace
1240 W Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm Show: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
|
le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
|
aliveOne
2683 N Halsted St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
|
Swing Dancing at Frankie's Blue Room
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
|
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $5 |
|
Westcoast Wednesday
(west coast swing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 29 |
|
Country Night in Berwyn
The Country Doctors Long Gone Lonesome Boys
(country, bluegrass, alternative)
Cropduster
(country)
|
In the SideBar
@
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm Cover: $5 |
|
The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)
|
The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $6 |
|
Killer Diller Record Hop
(jive, jitterbug, stroll, bop)
|
Honky Tonk Barbeque
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 8:30pm-11:30pm No Cover |
| Friday | 30 |
|
Boilermaker Jazz Band
(big band swing and jazz)
|
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr Chicago, IL (map) |
Noon-1:30pm No Cover |
|
The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
|
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 5:30pm-7:30pm No Cover |
|
Chicago SummerDance
Boilermaker Jazz Band
(big band swing and jazz)
|
Spirit of Music Garden
Grant Park 601 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Free dance lesson: 6:00pm-7:00pm Live music and dancing: 7:30pm-9:30pm No Cover |
|
Deep Chicago Rhythm Owls
(american roots music)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
|
Bluetopia
(blues dancing)
|
American Tango Institute
325 N Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (blues dance): 8:00pm-9:00pm DJs: 9:00pm-2:00am Cover: $8 |
| Saturday | 31 |
|
Chicago SummerDance
The Western Elstons
(country, rockabilly, western swing)
|
Spirit of Music Garden
Grant Park 601 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Free dance lesson: 6:00pm-7:00pm Live music and dancing: 7:30pm-9:30pm No Cover |
|
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 (2 drink minimum requested) |
|
Cropduster
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
