John Turnbow: A great show once again. My students really enjoyed it. It really is a must do.
Kyle Hayward: If there is a Q Brothers production playing, GO TO IT. You will not be disappointed.
Jacob Young: Julius Caesar runs until March 24th! Grab a ticket for political drama, assasinations and a war that shaped the course of human history!
3. House of Blues
8.9
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews
Joe Hendrickson: Try the jambalaya! It's delicious and comes in two different portions.
Explore Chicago: Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Read more.
VH1: Bet you didn’t know - HOB Chicago has mud from the Mississippi Delta buried under the Music Hall stage as a reminder of the blues roots of all the music gracing the stage. – Team Live Nation
5. Blue Chicago
8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 56 tips and reviews
Ethan Schaeffer: I have such affection for this place. I've been coming here, when I'm in town, for over 20 years. Every time, the music's good. Pick a shirt on your way out. They're beautiful.
Charles Edge: Classic blues joint. Check out Charlie Love if you get the joint. Classic place!
Explore Chicago: Chicago Blues woman Grana' Lousie sings soulfully at this club -- you can tell how deeply she feels the meaning of the music by watching the expression on her face as she sings.
lowercase o: A very unique play. Bring your imagination with you & any seat is a good seat in the house.
Shannon B.: Best theatre in town for new works! Inventive, innovative & imaginative
NikAroundChi: Awesome, creative, interesting productions full of talented people. I love Lookingglass.
8. Andy's Jazz Club
8.6
11 E Hubbard St (State and Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Near North Side · 90 tips and reviews
Linda D: The food is great. Pizzas ate wonderful. Also, sliders, caprese salad, scallop app,burgers. Nice selection of wines by the glass.
semra akin: Good music :)
Time Out Chicago: It’s a comfortable, intimate space; on top of the music, this River North restaurant boasts a respectable menu that tempts jazzheads to make an evening of it. Read more.
9. Untitled Supper Club
8.5
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews
Corbin Blankenstein: Chicken is amazing....Squash, Pork belly, short rib/scallops, and duck are all very tasty as well
Eater: This 1920s-era speakeasy offers a swank lounge, private cabanas, live entertainment space and an enormous whiskey library with over 300 choices.
Christopher Marty: If you don't already know it, the largest collection of American whiskey on the planet in the truly gorgeous Whiskey Library. Now over 250 different bottles. This is why you live in Chicago.
11. Havana Grill & Mojito Bar
7.7
412 N Clark St (between W Hubbard St & W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · River North · 63 tips and reviews
BigTab R.N.: Cool vibe (even for lunch). Can't go wrong with black bean soup or guacamole
Cathi Odtohan: try the pillowy empanadas! Delish!
Crain's Chicago Business: The ceviche mixto is especially enticing for summer meals, with its citrusy mix of marinated blue marlin, sea scallops and calamari, topped with avocado and lime. Read more.
15. Bub City
7.3
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 137 tips and reviews
Rishad Tobaccowala: The hamburger is terrific. Shareably big. The smoke of the day drink which is always a surprise is a great cocktail.
K8T Lindgren: This is a rude ass awakening walking into The Ladies'. Hella funny, though!
Dana Danielle: Thursday night they have live music! Make sure to get there early. The fried pickles are a great app, but everything on the menu is delicious!