Blue Chicago
937 N. State Street
642-6261
An excellent sound system and room for dancing are highlights here.

Blue Chicago On Clark
536 N. Clark Street
661-0100
A cozy blues joint housed in a turn-of-the-century building.

B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N. Halstead Street.
528-1012

B.L.U.E.S. Etcetera
1124 W. Belmont Avenue
525-8989
A spacious club that can accommodate the crowds drawn by high-recognition like Bo Diddley.

Buddy Guy's Legends
754 S. Wabash Avenue
427-0333
A sprawling club owned by bluesman Buddy Guy. National blues and blues/rock acts are the emphasis.

Checkerboard Lounge
423 E. Muddy Waters Drive
624-3240
This South Side club features solid talents who don't always make it up to the North Side clubs.

Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halstead Street
477-4646
Two stages, so when one band goes on break, you can step into the next room and hear another.

Hollywood Casino Aurora
(1-800) 888-7777
A tribute to old Hollywood atmosphere with gambling at all levels.

Comedysportz
504 N. Wells Street
549-8080
Teams of professional comedians compete in improvisation scenes.

Second City
1616 N. Wells Street
337-3992
Live comedy skits and improvisation.

Zanies
1548 N. Wells Street
337-4027
Comedy nightclub.

America's Bar
219 W. Erie Street
915-5986
Late night spot, co-owned by Walter Payton. Dance to a mix of popular tunes.

Baja Beach Club
401 E. Illinois Street
836-7800
Big tourist spot for top-40 dancing.

Pacific Club
50 Yorktown Road, Lombard
(708) 620-0710
A sophisticated nightclub featuring DJ music.

Walter Payton's Studebaker's
1251 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg
(708)619-3435
"Fun food and the '50s." (Dress Code)

Walter Payton's Thirty Fours
1850 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg
(708) PAY-TONS
Dance club with a sports theme.

Tommy Gun's Garage
1239 S. State Street
RAT-A-TAT (728-2828)
Be treated to a taste of the roaring '20's as well one of Tommy's entrees.

Chicago Brauhaus
4732 N. Lincoln Avenue
784-4444
German restaurant and nightclub featuring frequent live entertainment.

Tania's
2659 N. Milwaukee
235-7120
This exotic Cuban spot features the sounds of salsa, cumbia and merengue.

Zum Deutschen Eck
2924 N. Southport Avenue
525-8122
A fine restaurant that offers Old World German charm and live entertainment.

Andy's
11 E. Hubbard Street
642-6805
Live jazz.

The Bulls Nightclub
1916 N. Lincoln Park West
337-3000
Showcases the best jazz talents and features an intimate atmosphere.

Dick's Last Resort
435 E. Illinois Street
836-7870
A rowdy place for fun-lovers that features live blues and Dixieland jazz.

The Gold Star Sardine Bar
680 N. Lake Shore Drive
664-4215
Live jazz and torch music.

The Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway
878-5552
Live jazz, big band music.

The Jazz Buffet of Chicago
2556 W. Diversey Parkway
862-0055
A national jazz showcase club.

Moosehead Bar and Grill
240 E. Ontario Street
649-9113
Rustic antiques cover the walls and jazz fills the air.

Pops for Champagne
2934 N. Sheffield Avenue
472-1000
A sophisticated nightspot for champagne and live jazz.

Bossa Nova
1960 N. Clybourn Avenue
248-4800
This club features a mix of international music ranging from reggae to jazz.

Bub City's Club Bub
901 W. Weed Street
266-1200
Busy, live country-western music bar.

Cafe Luciano
871 N. Rush Street
266-1414
Fine restaurant featuring piano entertainment anf hearty Italian bisto fare.

Cubby Bear
1059 W. Addison
327-1662
Live rock 'n roll across from Wrigley Field.

Club 950
950 Wrightwood
929-8955
Serious alternative dance club.

Drink
541 W. Fulton Street
441-0818
Late night hot spot with tons of specialty drinks.

Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Avenue
276-3600
The latest home to hot Wicker Park alternative-music elite.

Excalibur
Dearborn and Ontario
266-1944
Multifaceted nightclub.

Neon Greek Village
310 S. Halsted Street
648-9800
Greek restaurant/nightclub that features live entertainment.

The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary
3530 N. Clark Street
327-4273
Live reggae music.

The Chicago Chop House
60 W. Ontario Street
787-7100
A meat and potatoes restaurant featuring live piano entertainment.

Eli's the Place for Steak
215 E. Chicago Ave.
642-1393
Nightly piano music with Hors d'oeuvres menu available.

Raphael Lounge
201 E. Delaware Place (Raphael Hotel)
943-5000
Nightly piano music with Hors d'oeuvres menu available.

Sorriso Ristorante/Bar
321 N. Clark Street
644-0283
Riverfront location provides skyline view while you listen to piano music.

That Steak Joynt
1610 N. Wells
943-5091
Relax with a drink and listen to the fine sounds of the piano.

Toulouse Cognac Bar
2140 Lincoln Park West
665-9073
Features a selection of cognacs, armagnacs and ports, as well as jazz piano.

Yvette
1206 N. State Parkway
280-1700
This restaurant/piano bar features live music and French/American cuisine.

Yvette Wintergarden
311 S. Wacker Drive
408-1242
This classy South Loop club offers cuisine and a piano bar.

Bamboo Bernies
2247 N. Lincoln Avenue
549-3900
Tropical drinks as well as an indoor beach volleyball!

The Big Nasty
2242 N. Lincoln Avenue
404-1535
Multilevel complex featuring a state-of-the-art music/video system.

Charlie's Ale House
1224 W. Webster Avenue
871-1440
A casual neighborhood bar with notable pot roast and chicken pot pie.

Four Farthings Tavern & Grill and Penny Lane Outdoor Cafe
2060 N. Cleveland Avenue
935-2060
A friendly upscale Lincoln Park saloon.

Jerry's on Lincoln
2274 N. Lincoln Avenue
929-8188
Friendly atmosphere with creative jukebox. Draws devoted pool-shooters.

Kelsey's Tavern
2265 N. Lincoln Avenue
348-1666
Traditional Irish bar boasting one of the areas largest liquor collections.

Sedgwick's
1935 N. Sedgwick Street
337-7900
Neighborhood gathering spot featuring live music and fresh food.

Sterch's
2238 N. Lincoln Avenue
281-2653
A Lincoln Avenue favorite for over 20 years.

Waterloo Tavern
2270 Lincoln Avenue
929-1300
Classic tavern aura, with professional, well dressed staff.