November 2010
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| Monday | 1 |
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)
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Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 2 |
Election Day  |
Chicago Voter Info
(voter info for Chicago with links to info for Suburban Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, & Will Counties) |
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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 | 3 |
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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)
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Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Lessons: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $10 |
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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 |
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West Coast 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 | 4 |
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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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Big C Jamboree
Host Band: The Lustre Kings
(rockabilly, swing, roots music)
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Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:00am Cover: $1 suggested donation |
| Friday | 5 |
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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 |
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The Lustre Kings
(rockabilly, swing, roots music)
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Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm No Cover |
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Cropduster
(country)
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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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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 |
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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 | 6 |
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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 (2 drink minimum requested) |
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Sarah and The Tall Boys
(blues, country, folk rock)
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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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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 |
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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 | 7 |
| Daylight Saving Time |
ends |
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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 |
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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-10:00pm Cover: $10 (before 7:00pm), $5 (after 7:00pm) |
| Monday | 8 |
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Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
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Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 9 |
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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 | 10 |
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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 |
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Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
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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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West Coast 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 | 11 |
| Veterans Day |
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The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
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Quencher's Saloon
2401 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm (two sets) Cover: $5 suggested donation |
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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 |
| Friday | 12 |
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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 |
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The Rhythm Rockets
(jazz, rhythm & blues, swing)
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CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
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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: 9:30pm-12:30am No Cover (2 drink minimum requested) |
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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 |
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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 |
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CodeBLUE
(blues dancing, lindy hop)
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Rumble Arts Center
3413 W North Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 with Student ID) |
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X Dance
(west coast swing)
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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 | 13 |
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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 (2 drink minimum requested) |
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Joel Paterson and The Modern Sounds
(blues, jazz, western swing)
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Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:30pm-1:30am No Cover |
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The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
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Nick's
1516 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
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Cropduster
(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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Saturday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
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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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Chicago Jitterbug Club
(jitterbug, swing)
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Elks Lodge (No. 1596)
4428 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL (map) |
8:00pm-Midnight Donation: $8 ($5 for members) |
| Sunday | 14 |
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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 |
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Be-Bop Battlin' Ball Record Hop |
Holiday Club
4000 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 8:30pm-2:00am No Cover |
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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 | 15 |
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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: $6 |
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Swing Nights at Fizz
(lindy hop, swing)
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Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
DJs: 9:00pm-1:00am Cover: $7 ($5 w/Student ID) |
| Tuesday | 16 |
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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 |
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Tuesdays Swing!
(lindy hop, swing)
Galaxie Chicago
(lindy hop, swing)
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Black Rock Pub and Kitchen
3614 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:30pm DJ: 9:30pm-12:30am $5 donation at the door |
| Wednesday | 17 |
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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 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 |
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Swing Night
(lindy hop, swing)
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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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West Coast 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 | 18 |
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Petra's Recession Seven
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
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Katerina's
1920 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm Cover: $10 |
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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
(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 | 19 |
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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 |
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The Flat Cats
(swinging jazz and blues)
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Dank Haus
4740 N Western Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser (private event) 8:00pm-11:00pm |
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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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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 |
| Saturday | 20 |
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The Special 20's
(blues)
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CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL (map) |
Show: 8:00pm-Midnight No Cover |
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The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
|
Honky Tonk BBQ
1213 W 18th St Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-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 |
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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 | 21 |
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Chicago Grandstand 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 - students 17 and under with ID) |
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Sunday Night Swing
(lindy hop, swing)
Thomas Gunther Trio
(swinging jazz)
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The Bunkeris Lounge
@
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lessons: 6:00pm (basic) 7:15pm (int/adv) Show: 8:00pm-11:00pm Cover: $10 |
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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 | 22 |
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Jake La Botz
(roots music, blues, garage)
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Benton House
3052 S Gratten Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
6:00pm-9:30pm |
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The Sons of Susan
(roots music, blues, western swing)
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Webster's Wine Bar
1480 W Webster Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
9:00pm-11:30pm 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 | 23 |
|
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 |
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Tuesdays Swing!
(lindy hop, swing)
Galaxie Chicago
(lindy hop, swing)
Presents: The Fat Babies
(1920s & 1930s jazz)
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Black Rock Pub and Kitchen
3614 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (collegiate shag): 8:30pm Live Music & Dancing: 9:30pm-12:30am $10 donation at the door for tonight: The Fat Babies are: Andy Schumm--cornet John Otto--clarinet Dave Bock--trombone Andy Brown--guitar Beau Sample--bass Alex Hall--drums (you can hear this band again in January returning to Honky Tonk BBQ (the site of their debut show) and in February at WinterDance - watch this calendar for more details) |
| Wednesday | 24 |
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Outcast Jazz Band
(big band swing)
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Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL (map) |
Lesson: 7:30pm Show: 9:00pm-1:00am |
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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: 7:30pm-10:30pm Cover: $10 |
|
Air Mail Special
(blues, jazz, swing)
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Esteban's
1550 N Route 59 Naperville, IL (map) |
Free Lesson: 7:30pm-8:30pm Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm Cover: $10 |
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The Screamin' End
(roots music, rockabilly, blues)
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The Belmont Lounge
1622 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-Midnight |
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West Coast 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 | 25 |
| Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday | 26 |
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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 |
|
Country Doctors
(country, roots music)
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The California Clipper
1002 N California Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Show: 10:00pm-1:30am No Cover |
|
Bluetopia
(blues dancing)
Mississippi Gabe Carter
(blues)
with: Dave Herrero
(blues, acoustic, hip-hop)
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American Tango Institute
325 N Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (blues dance): 8:00pm-9:00pm Dancing: 9:00pm-2:00am Live Music starts at 9:30pm Cover: $10 |
| Saturday | 27 |
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The Crown Vics
(1950's rock 'n roll)
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Salt Creek Wine Bar
8900 Fairview Ave Brookfield, IL (map) |
Show: 8:30pm-11:30pm No Cover |
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Nick Willett
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...this must be The Place
206 Main St Lemont, IL (map) |
Show: 9:00pm-12:30am Cover: $5 |
|
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 |
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Viva Swings
(swing, jitterbug)
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Studio Viva
41 E Northwest Highway Palatine, IL (map) |
Lesson: 8:00pm DJ: 9:00pm-Midnight Cover: $10 |
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Chicago Jitterbug Club
(jitterbug, swing)
Jingle Ball (Fancy Dress) |
Glendora House
10225 S Harlem Ave Chicago Ridge, IL (map) |
8:00pm-12:30am Donation: $10 ($5 for members) |
| Sunday | 28 |
|
Rob Parton Big Band
(big band jazz)
|
Fitzgerald's Nightclub
6615 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL (map) |
Show: 6:00pm-9:30pm Cover: $10 ($5 - students with ID) |
|
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 | 29 |
|
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 | 30 |
|
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 |
|
Tuesdays Swing!
(lindy hop, swing)
Galaxie Chicago
(lindy hop, swing)
|
Black Rock Pub and Kitchen
3614 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL (map) |
Lesson (solo 1920s charleston): 8:30pm DJ: 9:30pm-12:30am $5 donation at the door |
