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International Jazz Day 2026 is coming to Chicago
Chicago is proud to be the official host city of International Jazz Day 2026, a global celebration that honors jazz and its unique power to…
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The history of jazz music on Chicago’s South Side
Chicago is a city shaped by music — and a place with a deep impact on the musical landscape. This is where house music was…
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Chicago for house heads: music venues, historic landmarks, and beyond from DJ Duane Powell
Chicago has long been a house music mecca. The genre emerged in the city’s underground club scene in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s and…
Blog, Music, Nightlife
Where to hear house music in Chicago: top clubs and venues
Welcome to Chicago, the birthplace of house music. This genre, characterized by its repetitive beats and synthesized basslines, emerged from the city’s vibrant underground club…
Music
The history of house music in Chicago
In just 40 years, house music has evolved from an underground scene into a global sensation. This groundbreaking genre has influenced a diverse range of…
Blog, Music
Top spots for Chicago blues music from local legend Wayne Baker Brooks
A version of this article was originally published in the 2024 Chicago Visitors Guide. Wayne Baker Brooks knows a thing or two about the blues…
Music, Nightlife
Where to see live music, comedy, and more in Chicago
Looking to get your live event fix? Chicago concerts and comedy are making a comeback. Many of the city’s most famed venues are opening back…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Music
24 hours in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood
One of the Chicago’s most colorful and culturally rich neighborhoods, Pilsen is known for its arts community, dining scene, and nightlife. The area’s first inhabitants…
Music, Nightlife
7 cozy Chicago hangouts with cool music
Chicago is a music city, where major acts fill stadiums and concert halls, raising the excitement of roaring crowds to fever pitch. But Chicago is…
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