#chicago-nightlife

#chicago-nightlife

Hayley Williams has been bringing out surprise guests to join her on 'Parachute' at some shows of her current solo tour, and for night one in Chicago, she had Mike Kinsella of American Football join her on her set-closing rendition of that very song.

Discos Resaca approaches Cumbia as living art in constant evolution, deeply rooted in heritage. Founded in 2017 by accordionist and producer Ivan Flores, the collective has carved out its own space through live shows and limited vinyl runs, centered on hybrid Cumbia reflective of the region's diverse Latine communities.

Mercadito focuses on authentic Mexican food with modern and elevated touches, emphasizing fresh ingredients and diverse offerings, making it a standout brunch destination in Chicago.

Before achieving fame, John Summit was known as John Schuster, a CPA at Ernst and Young, who made music on the side.

The petite filet mignon, cooked medium-well, was as tender as it was well-seasoned, melting in my mouth with each bite. Sprinkled with Bavette's steak salt, this steak was the headliner of the meal.

The purchase of the Marrow Martini entails a specially curated smoked heirloom tomato martini with mezcal, and the diamond tennis necklace, which is intended to pair perfectly with the martini and provide an heirloom to last for generations.

Celebrated by the BBC as one of the city's top 8 literary destinations, The Urbane Arts Club is more than just a venue-it's a vibrant hub for culture and creativity. Through an eclectic mix of literary launches, musical showcases, and theatrical performances, it fosters an environment rich in conversation and artistic expression.

Pomona's Lincoln Park neighborhood offers buyers seeking classic vintage homes an affordable alternative for early 20th century Craftsman homes, California bungalows and Prairie, Tudor and Colonial Revival styles, as well as a healthy mix of Spanish and Victorian houses. The Lincoln Park enclave, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to about 900 of Pomona's more than 2,700 buildings of historic significance.

Lou Mitchell's opened its doors way back in 1923, and there's a reason that this is still one of the best old-school diners in the U.S. Customers are greeted by friendly staff handing out donut holes and Milk Duds as a way to welcome you to this home away from home, and in the kitchen? Locally-sourced eggs are turned into omelets on order, all the juices are freshly-squeezed, and even the bread and the orange marmalade is made in-house.

Footballhead by Calla Flanagan Footballhead by Calla Flanagan If you like emo, grunge, and other rock subgenres of the '90s and early 2000s, you should be getting excited for Chicago band Footballheads upcoming sophomore album Weight of the Truth, which arrives March 20 via Tiny Engines (pre-order). Three singles are out from it now, including Used To Be (which we named one of the best punk & emo songs of November) and the newly-released Diversion, which you can listen to below.

When the gin and tonic glasses are drained, and the crab tostada and chimichurri-dressed steak plates are cleared from the table, customers can snake through the kitchen and descend candlelit stairs to an entirely different experience: Laberinto, an underground speakeasy. The theme at Laberinto, which means labyrinth in Spanish, is escapism - a micro vacation after the meal has ended where guests chat, flip through vinyl records, and sip Mexican spirits and liqueurs layered with notes of oregano, sage, and palo santo.

The night before Music's Biggest Night, Pitchfork continued its streak of ringing in the new year with fun, undeniably risk-averse things we've never done before. At El Cid, a historic open-air venue in LA, we threw our first-ever Best New Music party in collaboration with Hennessy. Co-hosted by PinkPantheress, FKA twigs, Kaytranada, Perfume Genius, and Pitchfork editor Mano Sundaresan, the party brimmed with talented artists shaping the future of music.

One of the oldest recipes for a classic, pre-Prohibition whiskey sour calls for a simple mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and whiskey. While some renditions swap simple syrup in place of sugar or add an egg white to the recipe to give it a frothy body, another variation on this famous favorite, widely known today as the New York sour, includes a float of red wine.

The space shifts depending on where you sit: There's a dim, modern barroom that's ideal for after-work drinks and casual dates; a second dining room that leans nostalgic with booths and old-school Italian restaurant touches like paisley walls bedecked in clusters of family photos; and an intriguing downstairs cocktail lounge that would make Frank Sinatra proud. But the draw here is the crackly, light tavern-style pies that feel dangerously easy to finish solo.

The Hold Steady's classic third album, Boys and Girls in America, turns 20 this year, and they recently announced dates and cities for the celebrations. They've now revealed full details for the spring dates of Constructive Summer 2026. The Chicago shows are on June 11-13, with a seated "Storytellers Set" at Thalia Hall on June 11, a rock show at Empty Bottle on June 12, and an all-day outdoor show at Salt Shed Fairgrounds on June 13 with Built to Spill, Bully, and Titus Andronicus.

Ratboys ripped into much of their fantastic new album, Singin' to an Empty Chair. Highlights included the opening trio of "Anywhere," "Penny in the Lake," and "Know You Then," as well as "The World, So Madly" and "Light Night Mountains All That." Prior to "Burn It Down," Steiner spoke out in opposition to the actions of ICE, with "Fuck ICE" actually written on the setlist and the crowd applauding the condemnation.

Despite its location on River North's most notorious nightlife strip, Theory offers an elevated sports bar experience for serious fans who still want to have fun. One of the few Chicago bars to open in the early-morning hours to broadcast overseas F1 races, it's regularly packed with dedicated fans who come for the sports and stay for the top-tier food and drinks.

After a decade of service, Whiner Beer Company, known for its barrel-aged sour beers, is closing its taproom in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. In an Instagram post announcing the closure, the company cited struggles in the craft beer industry. "It's a familiar story in the brewing industry," the owners write.