October 2010
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| Friday | 1 |
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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 |
|
WCLX 12
Evening Dance Swing Assembly
(big band, swing, blues, funk, r&b)
|
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $20 at the door |
|
Big Beat Jivin' Jamboree
(1950's Rock & Roll Dance Party)
The Crown Vics
(1950's rock 'n roll)
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VFW Post 2801
39 E St Charles Rd Villa Park, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $8 |
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Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
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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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Fulton County Line
(country, 2-step, western swing)
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Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
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Chicago Swing Dance Society
(lindy hop, swing)
Java Jive (lindy hop, swing) |
Ida Noyes
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
|
WCLX 12
Late Nite Dance |
the space previously known as:
Galaxie Chicago
2603 W Barry Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
1:00am-5:00am Cover: $10 at the door |
| Saturday | 2 |
|
WCLX 12
Evening Dance Yorkville Big Band
(big band)
|
Bailey Auditorium
@
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers
1340 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $25 at the door |
|
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) |
|
Fulton County Line
(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 |
|
WCLX 12
Late Nite Dance |
the space previously known as:
Galaxie Chicago
2603 W Barry Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
1:00am-5:00am Cover: $10 at the door |
|
Chicago Rebels Swing Dance Club
(west coast swing)
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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 | 3 |
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WCLX 12
Afternoon Dance |
Kluczynski Federal Building Plaza
230 S Dearborn St Chicago (map) |
1:00pm-5:00pm No Cover |
|
WCLX 12
Evening Dance Nomad Willy
(blues, soul, funk)
plus: American Lindy Hop Championships
Qualifying Round |
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Cover: $15 at the door |
|
gypsyFIRSTsunday
le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
|
The Store
2002 N Halsted St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-12:30am Hosted by: le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
No Cover |
|
WCLX 12
Late Nite Dance |
the space previously known as:
Galaxie Chicago
2603 W Barry Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
1:00am-5:00am Cover: $10 at the door |
|
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 | 4 |
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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 |
|
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 | 5 |
|
Open Mic hosted by: Susie Gomez
(swing, r&b, rockabilly)
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Phyllis' Musical Inn
1800 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-10:00pm No Cover |
| Wednesday | 6 |
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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
(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)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm DJ: 8:30pm-12:30am Cover: $7 |
|
West Coast Wednesday
(west coast swing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 7 |
|
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 |
|
Big C Jamboree
Host Band: Miss Mary Ann and The Ragtime Wranglers
(rockabilly, roots music, americana)
|
Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am (early show lets out at 9:00pm, so a delayed start is possible tonight) Cover: $1 suggested donation |
| Friday | 8 |
| Chicago Country Music Festival
|
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
|
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 |
|
The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
McCloska Ballroom @ The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
3201 S State St Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Entry with ITT Student ID or by invitation only. |
|
Possum Hollow Boys
(rockabilly, country, roots music)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-12:30am 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 |
|
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 |
|
CodeBLUE
(blues dancing, lindy hop)
|
Rumble Arts Center
3413 W North Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 with Student ID) |
|
X Dance
(west coast swing)
|
The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
Lesson (West Coast Swing): 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Lesson and Dance: $10 ($8 for members), Dance only: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Saturday | 9 |
| Chicago Country Music Festival
|
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St Chicago, IL (map) |
|
Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
|
Cropduster
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
|
Chicago Swing Dance Society
(lindy hop, swing)
Java Jive (lindy hop, swing) |
C-Shop
5706 S University Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
|
Roarin' 20s Swing Ball |
DePaul University Student Center
2250 N Sheffield Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $7 ($5 Students; $3 DePaul Swing Society members) |
|
Chicago Jitterbug Club
(jitterbug, swing)
Columbus Day - Pizza Party |
Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Sunday | 10 |
|
Be-Bop Battlin' Ball Record Hop |
Holiday Club
4000 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
8:30pm-2:00am No Cover |
|
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 | 11 |
Columbus Day  |
|
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 | 12 |
|
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 | 13 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
West Coast Wednesday
(west coast swing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 14 |
|
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 | 15 |
|
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 |
|
Joel Paterson and The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
|
Nick's
1516 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
|
Country Doctors
(country, roots music)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Saturday | 16 |
|
Rhythm Futur
(jazz hot/gypsy jazz)
|
Salt Creek Wine Bar
8900 Fairview Ave Brookfield, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm No Cover |
|
Kent Rose
(country, rockabilly, blues)
Me and the Devil
(honky tonk blues)
The Honeybees
(rockabilly, r&b, other)
|
Save More Lounge
4060 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am 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) |
|
Dan Whitaker and the Shinebenders
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-2:30am No Cover |
| Sunday | 17 |
|
Sunday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
|
The Bunkeris Lounge
@
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lessons: 6:00pm-6:45pm,6:45pm-7:30pm DJ: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $6 |
|
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-10:30pm Cover: $10 (Lesson and DJ), $5 (DJ only) |
| Monday | 18 |
|
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 | 19 |
|
Susie Gomez and Her Alley Cats
(swing & rockabilly)
|
Phyllis' Musical Inn
1800 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
Opening Night Party 8:00pm-10:30pm free food / snacks No Cover |
| Wednesday | 20 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
West Coast Wednesday
(west coast swing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 21 |
|
Country Night in Berwyn
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm Cover: $5 |
|
Prohibition Orchestra of Chicago
(big band jazz)
|
Viaduct Theater
3111 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $7 |
|
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)
|
Simone's
960 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:30pm-1:30am No Cover |
| Friday | 22 |
|
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 |
|
Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys
(rockabilly, country, folk rock)
Los Straitjackets
(surf, garage, rock)
|
Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am Cover: $20 |
|
Dan Whitaker and the Shinebenders
(country)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
|
Chicago Swing Dance Society
(lindy hop, swing)
Java Jive (lindy hop, swing) |
Ida Noyes
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
|
X Dance
(west coast swing)
|
The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Ave Franklin Park, IL (map) |
Lesson (West Coast Swing): 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Lesson and Dance: $10 ($8 for members), Dance only: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Saturday | 23 |
|
Kids Twist Party for Easter Seals Los Straitjackets
(surf, garage, rock)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 3:00pm Cover: $15 ($5 : kids 12 and under) |
|
Los Straitjackets
(surf, garage, rock)
Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys
(rockabilly, country, folk rock)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm Cover: $20 |
|
Viva Swings
(swing, jitterbug)
|
Studio Viva
41 E Northwest Highway Palatine, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
|
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 | 24 |
|
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 | 25 |
|
The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
|
Webster's Wine Bar
1480 W Webster Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
10:00pm-12:30am No Cover |
|
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 | 26 |
|
Susie Gomez and Her Alley Cats
(swing & rockabilly)
|
Phyllis' Musical Inn
1800 W Division St Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-10:30pm free food / snacks No Cover |
| Wednesday | 27 |
|
Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
with: The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
|
Frankie's Blue Room
16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-12:30am Cover: $10 |
|
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 |
|
West Coast Wednesday
(west coast swing)
|
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Rd Elmhurst, IL (map) |
DJ: 8:30pm-11:00pm Cover: $5 |
| Thursday | 28 |
|
Red Rose Ragtime Band
(ragtime)
|
In the SideBar
@
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 7:30pm 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 | 29 |
|
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 |
|
le Percolateur
(jazz, blues, pop)
Paul Abella Trio
(jazz, blues, rock)
|
The Store
2002 N Halsted St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-1:00am No Cover |
|
Halloween Costume Party & CD Release Party J.D. McPherson
(rockabilly, r&b, country)
The Del Moroccos
(r&b, rock, rockabilly)
Joel Paterson and The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-2:00am Cover: $15 |
|
Chicago Swing Dance Society
(lindy hop, swing)
Halloween Java Jive (lindy hop, swing) with: Solomon Douglas
(jazz, blues)
|
Ida Noyes
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm-9:00pm Show: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 (students with ID: $5 ) |
|
Josh Kalmus
(acoustic blues)
|
The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
|
Spooky
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 | 30 |
|
Country Doctors
(country, roots music)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 7:30pm-11:30pm 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) |
|
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 |
|
Scary Swing Costume Party |
DePaul University Student Center
2250 N Sheffield Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $7 ($5 Students; $3 DePaul Swing Society members) |
|
Chicago Jitterbug Club
(jitterbug, swing)
Halloween Dance |
Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 ($5 for members; Free if in Full costume) |
| Sunday | 31 |
| Halloween |
|
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) |
|
Halloween Party The Gina Knight Orchestra
(bluesy swing)
|
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 8:30pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
|
The Fat Babies
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm No Cover The Fat Babies are: Andy Schumm--cornet John Otto--clarinet Dave Bock--trombone Paul Asaro--piano Joel Paterson--guitar Beau Sample--bass Alex Hall--drums |
|
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) |
